"..."
Maculata wakes up, she was flustered and embarrassed she looks at Nick, he was still fast asleep.
"I...we"
'I let my guard down...!'
Maculata gripped the blanket tightly, she was annoyed, she let her facade down because of curiosity.
"I can't believe this..."
"Your majesty?"
"Huh...?"
"Good Morning"
"Likewise"
The Queen got out of bed and went to the bathroom, Nick got confused why is she acting like this so suddenly, but then he remembers what happened yesterday, he also got flustered.
"If I have no self-control, I'd-"
Nick sighs, he then informs the Queen that he will leave now, the Queen nods, and he exits.
The Queen inside the bathroom soaked inside the bathtub for over an hour.
"I shouldn't let these emotions be known to the public...but then, this people...are part of the public"
She groaned, she doesn't groan like this but only if she is extremely bothered or annoyed.
"Maculata!"
She was startled inside the bathtub, she was so lost in her thoughts she didn't notice the time.
"Are you still alive there?"
"Y-YES!"
"The maids are worried since you didn't call for them"
"I forgot..."
"She's fine, don't worry just dry her up when she comes out, I'm going to have breakfast"
Maculata comes out, the maids assist her with her clothes and hair, her usual blank and cold expression is back.
"It is done your majesty"
"Thank you"
Zero knocks calling out to Maculata, she nods to her maids to let him inside, he enters with a bright face.
"Zero, you're back"
"I have convinced my professors and exam masters to let me have a break"
"...I see"
"Let's spend time together"
The maids blushed, I kept my calm, I dismissed the maids.
"Your majesty, what about breakfast?"
"The usual"
"As you wish"
The maids leave them, Maculata asks how was his exams.
"It is very hard, I also needed to take another exam for citizenship here"
"Good Luck in all of that"
"How was the other suitors?"
"...!"
Maculata's expression suddenly changed, she couldn't keep her cool, she blushed, Zeros' eyes widened at the sight of Maculata blushing.
"Did they do anything...?"
"The suitors have their own privacy in how they courted me, I cannot speak about it"
'They made their move'
"Alright...but then, may I ask for one thing"
"What is it?"
"Is the rule of no touching still applies?"
"Yes"
"Other methods huh...?"
"What...?"
"Nothing, your majesty"
"Your breakfast, your majesty"
"Yes. Come in"
They ate breakfast, Maculata couldn't help but look back at the past days.
'It's been...intimate to say the least...'
Maculata looks at Zero who was eating, her eyes travels down on his face down to his chest.
'I wonder if they are the same physique as Nicks?'
"Your majesty?"
"Huh?"
"Is there something the matter?"
"No?"
"My eyes are up here"
Maculata closed her eyes looking away, Zero stares at the flustered Queen.
"Are you alright?"
'It's strange, I've been kissed two times by different men, but I do not feel ashamed, but being ashamed should be the proper emotion for this'
"Why..."
"It's almost the weekend, right?"
"Yes"
"Tomorrow, I decide, we are done eating, please leave"
The maids bow and clean the table, they leave, Maculata blushes.
"Are we going to work today too, your majesty?"
"Today...you will be my teacher"
"What do you mean?"
"Teach me how to be on top, t-taking the lead"
"May I ask what piqued your curiosity?"
Maculata pursed her lips, Zero already understood, he then questioned himself who made the first move?
"Come here"
Maculata went to him, he sits on his lap, and started kissing her neck, she releases a gasp.
"I thought that the rule is still in effect, I am clearly touching you"
"Zero..."
"I wish your voice and the way you look is only directed towards me"
Maculata wraps her arms around Zeros' neck, she then pulls his hair tie keeping his hair neatly tied in a ponytail, her hair smoothly falls down.
"W-Wait"
"Yes?"
"I'm sorry but we can't strip"
"Fine"
Zero smirked, he then squeezed Maculata's ass, she gasped in surprise.
Maculata was dressed, but that won't stop Zero, he was frustrated that someone other than him made the first move towards Maculata.
Maculata couldn't contain her voice, she gasps and moaned, Zero fondled with her chest, he kissed and bit on Maculata's neck.
"Zero...!"
Maculata brought her hands up to his mouth, he was surprised.
"Y-Your majesty"
"T-That's enough"
"I apologise, my mind was being taken over by the sound of your voice"
"Ha...I w-want-"
"Hm?"
"N-NO, N-NEVER MIND"
"May I please use your bathroom?"
"Sure..."
Maculata stood up, Zero went to her bathroom and finished, after that he exits.
'I-I want more, but, I'm not comfortable with these men yet...the only one I'm comfortable is-'
"It looks like we broke the rule...I'm sorry"
"It's okay, I requested it...you aren't at fault, but I felt like you were frustrated"
"I am"
"I-"
"I am frustrated because you have been touched by someone other than me, do you know how addicting your voice is, when you moan?"
"No..."
"I apologise for pointing that out"
"It's okay"
"Not to mention how beautiful you are"
"I need to change again, please exit first"
"I will wait for you outside"
Maculata dresses up again, and they both went to the office.
"Shadow"
"Your majesty?"
"Is, Penzilvana escorting Luna around?"
"Yes"
"Is she also with Yella and Maise?"
"Yes, your majesty"
"Thank you, that's all"
Reymond enters the office placing paperwork that needs to be signed by her.
"Thank you"
"You're welcome, your majesty"
'I need to focus, on my work, focus'
Maculata begins her work while Zero efficiently helps him, they worked on the paperwork until they were done before lunch.
"You really are a good co-worker"
"Thank you"
"Let's go eat first"
The two went to the dining hall and ate, they were quite unlike the usual days.
"Your majesty, is there anything worth mentioning this past days, I was gone?"
"Nothing that I could think of it"
"By the way, one of my professors is the member of the Amaryllis Council"
"Who is it?"
"He is the Stamen; Stephen Cyanoce, he asked me about you, and if we already 'did' it he is interested if you're reproducing for some reason"
"He is like that"
"Is he looking out for you?"
"Sir. Stephen is kind of strange, he is an observer of people, he also study the behaviour of the people, so it is understandable"
"Why is he curious about you?"
"..."
Maculata didn't answer him, Zero did not press any further on the questions.
"Let's continue our work"
They returned and continued working, but then Luna came barging inside her office complaining on Penzilvana.
"My arguments hold solid ground"
"But some common people is also following the trend, us nobles are being an example for them"
"They are just 'trying it out'"
"Meaning that they are following"
"No...!"
"What is going on here even?"
Maise and Yella explained to the Queen, she immediately understood, they were debating, Penzilvana had a lot of solid arguments, in which she is winning, but Luna is refusing to back down.
"Face it, Lady Luna, I am the victor here"
"But-"
"It is alright to admit defeat, Luna"
"Hmp"
"I'm going to train these two brats now"
"I will-"
"NO. Return to your room and rest"
Luna stomps on her feet and storms off, Penzilvana sighs.
"So much for the Belle of Society, her childish nature is showing"
"Luna should loosen up from time to time as well"
"What about you, have you loosen up?"
"What do you mean?"
"Judging by you softened expression, it looks like the suitors are doing wonders on your mood"
"...Not at all"
"Really?"
"We are fine, Lady Maculata"
'Her aura lightened, it looks like this is therapeutic for her and for the suitors'
"Keep doing what you guys are doing, I'm going to the courtyard, Maculata, you better keep your promise that I'd get a day off tomorrow"
"Yes"
"Does that include us?"
"...Yes but actually No"
"What does that even mean?!"
"I'll give you an assignment"
"Argh, why do you get to have rest, but we don't?, and it's the weekend tomorrow"
"I'll think about it, of course, hold your tongue every once in a while, especially you, Yella"
"Yella, you are the only one that can make us have a day off, please don't ruin it"
"Alright"
"Let's go"
The three of them exit the office, Maculata had a faint smile on her lips, she was enjoying everyone's' interaction.
"You seem pleased"
"I am"
They finished work in the afternoon, and they had a break and ate some snacks.
"I need to meet the Amaryllis Council tomorrow"
"You will decide who to spend time with on your weekend, yes?"
"Yes, I'll announce tomorrow morning"
"I hope you have a lovely weekend your majesty, I will return to the examination department tomorrow"
"I hope you do well"
"My encouragement and inspiration is you, your majesty"
"T-Take care not to tire yourself out"
"I will"