She walked around the grand hall filled with an exotic crowd that was dressed in exquisite clothing, one fitting the noble occasion ongoing.
Her face looked as though she was in search of something. She turned her head in several directions as she walked around, sighting the faces of several kids her age that are of the opposite gender
"Lady Historia you are going too fast". She cautioned, trying to keep up with the little girl amidst the heaps of crowd present
She stopped searching after almost rummaging through the whole hall and not seeing who she expected to see.
She puffed up her cheek as she let out a disappointed groan.
"My lady". She called, sympathizing with her sour mood.
"I told him to come". She mumbled, saddened by the outcome.
"It is going to be okay my lady. You shouldn't feel sad about someone else not honoring the promise you both made". The attendant maid urged.
Even though she says that she deep down thinks it's a good thing they did not come. Whoever it is she is talking about.
It was weird. After getting out of the forest, the attendant maid was the only one with her.
As though she had been waiting for the moment when the two of them would be alone, Historia started spilling out the experience she had inside the forest.
She told the attendant the full gist, including how she met with an angel that has a big cat as a pet. Her explanation was fully centred on describing said angel, giving full detail of not only how he looks like.
It included the way he spoke, the way he carried himself, the demeanour to which he used to respond to her, to his breathing form.
Details that served no purpose and were without meaning, that is what the attendant maid had to sit down and listen to.
To wrap it all up, the attendant maid came to the conclusion that her mistress had been bewitched by the charm of this so-called angel.
In other words... She has fallen hopelessly in love with him.
Now this part? This part right here is what the attendant maid does not feel good about.
She is cool with the idea of her lady falling in love with someone. What she is not okay with is for Historia to be intertwined with a weird figure.
Everybody knows the story revolving around the northern palace. Nothing good comes from there, no tale, rumours or occurrences that turn out good.
Hence her desire to have Historia not associate herself with the likes of that place.
"My lady where are you off to". She snapped out of her thoughts as she noticed Historia walking ahead.
"Outside. You don't have to follow me". Historia answered, her eyes on her path.
"My lady you can't".
"Don't worry. I am not going there". She interrupted, picking up the pace as she left the attendant maid behind.
Though she says she isn't going there, that is nothing but a lie on her part.
Right now Historia has one goal in mind, and that is to once again meet with Mikeal, to see his face, his smile.
She longs desperately for it and not even an ominous rumour can stand in her way.
Historia snuck out of the grand hall when no one was watching. She made her way out of the castle grounds and headed for the northern palace in haste.
She was hot on her heels when suddenly a force pulled her clothing from behind.
"My lady! Where are you off to when the festivity is over there". He says, letting go of her clothing as he gave a light bow.
"Who are you". Historia retorted, a question mark evident on her expression.
"My apologies for the late introduction". He says, stepping two steps back.
"I am Prince Talen, the first prince of Emedia kingdom and soon to be appointed the crown prince".
His approach screamed royalty, his voice a show of dignified personality, his demeanour tempered in graceful courtesy.
Quiet unlike Mikeal, Talen exudes pride as well as a confident valour.
"If you could tell me what brings you out here, away from the party I might be able to be of help". He proposes, politely.
"Uhm~ do you know me before". She queried, not sure why he was so familiar with her despite this being their first time meeting.
"I have been told tales about the only child of Grand Duke Vinicius' household. Her exquisite beauty that knows no bound, her immaculate form crafted in the hands of a delicate goddess". He praises.
"I would be stupid to not have recognized you at first glance". He added.
"Uhm~ okay. But I need to go now... So bye". She says with urgency.
"I am afraid I will have to stop you there". He hurriedly ran past her and got in front before she could run.
"I am here to ask that you be my dance partner for the ball". With a hand gestured toward her, he waited for her compliance.
"I am sorry but I can't. There is somewhere else I have to be".
She was polite enough to bow before making her exit. However, Talen was not one to take lightly with rejection.
"And where is it you have to be at this time of the night?". He retorted, holding her wrist captive.
"I believe I was polite in my manner of asking. So tell me... What is it about me that displeases you".
Not only is he the first prince of the kingdom, but he is also the most favoured by the king. Nobles are fighting over getting him to talk to their daughters and a majority of them would be happy with their daughters as his concubine, not even the role of a first wife.
"This is not about you. I just have somewhere I urgently need to be is all". He replied.
And here is her... A charming beauty who would reject him without a single hesitation.
Is it because her father holds the title of the second influential figure in the country or is she just daft to understand what position she is in?
Talen found it difficult to discern which one it was.
"I am sorry but I can't let you go". Despite his politeness when speaking, his intention to have his will done could not be covered up.
He forcefully held her wrist and dragged her along with him, against her will. Talen is not one to bode well with rejection and it is certainly not going to start now
"Let go of me. I don't want to go. Let go". She yelled, struggling to set herself free.
Talen turned a deaf ear to her struggles. He continued to drag her along thinking of her struggle as a kid throwing a tantrum.
Suddenly!! He finds it difficult to pull her with him. He tried again but couldn't, something was holding against his pull.