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DUCHESS 33 The next day came and we were back to making those drip candles. Although this time, I had Nikos come with Helio and Olivia instead of me. Since there is something inevitable that I cannot just set aside for a long time. Being a noble comes with its responsibilities, one of which is attending some social gatherings, parties and the likes. And from the past few weeks, I have been receiving an endless amount of invitations. And I have been ignoring them or sending a response of rejection for so long that if I continue these actions, it will have a negative impact on me. Therefore, I have to attend at least one social gathering this week. As well as 2 more social gatherings, whether it be a party or an invite in a salon. I have to have an appearance in high society as well as an impression on these people. They are a potential buyer and customer after all. adorning myself with a light green dress with floral design, some green jewels and a tiara as a symbol of nobility. An
Last Updated : 2023-04-28To Be A Duchess D 34
DUCHESS 34As the party concluded, the guests were leaving one by one, bowing and giving thanks and congratulations to the Lady Lola and the Viscount Ludwig. However, when I and Drew were preparing to leave, one of the chamberlains instructed us to reside in the library for the moment, as Viscount Ludwig wanted to speak to us for a moment before we left. “Understood, we shall wait for the Viscount here.” I said as the doors to the library closed. The effects of all the wine and champagne that I had vanished in an instant as I saw the inner- workings of the library.All intricate and beautiful, it was an understatement how magnificent it was. It was as if I entered the story of Belle and was there at the very moment that the Beast gifted her the library. I was in awe. But when I looked at my companion, he passed out on one of the couches, snoring and deeply asleep. Probably away in his dreamland by now. I dare not to interrupt his slumber, I doubt the Viscount has anything to talk with
Last Updated : 2023-06-03To Be A Duchess D 35
DUCHESS 35 Since the candle factory and selling it had earned many profits, as well as with the help of Viscount Ludwig, the construction of the turbine was earlier than expected. With the blueprint at hand, we started scouring for the materials, supplies and workers for the turbine. Marcus was the one who made the dealings and bought the supplies and materials as he knows the way around better than I do, he also knows where to get the best materials and not the sub- quality ones. Drew on the other hand, provided the meals and snacks of the workers. That is, it. Meanwhile, I handled the hiring of the workers--- construction workers to be exact who are fast learners and who really knows what they are doing. The workers that I have gathered were mostly from guilds that are established thanks to the guidance of the Crown Prince. Due to this, it became easier to find workers, adventurers and all sorts of people involved in to specific crafts and works. However,
Last Updated : 2023-06-03To Be A Duchess D 36
DUCHESS 36 The rise of my grandfather into tyranny also gave birth to the existence of the Rebellion. As any rebels in times of corruption and tyranny, their goal is to dethrone the monarch who is abusing their power in hopes to place someone much more caring and compassionate to the citizens— or maybe place the commoners themselves into the seat. At those times it was understandable why they exist and why they resist and fight back against my grandfather. But right now, neither I nor any of the people around me see any sense of their sudden rise nor their reason for interfering with my work. My reputation had been put in the good spotlight since my actions and also with the help of Viscount Ludwig, so why? Just why? Still inside the Chief’s house, we continued to converse and devise a plan on how to stop this from happening. Any more hindrance and this will be bad. “So what do you say we do about them?” the Leader of the Workers asked. He too was worried for his co-workers. “I su
Last Updated : 2023-06-09To Be A Duchess D 37
DUCHESS 37 I remember feeling… drowsy, and dizzy. I remember feeling heavy and unable to move— as if I was paralyzed at some point. I remember only ever hearing some voices, but unable to identify them. I wanted to reply to them but I am unable to even talk nor open my mouth at that point. I felt restrained, chained and bound yet I do not know where I am. I was surrounded with darkness and nothing but darkness.*gasps* That is when I was able to wake up and finally see some light. That is when I was finally able to lift my body and feel how light I have become, that is when I was finally able to reply to those voices that I have been hearing. I continued to gasp for air as if I had been deprived of it for so long. After some time, I was able to really absorb my surroundings. When I woke up and looked around, I recognized that I was in my room, but some things were different. The curtains in my window were no longer green but light blue, the drapes of my bed frame were no longer a
Last Updated : 2023-06-28To Be A Duchess D 38
DUCHESS 38After a whole week of resting and the constant sermon from Yuri and Nikos as they always catch me working in the office, I was finally released from the confinements of the estate and allowed to travel to the village and finally see the finished project. to say that i was excited was an understatement. I was more than excited and was practically jumping and trembling on my seat inside the carriage. “Calm down, Frielle.” Drew called out to me and tried his best to calm me down by putting a hand on my shoulder. but it was useless. “I am trying, Drew. But I am just too excited to calm down at all.” I replied as I stared outside the window with a smile from ear to ear. I must have looked like a child eager to go play at the fields from the perspective of the others inside the carriage. ‘I do not care what they think of me right now. I am just too excited to see the finished results.’ Upon arriving at the village, I was overwhelmed by the crowd that went to me, asking i
Last Updated : 2023-07-06To Be A Duchess D 39
DUCHESS 39The next few weeks were a bliss, but it was worth it. Aside from the usual paperworks, I have received some updates from the villagers that they were amazed and enjoying the new dam and the turbine with it. “Since the planting season is near, we are able to cultivate the land and water them with much ease since we control the water. The workers also built some gates in the openings of the water system so that we can redirect the flow of the water when needed. Best of luck to us, Duchess Fortess. this season would surely be plentiful of harvest and the whole kingdom would rejoice.'' One of the letters contained such wordings with a sprinkle of gratitude here and there. Similar letters came from the villagers and I took the time to write a reply to all of them, even if its just a short one. The villagers also received help from the Viscount— again. ‘I now owe the Viscount too many. i wonder how i can repay him.’ I thought to myself as I saw the list of rop seedlings an
Last Updated : 2023-07-06To Be A Duchess D 40
DUCHESS 40A few weeks later, a carriage bearing the Royal Family symbols arrived at the estate, their purpose being that me and Drew are to be transported to the Royal Palace for the dinner that the Queen promised, the carriage is accompanied with a number of Royal Guards. At first, I was hesitant to ride in there as surely people would look at the carriage and who was riding in it, and since the carriage has a big glass window, everyone could see me. The hesitation must have been evident on my face as Drew walked back up to me and held my shoulders, effectively grabbing my full attention. “Frielle, look at me.” he then guided my breathing before continuing. “If you are nervvous, then do not look outside, just look at me, just look at the interior of the carriage which is absolutely beautiful.” All i can do was nod at what Drew said to me, but deep inside, it made me calm down. he ten took my hands and helped me get down the stairs. “Come on, your dress would be a waste if you do
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DUCHESS 50Her Majesty the Queen then proceeded to tell me how the too much intake of steroids made my grandfather turn into a tyrannical maniac. How my grandfather would always request to have a cup of tea with her because he would experience immense straight after their tea. And then, after a few months of having constant tea with Her Majesty the Queen, Queen Elise finally gave my grandfather the blend of tea that she would always serve with him. It was mixed with all the herbs, chemicals and plants that would make up the steroids. It was a foolproof ploy and soon enough, my grandfather turned for the worst. Her Majesty the Queen erupted in a laugh as she saw the devastation and fear smeared all over my face: eyes wide from shock, tears still streaming down my cheeks as she told the whole story. She said she purposely made the writers omit that part since it would trace it all to her, “so I had to erase some footsteps so whoever tries to investigate what happened at that point of t
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DUCHESS 49 The breeze of the cold wind at night made the balcony all the more relaxing, but all that relaxation was slowly being replaced by anxiety as I held the envelope in my hands. The contents were still unknown, but I hope that it would solve the final piece of the puzzle. The theory of His Majesty the King was highly plausible, given the fact that a person cannot simply overlook the emotional pain that they are holding, and it is true that the said pain will catch up to them soon. But the theory alone cannot simply explain it all. No, there must be something else, the mere grief is not enough to make a person of such good nature and good heart turn into the most tyrannical person that a person can be, and at such a fast pace. Holding the envelope in my hand, I took the both ends and proceeded to tore it apart, creating an opening for me to take the paper inside. The paper smelled like flowers and fruits--- whoever used this paper must be of noble blood and took great effort i
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DUCHESS 48 Into the backrooms of the Grand Hall of the Royal Palace, the people inside were only me, Viscount Ludwig and His Majesty the King. Her Majesty the Queen and the Crown Prince were not explicitly invited thus they cannot enter here in the back rooms. The back rooms are a private room that only His Majesty the King can use and have access in to. not even the servants can just enter this room and when serving us food and drinks, the trolley was left outside and we are the ones to take it from there. Being invited in the backrooms means that His Majesty the King has something important to discuss, or it is something of a top secret kind of way. Once inside the backrooms and already had our fill of the meal: steak, fried potatoes partnered with hollandaise sauce and some wine wiiiittt h dessert included some mixed fresh fruit and honey, perfect for a refreshing end of the meal. We sat in silence as we savoured the greatness of the meal and none among the three of us dared t
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DUCHESS 47 A week after the dinner at the Royal Palace, invitations are already being distributed to every noble of the Sagareste Kingdom for the upcoming awarding and banquet celebration at the end of the month. word had circled around the nobles of whom the award banquet celebration might be, but a lot of them had already suspected that the award and banquet is dedicated to the current Duchess of the Fortess uchy: Friele Marcia Madrigal Fortess— me. Upon knowing that, many of the nobles had already sent me letters of congratulations and further invitations on their houses so as to establish a connection. Still, most of the nobles are busy for the preparation of the event that is going to happen at the Royal Palace. a lot of them have been going to the modiste or summoning the best designer in the kingdom to commision a dress or a set of them. Meanwhile, the Harvesting Season had also started and the farmers were busy harvesting their produce and organising the selling price
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DUCHESS 46A few minutes after my meal, I glanced over at Yuri to see how she was faring as she read through that part of the book— the one detailing the reign of tyrant grandfather when he was still alive. “Care to tell me what is said in there?'' I said while finishing up the dessert. Yuri did not budge nor acted to ever hear my voice, she was so focused on the book that she might as well place her face inside of it. her brows were scrunched, her brows almost meeting each other and forming a unibrow. I cleared my throat, in hopes to get her attention this time, and good thing it was successful.“Your Grace. Sorry, I was too immersed in the book. do– do you need anything?” the Head Maid asked as she walked closer to me, closing the book and putting it on the desk. her face was the usual blank one, a poker face if you will. but her eyes tells something else. “None at the moment. I am one with my meal. you can take them away.” I said while i wiped my mouth with the cloth. Yuri bowe
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DUCHESS 45“Oh, there you are.” A voice said and soon was followed by footsteps coming closer to me. I whipped my head to the direction of the voice and the footsteps, only to see the Crown Prince, in his pajamas? That is so weird. “Uriel, why are you in your pajamas? how can you walk in the halls in your pajamas?” Seriously, we all have such weird things inside our minds. Uriel only smiled at me with his slightly sleepy eyes and replied, “I walked and traveled through the secret pathways inside the Palace walls. it's fun really, i can show them to you if you want. By the way, what are you looking for?” Uriel then grabbed a book, offering his help.“Don't you have a duty to get to?” I asked with a raised brow. nobles start their day at the break of dawn, what more for a royal. but Uriel only laughed at my question and continued, “Well, you are here. aren't you technically taking a break?” a few moments of silence passed between us with only the end of pages being flipped echoing t
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DUCHESS 44“Back then your mother and I made sure that we would have time to hang out with each other, whether it be for a tea or even doing anything as long as we have each other’s presence, as long as we are on each other’s side. we are fine with that.” Her Majesty the Queen said as she took a sip from her cup. Meanwhile, I cannot help but to continue to read the letter that my mother sent to her. It was fun to read them as they would talk about just about anything. But what interested me more was when they talked about my father and the King, how they judged the two men and pointed out both the good and bad qualities of the King and my father. I could not help but laugh."Wait, my mom and you, met my father and His Majesty at the same time?" I asked, turning my head to face Her Majesty the Queen. The Queen nodded her head as a confirmation. "Yes, they used to spar with each other when learning swordsmanship. That is how we also met them, as we watched a match and we looked into e
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DUCHESS 43 Violetta Suzette Perues was her name before she became queen. And even then, she was the fairest of them all. Her hair as black as ebony, her lips are red as blood and her skin as white as snow, many people swooned over her, both male and female wanted to be with her, wanted to own her. Many people would flock around her and would surround her whenever she is in the proximity, they would always try to talk to her and would always try to be close to her as proximity may allow--- they would do their best to be at skin to skin contact to her--- they would do their best to hold her. Violetta Suzette Perues then adapted an intimidating persona--- sha created a meticulously curated persona that intimidating, that is cruel and that is unapproachable--- she made it so that people would go away, so that people would flock away from her and leave her alone. But all that was in vain--- as people still flocked around her, still surround her and as if that is not enoug
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DUCHESS 42 The chambers of the Queen was breath- taking. It embodies the symbols of the Royal Family: roses, gold vines and twinkling lights. The doors of the Queen’s chamber was painted pearl white and decorated with gold linings. A symbol of moon embossed on the top of the door, symbolising that it is the chamber of the Moon of the kingdom. The inside was even more so breath- taking. With red velvet curtains hanging from the huge windows, to the starlight painting at the ceiling being complimented by the chandelier inside. The receiving area of the Queen’s chamber was giving a calm atmosphere with the furnitures in the color of pastel blue. The sofas with the framing painted in gold, the tables with gold lining. The vases were filled with roses in full bloom and giving the sweet smell of flowers, it is addicting at this point. The floors were also tiled in pearl white and lined with gold. Everything was white and lined with gold: the bookshelves, the desk, the wind
