Aurora made her way to her friend's table and she could tell that their silence when she arrived would arouse an interrogation."Are you okay Aurora?" Lucy asked.Aurora gave her usual smile, "I am.""Yesterday you weren't your usual self and the way you left......." Evelyn added."I was tired, I needed to get home early yesterday. It's difficult traveling every day to the palace.""Makes sense, but there seems to be something else that is bothering you," Ida added."I don't know what to say to that or how to make you all feel at ease.""Is it Caspian?" Ella asked."No.""You can tell us anything we are here for you if you need anything, you know that right?" said Barbara."Thank you, I appreciate it.""You have been acting a bit strange ever since you have been assigned Caspian, is there something bothering you?" this time it was Agnes.Aurora did not know why her friends were beginning to grate on her nerves, she knew they came from a place of well-being and care but it was irritati
The next morning Aurora made her way into the kitchen and after she got her food, she made her way to her friends who were all looking at her weirdly."What happened last night?" Agnes asked."I went home early,""Seemed you really ate quite fast to avoid us," Evelyn added."I didn't okay.""What is up with you Aurora?" Ida asked."Nothing, you all are making a big deal out of nothing.""Something is up with you Aurora and we are not berating you, we want to know what is wrong?""There is nothing wrong I keep telling you, if I had a problem I would tell you all.""Fine, let's all eat we can discuss all this later, we should argue in the morning," Ella added.Aurora proceeded to eat, and she could feel all her friend's enquires that were not said. She ate and went to her chambers,When she got there, she was not surprised when she found a girl flustered and putting on her gowns. Aurora looked away as the girl headed out of the room in a frenzy.She entered and realized that Caspian was
Aurora sank down by her tree, and she heaved out. Would she be in trouble with the way she had left prince Caspian?She did not care about all that and would deal with it later, she had just kissed him so why did she feel so down and sad.Aurora knew why, but thinking out the answer only solidified it, she wanted what she could not have. How lovely it was to be Nadia.She remembered this morning when she had seen the other maid scurry out of his room and she proceeded to kiss him.How humiliating it was, she had degraded herself for his looks and the way he made her feel. Was this all because it was the first time she was receiving attention from a male."Not surprised finding you seating here.""Are you stalking me, Elliot?"Elliot laughed, as he sat beside her, "Maybe I am."Aurora nodded, "I have to say you are doing a great job at it then.""Well thank you Aurora, practice makes perfect."Aurora giggled,"Finally I got to make you smile.""Huh?" Aurora asked confused."You seemed
Aurora woke up well-rested and with a new purpose in her and to be the girl that she was in the past. After getting dressed and getting to the servant's quarters, she got her food and sat by her friends.She greeted them as per usual and she could tell that her friends were confused by her change of pace and mind.None of them fussed her or prob her and she was grateful for that, she did not feel like talking and the fact that they gave her space and an option to speak if she wanted to made her appreciate her friends."So are you still not in the mood to talk about, you know who?" Lucy asked."I'm afraid that there is nothing to tell from my side besides that I am dedicated to my work.""I thought you were having issues with him," Agnes added."Nothing I can't handle.""How is it serving him?" Ella asked."It's great and Princess Nadia is so beautiful, with grace and everything we are not."They all burst out laughing at her statement, he friends had a good sense of humor. They sat th
Aurora dropped off the laundry and sat by her tree, her heart was pounding fast still and she couldn't help but remember Caspian's embrace.It was so tight and had made her feel so safe and wanted. It was something that she could get used to but couldn't have.She wondered what he always meant when he spoke of her eyes, a mysteriousness that she held? She also could not figure out what he meant.The way he had lifted her hand so he could place it on his cheek made her feel warm all over. Then all the daydreams came crashing down when she remembered all the other women he has had and discarded.To put the cherry on top of the cake he was going to marry Princess Nadia, and if she didn't keep her emotions in check it would end badly for her."Thinking again?"Aurora looked and found Elliot taking a seat beside her,"What can one do when they are left alone with their thoughts.""That is true, care to share your thoughts Aurora?""Not really, it's nothing that I can't solve.""You are sur
Caspian knew it was Aurora who had bought her his tea, she balanced it well and placed it in front of him.She let him know that his tea was served but she was already dashing out the door, and he found himself stopping her.He did not know if he was offended or not. Maybe he could cajole her by asking her if he needed company but her answer was flat and she insisted his best friend keep him company.He was surprised at how cold she became all of a sudden? Had something happened that put her in this mood?Yet she was playing the role of a maid so what more did he want from her? He had asked her what is wrong and could see by her reaction that it was him.When he had tried to get up, she had stopped him and put the boundaries of a master and a servant in place.With that, she had left, and Caspian was left laughing, no girl had ever turned him down nor had to courage to confront him and walk out on him.She was very strong-willed, and her stone-cold face drew him in, what was drawing h
Caspian watched her reaction when he asked her if she wanted love, she was confused then she seemed to contemplate it."No My Lord.""Your face said otherwise a few seconds ago."He watched he hang her head down,"What type of love are you looking for?""None My Lord.""Even if you are not looking for love, humor me a bit then."He saw her nodding,"If you had a suitor what the main attribute would you want them to have?""Compassion.""What do you mean by that?""I mean someone who is aware of other's suffering and feels sad or some sort of emotion akin to what I just said.""What about looks?""Looks come and go but someone with a great personality one does not have to worry if it will come and go."Caspian was surprised by her firm and straight forward answers,"Carry on Aurora.""Having someone who isn't shallow and to have deep conversations with them.""I see you are calling me shallow?""No My Lord I could never, you are the most intelligent and magnificent of them all.""I did
From that day she rarely saw Caspian and when she did he seemed to be detached from her. He barely spoke with her and she was relieved.Preparations were booming today as Princess Nadia was coming back today for the day and to do some activities with Caspian.She was glad today that they were on stand-by and could watch the games from close-up and of course, Nadia would sit in the high seats made for the prestige so she could have a clear view.They were all chattering in excitement as they waited behind the wooden stall gates, the competition had started and they all cheered.Caspian was doing an amazing job when it was his turn, finally, it was down to both of them and they were both impressive in their own ways but finally, Caspian landed a fatal blow and he had won. They both were given round flower garlands as they were the finalists.Caspian took him and gave it to Nadia who beamed at him, then the stranger came up to them, and they were loud gasps which made Caspian turn around