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Chapter 6 - The banquet

''OMG I'm so sorry, I tripped'', Prince Salvador pushed Sofia aside and left. Sofia felt like her world was gone, just because of a little accident. Sofia ran towards Rebecca's room crying, when Rebecca asked what happeened Sofia replied, '' It's all gone, gone down the drain, I mistakly tripped and landed on Salvador.'' Rebecca replied, '' he's just angry, he'll forgive you eventually and the Emperor is holding a banquet today, let's get ready.'' Sofia nodded and told a maid to get their dresses ready, Rebecca wore a dark blue dress with gloves and diamond jewellery and Sofia wore a purple dress with jade jewellery. It was time for the banquet and fancy carraiges could be seen at the gate. Rebecca was drinking some juice when a lady in red walked over and said, '' Rebecca it's so nice to see you in extravagant dress.'' Rebecca didn't answer and went to a table near the dance floor, just then the music started playing the waltz and The Crown prince came and said, '' Miss Rebecca will you honour me with the first dance?'' Rebecca laughed and agreed, he dragged her to the middle of the dance floor and started dancing , just then Rebecca realised that she can't dance to the song and her face was full of panic. The Crown prince saw her reaction an whispered,''Don't worry just follow my steps while holding your dress.'' Rebecca slowly figured how to dance to the song and became a master. While they were dancing elegantly under the spotlight , Sofia was looking for Prince Salvador and when she found him in the corridor and said,'' I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to trip but please forgive me.'' Prince Salvador smiled and took her by the waist, Sofia's eyes widened in shock while he was doing the waltz but soon closed her eyes and rested her head on his shoulder, when they were dancing Rebecca was watching them and smiling but didn't disturb them.

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When they got back home, Sofia beamed with joy as she was hopping. Rebecca pretended not to know what happened and asked, '' Did anything happen at the banquet?'' Sofia answered, '' He forgave me and even danced with me.'' Rebecca laughed and went to her office, while she was walking a little boy came running in and said, '' Sister Sister I missed you, did you bring anything for me?.'' Rebecca hid back her chuckle and said, '' Yes I brought bunny shape cookies.'' Rebecca handed him the wrapped cookies and kissed him on the forehead before pushing him out of the office. If she and Sofia are to marry into the Imperial household then her little brother will be the successor but for now its her that manages the household while he get his training.