The beautifully decorated chandelier sparkled like the ocean in midsummer. The nobles standing under the sparkling light were looking at each other, and they were all dressed in colorful clothes.
'It's look like peacocks. . . .'
Liana, who was watching the luxurious appearance, shook her head at the thought of stray words without realizing it. Liana, who was watching the luxurious appearance, shook her head at the thought of profanity. Deborah, who was sitting together with her in the maid's waiting room, smiled and talked to her.
"It's really flashy, isn't it?"
"Huh. I didn't expect it to be like this."
Liana nodded gently at her friend's words.
"The ball held at the imperial palace is definitely different. . . . "
"When I first came, I thought my eyes were spinning."
"Have you ever been to the imperial ball before?"
"Of course. Because Lady Natasha is a socialite person."
At Deborah's words, Liana pulled her head out and found the little lady. The side of the maid's waiting room, which is next to the banquet hall of the imperial palace, it is made of glass. This is because they can leave at any time when their master gives a signal. 'Oh, I found it'. Even in the crowded banquet hall, Liana was able to find the young lady quickly. It must be because Natasha, the lady whom Liana and Deorah serve, was a beautiful woman that stunned out everywhere.
Natasha Baldwin, the second daughter of Count Baldwin, was a gorgeous beauty with red hair like blood and has a dark green eyes. Every time Natasha smiles softly, her red hair shines beautifully under the chandelier. Today, she wore an off shoulder dress and showed off her beautiful shoulder line. The tight diner dress was dark green like the color of her eyes, accentuating her beautiful figure.
'After all, i did a good job recommending that dress, right?'
Liana nodded and looked at her owner lady's provocative smile. The mermaid dress that was tight and flared from the middle of her thigh was recommended by Liana. In a banquet hall full of frills and lace, Natasha's dress was a great choice.
'The biggest part that makes her stunning is the young lady appearances, but still. . . . '
Isn't it the dress that plays a role in attracting attention? Liana's light purple eyes suddenly paused as she looked over the glass window with pride. Natasha's dark green eyes were directed at Liana. She smiled slightly at the maid and she leaning against the man next to her and whispering something.
'Did I do something wrong.'
Liana's anxious eyes caught the man who turned his back to her. Maybe because I'm nervous. The movement of the man who turned his back felt unusually slow. When the man's face was revealed after a long wait, Liana's pupils shook slightly. I had the illusion that all the windows in the banquet hall had been opened unexpectedly. It was as if there was an invisible wind blowing somewhere in the west.
"That's His Highness the Second Prince."
Liana, who was stunned and paused, she barely came to her senses as Deborah poking her in the side.
"His Highness the Prince?"
"Um. His Highness's really handsome from a distance and a bit scary, aren't he?"
"Um. . . . "
At her friend's words, Liana couldn't help but express her feelings toward her friend. Deborah was right. Literally, he was a terribly handsome man. His Highness, the platinum- blonde haired prince, was as dazzlingly beautiful as the noon sun. He had a sweet appearance, as if the God of Love had kissed him with blessing. Even the white robe, which may have seemed burdensome, suited him well, as if it had been tailored for him.
'Since he's a prince, I'm sure i guessed it right. . . . '
Liana touched her chest, which suddenly began to beats, and looked at him. I never thought of myself as someone who would reveal my feelings, but I didn't know why my eyes would fall on him.
'What's wrong with me?'
While hitting my chest for no reason, Deborah whispered from the side.
"Does they suit together?"
Liana lowered her eyes a little at the words and looked at the men and women who was talking each other .
"Huh, well, you're right."
Deborah was right. His Highness Ilyd, who seemed to be blind blonde hair, and Lady Natasha, who was caught like a precious wine, matched well like a picture. It was as if the most gorgeous peacocks had found their mate here. Liana unknowingly sighed of admiration at the beauty of the 2nd Prince of the Empire, which she had only heard about in words. I only heard that he was handsome, but I didn't know he was that good looking.
While she was staring at him. Prince Ilyd, who has been listening to Natasha words, suddenly raised his black eyelids. His blue eyes, resembled like sapphire glass beads carefully crafted by a craftsman, were focused directly on Liana. The moment she met those blue eyes directly, Liana's heart fluttered. Her heart, which had stopped for a moment, started beating at a different speed than before. Deborah, who stood next to me, quietly whispered.
"Why, why does His Highness Ilyd looking this way?"
Liana couldn't answer the question. Because her thoughts are all attached to him. The sapphire colored eyes that met Liana were folded into half wrinkles like the shape of the moon. Liana, who faced His Highness the second prince and smiled at her. She suddenly lowered her head as if disrespected.
'He probably didn't smile at me right? No, it's not. There's no reason for him to do that. . . . '
While Liana was trying to regain her composure, she could hear Deborah's voice next to her shaky more than hers.
"Li-Liana, His Highness the Prince. . . .i think he has a crush on me . . . . !"
Liana, who had been lowering her eyes at the sudden words, raised her head slightly. However, the prince was no longer looking this way. He stood elegantly holding a glass of wine, looking at Lady Natasha and laughing with her.
***
At the entrance to the banquet hall. Deborah's role was taking place there, where the noble family's carriage was waiting in line.
"Are you Deborah? the maid Lady Natasha brought in?"
"Do you think it would be that fast?"
"Men and women in love will forget their speed."
"Ahaha."
Liana laughed meaningfully, and Deborah slapped her chest in frustration.
"I'm telling you the truth? He turned his head because he was embarrassed. He really looked at me and smiled!"
Hmm, Deborah, who said calmly, soon began to imagine His Highness's heart wandering due to the royal family's opposition.
"We will be separated for a while. But His Highness heart towards me. . . . "
"Deborah, you should write a novel, I think you'll write it really well."
"Even if it's true? It's a prophecy about what will happen in the future?"
Liana brust into laughter again at her friend's, who answer her questions in a serious way. Deborah, who shouted that it would be revealed one day, soon laughed along with her.
"Should I actually write a novel?"
In fact, they both knew well. Her imagination is just an improbable novel.
Illyd Orpheus Cadogan. His Highness, the Second Prince, is a member of the royal family of the Cadogan Empire. He is also the second son of the current emperor, a descendant of a direct imperial family, he also in line to the throne.
On the other hand, Liana and Deborah they not even from wealthy commoners, let alone rank. If they had a lot of money, they might be able to make a point of contact, but they were just a maids 1 and maids 2 who work for the Count family. The brief eye contact may have been just a coincidence. All nobles treat their maids as invisible, especially in the royal family.
"But it was really difficult for a maid and a prince to be together. Shouldn't she at least be the Viscount's daughter?"
"Is that so? Then I will change it to as a daughter of viscount and write it like that."
Liana, who was listening to Deborah's novel with great interest, opened her mouth as if she suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Deborah, His Highness Ilyd. Is he interested in Lady Natasha?"
"I think so, It's Lady Natasha anyway."
Deborah replied, remembering the young lady thier serve, who is beautiful as a rose in full bloom.
"I think she will also fall in love with him, seeing her today, I believe His Highness feels the same as she does."
When she finished speaking, but soon she had a serious look on her face. Liana aware of Deborah's concern immediately. Because the person who interested in Lady Natasha is His highness the 2nd prince, not anyone else.
Ilyd Orpheus Cadogan. His Majesty the 2nd Prince is famous for other things besides his appearance which seems to be blessed by God. That's right, it's just a scam. His Highness, Prince Ilyd, did not spend his money on his appearance. Instead, he sprinkles it like rich people who spend their money on entertainment. His appearance and position, which will be filled with women, consumed with pleasure, with the active participation of the owner. Three months if it's long, two weeks if it's short. It means the period of his relationship and the incarnation of his love. It was the nickname of the 2nd prince.
Although this is a society where the concept of free love is prevalent, but isn't this too much? It was natural to think so. However, a noble women whiling sacrifice their body and soul just for his overflowing smile. The Empire is now entering an unprecedented golden age. Despite his wealth, women fall in love with him like moths to flame, even though they know the end. Had it been any other young lady, they could have considered herself just another victim who would end up crying because of His Highness, but. . . .
"But i was worry. . . ."
"Yes. . . . "
Things were different if the young Lady in the Prince's clutches was the Lady they served. Deborah and Liana looked at the entrance with different eyes than before. Gone were the days when they watched the sorrowful faces of other Ladies as if they were looking at a grieving Lady across the river. Now their own roof was about to tear down. Even if Lady Natasha was no ordinary person, who was Illyd? He was, after all, the Imperial playboy. The Empire's libertine, both adored and despised by everyone. If she fell for his tricks, Lady Natasha could spend the night in tears. Three months long, two weeks, if short.
"However, isn't it possible that the Prince is truly in love?"
"Quit dreaming. Don't you know His Highness Illyd?"
Liana's face darkened at Deborah's reply. However, there was no room to refute her words. The second Prince was a man who was born in the golden age of the Empire and received abundant love and attention throughout his life. For him, who knew no lack, love was only an object of entertainment. It seemed very unlikely that he would fall in love with Lady Natasha all of a sudden. Deborah, too, was infatuated with the Prince's face for a brief moment before returning to her senses, making a nervous expression.
"I can only hope Lady Natasha isn't honest as well. There isn't any other option."
"Still. . . . Oh, they're coming."
Liana and Deborah hurriedly bowed their heads to the approaching figure.