Carlotta returned to the mansion with Ginevra, feeling so happy and fulfilled.
They'd made so much money from the tanvern and it was just like a dream come true for Carlotta.
"God! Ginevra, this is so much money and a real business!" Carlotta said with ecstasy as she poured out the coins from the bag.
"You know, I really need to save up so that,as soon as Lorenzo divorces me, I'll have enough money to take care of myself, just incase father decides to throw me out of the palace".
"Oh, Carlotta! You'll never cease to amaze me!" Ginevra rolled her eyes and sat next to her. "I can't believe you're still thinking about a divorce".
"Of course, Ginevra! Lorenzo isn't my dream husband - not at all. He isn't the kind of person I'd planned on getting married to. Besides, I don't even want to be married now - not yet" she pouted.
"Fine. By the way, I'm so hungry! Please, get me something to eat" Ginevra grumbled with her hand on her tummy.
<Princess Emilia walked out of the palace, far away until and she was able to spot them.She held the tip of her bulky dress and marched towards them, counting her steps carefully and she exhaled deeply when she was finally standing in front of them - her maid, the strange woman and the strange guy."Good evening, princess" the woman greeted immediately and the young boy did same."Is he the one?" Emilia asked, dancing her eyes around the young cute looking boy."Yes, Princess. His name is Aldo" the maid replied."And are you sure he's really good at it? You know what we're up against". Emilia said."He's very good, princess. He was highly recommended. He's a Master at it" replied the maid with so much confidence.Her confidence made Emilia feel a little relieved."Hmm" she took her eyes around them."And you'll be the one to act as his mother, right?"She asked, referring to the older woman."Yes, Princess. E
Carlotta smirked as she looked at him from head to toe. Hmph. A young boy, huh? Like he can do anything?"Are you still in for this? Female gambler?" One of the men asked grimly and Carlotta scoffed."And why wouldn't I be ready? I'm always ready". She replied confidently and looked at her opponent;"What's the bid?"The boy was already sitting in front of her and raising up his sleeves, he leaned forward on the table."I don't need coins" he muttered. "But something more…"He dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out a glittering gold anklet.Holy Molly!!! A gold anklet!! Carlotta's eyes beamed immediately as she looked at it in disbelief. What the hell is he doing with something like that?? It was so beautiful!"A gold anklet!" One of the watchers exclaimed."Hey boy, what do you think you're doing?"But the calm - looking boy said nothing to them as he only fixed his eyes on Carlo
Princess Emilia had a huge smile on her face as she stood at the balcony and awaited the young boy to get to where she was.Her maid was standing behind her, and soon enough, the boy was standing in front of her."Good morning, princess" he greeted with a bow.His elegance gave Emilia some hope."Good morning" she smiled warmly at him, her eyes searching his hands.Urgh! She needed to see it."How did it go?" She asked impatiently and finally, he gave her what she wanted.He dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out the gold bracelet and Emilia's eyes beamed."You did it" she chuckled and collected it from him.Wow. It was so beautiful. Poor Carlotta.She turned to her maid with her palm stretched out and quickly, she placed the bundle on it and Emilia handed it over to the boy."That's your complete payment" she said. "When the full job is done, you'll get a bonus. Is the woman ready?"
"My Lord!" Liam came running to him immediately.Carlotta could feel her heart in her throat. What's he gonna do to her?Lorenzo hesitated a little, staring at her and Carlotta wondered if he was thinking of the right punishment to give to her."Take her to the torture room and tie her up". He commanded and Liam was extremely shocked, he paused a little.The torture room?? Oh crap! What has the princess gotten herself into?"As… As you wish, my Lord" he bowed and made to grab Carlotta's hand, but she moved away."Hold on, you can't treat me this way. I came here as a princess, not some slave. You can't just punish me like I'm some maid servant" Carlotta grumbled but Lorenzo said nothing; nothing at all.All he did was give out those cold stares of his.Liam knew the silence of Lorenzo should never be taken for granted. And not wanting to get into trouble himself, he forcefully took Carlotta's hand."Please,
Ginevra was so restless as she paced to and fro the corridors. Her heart was beating really fast.She'd been outside the torture room and had even heard Carlotta screaming. Goodness! It tore her apart! What the hell were they doing to her friend? Why is it so difficult for Lord Lorenzo to forgive, huh? And how did the bracelet get into her bag? Could it be a set up?She continued pacing to and fro and after a while, saw Lord Lorenzo walking out of the room.Oh! Was he done with her?She stood and watched ruefully as he left and as soon as he was out of sight, she ran towards the room."Carlotta! Carlotta!" She called, but didn't get a response.She was scared to go in, wondering if it'd be offensive or not. But thankfully, it wasn't long before the chief guard - Liam - came walking out with Carlotta lying on his shoulders.Whaat????"Carlotta!" Ginevra called in fright.Goodness! What have they done to her friend??
Lorenzo needed some distractions. He'd sent for Amel and was in his room sharpening his sword when she arrived.She'd paused at the door, taken note of how he worked on the sword and a little scared he wanted to use it on someone. Well, she shouldn't be surprised, should she? Lord Lorenzo was gradually leaving his human form and was becoming more of a life time fighter; a life time warrior."Good evening, My Lord" she greeted with a bow and as expected, got no reply from Lorenzo.He didn't even move or look at her until he was done with what he was doing."On the bed, Amel" came the usual command and without hesitation, Amel pulled off her clothes and climbed on the bed, laying on her tummy as usual.A longer time passed before Lorenzo also proceeded in taking off his own clothes and joining her on the bed.Her legs were already apart, but he added more spacings to them and settled in between.After which, he brought his phãllu
"Seriously Carlotta, you're too stubborn" Ginevra groused as she paced restlessly in the room, tho and fro.Carlotta was still lying on the bed, face down and still wouldn't touch the medicines.From time to time, Ginevra would run to the window to cheek if the Physician was coming already, but thankfully he wasn't."Gosh! Carlotta, don't be so stubborn. Why wouldn't you just take this medications, huh, and prevent further troubles? What if the physician really arrives with Lord Lorenzo?" She queried.She couldn't believe she was so worried for her friend, like she was actually the one lying on the partial sick bed."I don't care if he comes with his warriors, Ginevra. No matter what he does, I'm never taking those medications and that's final!" She rasped with a frown.Ginevra shook her head and continued pacing around, then decided to check the window again and this time around, she let out a loud gasp."Carlotta! He's coming!!" She
Lorenzo returned to his seat as soon as the chief guard left. Could this be true? When did such a thing happen?For a man like him, he wasn't supposed to be bothered, but yeah, he was. Although it didn't reflect on his expression or anything; it could only be felt inside of him.After a while, Liam returned with the chief council who was heavily adorned like he was on his way to or from a meeting."He's here, My Lord" Liam bowed and with the wave of a hand, Lorenzo dismissed him."Greetings, My Lord" the chief council bowed as he stood in front of Lorenzo.Although, he was way older than Lorenzo, he was wise enough to know it wasn't in the size, but the status."You may rise, counsel" Lorenzo replied and the elderly man didn't hesitate to lift his head Immediately."I got your letter. How serious is it?" Lorenzo asked after a few seconds of silence."It's very serious, My Lord. King Gabrielle wouldn't oblige to our