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Chapter 16
Edith
I open my eyes to the new bright day and realize that the last night did not help me feel better. I still feel a heavyweight on my chest.
I feel pain inside me, and I do not know how to deal with that feeling.
When I suddenly hear soft, discreet knocks on my door, I am lost in my thoughts, and I know it is my dear Una.
After all these years, I have learned to recognize each time by whom the various knocks on my door are. I smile.
"Come in, Una," I tell her, and immediately after, she opens the door and comes in carrying clean water for my morning wash as she does every morning.
"You still haven't gotten out of bed?" she tells me as soon as she looks at me, but with a smile always on his lips. "Your parents are already in the dining room waiting for you for breakfast. As I was coming, I caught them being absorbed in a conversation they had, but that does not change the fact that they are waiting for you to
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EdithSix eyes are pinned on me, looking at me with worry."What is the mutter, Edith? Are you okay?" my mother asks me."Yes, mother. I am fine. But I have a favor to ask.""Tell me, my child." She says, still staring at me."Can I go with Aida tomorrow to the village? I have never been to a village before. I am curious to see how it looks like down there".My mother turns her head and looks at my father, who adopts a rigorous, piercing look."I am afraid that you are not going to see one ever. Not because I forbid it, but because of the rules. Do not forget you are a princess, and I expect to behave like one," my father states firmly."Yes, father, you are right. I am sorry," I tell him, and I lower my eyes to my plate downhearted. I cannot see my food clearly. Upcoming tears blur my vision.I force myself to keep them back. I do not want my parents to see me crying."But you can g
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DrakeListening to my mother's words, I almost choked. Me in the castle? How does it come? I do not know at all from serving and all that stuff. I do not think I have the needed skills to offer tangible help and not just be a nuisance at their feet.On the other hand, I think that Princess Edith will be there as well. So close! My desire to see her again is invincible, although I know both of us can't have a future together."But mother, I do not know how to do these," I tell her for a start."I know, but it does not matter. There will be accelerated training before the day of the ball. You will not be alone in this. Six other young boys from this village will be with you. I had already found them and negotiated with them before I came here to find you, to spend the rest of the time left together. I miss you, my child." She tells me and kisses me on the top of my head."I miss you too, mother. But tell me something. "
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EdithFor some time now, I am in my room with my mother and the seamstress, madam-Zoe.I stand completely still on the square wooden pedestal to make it easier for the seamstress to take my measures for the dress that she will make for the upcoming ball.After we had finished our breakfast in the morning, my mother asked me not to go for practice because I would sweat, and the seamstress would arrive at the castle from time to time.I did not want to fail to fulfill her desire, so I did not go.But I went to visit Libelle to see how she is doing. I opened the doors wide so that she could get some fresh air and see the sun for a while. In the morning, the sun is not intense, so she enjoyed it.At the moment, she still does not dare to get out of her house – barn.I feel that she has a phobia or something else that I have not yet understood. Aida told me that it is probably that Libelle does not feel
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DrakeIn my sleep, I hear someone's loud voice. I open my eyes and realize that the voice was not in my sleep but real and is heard outside my hut.I concentrate on the voice and understand that there is no quarrel or something. Is only one voice.I decide to go out and check what is happening. I quickly put on my clothes and go out.The man I see, moving away from my hut, is formally dressed, and I realize that he is the castle's emissary.Then I remember my mother's words telling me to wait for news from the castle.I run to catch up with the well-dressed man calling him: "Sorry, sir. Wait a minute."Fortunately, the man listened to me and stops. He turns his head and looks at me.I approach him and ask him if his arrival in the village is related to the castle's ball day work."Yes, it is," he replies, raising his eyebrows."I am also among the boys who were selected," I inform hi
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DrakeWe follow her to the kitchen. We enter through the door that leads to the garden and the yard. The same door I used a few days ago. A pleasant feeling of intimacy overwhelms me that manages to drive away some of my anxiety.She puts us in order and gives us a medium-sized platter and not too heavy with a large serving spoon inside.The delicious smell of the plate inserts my nose and reminds me of my hunger. My platter contains some kind of grilled sausage with various chopped vegetables.I felt my saliva running, and I felt a great desire to take a piece and eat it. With a glance at the other boys, I saw in everyone's eyes the same unbridled desire."After the end of the serving, there will be food for everyone," my mother informs us, and a smile spreads on our lips. She has probably noticed our own hunger. "Now, I want you to restrain yourself and focus on our purpose.""Yes, ma'am," we said like a voic
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EdithI'm in my room with madam-Zoe for quite some time. I am doing one last rehearsal of my dress. I have to admit that madam-Zoe did an excellent job. My mother was right, choosing her.Both dresses –mine and my mothers'- are finished on time, and the final result is simply outstanding!We are only a breath away before the big day of the ball. It is the day after tomorrow. Everyone in the castle is in a fluster by the preparations. They run all day to arrange everything to perfection and especially my 'nanny' Aida. The poor woman has a lot on her plate. She must be everywhere, take care of everything.This would be so hard for anybody.Sometimes I see her holding her head in despair, and I realize that she has started to reach her limits. But she does not give up. I asked her if she wanted us to bring her an assistant to share all these responsibilities, but she refused, telling me that she did not trust anyon
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Edith Going down the stairs, I see my parents coming in a hurry to welcome our first guests. The emblem of the standard proudly waved on the carriage brought them here, warning us that we have to welcome Duke Mateo and Duchess Amelia from the distant Dukedom of Holkorp. I smile. I like these people. They are kind, polite, and always cheerful and really care about the people of their Dukedom. I go near to my parents, who smile when they see me. "You are so beautiful, my daughter," my mother tells me, and my father, who is looking at me still smiling, agrees, nodding his head. "So are you," I say to them and hug them. The door opens, and Duke Mateo and Duchess Amelia enter, smiling and cheerful as always. My mother was the first to go to them, followed by my father and me. "Welcome," my mother says happily. She hugs Amelia, who welcomed her in her arms, while my father offers his ha
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EdithI manage to hold myself back."My princess?"Oh! Una. I had forgotten her. I hope she has not understood anything. I return my look on her again."Yes, Una, I was thinking what you told me," I say to cover my place, and I keep talking to her so as not to give her time to think about anything else."When you go the water up to the room, tell my mother that some other guests are coming too.""Should I tell her secretly?""No, I do not think it is necessary. After all, it is known we are waiting for other guests too. Just ask permission to speak at an appropriate time and mention it.""Okay, my princess. That is what I will do. ""I will stay here. If they arrive before my parents come, I will welcome them." "Fine. I go now"."Yes, go, Una."My eyes were fixed on the stairs that Tyson had climbed a while ago. Oh! My God! Just at the thought of his name, my heart lost a beat
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