Chapter 48 Hello Neighbor

*Ana*

“Queen Hildenberg!?” I am in shock. She is the last person I expect to see. And I am lost in the moment.

“Hidi,” Hide corrects but doesn’t seem hurt by it. Instead, she moves deeper into the room. She seems to be at ease the further she walks.

“What are you doing here?”

Hidi shrugs but still is on the move. She eyes me as she proceeds forward.

“I came to say there is a change to plans.” Hidi stops just short of touching me. I feel her loom over by a good foot or two. It reminds me how small I am, and I find it uncomfortable.

“Change?”

I turn to get a better look at Hidi, but she is ahead of me. She is walking around as if to see me from a different angle.

“It is a costume ball now.” Hidi stops to let me catch up.

“A costume?”

Hidi nods.

“I came to tell you.”

“Ah, I see.” I nod. That is why she is here. That was nice of her to tell me.

“I must thank you then-”

“Where are your maids?” Hidi looks at the room. It feels like she is holding her breath as if to clarify something.