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Am I hearing things? There is no way he said that verbally though. No. I am just going insane at this point. A 3-year-old who is insane. Yep. That sounds realistic. Hansol is the only one who can read minds. Right?
"Re-fill my wine glass." commanded the trashman.
The maid quickly turned, facing him, and filled his glass.
I stared at the maid as she served his glass.
"Ugh, why does he have to be so handsome? Someone so miserable does not deserve to be this good looking."
What is this?! Hansol can read minds. But only if he looks them directly in the eye. I clearly could read her mind without even having her look at me straight in the eyes! So I am not losing my mind?
There is no way she would say that out loud.
I began to look at the butler and started to concentrate on him. Hmm. Nothing. Maybe he is not thinking of anything. Let's look at the other maid, okay, let's focus on her. Nothing? Again? Ugh! What is going on?
"Why is my life like this… I just want to drink myself to sleep. I wonder what Jeselle is doing?"
Wait! Who said that?! Was it the butler on the left? Or the right?! When did I have the ability to read minds?!
Okay, what did I do before? How was I able to read that bastard's mind? They all seem to be depressing thoughts. Maybe, that is the only way I can read them?
"Are you only going to stare at your food? Should I get someone to feed you?" Questioned the trashman.
His glare was cold and expressionless. Ugh, he gave me goosebumps.
Should I say something? What do I say?
"Okay, papa! Tank you!" I smiled.
He crossed his arms and gave me his famous jerk-face glare.
I began to eat again, this time with caution since he kept glaring at me.
"Why do I feel tired all of a sudden?"
Wow. I was able to hear everything he said. Word by word. He began to grab his head and released a soft sigh.
"She has the power to heal… I… ugh… it's too bright."
I tilted my head. I looked around to see if the maids or butlers would do something to help the man. I am sure they can hear him groaning. They are just standing there, facing the wall as if they are scared to turn around. I wobbled out of my chair and walked towards him. I tugged on his shirt out of curiosity. I can see his face buried in his hands from the pain.
"Papa, look… me... look me…" I said softly.
He slowly turned his head and looked down at me. His face was red, displaying discomfort in his facial expression. I can see that his eyes began to water from the pain.
We locked eyes for quite some time. At first, his breathing was intense. It was to the point of wheezing. After a while, his breathing pattern returned to normal. The redness from this face slowly returned to his milky complexion, and his eye color returned to emerald green.
"Better, papa?" I smiled, looking at him.
"... I guess I can keep playing this game a bit longer." He said out loud as he looked at me.
He patted my head and stood up from his chair. He began to walk towards the french doors and stopped midway.
"Make sure the princess finishes her food. Also, give her all the desserts she wants. She earned it."
He ordered as he looked at me.
My eyes lit up, hearing the words' desserts.' I was far too excited that my mouth opened. Oh no, I am fixing to say something I will regret.
"Tank you, papa! I luv you!" I quickly covered my mouth. Shit. Why did I just say that? Why do I have to be so fat for sweets that I naturally say the word 'love' when someone gives me desserts?!
He rapidly blinked a few times of confusion and turned back around, placing his hands in his pant pockets and left.
UGH, WHY DID I DO THAT?! WHY AM I SUCH A DORK?!
As Xavier walked out the door, he covered his smirk with his hand.
"Your Majesty." Ezra said, popping out of nowhere.
Xavier took a few steps back, feeling a bit surprised by Ezra's sudden appearance.
"Did you just perhaps, smile?v Ezra teased Xavier.
"No. What do you want? Did I not send you to go eat with your knights? Not following my orders already?" Xavier said in a straight face.
"Oh, I ate my meal first and escorted myself out. How was the first meal with the princess? Did you enjoy it? She is adorable, right?" Ezra smiled as he followed Xaiver.
"Can you stop following me? I have important matters to attend to.'
"But… I am your personal knight. I would be breaking the imperial law if I do not follow you, and protect you, your majesty." He said in a snarky tone.
Xavier stopped walking and turned his head, facing Ezra. He closed his eyes and released a sigh. He placed his index finger and thumb on the bridge of his nose.
"My headaches seem to be getting worse and worse. Some days are worse than others, it seems.
When you see me in pain, quickly bring the child to me. Understood?" He commanded.
He started to walk again and went into the imperial office.
Ezra smiled and posted outside of the imperial office.
Xavier sat behind the imperial desk and suddenly felt stressed when he kept seeing the princess in the back of his mind. Her sweet, innocent smile was piecing his thoughts. Frustratingly, he went to his board and grabbed a mathematics book near him.