The Bungsu Princess Inferior

64. Padlocks

The sunlight barged in blinding my eyes, I blinked a few times, then yawned wide. I woke up from a long sleep, the rain had subsided and the sun was at the top.

"His Majesty lunch is ready, we wait in the dining room."

Balin's voice was heard by telepathy. I squirm and sit on the bed, my hands unconsciously touch my lips that feel dry due to sleep in the morning.

"Alright Balin, I'll be here soon."

I forced myself to resist the laziness that was drifting, I forced myself to stand up and step towards the front of the mirror, I piggybacked my silver-haired horse that looked unruffled.

"Vio," called me subconsciously.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Vio's voice echoed in my mind. I remember a beautiful dream I just had.

"Ah it's okay, I think I just want to call your name. A return to rest" said I who was not in line with a rumbling heart.

"Your Majesty."

I double-checked the transparent protective layer that was still well-attached to my entire body. I took a deep breath and began to step towards the dining room in the corner of the second floor.

"Good day Miss Rara," said Lia and Liam together, both of them appearing to be wearing the same apron.

"They insist on cooking for us" said Aciel, sitting next to Balin, sliding the bench beside him, inviting me to sit. I stood in confusion, Varen's words ringing in my ears again.

'I will never be willing when another man touches you, much more hug and carry you.'

Varen's voice echoed through my mind, and I knew I had to keep my distance and put a firm boundary, even if it was Aciel. I have Varen, so I must take care of Varen, just as Varen has taken care of my heart.

I walked around the table and chose to sit across from Balin, Aciel looked surprised by my attitude, her shock clearly visible in her eyes, but I pretended not to know.

Lia and Liam brought dishes from the kitchen and placed them on the table, and it seemed that they were quite perceptive with my sitting position, Lia sat down beside me, while Liam sat down beside Aciel.

"Well, you guys are really great cooks!"

I looked at the food that was beautifully presented on the table, the cuisine of Aciel alone was already looking very appetizing, but the cuisine of Lia and Liam seemed several levels above Aciel, but, not only do they serve appetizing food, but they also add a touch of beauty in the presentation, they decorate the food with real flowers, vegetables in the form of flowers, flowers, even they juggle fruits into flower gardens on dishes, and all they do with manuals without magic, I'm sure because I don't see a single trace of magic.

"You look so happy because I didn't cook this afternoon, did you?" aciel said with a slightly insinuating tone.

"Thank God you know" I replied, grinning the horse.

"Ehm," Aciel cleared his throat and looked slightly upset.

"Thank you for working so hard to cook for us" I told Lia and Liam.

They replied to me with a smile, "we should thank you for being given the opportunity."

I grabbed Lia's hand and grasped it, I took advantage of the opportunity to channel my rainbow aura into her body, slowly but surely. "Aciel is never wrong in choosing people, I'm sure this time too."

Lia clasped my hand back, I felt my aura touch something tightly sealed within her body. "Thank you Miss," he said as he took off my hand, aurakupun turned back inside my body. Is Lia aware of my actions? Why does he seem reluctant to accept my help? What the hell is going on?

Lia lifted my plate and filled it full, "please try Miss Rara."

"Thank you Lia, but I beg you to just call my name," I looked at Lia and Liam alternately.

"I did too, miss." Liam followed Lia's answer, they were such a compact couple.

"It's up to you" I said with a sigh.

"Excuse me, handsome master where are you?"

Spontaneously I smiled hearing the screams coming from downstairs, the cheerful voice I was very familiar with now came back to cheer the atmosphere.

Balin seemed to be moving out of his place. "Sit on Balin, let the handsome master approach him" I said by telepathy.

Balin cleared his throat and sat back quietly, again devouring his food as if he had heard nothing.

Aciel glanced at me, "didn't he call the handsome master?" I said as if answering a question from Aciel's glance signal.

Aciel took a deep breath, took a napkin and wiped his lips, then went downstairs to a girl who called out to him.

I put up my god-sharp senses, while continuing to stuff delicious food into my mouth.

"Oh apparently you, Miss Joana."

"Thank you for remembering my name, sir." Joana's voice sounded excited, "sorry sir, where is Miss Rara?"

"Why look for him?"

"Miss Rara told me to come here after work to talk about work," this time Joana's voice sounded lower, could Aciel show a stiff face to her?

"Come with me," Aciel's words sounded just before footsteps grew closer and closer.

"Rara, Miss Joana is looking for you."

Aciel was seen sitting back where he had an indifferent face, as if he seemed to be upset by something.

"Oh good afternoon Joana, sit down and join us." Lia shifted her body until now she sat opposite Liam and left one seat between us, I smiled at Lia who was very quick to respond.

"Please sit down Miss Joana" said Lia, inviting Joana to sit across from Aciel.

Joana looked at Aciel and then looked at me as if asking for approval, I wonder why he did it? But instead of asking, I chose to nod.

Joana shows her cheerful smile and sits between me and Lia, Lia filling up Joana's plate as she did me.

"Eat Joana, we can talk later."

Joana nodded and seemed excited to see her plate filled to the brim, she instantly devoured her food nonstop. I was amazed to see Joana who slashed all the food on her plate, she really had an appetite that needed to be thumbs up, Lia also looked happy and sob filled up the empty plate Joana.

"Calm down, no one's gonna grab your food, Joana."

I patted Joana lightly on the back, so she wouldn't choke, I threw her a glass of water. Joana grabbed it and gulped it down.

"If it is still lacking, I will happily cook again for miss," said Lia while smiling at Joana, Lia's beauty emanated clearly when talking about cooking could cooking be her favorite? Something that could distract him from the excruciating pain that he could smile with joy.

I stared at Lia question mark-filled, the padlock I still couldn't penetrate inside her, making my curiosity soar.