Two Bees One Flower

*Ana*

“It’s so quiet.” Now that everyone is gone.

Bruno is away with Naska. Father and Hidi are in Dawny. And now, even Admiral Nugen is gone.

“Funny,” I muse to the roses.

I used to like the quiet.

But now I can’t stay still for some reason.

Perhaps because even Mykhol is busy nowadays?

“He's always been popular.” However, it’s intensified as of late.

Mykhol has so many social gatherings now that I barely see him.

“How long has it been since I’ve been alone like this?”

Dare I say it, am I lonely?

I cradle the rose gently with one hand. This one is just starting to bloom.

“If Maddie were here, she would put you in my hair.”

She had a habit of doing that. I smile sadly.

“Maddie,”

Yes, it’s been quite a long time since I’ve genuinely been alone. Not since she came into my life. And even after when she-

I sink a little, remembering.

I must be so lost in my thoughts that I don’t hear them come up.

“Your Empress,” The voice starts. “Are you alright?”

“ Sir Pendwick?” I look up to