Master Lorenzo was silent for a long while and Liam was beginning to wonder if he had asked a wrong question.
Something in his guts wanted him to say *yes* so Liam would get the lady, but recalling how easily irritated he could be by a new contact, he changed his mind.
So, without saying a word, he walked away into the bathroom and Liam took that as a *no*.
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Next_Morning
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Carlotta yawned and stretched on the bed and her hand ended up hitting Ginevra on the face.
"Ouch! What's wrong with you, Carlotta??" Ginevra shrieked as she pushed her hand away and sat up.
"Oh... Sorry doll" Carlotta said yawningly and also sat up.
"Hmmmmm. What a bright morning".
"Yeah. A bright morning for the newest bride! Anyway, I need to get ready to leave now. I'll be..."
"Huh? What're you talking about?" Carlotta turned to her immediately and asked.
"What do you mean leave? Leaving to where?"
"Emilia??" Gianna called in surprise as she walked closer to her."Hey, honey. Finally, you returned!" Princess Emilia squealed happily as she dropped the brush she was holding. "I've been waiting for so long for you"."Hold on, what're you doing here? I mean...how did you get here?" Gianna scoffed."Urgh? Can't I pay a visit to my friend anymore?" Emilia rolled her eyes and Gianna strolled to the table."Anyway, welcome". She mumbled as she arranged the books on the table."So, how have you been, Gianna? How's Lord Lorenzo?" Emilia asked and Gianna shut her a suspicious stare."Since when did you start asking after Lord Lorenzo, Gianna? Anyway, he's in his chambers - incase you want to see him" Emilia replied sarcastically."Oh!! Seriously Gianna. I'd really love it if you could take me to his room"."Whaat?? Have you gone nuts?? I hardly know Lorenzo and I'm not even sure we've ever spoken to each other. So, how do you expect
"Where's your bet?" The fat man asked immediately and that was when it dawned on Carlotta that she was actually coinless.Oh,damn? Why didn't she think about this???She looked at Ginevra who was staring at her with an *I told you* look.Then, she turned back to the man."Um.... Let's just go on with the game first. I'm sure I'll win" she said and the man looked at her like she had actually gone mad."So, you want me to stake my money while you stake nothing? Are you stupid?" He chuckled."Hey, you have to trust me, okay? I'll...""And what if you lose?" One of the watchers asked and she gave a thought to it.Can she actually lose?"Well, if I lose, feel free to beat me up" she shrugged.Then, the fat man smirked and leaned closer."If I lose, you'll spend the night with me?" He leered at her, smiling in a way that his ugly dentitions were revealed and Carlotta almost felt like punch
Lorenzo turned immediately, hearing the scream and his eyes glinted when he saw Carlotta.She crawled down from the window immediately, falling to the floor and almost hurting her leg due to the speed she used."Carlotta!" Ginevra shrieked.She had been surprised at the way she screamed.Immediately, Carlotta ran to the nearest bush and threw up."Carlotta?!" Ginevra called in surprise.What the hell is wrong with her??Her hand was on her chest as she emptied everything in her mouth and by the time she stood up straight, she was panting heavily."Oh my God...Oh my God..." She gibbered, Ginevra holding her so she doesn't fall."Hey! Carlotta, talk to me. What's wrong?""We need to go. We...We need to..." .she held Ginevra's hand and they ran off immediately.*In the room,Carlotta sat on the bed while Ginevra handed her the glass of water."Thank you" she muttered and gulpe
Carlotta had almost gotten choked with the meal she was eating as soon as the words got to her.Whaaat??She quickly gulped down some water before looking at the guard. Even Ginevra was looking panicked."He...He wants me in his room?" She stuttered, her eyes going wide in shock. "Why?""Um... I don't really know, princess. I suggest you just come with me". He replied.Carlotta glanced at Ginevra, but Ginevra wasn't giving any encouraging look to her."Tell him I'm busy" she said. "or... I'm sleeping. Or you could tell him I'm not around"."That isn't an option, princess. Lord Lorenzo is never the type to accept excuses. So, I'd suggest we just save each other's time, and you come with me right away" he said.Carlotta was looking really worried. Why was he calling for her, huh? Could it be possible he wanted to punish her for what happened a while ago? Was it really a big offence to climb up the window."Prin
The next morning.*Carlotta sat in front of the mirror as Ginevra helped her pack her hair."But Carlotta, are you sure about this? I hope we don't get caught?" Ginevra asked as she passed the band through her hair, giving it a perfect style."Of course, not Ginevra. And even if we do get caught, what we're doing isn't wrong. So, I don't get why we should be punished. We're just going out to catch some fun" Carlotta rolled her eyes and stood up since Ginevra was done with the hair."Hold on, I think we'll be needing a bag for today" She rushed to her closet and pulled out one of her favorite bags."Here - you should hold it" she gave it to Ginevra who collected it and hung it around her neck.And off - they left the room.*They walked into the tanvern and was a bit surprised of how full it was - compared to the previous day. Oh! Maybe more people decided to drink this morning since it was cold.It was nois
Carlotta returned to the mansion with Ginevra, feeling so happy and fulfilled.They'd made so much money from the tanvern and it was just like a dream come true for Carlotta."God! Ginevra, this is so much money and a real business!" Carlotta said with ecstasy as she poured out the coins from the bag."You know, I really need to save up so that,as soon as Lorenzo divorces me, I'll have enough money to take care of myself, just incase father decides to throw me out of the palace"."Oh, Carlotta! You'll never cease to amaze me!" Ginevra rolled her eyes and sat next to her. "I can't believe you're still thinking about a divorce"."Of course, Ginevra! Lorenzo isn't my dream husband - not at all. He isn't the kind of person I'd planned on getting married to. Besides, I don't even want to be married now - not yet" she pouted."Fine. By the way, I'm so hungry! Please, get me something to eat" Ginevra grumbled with her hand on her tummy.
Princess Emilia walked out of the palace, far away until and she was able to spot them.She held the tip of her bulky dress and marched towards them, counting her steps carefully and she exhaled deeply when she was finally standing in front of them - her maid, the strange woman and the strange guy."Good evening, princess" the woman greeted immediately and the young boy did same."Is he the one?" Emilia asked, dancing her eyes around the young cute looking boy."Yes, Princess. His name is Aldo" the maid replied."And are you sure he's really good at it? You know what we're up against". Emilia said."He's very good, princess. He was highly recommended. He's a Master at it" replied the maid with so much confidence.Her confidence made Emilia feel a little relieved."Hmm" she took her eyes around them."And you'll be the one to act as his mother, right?"She asked, referring to the older woman."Yes, Princess. E
Carlotta smirked as she looked at him from head to toe. Hmph. A young boy, huh? Like he can do anything?"Are you still in for this? Female gambler?" One of the men asked grimly and Carlotta scoffed."And why wouldn't I be ready? I'm always ready". She replied confidently and looked at her opponent;"What's the bid?"The boy was already sitting in front of her and raising up his sleeves, he leaned forward on the table."I don't need coins" he muttered. "But something more…"He dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out a glittering gold anklet.Holy Molly!!! A gold anklet!! Carlotta's eyes beamed immediately as she looked at it in disbelief. What the hell is he doing with something like that?? It was so beautiful!"A gold anklet!" One of the watchers exclaimed."Hey boy, what do you think you're doing?"But the calm - looking boy said nothing to them as he only fixed his eyes on Carlo