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Lora kept serving the guests as a servent.
,"(I need to find my friends. They has to be in this castle. I wish the me in this world is not here...If i appear in front of her ,something terrible might happen.)"
When she was lost in thought, Someone carelessly walked beside her. He was in deep rush. None of them gave attention and bumped with each other.
Lora fell on the ground with the tray in her hand. Turns out The other person was prince Rao.
He reached out his hand, "Miss Im sorry.
Are you okay?
Let me help you."
Lora fell backwards. So she couldnt see who it was. When she tried stand up, Two servants starts whispering,
"Did something happen?"
"Why is the prince helping her?"
Lora thought to herself, "(It's the prince?!?
I need to leave!!)"
"My apologies your highness.
I'll take my leave now.", She turned around and walks away.
Her face was covered. Moreover, She wore a hat. It was impossible to see the face.
But when she passed by him,
A strange wind starts blowing.
A hidden feeling started coming out.
The time stopped.
For no reason, Rao's heart starts beating fast.
He grabs cloth tightly.
In a second Few visions and voices starts appearing in front of him, He felt a pain,
He kept hearing whispers and chats with an unclear and buzzing tone,
〖[" "don't leave me"
"I cant explain ▓ ▓▒what ▒ ▓▒ i went through...i thought...I lost you...forever."
"Stand with ▓ ▓▒ ▒ me tonight. I want you to be the
last person I'll be seeing in this life.""]〗
Rao shouts, "Wait!"
L, "(Is he suspecting me!! What should I do!! Should I run?!?)"
R, "Where are you headed to?"
A servent came running to explain,
"Your highness. We were ordered to guard princess Stilla tonight. Is there anything we can help you with."
Lora was still refusing herself to turn around and face Rao. She stood still.
R, "How can i know Stilla is safe with random servents like you. Especially when you're all covering faces."
L, "(Is he talking about me....?)"
The servent was about to answer Rao. But then Stilla came in. Her gown was a mess.
"brother~I dropped my juice.~T_T~ "
R, "Go change before father calls us for the meeting."
S, "Okay...
you there!",
Points at Lora.
"Follow me. I need some help."
After stilla and the other servents left, Rao was still standing there. Questioning the whole scene. The voices and feelings.
"Was it because of her....
Is she the one...?"
In Stilla's room,
The entered. Stilla kept running all around looking for new gown.
Flora slowly moves her head to look at Stilla.
She was shocked to see her face.
"(Princess Stilla is ....Astrid!!??!!)"
""STILLA = ASTRID""
S,"Help me tie it up. Quickly. I dont have much time."
L, "Yes princess. I'll help you."
She approached Stilla.
"(Cant believe. I cant even remember when was the last time I saw her.
Dont worry Astrid.
I'll take us back in our world soon.)"
S, "Are you even doing it properly?"
L, "It's done."
S, "Thanks. I'll pay you later. I'm in a hurry."
She leaves the room running.
L, "At least I know who Astrid is.
Time to look for some more."
In other way,
In the hall, All royals gathered.
They performed a few tradition rules.
Later, They all sat around the royal table.
When they were in middle of having royal feast, King Sabastian stood up."I have a big annoucement and offer to make!
To our King Rowan!"
Everyone was confused. The king himself was confused of what King Sabastian is about to say.
KS, "I ! King Sabastian,Want to make my relation strong with Rowan's kingdom.
So today, Just like King Matt's and King Nolan's Precious Daughter and Son's wedding . I also want to form Our relation with
Prince Rao with princess Sky
and
Prince Carson with Princess Stilla's
Marriage proposal!"
The whole table full of royal famillies were shocked. They went quiet for a while.
Rao and Stilla was helpless and shocked to death. They cant straightly deny the king.
Everything was in king Rowan's hand.
Sky covered her face with the hand-fan.
Carson and Sky slightly exchanged glance and smiles with an evil intention.
King Rowan stood up with his glass in hand.
He heard few kings saying, "It's a good chance to develop kingdoms and creat new relations."
"You should say yes."
Stilla started shaking. She tries to calm herself down with grabbing her cloths tighlty. Both of them weren't allowed to say anything.
KR, "You gave us a pleasant surprise King Nolan.
It's wonderful to have this choice.
But I believe, It's the childrens who will spend their life with each other.
I'll let my son and daughter decide it."
Rao relieved. He sighs and looks at Stilla.
Stilla's eyes were teary. She was barely holding herself back from shouting.
When the royal feast ended, Everyone starts spreading in different direcions.
Stilla took her chance and escaped from the hall. She ran to her room.
Elly noticed and follows her.
Lora was still there in her room. She kept looking around to find clues. She was also trying to ditch the guest work.
She heard the sound of footsteps running toward the room and hid herself behind a shelf.
Stilla came running and lays backwards in her bed. Covering her face, She started crying. A pillow was under her face but the sounds of crying while shouting was clearly heard. Since it was painful.
L, "(Why is she crying?
Did someone bully my Astrid?!?!
Should i go and comfort her...?)"
When Lora was about to make moves, she stopped and went back to place. Cause, Elly entered the room.
She was quiet and obedient. As if, She didnt want to aware Stilla about her entrance.
L, "(So...Emma is also a princess!?!?
They must be siblings.
Where am i....)"
""ELLY= EMMA""
Elly quietly sits down beside Stilla. Pats her head gently~
E, "We should tell father and reject this proposal. You cant live with a monster like him-"
S, "I dont want you to speak. Mind your bussiness."
E, "You want me to tell Rao-"
S, "NO! nO! STOP! stop! You cant do that.
You shou-..shouldnt!"
E, "Speak up. Im sure he'll believe you."
S, "He wont. You dont understand.
Brother and Carson are best friends since childhood. Father also has a good connection with Sabe Kingdom.
I cant ruin their relations..."
E, "What about you? You wanna marry that abusive prince?"
S,"…"
Lora was listening to their conversation.
"Whom are they talking about...Who bothered Astrid...."
S, "Fine. I'll tell Rao.
But...Not now."
E, "Okay then. I'll leave you alone.
After what I saw, I can clearly tell that Carson isnt a good person. Just like his father. Spoiled Royals."
S, "Elly...."
E, "Hmm?"
S, "Thanks for saving me down there. If it wasnt for you...He couldve done worse.
Im quiet only for my father's reputation.
He cant take advantage of it.
I'll tell Rao and father about it soon or later."
E,"...I havent talked with you like this for years...."
S, "Dont mind Rao's behaviour toward you.
He's just...overprotective."
L, "(I heard they're step sisters.
They arent that close I guess...)"
After the ceremony ends, The Royals started taking their leave. King Rowan and The other three stood in the exit to bow and bade goodbye to the Royals.
When the Sabe kingdom's King arrived with Carson and Sky, "I wish to have a positive answer Rowan.
My daughter likes your Son for a long time and Carson is capable to protect your daughter, I can assure that."
KR, "I understand old friend. But It's about their life we're deciding. Let's not rush."
They bowed and leaves. While leaving, King Sabastian gave an evil look along with Carson showing an furious face. Sky took a glance at Rao and leaves.
⚡The other way⚡
In the other door, Servents were coming out.
Ren stood there waiting for Lora.
When the females were passing by, they kept whispering,
"He's so handsome~"
"I wonder who's the lucky girl~"
"So cool~"
Ren was pretty much used to hearing them.
He focused on the crowd to find Lora.
At last, He's waiting ends. Lora came out.
She was exshausted,at the same time tired.
Ren guessed her condition in one look.
"She must have worked hard...I shouldnt bother her for now..."
L, "How long were you waiting~ Im sorry for being late."
R, "Get up. Olive's waiting for you."
Lora nods and stepped toward the horse to get up.
But She kept struggling with her unusual cloth.
Ren shows an disturbed look.
After observing for a while, He knew that Lora wont make it up by herself.
He came closer and grabs her waist tightly.
Lora panics, "What are you doing!?!"
R, "Helping you. Do as i say. Put your leg there and hold the the chain . I'll push you."
She made it up. Following her, Ren also hopped on.
The horse starts walking. It was a long way from the village.
The situation was quiet and awkward.
Lora tries to break the silence.
"Are you really that in to the Princess?
I mean...What do you like about her?"
R, "...She's kind and generous.
Stilla always mess things up. It makes her the cutest person. "
L, "(That's true. Astrid is perfect in her own way.
I'm glad there's someone in this life who likes her for nothing but herself.)"
R, "Have ...you seen her today?"
L, "I did. You're right. She's just...perfect."
R, "Dont go too far. I dont share that easily"
Lora laughs.
R, "What are you laughing about!"
L, "Nothing. You know that...You cant have her...Are you gonna still waste time?"
R, "…Someday, I'll have her.
You'll be the first person I'll remember if that happens."
L, "Hmm. Let's see."
They reached Ren's house.
Ren helped Lora while coming down.
It was'nt anything special to Lora.
Did it effect Ren?