Lucas and Rosetta come to their senses when it is quiet. The classical music that had been heard has stopped. Leaving behind the buzzing of crickets that swarms the other night's insects.
The kissing session ended softly, but left a little awkward. It’s not the first time Lucas and Rosetta did it. Still, the strange taste exists.
“Ahem, how about we go back inside?“ offered Lucas, his cheek blush.
Rosetta, who still fixed the breathing rate, nodded and then squeezed Lucas’s arm. Her cheeks felt so hot. By hand, Rosetta fixed up her dark red strands.
When the door came between the back porch and the hall, all eyes were immediately drawn toward the couple. The young girls smiled shyly behind their hand fans, while the young men laughed quietly.
“My Lord,” greeted some of the nobles that Lucas passed by, they bowing and bending knees.
Lucas answered with a nod and then turned his eyes to the Rosetta that was able to breathe properly.
“Thank you for the gift. You can enjoy the party again,“ says Lucas with a thin smile.
Rosetta nodded. She lifts two ends of her skirts slightly as she curls her legs. “It is my honor, My Lord.”
Then the two men separated and rejoined the ranks. Of course, they don’t have to go any further, because the royal crowd is circling them.
“Oh, my goodness, Lady Rosetta. I was so curious as to why you were so compatible,“ praise Lady Charlotte. A Rosetta’s friend who has curly light brown hair.
“Are you guys dancing outside? People started a fight when they didn’t see you dance here,“ adds Lady Bethany. Another friend of Rosetta.
Rosetta blushed again, but she kept her image and calmed down. Just a friendly smile would notice her friends babbling about her relationship with Lucas.
“I’m sorry, I asked you again. When will you be married? Is it predetermined?“ asked Lady Elizabeth, intrigued. This was followed by a nod of the other girls.
“Ah, about that.“ Rosetta rolled her eyes and saw Lucas’s height from a distance. “Still undecided.”
A sad voice was heard. Rosetta continues to smile, noting how much the people argue over whatever happens to her and Lucas.
“Is Lord Marquess still too fond of you, Lady Rosetta?“ asked one of the girls, ”Maybe you are forbidden to marry forever. People all over Aelton know how much Lord Marquess loves his daughters.”
Rosetta knew that too, but postponing the marriage between herself and Lucas was not because of the father’s inordinate affection.
“Is that true? Even Lord Marquess still has two lovely girls. Oh, by the way, are your sisters going to the debutante party next month, Lady?“ Lady Charlotte asked Rosetta.
Rosetta nodded and then remembered her two younger sisters at home. They were eighteen-year-old Camille, and sixteen-year-old Lily.
After that reply, the girls were busy mentioning boutique and designer dresses for the upcoming debutante party. Rosetta was so overwhelmed by this, that all she could do was shut up and put on a smile as wide as she could.
“Uh, did you hear?“ said Lady Bethany. The girl with the green eyes always had some gossip.
The girls came closer and closer, and even inadvertently squashed one another to hear what news this Count’s daughter had brought.
“What’s that?“ said one of the girls, dying with curiosity.
Lady Bethany spread the fan and covered her mouth, quietly, “It says that King Nicholas about to find the crown princess!”
All the girls gasped in shock, shrieked caught up in surprise, and then turned into joyful cries.
“Oh, my god, what kind of girl is he looking for?”
“I think I must break my engagement with Lord Bilton.”
“You’re crazy, huh?”
“Yes, I am!”
The conversation there quickly changed the subject of the crown prince. Silently Rosetta listens. Though quite active in the social activities of the high class, often attended important events, Rosetta had never seen the appearance of the crown prince himself.
As chatter about the crown prince’s handsome intensified, Rosetta slowly pulled away from the circle and sneaked back to the other side. She took a glass of champagne and gulped it as she walked.
“The castle hall has hardly changed,” the Rosetta inner as she gazed at the great circle.
Whoever looked up must have seen a large chandelier with candles lit and capable of lighting up the whole room. Not only that, hanging there, there are dozens of genuine gems of high value in the Riverdale that reflect the candlelight.
Rosetta continues walking. Passed a long table of sweets and fresh drinks. Yet, she ignored all of that. Her eyes glanced to the whereabouts of her fiancee.
“Lady Rosetta,” call someone from behind. Husky’s voice was so soft and tingling, so recognizable.
Then Rosetta turned around and saw Lucas standing right in front of her. That perfectly well-built black tuxedo looks gorgeous. Now, even Rosetta couldn’t help noticing the sturdy muscles she had felt while dancing in Lucas's hands.
“Ah, there you are, My Lord.“ Rosetta greeted with red cheeks because of the memory.
“Did you enjoy the party?“ asked Lucas.
“Of course, My Lord,” Rosetta answered.
Although Rosetta together as a fiancee, she still has to keep her manners before the future Duke of Riverdale. Rosetta doesn’t like it, but Rosetta keeps calling Lucas formally.
“I can’t believe it!“ A shout hung up on one of the brethren who stood not far from Rosetta.
“Hush, it is important that we be neutral!“ Another said.
Rosetta sees a band of nobles that seems to be made up of several Count throughout the Kingdom Aelton. Unfortunately, Rosetta doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
“Lady Rosetta?“ call Lucas. Hurry Rosetta turn and put on a smile. A little gawky getting caught eavesdropping on other people’s conversations.
“Is there anything to worry about?“ Lucas asked again.
“No, of course not. Everything was fine. By the way, I haven’t met the Duke and Duchess. Why don’t you take me to them?“ ask Rosetta. Chase out the vague question in the head.
Refusing to ask any further questions, Lucas nodded and took his fiancee’s hand. But after half a meter had passed, it suddenly fell silent after hearing a large door open.
Lucas and Rosetta both turn to see who’s coming.
“Prince Michael Leon and Princess Sarah Elma have arrived!”The doorman’s voice echoed through the hall. A conversation that swelled to the ceiling came to an abrupt end. Everyone locked their lips tightly and turned their eyes toward the door.There a nineteen-year-old girl stood. In the tops of the silk dresses with the tops off the shoulder and the cropped skirt parts, Princess Sarah looked adorable.Especially with her dark hair so simple. Her bangs were left loose as well. No extravagant hair accessories, except a small tiara, as a symbol of her royal family.“Good evening everybody,“ greet Princess Sarah with a smile. The chubby cheeks that had always been reddish pinched when the corners of her lips curved.“Your majesty,” all nobles reply. Simultaneously bow or bend the knee. Saluting deeply.It wasn’t just the Princess who came. A tall boy in a black suit and a princely coat accompany her next door. The
Rosetta writhing on the bed. Feeling a warm breeze from the summer sun coming through the bedroom window. The curtains of that expensive fabric had already been opened. Become a natural wake-up call.Still writhing and growling for a while, Rosetta gets ready to sit down. Her half-closed eyes flicked, and then she saw the daily scene in his room.“Is My Lady awake? I’ve asked Anna to prepare breakfast. Would you like to take a shower right after?“ asked a series waiter named Flora. The girl with freckles on her cheek was already standing next to the bed.“Yes,” replied Rosetta.Then, two other servants, Karen and Silvia stepped out of the bathroom and stood at the front of the bed. They’re bowing.“The hot water will soon be filled. What fragrance you need today?” asked Karen.“Lavender, roses, and vanilla have been quite popular lately,” Silvia adds.“Just the roses.“ Rosetta answered. Her eyes roll
Rosetta stands in a dim hallway that relies solely on the light of the full moon as a light. She turned to the left and found no one there. Normally Flora or her knights took part, but this time she doesn’t know where they went.This place is strange. The walls were tanned and some of the paint was peeling. Paintings of unknown persons are displayed. Strangely, the eyes of the figure in the painting seemed to observe Rosetta from top to bottom.Hurry Rosetta step away. That woman’s step was heavy, so she looked down.“What?“ Rosetta muttered. She quickly searches for a window nearby and notices her reflection.A black linen dress with a frown on her shoulders and waist. The corset she used this time didn’t choke too much, but Rosetta felt claustrophobic. This strange atmosphere that she felt in the place is what caused it.“Necklace?”Rosetta touched her neck. Sensed a simple necklace with only one red pendant.
“I was very worried about you, Rosetta,” says Lucas. Now stand beside the bed where Rosetta sat on.Half an hour ago, the Marquess Grasswall castle was in a frenzy. Because after three days of sleep and a high fever, Rosetta did wake up. The doctor who called for just sighed relief, saying that Rosetta was as healthy as ever.Then, ten minutes earlier, Lucas came. Visiting Marquess’s home with hard breath to visit his fiance. So now they’re both in the room.“You needn’t bother coming,” Rosetta retorted. She wanted to turn the clock back to sleep, but when she saw someone who loved her, she pulled the plug.Lucas sat on the edge of the bed. He looks in a dark-haired girl who now looked whiter than paper. Not a time or two Rosetta has ever woken up from the dead like this.“You had another nightmare?”As a childhood friend who spent a lot of time together, Lucas also learned that Rosetta had an unknown disease. B
A single-inch step in a pair of heels made a sharp sound as Rosetta made her way down the stone staircase on the castle’s front porch. It was now eleven in the morning and she neglected the duties that were piling up in the workroom.“Good morning, Lady Rosetta!”The sound of a joyful call came from a young man standing next to the chariot, opening the door. The young man was wearing a black uniform with a white vest over his broad breasts and broad shoulders. A dark brown coat dangled from the side of his left shoulder.“Good morning, Alden,” greet Rosetta with a smile to her guardian knights at the ready. She paused and stood in front of the knight.“Your energy never runs out,” adds Rosetta.Her eye beads noticed a dark blue hair sticking out against gravity on his head. Insensible, Rosetta wiped Alden’s hair. Fixing every strand for a little bit.“La–Lady, what are you doing?” shrieked Alden freaking. The bl
“The young master is in his room. This way please.“The man in his mid-thirty guided Rosetta, Flora, and Alden in. Her rest of the unit is waiting outside.“Thanks, Rowson,” replied Rosetta, raising a nice smile.They passed through the long halls of the front castle building. Turning and heading east where Lucas’s workroom is.Rosetta threw a stare in the backyard of a building visible from the window. From here she can see a flower garden and a moment where remembered as her kiss and dance with Lucas.The feeling of shame but joy is pumping inside the inside of Rosetta’s chest. Unconsciously smiling stupidly alone. Good thing nobody’s watching.The door to Lucas’s workroom was made of mahogany, towering before Rosetta. Rowson knocks three times before entering. After saying a few words, Rowson let Rosetta in. This time without Flora and Alden.“Good morning, My Lord,” said Rosetta curtsey.Lu
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
“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