The First Wave (2)

Merri was worried because in the past month her lady had been acting like someone else. She became more daring to express her feeling and became more interested in reading. Her lady also often stares at emptiness. As if left alone, she would –poof-, disappear. And Merri didn't want that.

She also often fell ill. Yet when she was at the Mountravven residence who often did not feed her, she was always in good condition. But she was grateful because this time, her lady's life was better even though many bad rumors spread about her.

‘I will learn to read and write so I can help my lady more!’ Merri wiped Fuschia's favorite chair while Fuschia went to have breakfast with the Crown Prince.

“Our lady seems to be in a good mood these days,” said Tina, one of the chambermaids.

"Yes. It's nice to see her and Crown Prince look harmonious," added Tilda.

That morning, there were only four chambermaids on duty in the room. There are