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

"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

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

Aurora set out to work the minute she placed the laundry basket down, she could see that Nadia had left a lot of her things in there as if to mark her territory.She finally finished cleaning and left. Tomorrow was a long day and she would be going home very late as Nadia's father was coming to have a drink with Caspian man to man so that they could set the date for the wedding.She would have to serve till late, there were going to be a lot of maids and servants. The day finished and Aurora went home.Today they were allowed to arrive late as they would be serving into the night, it felt great to sleep in. When it was close to time she got ready and made her way to the palace.When she got there, they were all called by Madam Beatrice who gave them a list of orders and reminded them that they would be serving royalty.Night time came and everyone watched as Nadia's father came and the drinking started, they made sure platters were replenished, their cups full and Caspian seemed to be

Caspian wrung out a cloth and placed it on Aurora's forehead, there was a knock on the door and he wondered who would dare bother him."Come in."The door opened and it was Nadia,"I did not expect you, My Lady.""You seem tired, and I feel forgotten and neglected.""Not all seem to be what it is My Lady, as you know I am going on a hunting trip with your father so we can negotiate the date of our marriage."Nadia smiled, "Well then I am pleased."Caspian smiled, "So am I.""What happened to her?""She got shot by an arrow during the hunting trip that we had gone to practice.""Is there no physician to look after her, must you do it yourself.""She did it to save my life, I would not be here if it weren't for her. I don't mind caring for her.""She is your maid, technically her life does belong to you. So she did not do anything out of the ordinary."Caspian knew that Nadia had a point but when Aurora had been shot he felt a part of him was also shot.The thought of her being dead mad