"Did you, by any chance, has a toothache? Should I call the doctor?" Hugo asked after he notices that his employer was holding his cheek all day with closed eyes.
But it still surprised him since Max never get sick before.
That young man keep silent, so Hugo shrugged and continue to read some books.
Seven minutes later, Max opened his green eyes. With a serious look, he said, "Being young is the best."
"You are barely twenty, Boss." Hugo answered and try to not rolled his eyes.
"But, lately, I feel so much younger around Cecilia. Not to mention, everything look so beautiful today. Look at the bright sky and radiant sun. A perfect weather to do a picnic!"
Hugo threw his gaze to the window and wondering if they were watching the same scenery.
The sky was dark, and it can get rain in anytime. He can see a lightning hiding through the cloud. "I p
"I greet the stars of the Empire, Your Highness, the second prince." Cecilia bowed and smile gently to the guest."Are you mocking me, Chili?" Max pouted and crossed his hand."I'm just doing some manner, Your Highness." She said when sitting on her chair. A maid prepares the tea and cookies to the table before leave them alone.Max rose from his chair and walk to sit beside her, "Just greet me as usual. Besides, I will step down from the throne, next year. So, don't do it again. And, why you didn't cook again? These cookies look boring.""But, it's tasted great since our kitchen staff are great, Your Highness. Anyway, I was forgetting the rice wine for my father on Aunt's house. So, I will go there at the noon."Max's eyes sparkling so brightly, "I'll escort you.""No need. I want to go by myself.""How mean! You break my heart after kissing me! S
Duke Lancia slowly shake the white liquid on his tall glass before take a sip of it.The sky, outside his study room, already getting darker because it is almost midnight."It's tasty. Too bad, this has a short shelf life."He said to Albert, the Butler, who still reading the rice wine's recipe which Cecilia made.He already tasted it and kind of like that liquor.Never crossed in his mind that a mere grain can be made as a refreshing beverage. It almost looks alike with milk, however has a slight viscosity that tastes slightly sweet, tangy, bitter, and astringent.The alcohol rate was lower than regular beer and tasted more refreshing than it. For Albert, it is a revolutionary culinary invention."It will be a great idea to sell the rice wine across this empire. We can use a pasteurization technique to prolong the shelf life. Same like as we do while produce b
Max staring at a small box, which come from Cecilia, with mixed feeling. He was happy when saw his fiancé's face, however, a hint of hesitation and awkwardness still lingering.When she entered the room, he realized that he was missing her. It's weird because he didn't realize it sooner.Her smile was bright as usual. He noticed a dark circle around her eyes. Dragon's bless should make Cecilia understand his feeling.Unfortunately, it didn't apply to Max's case. Her true feeling is still a mystery for him."It shouldn't be a problem, though. We are destined for each other." He said while holding her gift.Hugo was come abruptly when she enters his office and 'kidnap' her in front of his eyes.Now, the two of them was visiting the school together. Meanwhile, Max was lonely in his office.He wants to swapping place with Hugo. But, he wasn't su
"So, that's what happened." Gillian said after heard her story about the secret meeting in Ligaya's Island."But, it's still hard to believe. I mean, the black cloud came into your dream, warning me about the unknown punishment and grant you anability to paint. It just--,"Gillian shook his head, "I can only paint my hyung's faces. Other than that, it as bad as before. Perhaps it's a bliss for me. To keep them alive in my memories. I want to treasure it.""Han Ki Jung." Her face getting worried when she notice a longing feeling in his eyes."Nah, forget it. Anyway, how's your relationship with that masked man? I still remember how he asked me to write your name in Hangul. Ah, it still scares me."Cecilia shrugged, "Well, that's good.""Eh? What happened?" He asked while raising his brows. "You look dissatisfied of something.""Just in your im
"Did you see that? I wonder why did she here." "Not to mention, she was here with a strange masked man." "She must be seeking attention after stepping down from the election." "To think that an unmarried woman have a meal with an unknown man. Did she want to make another scandal? The future of Lancia's family is getting darker." "I thought she was exiled to that barren land." "Do you mean it's South Island? My husband said that it already changed into tourism spot." "Ah! Really? Are you sure it wasn't a rumor?" "My, my. Duke Lancia must have so much money and power to defend his daughter." "He will do everything he can to protect her. Honestly, it's scary." Max looking at her calm face with worried look. He wondered why did Cecilia didn't react to the whispering behind her back and focused on the scenery outside the glass window of this dessert café. "You should've angry with them." Cecilia's hea
Hugo whistling when he entered the theater while holding a bouquet of fresh red roses. Gale was the one who suggested it. That bartender said, "Forget about being a boring man. Diamond and roses are woman's best friend." Hugo couldn't afford to buy diamond, so he bought a bouquet instead. Sarah Bones is a polite woman. Coming from a middle-class family, Sarah work hard to became a teacher. Although, she has so much interest in art and painting. But, those hobbies need money. After knowing the audition, she applied to be one and became the most passionate person to learn and teach about how to paint . Hugo know her and have some interest to her from the first time they met. She has a cute smile and reckless in her cheek. With long brown and a pair of hazel eyes, Sarah look younger in her 20s. Hugo came to the Capital's park and found that girl sitting on the bench. Waiting for him, patiently. Wearing a simple brown tunic
"Are you okay, Mister Hugo? Here, take my handkerchief." Sarah said while she gave him a white linen small cloth.The stage is over and almost everyone already left from that theater.Hugo, took the handkerchief and wiping his tears. He can smell the rose's fragrance from it." I'm sorry… F-for troubling you, Miss Bo,Bones.""No, not at all. I'm glad you like this stage play."The man breathing slowly before answered, "I didn't see it coming. How could… how could Jeff--," and Hugo start sobbing again."Yes." She smiled faintlyIn order to reassure his fiancé's safety from the ghost threat, Jeff choose to sacrifice himself by burnt the house along with him who holding the ghost.Meanwhile, his fiancé just crying and staring at the burning house. Never crossed in her mind that her short visit to Jeff's mansion will be a source of calamity that can separate them.For Hugo, it is the saddest story h
Surprisingly, Mary and the Lancia's knight's aren't arrived yet. But, it doesn't mean that Cecilia can't be shine.Lancia's household maids have extraordinary skill to make her look stunning for today's event.Wearing long simple dark blue evening gown and white pointed high heels. A set of white pearl jewelry was on her ear and neck, make her look classy and elegant.She only uses light natural make up that suitable on her age.Cecilia was the one who asked them to make her hairdo as simple as possible. That's why, the maids didn't do anything to her black hair except brush it before put one small hair clip made from pearl on the left side of her head. Of course, she wore the corsage bracelet on her right wrist.However, she can't help but nervous. After all, this is her first time to attend such a formal banquet in the palace."You look good today, My Daughter." Duke Lan