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SOLENE'S POV 
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The breeze of the wind is cold but it is calming and relaxing so I felt better as I sat lazily at the palace courtyard. I am still sore from what transpired last night, I almost doesn't want to move.
Upon opening my eyes in the morning, His Majesty's face is the first thing that I saw. That proved that what had happened last night is real. He was too real. It was because my mind refused to accept that we did that.
I don't know how to face him after that but good thing his nonchalance attitude helped a lot so there is no awkwardness between us.
"Here's your tea, Empress." Sacha appeared moments later along with my other servants.
"Thank you Sacha."
After they poured tea into my cup, they reclined and lined up to the side. I carefully sit up straight but as I do so, I saw how the servants were smiling sheepishly to each other. And when I remembered they were the ones who fixed my bed this morning, my ears quickly burned in embarrassment. They probably saw the messy sheets and all, an evident of what happened last night.
Clearing my throat, I tried to act as nonchalant as possible.
"Do I have any work to do today?" I asked.
I knew I don't have any work. Because before Damon left this morning, he told me he would take care of all the works for today. He noticed how I was so uncomfortable to move and he told me to rest today. The redecoration and rearrangement of the whole palace was already finished and I don't have anything to do now.
"Are you already fine, Empress?" Sacha carefully asked.
"Yes." I nodded. "Do I have any work?"
"His Majesty had already took care of the works today Empress. However, your Father had sent a message. He said he wanted to see you today."
My brows furrowed.
"My Father?"
"Yes Empress."
I didn't know Celestia's parents were still alive. I hadn't thought about her family since I hadn't saw them and no one had came to see me either. I bet they aren't living here in the palace.
"Where will I see him? Is he in the reception area?"
"No Empress. Whenever you meet your Father, you always meet with him outside." Sacha answered.
"Outside?" I was confused. "Where specifically?"
"At an exclusive inn at the market Empress." Sacha's eyes wavered at me. 
"Have you not remembered anything yet, Empress?" She carefully asked.
I shook my head. "I hadn't." I said. I had told Sacha about my memory loss before so she wasn't surprised that I am confused right now. If anything, she actually looked worried at me.
"Then, I'll go and see him." I said and stood up.
Meeting Celestia's parents might make me remember some of her memories. I'm sure she had memories with them. I figured, I can't really deny Celestia's past so I will embrace her past instead. That way, I will be able to move forward and I am also hoping that by doing so, Celestia won't disturb me anymore.
After preparing myself, I went out of my room just in time as Sacha informed me that they already prepared the carriage that were going to use.
"If His Majesty return, do tell him I went out to meet my Father. Also, tell him I will return as soon as possible." I instructed one of my maids.
"Yes Your Majesty."
When I asked Sacha if I ever take guards with me whenever I go out and she said that I don't, I then only took her to accompany me and a guard who will operate the carriage. I knew if His Majesty is here, he will surely assign bodyguards to come with me but since he is not here, I opted not to bring anyone. Besides, I am going to meet Father. And I am the Empress, who would dare to hurt me? Also, we are still at winter season. Beasts doesn't attacked at most so it should be safe.
The ride to the market did not too long and we soon reached the inn where I will meet Father. I am honestly nervous. I am going to meet someone who held the biggest part in Celestia's life. It's her Father but I am already here and it is too late to go back so gulping my nervousness down, I went inside the inn.
"Celestia." A rugged voice immediately called me as soon as I stepped inside.
When I looked up, there I saw a man who's in his 50's if I am not mistaken. There were no smile in his face, he looked mad actually and that domineering look that his eyes held reminded me of the old Celestia. He must be her Father.
"Father." I calmly said paying my respects.
"Why are you so late?" He snapped at me harshly. I almost jumped in fright.
"And why did you stopped sending money? Have you forgotten I was the reason why you are at your position right now?"
"Pardon?" I was confused. I wanted to ask what does he mean but before I can say anything, he shouted at me again with so much rage.
"Insolent daughter!" And his hands swung up in the air then into my cheeks.
With the heavy impact, I lost my balance and fell into the floor. I gasped, shocked written all over my face. My eyes begun to water at the stinging pain in my cheeks but more over, my eyesight began to blurry as hazy and vivid scenarios started playing in my mind, and then I lose my consciousness in the process.
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