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Part 5's. First tea party
... ⁇ OODIE...
This was the first time a tea party was held because Hanaya was covered in nervousness.
"All will be well, miss. If you think too much about your appearance, you will lack focus. Just focus on talking with the ladies alone" Brianna's advice managed to calm Hanaya down.
He sat quietly and gracefully, while Brianna herself had resigned herself.
They begin with a formal brief introduction.
"Your Miss Viviana is great! The Crown Prince seems to like you!" Lady Annette exclaimed cheerfully. The corner of Hanaya's lips reflected a smile. As the name suggests, Annette is very carefree and fun.
It was seen that the girl was rectifying her speech with etiquette as soon as someone coded.
"Ah, forgive me for being too overrated. I mean you and the Crown Prince are very compatible"
"I don't mind the lady's attitude, instead I'm glad lady Annette feels free" the red hue on her face made Hanaya frown at the amused plain girl apparently.
"Te-thank you"
"Will but what makes me ask is the absence of lady Madelin. The whole Utopia knew how close they were" Rozetta said, making Hanaya's chest tight. He felt the pressure with the existence of this Madelin.
Who is he ? There is never a Madelin in a novel. Hanaya read it over and over again. The strand was quite short with 59 pages, but how hard he scratched up the memory, there was no name.
Will he be a barrier to their union ? Hanaya clenched her hands, she should have realized there would be no 'happy ending' without conflict. How foolish Hanaya was to be lulled in the writing of the author. He feels bad about himself.
"Lady Madelein? Who's she?"
"Ah, lady Viviana didn't hear much about him, did she? She is the daughter of duke Nestra, the personal advisor to the Emperor who now occupies the position of royal caretaker until the Crown Prince officially leads the kingdom, Duke Nestra takes care of everything" Annette explained.
With such a position and the closeness of the two, it is not impossible if Madelin can ascend the throne. Hanaya felt increasingly threatened and increasingly depressed.
"What's he like?"
Hanaya has to make sure he is much more worthy than Madelin. That way there was a slight gap and Hanaya could consider herself much more deserving. In fact, Hanaya was just looking for reassurance - that Madelin was not something that threatened her position.
Very childish !
"She is very pretty and clever. They both talked about the kingdom. I mean Crown Prince and Lady Madelin, that's what I heard. Because every time lady Madelin visits the palace, excitement always happens" said Rozetta.
So they meet often?
"Even rumors circulate if the Crown Prince has not got a suitable candidate, then lady Madelin is the strongest candidate for the selection of the queen candidate. She is very intelligent, and has many followers, many ladies make her an example to follow. Although in fact they are all just imitators" explained Annette who sneered at the end.
But that was not the focus of Hanaya. He actually feels very humbled because Madelin tau is much more potential than him.
"But, even so if the Crown Prince doesn't put his heart on him won't it all be in vain? They may be getting married politically, but imagining a husband's loveless wife is depressing. She'll probably just be a pawn and tormented for life by holding her husband's affair in check." that's-terrible, both Rozetta and Annette both shudder in horror.
Right, Hanaya's face is now bright. The words were a new hope for him. If the Crown Prince loved her then that was more than enough. Hanaya was certain from her gaze, the young man had a taste for her.
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"How about the lady I suggested?"
"They are very honest and friendly" Hanaya replied honestly. Their conversation is very natural, there is no awkward because of excessive etiquette pressure.
"Good to hear it" was true, Brianna who requested that Hanaya allow her to send an invitation letter to another lady.
"Thank you"
Brianna nodded "That's my job. Sorry I did not find you a lady with a high social status, I just feel you need a friend who can be spoken to from the heart. It's true that you need a supporter for your reputation, but finding the right person to back up with is much more important. The socialite world is like two opposing sides of a coin "
A little bit, Hanaya understands what Brianna means.
In the world of socialite, stabbing each other is an art. They smile but grieve behind their back. Allied but betrayal if others are lacking, and use each other. Brianna just wants him to find the right and the sincere in order to be a true friend.
This concern shook his heart "Where do you know they deserve it?"
"My sister and friend are both personal servants. So I know a little bit about them"
"It's my job to always make sure you're safe." Hanaya asked, where did Viscount Lances find someone with this high loyalty? Hanaya was willing to bet, Brianna was even willing to die for him, if it had to be.
Brianna stiffened as soon as Hanaya hugged her "Thank you, already care for me" Hanaya was happy - even in this residence there was so much concern for her.
"I'm just doing my job" again, Brianna replied formally breaking Hanaya's mood. Things turn awkward.
Hanaya again sat in front of the mirror letting Brianna continue to tidy up her hair.
"Do you still doubt me? I mean my personality?"
"There's no reason for me to dissolve in that. However the doubt must be dispelled as I will serve you for the rest of my life" Hanaya looked at Brianna moved.
Oh my God, how lucky is he? Hanaya thinks he's destined to end up happy here.
"Miss, don't put on such a face in public, you'll be ridiculed" Hanaya nodded, knowing how ugly her facial expression was right now.
"There's an official invitation from the palace" Hanaya's countenance grew even more blissful.
"You were officially invited by the Crown Prince to speak"
"Help me pick the right dress" Brianna let Hanaya drag her. The lady looked very enthusiastic while Brianna looked at her.
"Why are you looking at me like that? What about this dress? I've never worn it or should I order a new one? Not my dress is still a lot, wise enough to choose one. The invitation is still one week away, right? Ad-
"You like the Crown Prince," Hanaya's movement froze. His whole body stiffened at Brianna's statement.
The servant sighed and said, "I hope you will listen to this lowly servant's advice, if you want to enter the palace then keep the logic and don't let your heart lead."
"Brianna come out, I want to talk to Viviana" Brianna bowed and left Hanaya asking. Sometimes it is difficult for Hanaya to understand Brianna's thinking, because it is so complicated.
Though the age gap between the two is only a few months, why does Brianna feel so mature?
"My daughter looks so happy? Is this about the invitation from the Crown Prince?" Hanaya blushed hearing that. In an instant the tone full of mysterious warning Brianna, forgotten.
"Then what about the dress? Have you found the right one?" Hanaya shook her head "I was just looking for her with Brianna when mom came in"
"What if we go into town again and ask for a new plan?" Hanaya actually really wanted to, but the number of beautiful dresses in this closet would be very unfortunate if not used. In his previous life it was very difficult for him to get good clothes, hence Hanaya was involuntarily reluctant to waste more money. Although Viscount Lances, his father was rich.
"Many of my dresses are unused, mother help choose it for me" Viscountess stroked her daughter's hair "Alright, at the request of the mother's son"
"Are you busy?"
"No" sahutan came from the doorway, apparently it was Viscount Lances, his father.
"You want me to help you choose a dress? Your mother's taste is a little ugly" she whispered to Hanaya. Viscountess simply shook her head, not wanting to prolong her husband's childishness.
"Let's help me choose" Hanaya said, while her father also participated. The reason why this house is so quiet is that there is no overly stressful etiquette. It could be said that the residence of Viscount Lances did not emphasize etiquette, there were many concessions here.
"What about the tea party?"
"Walk well"
"You invited a lot of ladies ?"
"No. Brianna arranged it for me. They are very pleasant, there are not too many formalities so our conversation just flows" Hanaya explained briefly.
"I'm guessing that in the future you're gonna have to trust Brianna. He was very concerned about your comfort" Hanaya also realized that, as if Brianna was willing to bear anything for him.
"But, sometimes I feel like Brianna doesn't feel father-free, mother" Viscount Lances sighed. Justifying his daughter's words "Daddy will talk to Brianna later. Like anything, he should also be comfortable around you"
Hanaya nodded, assuring. Because Brianna was too gray to read, there were times when Hanaya misinterpreted the girl's actions and language. Most of the time - Hanaya often feels Brianna is uncomfortable with him.
Though the girl put Hanaya first.
...OODEYE...
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