The dessert just became the reason for their silence again, as they kept quite throughout the dessert time.
After that Regina and Duncan chatted a little more about the venue for the ball and tried avoiding any unnecessary topic.
And then Regina got up. "Please allow me to take a leave your majesty." Regina said making a bow.
"Hmm? Sure." Duncan said without any second thoughts.
The rain was still heavy and it was clearly darker than usual. But Regina had to reach back to the Eastern palace and sleep. She could never carry out her mission without proper rest.
And that day was particularly hectic.
And then abruptly Duncan said, "Would you mind staying in my room tonight?" He said without having any double thoughts.
Regina on the other hand who had already approached the door to leave turned around swiftly.
"Excuse me, your majesty?" She said with a genuine expression thinking that maybe she was the one who heard it wrong.
