The Hall

Daciana~

~Two weeks later~

I sat in front of my full-length mirror and let the maids do my makeup. The big day was here and I wasn’t the only one looking forward to it.

King Edwin would seize the opportunity to talk to the people of the kingdom about the letters, and Anne also would execute their plans. And I?? Maybe after the ceremony, I would give Carl his answer.

For the past two weeks, he has been checking up on me. We would talk on the phone for hours and sometimes even go out to eat. Though I’ve been thinking so hard about his proposal, I’m yet to know what to say to him.

‘Let’s see how the party goes.’

“Daciana.” My mother called as she walked into the room.

“Yes,”

“People are arriving already. Carl is also outside, waiting for you,”

“We’ll be done soon,” I answered, and she nodded, moving closer to where I sat.

“Are you sure about holding the globe?”

I breathed out heavily and nodded. “I am sure, Mother. You’ve asked this question countless times