The Space of Three days had passed and the Purification Process had been completed, for the space of three days the maidens were washed and cleaned with the best sweet smelling oils.
Now the long awaited day had finally arrived, and most of the maidens were ecstatic, some were very nervous and were jittery and others didn't eat at all at an attempt to appear more thin.
Each Maiden was dressed with the finest silk and adorned with the prettiest Jewelry, this was enough to make every maiden present to feel like a real Princess.
"Oh I do say I am so nervous" said on Maiden that was busy munching on some bread to tame her nervousness
"Aren't we all" replied another lady.
"But that does mean that you should eat till you drop, have some grace for once" she continued
"Well what is your problem this is how I cope with stress" the lady replied
"I wonder if the Prince will notice how chubby you are with all your eating" replied the Lady
"Oh Hush" replied the Lady
"Ladies Ladies your attention please" clapped Lady Marli as she entered the room.
Today Lady Marli's hair was in an updo as always and she was wearing a simple plain blue dress.
"The time of the choosing is come, please let every Lady stay in their quarters till it is your turn" she said
"I will personally come and call you and lead you to the Prince's room... Is that clear?" she asked
"Yes Lady Marli" she replied
"Good Now, no dilly dallying to your quarters" she said and every Lady went to their quarters.
The Sky had gone dark and the Moon was shining Brightly.
Everyone would usually be asleep at this hour, but not the Maidens involved in the Festival.
In the Main Castle.
Lady Marli had just knocked on a door and she received a "You May enter"
She entered into the room that was relatively large and she bowed her head and said...
"Your Highness the next Maiden in here should I send her in?" she asked
Liam waved his hand and said "Yes you may send her in"
"Okay Sire" she said as she closed the door behind her
Liam's room was large but it was barley visible due to the fact that only two candles were lit in far corners of the bedroom which were a distance away from the couch he was sitting on.
His face could barely be seen in the darkness and only his voice could be heard.
He could hear the click-clacking on heels making way to his room, it was the next Maiden.
The Maiden knocked on the door and he replied with a "Enter" and she entered
Liam could not see the Maiden clearly, but he could discern that she was of average height.
She gave a little curtsey and stayed in her place
"Get on the bed" he said without delay
"What?!" the Maiden asked in bewilderment
"I said get on the bed" he replied
The Maiden was utterly perplexed.
"Well excuse my your highness I am not an easy woman" she replied very curtly
A Twinkle flashed in Liam's eyes
"This Maiden is interesting" he said to himself
Truth be told Liam was loathing all the Maidens that had come before him they were all the same, they were shy and fidgety and did what he said without question, he did not do anything with them rather he sent them on their way.
Liam did not want a puppet or a machine that he would control, no far from it, if he did he would have just taken one of the women he had saved in the war to be his wife, rather he wanted an Help-mate, he wanted someone who would tell him he's wrong when he's wrong.
He wanted a Queen, a woman that would rule the Kingdom when they needed her the most, he wanted a woman that was on par with him and not below him, someone to correct him, and for them to both live together in harmony.
And this Maiden right here that just refused his demand had caught his interest, she out rightly refused him and was even rude to him.
"This is going to be interesting" he said to himself
"What is your name?" he asked as he stood up.
The Maiden looked at him with disgust, he could not see it, but he knew that was what her face looked like now.
"Diwura Lily Scot" she replied Curtly