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
Aurora walked in timidly and found Caspian staring out the window,"You called for me My Lord."Caspian turned, and he was not wearing a shirt."Where were you?""Lord Ethan had asked me to accompany him for a walk."" So you neglect your duties for him?""No My Lord, I had refused but Madam Beatrice insisted.""What did you two talk about?" Caspian asked and he seemed to be jealous or was she overreading this."Nothing much My Lord, just his interests.""Do you like him?"Aurora was caught off guard by his question, "No My Lord, this is my first time meeting him.""Does not matter, one can conclude if they like someone in a matter of seconds.""What does it matter My Lord."The words slipped out of her tongue and she wished she could take them back as Caspian had tilted his head to her answer."Are you telling me that I need to stay in my place?""Not at all My Lord, I don't want these trivial matters to bother you.""It is my place to see if a matter is trivial or not Aurora.""Yes
"Forgive me, my Lord. Good morning."Caspian stretched out and his tussled hair suited him so much,"Where did your mind wander off to?"Aurora wanted to say to you being a man whore, but she could not as that would guarantee her death."You see your mind is gone again.""I am focused on cleaning the room, My Lord.""Is a room more important than me?"Aurora did not know why he was grating at her nerves, "Currently yes as it's my work."She could see her answer had his jaw drop and she carried on as if she could not see him nor his reaction."I see someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed."Aurora wanted to tell him to just shut up and go on with his business, of course, he had woken up on the right side after he had sex."Aurora?""Can I finish my work please, I don't have much time and we are reprimanded heftily. Caspian nodded, he got up and saw that he was going to his bath chambers.She carried on cleaning but she did not know what made her so upset? He had the nerve to kiss
They finally let the lanterns go, and they all stood there."Shall we all go drink?" Caspian asked.Everyone nodded, but she did not want to."Excuse me there is something that I need to do but I will join you as soon as it's done.""Do you want me to come with you Aurora?""There is no need Elliot, I will be there in a jiffy."They all went the other way and she walked the other way until she reached her tree and sunk down. This was her place,She did not know why it upset her that Caspian was holding Nadia in front of her. Where had all these emotions come from?She needed some air alone and doubted that she would go drink with them, he was a prince so why did he have to concern himself with peasants such as themselves.Her outfit compared to Nadia's one could not compare, she sighed. When had she become like this? She had never cared about such things until now.She couldn't confide in her friends as they were on duty, and she contemplated if she should go home?That would be the b
The next morning she arrived at the servant's quarters and her friends knew that something was up with the way she was.They had agreed to all meet in the afternoon outside during lunch as it would be warmer during that time.She went to Caspian's chambers and he was not there, she started to clean but she would get flashbacks from last night.She shook her head, she needed to be in the right mind but that proved to be difficult. When she was done this time she had taken some time.Aurora went to her tree and sat down, this is what she needed for her scattered thoughts. Lunchtime came and they all got their food and sat outside."What happened?" Evelyn asked.Aurora told them everything that had happened last night, from the festival to the kiss, and hiding inside the cabinet."' Oh wow," Agnes added."It's a great thing that you are exploring with a prince on top of that," Ella added."I know but I felt humiliated yesterday when I was hiding in the cabinet and his fiancé was in there