"What do you mean by it? I am honestly saying he is looking cool there?"
"What part about him is looking cool?"
Before I could reply to Lucas the duchess approached us…
I know what was going to happen in next moment, And it did happen, "My Fena, You are looking so beautiful in this dress it totally suits you."
"By the way both of you go and change in your uniform, Soon His Majesty will start the ceremony."
"After the ceremony ends we don't need to change back to dress right?"
What are you saying Fena? Of course, you guys will again have to change into dress, Now go! It's getting late.
'Really! I am already exhausted enough to sleep like a log anywhere.'
Lucas who already went to change into his uniform...
***
The ceremony starts ....
Today We have three special occasions
First is the Victory of our soldiers...
Second the next Duke and Archduke succession ceremony.
Third Our Former Grand Duke Edward Blanchester 80th Birthday.
***
The emperor moves forward and stands in front of the audience," Lucas Vermilion and Fena Blanchester the Successor of Grand Duke and Archduke come forward."
I never felt nervous before but now that I have been called out in front of everybody and their eyes are on me…
Lucas was behind me slowly walking towards the stage where emperor was standing," What Fena? Don't tell me, You are getting nervous like of all the people it's you?"
"Stop making fun of me, Otherwise I am going to run away from here."
"Are you sure about that? Do you think Grand duke will let this happen?"
As we both walked to the stage and climbed up, Lucas and I were standing on each side of emperor while giving our greetings.
"We greet the sun of the empire."
I here by announce the new Duke and Archduke of the Rose Empire...
Today I appoint Lucas Vermilion as New Archduke and Fena Blanchester as the new Duke....
Nobles were happy and angry at the same time and I could tell why they had such moods at this party?
" Congratulations to our Soldiers who worked hard all these five years on the border for us. I hope you will enjoy this banquet today."
" And the last thing, Happy Birthday, Firmer Grand Duke Edward Blanchester, May you live long and healthy."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! It's an honor for me to be Congratulate by you on such a happy occasion."
As everyone started to Congratulate Duke and Archduke while having Fena and Lucas standing side by side....
***
3 Hours Later...
I walked away from the crowd and went to the balcony there I threw myself on the sofa.
My feet were so hurt by wearing heels all the time, I still can't believe how they forced back me to wear the dress.
I don't have the strength to take a single step from this place.
While I was collapsed on the couch, I heard few footsteps from behind and when I looked back...
"Isn't it's our New Duke?, Congratulations Duke Fena, Do Your best to serve your next emperor" Max said in a playful tone....
"I will do my best to throw the next emperor out of this empire."
It was Max and Lucas who approached me while making fun of me...
Max got closer to me and sat on the couch while leaving an inch distance between us…
I was wondering why he keeps getting his face closer to mine, Not only that on the other side Lucas sat with me so close and keep getting closer.
I was surprised at the behavior of Max and Lucas who weren't saying anything and keep getting closer," What's with you guys? What is it, Just say it?"
Max who made serious face all of a sudden," Fena, As your next emperor who will you serve, I order you to dance with me."
Huh? Am I hearing things Max? Of all the people you are asking for a dance and to me? You must be going to prank me, I can see that coming.
No! I am serious, It's about my reputation. Right now! I have no one to dance and don't go on suggesting me to dance with that witch sena.
"I won't do that since sena already have dance partner as Dion."
"What? Even people like Dion is getting dance partner, I need to do something about it"
I suddenly feel a touch around my waist and when I looked back, It was Lucas who looked so irritated, While he was trying to put his one hand around my waist. I felt a little embarrass and pushed his hand away.
'What is this? He looks so upset when I pushed his hand away, His face gets darken.'
Lucas said to me in an irritated expression," What? You wanna dance with him? Are you going to give your first dance to mean jerk like him, Who only wants to dance with you for reputation?"
I was surprised at Lucas who keep talking continuously with an irritated expression in an irritated voice.
Lucas and Max who started Whispering to each other in ear....
"Let me tell you Max, Even if you dance with her. You won't be coming out safe since she keeps stepping on your foot while dancing. I am only saying to save you, Do you understand it?"
"Then why are you so interested in dancing with her, Knowing how she steps on your foot."
"That's because I came prepared for this moment, Don't go on running by interfering. You, Third wheel get lost already. You are a playboy you will get any lady to dance with you."
"You are such a mean jerk Lucas....you bastard."
While I was having my own thoughts because I didn't want to guess their Whispering since I know they must be having another stupid fight.
I am leaving already.....
"Where are you going?" Both said at once to me...
"Since I am feeling hungry, And I know old man won't let me eat anything before dancing. "
Lucas who felt down while seeing Fena isn't seemed to be interested in who she is going to dance with, Tries to leave.
But before he could leave...
Let's go! Lucas, Dance is already started, And I am sorry Max, But I am going with Lucas, Since I danced before with him, And I am comfortable with him.
"I just want to dance with Lucas only", Fena said with an adorable smile.
After hearing that Lucas looks at Fena with surprised eyes and starts smiling lightly...
While I was looking at Max who seemed to be depressed, Suddenly my hand grabbed by Lucas who looked happy started to drag me with him towards the dance floor.
"I will just find someone for me in this crowd to dance with and there is no way I am going to lose to them."
***
Max searched the whole banquet Hall to find someone to dance with him but unfortunately every girl he tried to approach already had partner.
Maria who was standing nearby her brother while being busy with dragging Alex with her, Gets interrupted by Max who spots her.
"Maria, My dear little honey sister! Won't you dance with your elder brother? You see it's been years, And we haven't danced yet. Soon your age of debutante is coming, And you would have your own party right!"
Maria looks at her brother with a disgust expression on her face," No! I will never dance with you and don't butter me up, Just because you can't find a girl for you."
Max gets pissed at Maria attitude and pulls her hair from back," Are you coming with me or not? Say yes or no?"
"NO, NO, NO, A BIG NO (SHOUTS)"
"You keep it down otherwise that old geezer will come."
*SMACKED*
"Who the hell is this now?"
"Your Grandpa, You useless grandson! Get away from your sister and find someone else for yourself."
Max leaves Maria alone and gets to other side of the banquet Hall.
***
Viola was standing on the balcony of the other side of banquet Hall.
Staring at the sky and takes a sip from the glass of juice in her hand.
Max who saws Viola standing alone on the balcony...
' Ah! Again that cold face, As if nothing have to do with her. In her own pace ignoring others and showing cold attitude to others, I want to make her turn my way that cold face.'
Max approaches Viola, " It's a pleasure to meet you my lady! I hope I am not interrupting your fun time."
Viola at the sudden call of Max turn around quickly and bows, " Greetings to the future sun of the Rose Empire crown prince Max De Vermilion. My fun time already ended the moment Your Highness called out to me.", Viola says with a cold smile on her face.
Max who left speechless at Viola attitude...
She is clearly showing her hatred towards me, But I don't care, This way its more interesting, " Smirks! If Lady Viola doesn't mind, I would like to have dance with you. I hope you won't refuse to me and will break my heart."
"I dare not to refuse the crown prince of this empire, Moreover it's an honor to have a dance with you so why not?" Viola says with a pissed look on her face.
Max who see that and enjoys while reaching out his hand towards Viola for her hand and the both of them steps towards the dance floor, Where dance was about to start.