Allynna started walking along the beach, looking for shells. Lella followed behind her while carrying the collected seashells.
"Lella, how long have you been working in this mansion?" Allynna asked.
Lella is taken aback by Lady Allynna's question. She replies to her, "My parents are in charge of taking care of this mansion."
"Ah, so you grew up in this place?"
"Yes, milady."
Allynna felt she had a bond with Lella. Because they both grew up on this remote island. After a few days of being cared for by Lella, she starts to like this little girl.
"I think you're about my age. Am I right?"
"I'm 14 years old, My lady."
Allynna was surprised to hear they were three years apart. She stopped her step and looked at Lella, but the girl lowered her head, making it difficult for her to see Lella's face. She had just noticed that Lella had light tan skin and short black hair. And Lella is also shorter than her.
"You're so young, Lella..." Allynna feels sorry to realize that such a small girl was already working for her.
She thought Lella was at least the same age or a year younger than her. Lella should be enjoying her youth at this age.
"How can you do all this? You are still a child?"
Lella, who was still looking at her feet, smiled silently, hearing Allynna's concern about her.
"My Lady, it is our duty to serve Sir Leon. It all started with my grandfather, my parents, and now me. I am prepared to carry on the task, and I'm so happy to do this task to help you, my Lady."
Lella continues, "My Lady, I deserve punishment for talking too much. Please, My Lady, punish this ignorant servant—" She bowed lower to Allynna.
Allynna was rendered speechless. Why did this little girl suddenly ask for punishment!? Gosh!
She feels puzzled by this kind of lifestyle. This time, Allynna had lived on this island and had never seen a royal or noble family's daily life in the capital.
From the history book she was reading, Allynna knew this maid had the same characteristics as Lella had said earlier. She was just surprised to see a little girl being taught to do all this, to serve her master.
"Don't worry, Lella, I won't punish you. I think you and I could be friends," Allynna smiled when Lella was shocked by her words.
Lella couldn't hide her surprise at Allynna's unexpected words.
How could she be friends with a noble lady!? If Crown Prince Eleon finds out, she will get the death penalty. Instantly, Lella felt her entire body turn icy.
While Lella was busy with her own thoughts, Allynna had a plan in her mind. She wanted to invite Lella to be her female servant in the capital.
She started to like this little girl. Allynna also planned to upgrade Lella's position from a servant to an assistant. However, this was just her plan. She had to ask Leon's permission first.
"Lella, do you want to come to the Capital with me?" Allynna asked her opinion first before speaking to Leon.
"My lady—" Lela was shocked. A few seconds later, she nodded. She was happy with the idea. Lella had wanted to visit the capital, but that was just her dream. As a maid, she would never leave this place until she died.
But now, Lella has another option. She will become Lady Allynna's servant.
"That's great. I will talk with Sir Leon about this. You know we will be going to the capital tomorrow, right?" Lella nodes. "So, you better prepare your thing because you will follow us tomorrow."
Lella's eyes glimmered. She was happy to know about that. Finally, she has a chance to move to another place. Lella also felt very happy because she would be taking care of Lady Allynna, a very down-to-earth young lady, unlike any lady she had ever seen before who never spoke or cared about them.
After strolling on the beach, Allynna decided to return to her room. She would take a short nap before starting her math practice and dinner.
....
Allynna didn't realize that the sky was already dark outside. She was to immerse in her study. She felt exhausted and decided to rest.
However, shortly after, Lella called to inform her about dinner.
Allynna goes to the dining room. But she was disappointed when she didn't see Leon again.
Is he still busy?
She put aside her curiosity and sat on her chair. She started eating quietly. The food looked delicious; however, this time, she felt it tasted bland as she ate it. She felt lonely being in that big and majestic dining room. Only Lella was standing in the corner waiting for her, and no one else.
Allynna finished her dinner and went back to her room. She decided to review her math worksheet to divert her mind from thinking about Leon.
She sat on the study desk in the corner of her bedroom, and Allynna focused on her paper. However, she occasionally tried to hear if there was any movement outside.
Allynna wanted to know if Leon had returned. She needs to get his permission to bring Lella to Mavaria.
But almost midnight, she didn't hear any movement outside. After thinking about it, she decided to send a text message to Leon.
[Allynna] Sir Leon, sorry to send you this text. I need to ask something.
After she sends the message, Allynna changes her clothes into her nightgown. She feels disappointed when she checks her cell phone, but Leon has not yet replied.
She sends another text.
[Allynna] I would like to ask for your permission. Could my female servant come with me to Mavaria? I'm sorry if I'm audacious to ask this.
[Allynna] I hope to receive your reply, Sir Leon.
It was past midnight, and she had to go to bed soon. Tomorrow, she has to get up early to go to school. She places her cell phone on the bedside table, praying Leon will have breakfast with her tomorrow.