The Charm of the Pirate
Disgusting Meeting
Royal Palace, Roseland. March 1500.
Sofia has been in the Royal Palace for a week. Queen Ranee always forbade her to come home with the excuse of "Elder, you will stay here. So get used to it." That's what he always said if Sofia asked permission to go home.
During that time Sofia had surrounded the entire room in the Palace. From front to back, from bottom to top. However, until this moment He did not memorize the entire room he visited. In fact, he had forgotten the way to return to his own room.
Luckily Elie always accompanied him when he was there. Elie helps Sofia back in her room.
"I can't walk Elie anymore.."
"Where are we now?"
"Miss.."
"We've been down this road dozens of times.."
"Do you really not remember?"
"Jeez Elie, you know I never go anywhere in the mansion."
"That's true."
"We must tie the rope to your feet, Miss." Elie chuckled at the funny thing.
"Geez Elie, you think I'm a little kid who's gonna get lost."
"You're worse, miss, even a child knows the way home."
"Laugh as you please.." Sofia was annoyed to see Elie laughing at him.
Sofia's room is no larger than the Duke of Roseland's Richard's.
Queen Ranee deliberately chose a room for Sofia which is close to her grandson's room. Unlike Richi's room, the room occupied by Sofia is dominated by Lilac color with wallpaper of small white flowers that fill the wall. Sofia likes this room, she already feels comfortable with just one look. Especially because this room has the same aroma as Richi's room, the scent of lavender.
Sofia walked towards the large window and opened it with a single push. He could see the large back garden.
The snow outside is not as thick as it was on Sofia's first day. The snow-covered road was beginning to be seen yesterday and there were no more frozen plants, a sign that spring was coming soon.
In the capital Roseland during the Middle of March is always held a festival. Everyone would put on her warm clothes and go on a parade, Sofia was already impatient to see him.
"Miss, the air is getting colder. You better close it."
"Well.."
"A little while away."
"I'll get you a warm drink." Elie walked out.
"When are you coming back?"
"Spring is coming soon.."
Sofia clenched her hands and then sighed.
"It's been a month, you don't send anymore letters."
"Am I the only one holding back?"
He closed the window and sat on the bed.
"Miss, drink.."
"You look cold." Elie gave me a glass of warm milk.
"Didn't you have an appointment to the harbor?"
"You haven't left yet?" Sofia finished the entire glass quickly.
"Well.." Elie's cheeks are red.
"Let's lunch soon."
"You must leave quickly and return before night."
"Can I?"
"Of course!"
"Captain Clark will be waiting for you."
"Thank you, Miss.." Elie bowed and ran out.
"Basic, the boy."
"Well till when does he keep sticking like a postage stamp?"
"I should push it a little bit."
That's how Sofia spent her entire day at the Palace. Sometimes Queen Ranee meets him for tea together or just to talk.
Tok
Tok
Tok
Sofia glanced towards the door, but no one opened the door. He got up from the bed and walked towards the door.
THE CLAK!
The door opened and Count France stood right in front of the door.
"Well.."
"Good day, sir.." Sofia smiled and bowed her back.
"Good day, Lady.."
"I'm here because of Queen Ranee.."
"Your Majesty?"
"Right, He wants to meet you, Lady.."
"Well.."
"What now?"
"You can prepare first.." Count France smiled amiably.
"Thank you, Mister.."
"I'll hurry.."
"sure.."
Count France left after expressing the intention of his arrival.
Sofia went into the room and prepared quickly. He did not want to wear excessive clothing and only wanted to wear his current clothes because he felt comfortable.
"Gosh.."
"I don't know where it goes.."
"Elie's.." Sofia remembers Elie wasn't there.
"Well.."
"I'll find the room.."
Sofia walked straight through the deserted passageway. He wasn't sure which way to go, He was just using his faint memories.
"I'm sure I'm turning right."
"Mh.."
"Then to the right again.."
"Well.."
"What's next to the left?"
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Ahargh!!
"Gosh.."
"Where is this?"
"Why aren't there any servants?"
"Gosh.."
"Queen Ranee must have been waiting.."
"What should I do."
From a distance a voice of someone spoke. Sofia walked over.
The room that is always locked is open. Sofia is sure when morning passes with Elie, the room is locked. Sofia remembers that this door was as big as Richi's door, but it was dark black, not gold.
"Maybe he can take me to meet His Majesty."
Sofia was getting closer and closer, from a distance she could tell that it was the voice of a man.
"You did it?!"
Sofia's steps came to a standstill from hearing the voice she recognized, her body felt frozen instantly.
"Here you go, sir."
"You're sure he went into the abyss?!"
"I made sure of it myself, sir."
Sofia almost fell down, she held the door and closed her mouth. Cold sweat ran down his back.
HAHAHAHA
The man laughed out loud at the explanation of the tiny man next to him.
Without even looking at her face, Sofia clearly knew who the jerk was in there.
Sofia twisted her body quickly, then ran away from the passageway.
BRUGHY!!
His body hit someone and stopped instantly.
"Lady Sofia?" Count France held onto Sofia's shoulder tightly.
"Well.."
"Sir.." Sofia's forehead is sweating. Count France offered Sofia a handkerchief.
"Thank you.."
"Why are you here?"
"Mh.."
"I'm sorry Sir, I'm lost.." Sofia wants to get out of there quickly.
"Is that so?"
"I'm sorry, I should've waited for you earlier.."
"It's okay, sir."
"It's my fault that I don't remember the whole room."
Count France laughed out loud at Sofia's words.
"Lady, let alone you. I also often get lost, even though I have been here for decades."
"Well.."
"Is that so?"
"Of course, let me deliver.."
"Thank you, sir." Sofia was relieved to be able to leave the place immediately.
Queen Ranee was there. He sat down and read a book.
"I'm sorry for my delay, Your Honor.." Sofia bowed as Queen Ranee looked towards her.
"Well.."
"Sofia, sit.."
Sofia sits next to Queen Ranee, but her mind is still there. Where the man was with his disgusting voice and face.
"Thank you.."
"There's something I want to say.."
"Regarding what His Majesty.."
"..."
"France, where is He?" Queen Ranee looked at Count France who was standing next to the door.
"Well.."
"I'll be right back."
Sofia frowned because she did not understand.
"Sophia.."
"I, Your Majesty.."
"I hope Richard will be home sooner, so you can get married soon." Queen Ranee smiled at Sofia.
"His Majesty's wedding?"
"Yes.."
"The wedding will take place in the spring if Richard gets home sooner."
Sofia's face flushed red, She didn't expect Queen Ranee to discuss such a thing. A smile cannot escape his lips. For a moment He forgot the incident He had just experienced.
"Well.."
"I want to introduce someone to you.."
"Someone Your Majesty?"
"Yes.."
"France, bring him in."
"Okay, Your Majesty."
Count France came out and met someone.
The door opened and the man went inside. Sofia's heart was beating fast. Angry and resentful of being one, Sofia was not sure what expression He was displaying right now.
Queen Ranee stood up and hugged the man, She was surprised to see Sofia, but she quickly smiled and showed an innocent look on her face.
"Sophia.."
"He is the grandson of my dead brother."
Deg
Deg
Deg
Sofia's heart was beating faster and faster, She had already clenched both of her hands. Anger really can't be contained anymore.
"Sophyia?"
Queen Ranee walked towards her and looked at Sofia.
"What's Sofia?"
"No, there's nothing Your Majesty.." Sofia did not dare to look at Queen Ranee.
"Gerald.."
"This is Lady Sofia Esmeralda. The only daughter of Marquess Jasper."
Gerald smiled and pulled the back of Sofia's hand and kissed her.
"It's nice to meet you, Lady Sofia.." A sly smile was drawn in his lips.
Sofia is disgusted, she throws Gerald's hand. Luckily, Queen Ranee didn't see it.
