Previously -
"Mom yesterday you referred to an incident didn't you...? Can you tell me more about this incident...?"
"Yes, dear but first eat your breakfast and restore the energy you lost We can talk about the incident in the study once your father arrives."
"Yes, mom."
Currently -
"I'm back." said the duke
"Welcome back... dad." said Rubia
"Dad...??" Said the Duke with tears of happiness flowing through
"Yeah, or must I refer to you as father...?"
"No dear I'm overjoyed...!"
Rubia's Pov -
Hah... I know how to deal with these situations
I kind of feel really warm around the couple I guess this is what they call parental love huh...
In this life, I will definitely become a daughter they are proud of even if I am not really their daughter...
"Where's your mum dear...?"
"Ah. She asked me to invite you to the study when you arrive".
"You've been waiting for me, dear...?!!"
"Well yes."
"I'm glad then!!" said the duke with a joyous smile...
Yup, I will definitely live this life to the fullest...!
The duke accompanied by some servants arrive at the study to meet his wife Duchess while Rubia waits for Sandra to bring her some paper, quill and ink. **
"Ah. you've arrived honey did everything go well with your meeting with the emperor...?" said the Duchess
"Yes, I reported to him about the situation of the Westlands. For now, he has asked for all noble families to suggest some solutions if they had any."
"I see...Anyways Rubia has asked us to explain what happened before she lost her memories. I wanted to ask you if that was okay honey."
"Well, the doctor did say it will not be harmful to talk about it with her."
"All right."
"I'm here... Mom and Dad...!"
"Come and sit next to me dear "
"Yes, mom."
She sits in the seat next to the Duchess*
"Dear will you please believe us even if we say some things that may be unbelievable."
"Don't worry I trust you"
"All right then... Honey take over." whispers*
"You were poisoned by one of the maids who had I'll intentions towards you. Apparently, the poison was sold on the black market for a high price. The maid was able to purchase the poison by selling some of the jewellery that she had stolen from you. When you were being treated the doctor had told us that your heartbeat had almost stopped for a second and began to beat again after a while. we were really worried about you since you had quite a bad constitution since when you were a child."
"I see so that's what happened...Um, dad about the maid do you perhaps know the reason she dislikes me...?"
"Well..."
"It's all right dad I guess it was probably because I had treated her poorly in the past."
"You don't need to worry about all that dear..."
Dad's words carried concern as well as sadness it was probably because the fact his daughter vented out her anger on the maids did not sit well with him but at the same time, he knew there was nothing much he could say to calm her down.
And the reason why Rubia always took her anger out on the maids was that she was shamed at almost all the tea parties she was invited to. She was mocked by the other ladies because the crown prince did not love her or pay any attention to her.
I believe the only reason she went to the tea parties even though she knew she would be ridiculed was because of the love she had towards her family... I guess that was another thing that I admired about her character...!
TO BE CONTINUED...
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Previously - "Thank you, miss...!!" Soon all the maids had joined in thanking Rubia. * "I am truly grateful that you have accepted my apology in the future I promise you that I will repay the kindness you all have shown me by becoming some worth of the 'Charleston' Name". said Sarah Currently - Rubia's memories start flowing through Sarah's mind. * She finds herself in an empty room with nothing but a line dividing two sides of the room. * "Where am I now..?" asked Sarah as she examined her surroundings "You've finally come. I was starting to get tired waiting for you. By the way, what's your name...?" said a familiar voice from behind Sarah "Ah. My name is Sarah James... You...! Rubia!? Is it really you...!?" exclaimed Sarah as she rushed to the other side of the line "You can't cross that line, Sarah." "Why not...?" "Only souls
Previously - "Alright... This is the last time we will be seeing each other like this... You will gradually start recovering my memories... Don't be scared... And also, you are free to do whatever with my body since it's yours know I hope you find someone who lo-." Sarah wakes up with tears overflowing. * Currently - "Good evening dad." said Sarah to the Duke "Good evening Rubia." said the duke "May I ask you something about the Westlands....? I have been a bit curious about the situation lately." "Well, it isn't that confidential but, it is surprising to see you want to know about it, Rubia.." "I just wanted to know more about the situation of the empire." "The Westlands have been the major suppliers of food grains and crops which are used to feed the commoners. But, there seems to be a problem with the harvest grounds. That's the reason why the emperor had asked me and a few
A meeting among a few nobles and the emperor takes place the next morning. * "If any of you have suggestions to make to help improve the situation in the Westlands, Raise your hands." said the Emperor, Aelius The Duke of House Charleston raises his hand. * "Go ahead Duke." "I suggest that we plant more trees." "Plant trees...?" The nobles gathered all have a look of shock. * "That is right. I suggest we plant more trees since, trees may be able to protect the land by accumulating rainwater underground which is a solution to the problem of the dry Westlands. And, there are a few more benefits involved in growing trees, Your Majesty." "What are these other benefits you speak of...?" asked The Emperor in a curious manner "They are minor benefits, Your Majesty. Trees help clean the air and also provide shelter to the various animal species in our Empi
Current situation - Lady Rubia and Baroness Joann are exchanging formal greetings. * "Good morning, Teacher Joann." said Sarah with a smile on her face. "Good morning to you as well, Young Lady Rubia. Have you been well since the last incident...?" asked Baroness Joann "I apologize if I caused you any worry, Teacher. " "It's quite alright young lady." Baroness Joann's POV- I had heard that the young lady of the Charleston house had changed but, I did not expect that she had changed this much. During the past whenever I had lessons with the young lady not only did she not pays attention but, she also dared to sleep during my classes. But, the eyes of the young lady right now have a will to learn. I believe this is the reason why Henry (the duke) (One of the previous students of Baroness Joann) had put down his pride to ask me to observe her before making t
Previously - "Good night young lady...!" said Sandra and Mary as they bowed. "Good night to you as well Sandra, Mary." said Sarah Sarah's Pov - I was only hoping on getting the attention of nobles but, after the suggestion I had made there is without a doubt a thought in the emperor’s mind. He must be quite curious for him to keep his own royal knights around me... How annoying... I have yet another obstacle... Currently - That night Sarah has a dream of one of the memories of Rubia before she died. * Sarah's Pov - Why the hell do I keep having such dreams. Though the memories of Rubia are helpful at times... It feels like hell whenever I wake up from the dreams. *The next morning, A letter addressed to Rubia arrives at the Charleston Duchy. * "Young Miss, you have a letter." said Gerome (the Butler) "Oh... W
Previously - "So, I've finally reached the second step huh." said Sarah in a low voice "Did you say something just now miss...?" asked Tristan "No... I did not, Tristan." "I see." Sarah's Pov - Damn, I was almost caught...! I have to be more careful... Currently- "We have arrived, Young Lady." Said Tristan as he offered his hand to assist Rubia in getting down from the carriage. "Thank you, Tristan." Said Rubia as she took Tristan's hand. Rubia's Pov - That was the first time I rode in a carriage. Anyways, that's not what's important right now. I went through my plan last night and I've got to admit... I'm quite excited... Meanwhile, at the House of Arden. * "The young lady of House Charleston has arrived miss." said one of the maids to Odelia. "She actually came...?" Said, Ode
Previously - "Before you teach me how I should manage my fiancé, I feel you should learn to know how to manage your own. Dear 'Miss' Odelia." said Sarah with a grin on her face "What...?!! How did you...!?" Said Odelia as she trembled. Sarah once again ignores Odelia and leaves. * Currently - "Lady Rubia…!" exclaimed Margaret as she followed Sarah "Huh...? Lady Margaret, are you alright...?!" asked Sarah with a worried tone. "Yes, I'm fine, but I just wanted to know if you and I could be friends...?" "I would love to be friends, Lady Margaret." "I am glad Lady Rubia…!" "Ha-ha... Thank you, well I do hope we meet soon." "Yes...! Goodbye." Margaret's POV - I finally have a friend...! If Mother were alive, she would be more than glad...! Sarah's POV - A friend... One of the things that I never had in my previ