The day that I leave the Hamilton Mansion was really sad.
"Take good care, Tory. Whatever happens, you must let us know. If that Lennox brat hurt you, we are one call away."
I smiled and gave my mother a big hug. "I will mother. I will."
Father and Philip joined in. I have never thought that group hugs exist here in this world since this is a historical genre.
"I must be going now." The group hug ended and I walked out of the house while they are watching and waving to say goodbye.
The carriage that Duke Claude sent is in front of the gate. The footman welcomed me and helped me get up on the carriage. We set out without any worries but just looking back at my family who is outside the gate, waving goodbye, I knew I needed to be independent. In this world, it is very scary.
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"Milady! Milady!"
I woke up. I did not expect that I would sleep while traveling. Ugh! My! I felt the pain on my neck!
"Milady! We have arrived at the Lennox Residence. "
I took a peek at the window and saw a beautiful mansion but it is technically a castle but in this world, mansions are castle especially when you have the highest title that you could get.
The carriage stops in front of the mansion's door. There, Duke Claude welcomes me. Like a gentleman, he offered his hand to help me get down from the carriage.
"Hello, Lady Calla. How's the travel?" Duke Claude kissed the back of my left hand.
"It was wonderful," I answered.
Duke Claude pulled me inside his home. His house is the most magnificent house I have ever seen. It's like, Magical. An old man welcomes us with thousands of maids in the hallway.
"Welcome, Lady Calla." They all greeted and bows.
"Calla, this is Jerome, the head butler of my household." Wow! We are going for first name basis now huh?
Jerome bows once more. "It's a pleasure to serve you, Madame." Jerome is an old man but looks very much like a gentleman.
"It's good to be here. Jerome, Guide me if you must." I said and gave him a smile like how a noble smile.
Jerome once again bows as if he is saying that he approves.
Duke Claude took my hand. "Well then, Let me lead you to your room." He looks happy but I know that this is only a show that he is putting up. We need to be Lovey-dovey.
I fake a sweet smile and followed his lead. He leads me to an elegant room. A royal like room. It is beautiful! My room before is quite simple. It wasn't royal-ish. It was all pink. I don't hate it though. Mother doesn't want me to change the color of my room and I too didn't want fancy things. Well, it would be expensive and even if I wanted to, I can't because the money that we are using are the money our people. It should be for them, not me.
"I hope you like this room."
The excitement inside me just went out very quickly. "I don't like it! But I love it!" I ran towards the bed and just threw my body on the bed.
"I'm glad that you like it, Calla. How about you get some rest?" It was shocking that Duke Claude sat on the edge of the bed and caresses my cheeks. It felt that there's electricity on his fingers.
"I...loved to but I would like to know about what am I supposed to do as your fiancee. "
"Jerome will be teaching you the history of the Lennox Clan and of course, you'll be handling this household."
Silly me, I knew this is going to happen. Oh well! Let's take this as a little practice for the future, shall we?