The bell above the door chimes merrily as Elara enter the bakery. The scent of fresh bread and sweet pastries fills the air. Mis Mathron is behind the counter, packaging up some muffins for a customer. She greets Elara warmly, "Elara, dear! Welcome."
Elara smiled to her as she came inside. "hello misses marthon." She spoke the same words which she use everyday.
Mis Mathron finishes with her customer and shoos them out with a smile and a wave.
As the door closes behind them, she leans on the counter, looking at Elara expectantly. "And how did your mother take the news?" She asks hopefully. "I must admit, I felt a bit guilty asking."
Elara sit on the closest chair, her eyebrows raise at the question "why so? wasn't you the one who wanted me to come with you at the Gala today?"
Mis Mathron chuckles softly, shaking her head. "Oh, you know me, Elara. I worry too much sometimes. Of course I want you to come with me. It's just..." She pauses, looking slightly embarrassed.
"it's just what?" Elara stand up again and walk few steps towards misses marthon " what it is misses mathron? you are making me worried."
Mis Mathron sighs softly, "I was worried that your mother might feel that I'm trying to take you away from her. But Jacob told me how she's been, and I just thought... perhaps it would be good for you both to have a night out."
Elara chuckled, a relief washes over her as she put her hands on misses mathron's arms "it's nothing misses mathron..... in fact my mother is really happy to see that you are taking care of me just like her..... she always says you are a really big heart, and kind person, knowing our condition...."
Elara look away feeling sad a little. "You never change your behavior with us even in our this condition."
Mis Mathron's eyes mist over with emotion as she clasps your hands tightly. "Oh, Elara, my dear... you and your mother mean the world to me. Watching over you is hardly a chore - it's my pleasure."
She squeezes Elara's hands gently.After a moment, she lets go of her hands and fans herself, laughing lightly to break the emotional tension. "Now, enough sentimentality! We have a gala to prepare for. I've already picked out my dress. Have you thought about what you'll wear?"
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[ .Sebastian. ]
In the land of Eldoria, knowing for it's intelligence and power. They have win the countless battle in their history of war.
One after another, every king among them lead his tribe in respect and discipline. With the very much of it's tragic event made the current king feel proud to being called the king of Eldoria before he even make any of his own history.
But does it matter? The hardwork and the events which the past king's had gone through actually made the king receive the position of wealth, and power so Earler then before he realizes what it means.
It made him feel the proud to being called king without doing anything for his kingdom.
This early success, without the struggle rise his head in proud and build his ego, which runs in his whole blood now.
Now they only care about their own, work for their own Future, and care about their own reputation.
The king have the knowledge of the politics leadership and governance. His father was the great leader, with the most intelligence in finance and resilience. So the current king get most emotional intelligence, and military strategy from his father.
He have 4 hires in with 3 older sons and one younger daughter.
Prince Leo, the crowd prince, learned lot from his father, and he always engage himself in the political matter of the kingdom.
Although have a wife, which is 5 months pregnant, he always seems to be busy with his father. That shows that he doesn't really care about his own family, and always likes to just rule around the palace, and feel proud on his position.
And prince Henry, is not less then his elders brother, even he don't take appointments to meet with his wife, but shows affection only when to be seen in public, or to get attention.
He knows the way out from his father.
He do show his affords in some matters, in work, but always walk around his mother to make her ask the king for another trip to southern lands.
In the second last, prince Sebastian have not gain less from his family. He is rude, and spoiled.
He is very handsome among all of them, and that's what makes his two older brothers blood boil because he got the face every girl wants. But the problem is he don't want any of them.
He likes to being not told what to do, he always have his own unique way to the things he want. Even he is very picky, he always make his elders blood boil by doing exactly what he is told not to do.
Warning is nothing for him, he likes to see the very last of the moment of the disaster with his open eyes.
His type of adventurous life which he been wanted was not possible by living in palace so he go for military earlier then expected, and stay longer then needed.
You can say he never wants to be the part of royalty, and walk around the faces he hates the most.
Military life was not a peace of cake but he still take it, knowing it also is not the headache he gets when he is in the palace.
Princess Florence, the last, young princess of three older brothers, is also known for her toxic and rude behavior, she is not less spoiled then Sebastian, but she also have the soft side, which she only show to her mother and Sebastian.
Knowing how their mind is different from their elders, Florence and Sebastian get along together in meny ways, they understand each other. But knowing they have the same ego they only do as much it can not make them come to their same, true self again.
Third prince Sebastian is rude and spoiled compared to his other siblings, and every servant fears him.
After two years of hard training in the military, Prince Sebastian has finally returned home after graduating.
It's been only two days since his return, and king has announced a gala tonight in the palace to celebrate Sebastian's graduation. However, there's another reason for the party - the king and queen want Sebastian to get married, as he is the only prince left single after his two elder brothers. But who will marry this rude prince?
Sebastian already got into a heated argument with his father on the idea of this sudden Gala. He doesn't like celebrating parties or talking to new people, but he also can't say anything to his father because his parents are very strict, to the rules of this kingdom.
And the prince to get married in it's right age is the very important rule among them, which all of the siblings have already follow except him.
Today, as expected Marco came with a maid, bearing breakfast, and knocked on Sebastian's room door.
Marco approached the bed, trying not to make eye contact with Sebastian's bare chest. "Sebastian, wake up. We need to talk about tonight's gala." Marco gently shook his shoulder, hoping he wouldn't be too angry. "Sir, please wake up."
Sebastian groggily opened his eyes, his gaze slowly focusing on Marco. He looked annoyed, and his voice was rough and gruff. "What is it, Marco? Can't you see I'm trying to sleep?" He rolled over, his back muscles flexing as he moved.
Marco carefully sat down on the bed next to Sebastian. "Good morning, Sebastian. I know you're not exactly thrilled about tonight's gala, but... it's not every day that the king and queen host a party in your honor."
Sebastian's expression darkened, his eyes narrowing. "And what's the purpose of this 'honor'? To parade me around like a show dog, so the entire kingdom can see how happy and grateful I am to be married off to some... some... He spat out the words... some bitch?"
Marco's expression remained calm. "Sebastian, please understand, your parents only want what's best for you."
Sebastian scoffed, his voice dripping with disdain. "Best for me? You know as well as I do, Marco, that they only care about securing alliances and strengthening the kingdom. They don't care about my happiness."
Marco placed a reassuring hand on Sebastian's shoulder. "That's not entirely true, Sebastian. Your parents do care, but they also have duties as rulers. Tonight's gala is a necessary step."
Sebastian's gaze snapped to Marco's, his eyes blazing. "Necessary? You call being auctioned off to the highest bidder necessary? I'd rather die than be married off to some insipid noblewoman."
Marco's voice remained steady. "Sebastian, you know the kingdom's laws. You must marry and produce an heir."
Sebastian huffs, burying his face in his pillow for a moment before flipping back over.
The maid, holding the tray of food, steps forward as Marco orders, "Serve." She begins to prepare the food plates one by one.
Marco's face expression remains unreadable as he speaks, "At least this is not an order... The king has given permission to choose a mate, not like your elder brothers, Your Highness... They married princesses, which are very decent, not in your liking... If you really think about it, then it's a great chance to search for a lady who matches your energy."
Sebastian watches the maid serve his breakfast, his stomach rumbling at the sight of the food. As the maid leaves, he sits up, running a hand through his disheveled black hair. He looks at Marco, rolling his eyes.
"I am not an object to put on any position... I know we'll... Father is pressuring me just because of politics and traditions. I am not going to settle with any bitch."
Marco opens his mouth to respond, but Sebastian stands up and walks out of the room to the bathroom.
Sebastian walks into the bathroom, slamming the door behind him. He leans against the sink, running his hands through his hair in frustration. He's not stupid; he knows his father's motivations, and the thought of being trapped in a loveless marriage with some simpering princess makes his blood boil.
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