ALORA EMBRY
"My Lord, have I kept you waiting for a long time?"
"No." the hall today is full they probably want to see Damien?
"Sir Frederick the roses you gave me last time was really beautiful, where did you buy the flowers?"
"Oh, at the Capital, may I ask why?"
"I want to buy and send some to Lady Dinah."
"You're so kind, you must really miss her." I smiled at him and shake my head; you didn't know this, but I am the one who killed her. Tsk. He said the store where he did buy the flowers and I thank him.
"Your ring it's... It's beautiful." and after that, he stayed silent as we eat.
"Thank you for escorting me here."
"I enjoy eating with you. Good night, Lady Alora."
"Good night."
I thought Damien will go to my room that night but he didn't come and I still didn't see even his shadow this morning and because he knows how to use wield magic, he will also be joining our class but he didn't attend the class. When my class was already done, I ask permission to go to the capital and they allow me so I did bring Leah with me.
"Do you know this store?" I told him the name of the store and he nodded.
"Yes, My Lady."
"Bring me there."
"Yes, My Lady."
"Leah, do you always go to the capital?"
"Sometimes, when I'm still serving at the Viscounty. I used to run errands for the Viscount."
"How old are you?"
"Oh, I'm turning sixteen next month." She must start working at such a young age.
"You are only a year younger than me. What about your family?"
"My mother is sick and I have two younger siblings, that is why I am glad to work at the academy."
"Let's visit your house later."
"Ah my Lady, why-"
"Hmm, you help me last time so it's time to repay it."
"Yes."
"My Lady, we're already here." he opened the door and I was amazed to see different flowers.
"Red roses please and these lilies."
"Wait for a moment, My Lady. I will prepare it now."
"It's beautiful." I smiled at her and she bow her head.
"Thank you, My Lady." After I pay for it and we go next to the next store and buy medicines.
"You sure that's all the medicine your mother needs?"
"Yes, Thank you, My Lady."
"Let's go to the next store and buy food."
"Ah yes."
"Hmm, I'd like to buy ten pieces of bread, and those colorful balls." I point to the jar and he nod. "Cookies and this candy make it three jars each."
"As you wish My Lady."
"Leah choose a cake you like."
"Chocolate."
"And a whole chocolate cake, make it two please."
"Yes. Thank you, My Lady!" after that we head straight to Leah's house. It was near to the woods and when the people saw our carriage they started to gather around.
"Who is she?"
"Look at her dress, she's from a noble family."
"I told you Leah's father is a nobleman."
"Is she here to take them? how lucky."
"Let's go inside My Lady?" she immediately said and I nod. She must not want me to hear that.
"Okay. Can you please bring those and leave only that box?" I asked the coachman and he nodded.
"Yes, My Lady."
"Let me help you." Leah led the way and when I stepped inside the whole house was filled with a delicious aroma.
"Mother, I'm back."
"Leah? Oh, why are you here did they fire you?" she do panicked and Leah made her calm down.
"I just wanted to visit, Mother she's a student from the Academy she's Lady Alora."
"Welcome to our small house, please be seated."
"Thank you."
"She buys this food and medicine." She excitedly showed it to her mother and I smiled.
"I heard that you're sick? How's your condition?"
"I'm now fine, thank you. I already drink my medicine and I was cooking dinner."
"My Lady, my mother's cook is really delicious."
"Then can I taste it?"
"It's a pleasure!"
"And here, continue to drink your medicines so you can recover soon." I gave her the lilies. "I pray for your fast recovery."
"Thank you, it's beautiful." I meet Leah's siblings and ate dinner there. And when we go back to the academy Damien is seriously waiting in front of the gate.
"Where did you go? It's already late."
"Wait a minute are you, my mother?" his face crumpled and I laugh, satisfied with his annoyed face.
"Alora." he raise his eyebrows I clasp my palm together and bowed.
"I'm sorry I will not do it again without your permission, please forgive me, Mother. This is my bribe for you to forgive me, thank you very much." I gave him the box and wave my hand. "Good night."
"Alora we are still not done talking."
"What?"
"Tss, tell me everything tomorrow. Let's go I'll escort you."
"I'll go now. Good night, Lady Alora, Sir Damien." I nod and Leah bows her head.
"Good night."
"Let's go it's cold here." I nod Damien put his hands on my shoulder and we started walking. I saw Hayes together with the Crown Prince maybe they were doing rounds.
"I'm okay here you don't need to walk me to my room."
"You sure?"
"Yes, you go now."
"Okay then, Good Night."
"Good night." I kiss his cheek and turned my back.
The next day I search for Hayes to give the flowers and I saw him in the garden playing violin.
"Sir Hayes."
"What is it?" He stops playing and looks at me. "Oh, Lady Alora..."
"Can you give this to Lady Dinah?" he look at me and extended his arms. "Thank you."
"This is beautiful. She will be happy," he said and look at the roses.
"I hope so." I was about to say my goodbye when these students suddenly appeared.
"Found you!"
"That's her?"
"Yes."
"You!" I scanned the area, is she referring to me? The five students has plastered sour faces and glared at me. Who are they?
"Me?"
"Yes, You!"
"Why me?"
"Someone saw that you kiss Sir Damien, is that true?"
"Is it about last night or not?"
"Huh? So, you're saying that... that... " then my eyes widened when she fainted.
"The hell."
"That's not the first time you kissed him?" I didn't answer her and raised my eyebrows.
"Wait, it looks like you all lacking of manners, you were noble ladies you should be well mannered. Have some dignity and class." I cover my face with the fan I'm holding and raised my eyebrow.
"Ha eh..."
"Sir Hayes I will go now." we bow to each other and I smirk at them. I heard them explaining to Hayes, how embarrassing.
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