Two weeks later, Rosetta and Lucas were in the Capital of Aelton, named Evening, with half of Duke Riverdale territory but the most densely populated region in the entire kingdom.
Got two days left before the party, Rosetta uses it to meet fellow Ladies. Gossiping about things, even exchanging information.
Though the girls smiled and laughed at each other, they secretly competed strictly to show who would be the center of the party.
Tonight, the debutante party is being held in the palace hall. Dozens of nobles from all over the Kingdom were present, simultaneously ending the social season and welcoming the fall.
Rosetta spent two hours in the bathroom. The water has a floral scent and red rose petals sprinkled with a great fragrance.
“Lady, tonight I risk my life to make you the most beautiful girl in the whole kingdom!” Flora says, eager to comb the red hair of Rosetta that reaching her waist.
“I prefer to be called gracious and charming than beautiful,“ Rosetta replied as I looked at the jeweled boxes indicated by one of the maids.
“My gosh, you already have those two words in you.“ Flora joyously laughter. Her hand quickly took a pin and a ribbon.
Rosetta glanced sideways. A headless mannequin displaying a dark red dress that is exquisite. Unlike her dream, on this debutante Rosetta will wear that dress, not a black dress whose color is like a nightmare. The chosen ornament also does not look like in her dream.
“Everything must be perfect,” thought Rosetta with a slight smile and then had the maid dress her.
Three hours later, Rosetta stood confidently in front of a mirror. Flora incessantly praised the beautiful Lady she was serving. She also mentioned that being on Rosetta’s side is luck.
“Stop it, flora. You don’t have to go that far,” said Rosetta, before Flora runs out of breath due to the praise.
“No, even me women fall for your charms. The other boys will!“ shouted Flora. Her eyes sparkled with enthusiasm at her Lady.
“Lady Rosetta is so pretty!”
Well, what Flora says is far from wrong. A dark-red dress is studded with beads consisting of pearls and white gems. The breast and sides are golden-colored, which are also covered with pearl powder. It glistens in twos.
Not only that. Wearing the sleeveless satin dress also exposes the white and clean Rosetta’s neck and shoulders. There’s nothing wrong with her skin. A choker of satin ribbons and a pink jewel necklace around the neck of the band, addressing the degrees of Rosetta as the future Duchess Riverdale.
“I shall not lose to anyone!“ murmured Rosetta, smiled in front of the mirror.
Her face had natural makeup. Not diminish her beauty. Moreover, her thin lips seem more sensual when applied with lip balm from the scented rose.
“Ah! The perfume, I almost forgot!” said Flora. Rushing to grab a bottle of perfume and shower her Lady with five sprays.
“Well, well,” says Rosetta. Already over satisfied with her performance tonight.
After that, Rosetta comes out of the room. Lucas and the three guards are waiting. She blushing when saw her lover’s appearance. Oh, no. Lucas was much more perfect.
That young man’s golden hair was neatly combed back. Lucas was also twice as handsome as usual. The stern jaws are clean from the sideburns. His straight nose also looked very beautiful. The thick lips that used to be kissed are more enticing.
The Duke’s formal dress consisted of a white shirt trimmed to the top and encircled by a cravat, a black vest, and a maroon suit matching his fiancee’s gown. A pin on Carleton’s family crest stuck in his pocket.
It’s like Rosetta’s fallen in love again the umpteenth time.
“Are you ready, My Lady?” asked Lucas, bending the elbow and letting Rosetta hold his hands around.
“Yes, My Lord. Let’s go,“ replied Rosetta. Her smile grew wide.
“Lord Lucas Jean Carleton and Lady Rosetta Jane Halstead have arrived!”The sound of the bodyguards announcing the arrival echoed throughout the Aelton palace hall. The nobles sprawled out on the floor quickly looked at the door.Rosetta elegantly walks next to Lucas as she descends three steps below the entrance. Her brown eyes flashed, noticing the shocked expressions of those in attendance who saw her and her lover's appearance.“Wow, they’re amazing.”“As if destined as lovers.”“Look how romantic Lord Lucas has taken Lady Rosetta in his hand.”The whispers of praise rang out every Rosetta and Lucas through the royal crowd. Rosetta’s confident smile grows. Without glancing to her side, she made her way to the end of the hall where the King and Queen were located.“Salute to the sun and moon of Aelton,” greet Rosetta and Lucas simultaneously.Lucas bowed forty-five degrees, Rosetta fle
Princess Sonya is heading down the stairs very carefully. The faint knock from the shoe she was wearing was heard, but far less than the rotten whispers heaving up to the ceiling of the hall.It’s Rosetta who wants a big laugh right now. However, she is holding it because her position is not too far from royal majesty, which would certainly reflect her image.Just look. Now Princess Sonya walks to the throne. All the nobles laughed as her footsteps seemed unsure of themselves. The girl’s shoulders were half bowed and her gaze looked down at the red carpet beneath her feet.“Look at her.”“Doesn’t anyone tell you how to wear a dress properly?”“Who would design clothes like that.”“That girl looks ridiculous.”Other promptings reached Rosetta’s ear, giving rise to the disparate smile on the girl’s lips. It is not wrong for the nobility to gossip so openly because Princess Sonya’s appearance this eveni
“All the young girl here took a long hard work to look prettier at this party. But seeing that girl looking all poorly makes me even more upset!” As always Lady Charlotte adds, slowly wags the fan.Rosetta sweetly smiled, said with concern. “Well. We don’t have to get involved with her.”The ladies nodded approvingly, looked at one another, and then leaped at Lucas as putting up a formal smile.“But of course Lady Rosetta is the only one star of this party! Your beauty is amazing. Isn’t that right, Lord Lucas?“ asked Lady Elizabeth playfully.“Of course.“ Lucas answered.“If you’ll excuse us, then. I haven’t even seen my siblings,“ said Rosetta politely and nodded in respect.“Be careful, My Lady.” The Ladies nodded.That dark-haired girl had tucked her fiance in a very affectionate embrace. It’s as if showing off how wells have to do with the future Duke is important in the Aelton Kingdom. Everyone
“I’m sorry!“ screamed Princess Sonya in panic. Her hands rubbed against the back of Lucas’s coat but instead triggered a shock on peoples because of her impoliteness.Still, in a daze and a hurry, Princess Sonya pulled a handkerchief from her pocket and then struggled to clean the remains of the wine. Still, the reddish hue wouldn’t let go.“Stop!“ said Rosetta.She is getting very angry now. Rosetta had been trying to control her emotions when she saw that girl who she tried to avoid, then actually coming herself in a very embarrassing way.“But!”Princess Sonya looked up, staring at Rosetta who was holding her hand. The grip tightened until the princess frowned upon the pain. Rosetta glared at her.“Get your hands off my fiancee!“ Rosetta hisses sharply, only heard for Princess Sonya.Just like a fool girl that obeys promptly, Princess Sonya pulled her hand out. While Rosetta changed her hand on the fiance’s a
However, something boisterous within that princess. A kind of ingratitude has been grossly underrated in front of the other nobility. Even now, it grows stronger as Rosetta flattens it.“But, even if Lord Carleton is your fiancee, you guys aren’t married either. Isn’t your behavior a little bit too much, lady Rosetta?“ asked Princess Sonya as she looked up.A black bead in the shape of a lazy eye looks brave. Rosetta glared, half-surprised that Princess Sonya was staring straight at her. Then Rosetta squinted her eyes.“So what?“ Rosetta asked, ”Isn’t it fair to protect a lover from another girl who’s trying to get attention to herself and pretending to be ridiculous?”Rosetta stepped forward while Princess Sonya shuffled back.“Well, well. Oh! I know ... you don’t want to take any responsibility, do you?”Immediately Princess Sonya’s face turned red. Her brow winked and it was obvious that Rosetta’s words hung
Although not the only pair on the dance floor, Lucas and Rosetta became the center of the dance circle. Two young couples looked at each other, embracing and gazing passionately.Lucas placed his left hand on Rosetta’s waist, while the other was taking his lover's hand. He can smell the fragrant roses wafting from Rosetta.“Were you dancing with another girl?” ask Rosetta. Her feet move up to the rhythm.“No. I'm waiting for you,” said Lucas. Though who doesn't know how to dance, Lucas doesn't want to dance except Rosetta.The red-haired girl smiled happily. Her hand touched her fiance's stern, before retouching his shoulder. Rosetta turning. Her dress's skirt is blooming like a camellia. Lucas's sign-in leaned back toward her.“Your Majesty,” call Rosetta. At the end of the dance, she glued her cheek to the warm bosom of Lucas.“Promise you won’t leave me,” she mumbled in a soft vo
“I don’t believe this!”They suddenly called out. In her hand, an orange letter had been opened. With a sunflower emblem and delicate tendrils.“Congratulations, Camille, you’re proposed to by the Duke Autumold!“ exclaimed Lily, rushing to her second sister and handing her the letter.Camille gasped. Squeaking bitterly. “He’s an old man with three wives! I don’t want to!”Before the whole thing went bad, Rosetta decided to drag her two younger sisters into the dining room. Now is not the time to bother with applications coming up, because even if Camille and Lily accepted one of the men, they couldn’t get married before Rosetta.It’s a family deal.“It reminds me, Rosetta got a lot of applications after her debut too, right? Even though all the flowers fill the front page, you still pick Lucas,“ said Lily at breakfast
“Stop whining like that, Alden,” reproved Rosetta as moves the nose plug to stop from bleeding out.“But you got sick from overwork. It’s my fault for not paying attention to you, My Lady. Though I was here all the time.”Now Alden’s eyes glistening as emerald glass-glazing. No matter how strong his body is, nor how fierce a firm face with a vertical wound across the left eye. That knight almost cried.“You may cut off one of my fingers as punishment for my negligence!” said Alden again. Now pull out the sword and give it to Rosetta.Rosetta's eyes expand. Watching the blade flash before made her shudder, quickly shaking her head. How could Alden ask her to do something like that?“Stop being silly, Alden!“Rosetta denied as she lays hand on the forehead. Don’t understand this man when he worried about herself.