The Second Life's

XXXV - Lunch

“Chloe.”

“Yes, Miss Winston?” chloe asked while she was with me for lunch. Holly is preoccupied by Idris's gift box. So, it's just the two of us in the dining room at the moment.

“Do you think I deserve to be a Queen?” my too grim.

Chloe's shocked. “Nona Winston ..., how did Miss ask me that question who was just a waiter?”

“I just asked. Anyone is free to think. And now I want to hear your own opinion,” I said as I scooped up the food to the mouth. I took pains to digest all the food even though my tongue only felt a bitter taste. “Is it heavy if you leave Holly?”

“Nona ... want to fire me?”

“It's not so, Chloe. I will later want to make you one of my ladies in the Queen's Palace,” explained me.

Chloe shut her mouth as if what I said was something really extraordinary. He shook his head and then sighed. Just like a cute little boy. “I've been a waitress for a long time with Aunt Holly. The one who taught me all the work to do in the palace was him. If I go leave-”

“This has become a tradition. The Chief Servant at the Bronze Palace will train a lady-in-waiting for her Queen and join the Queen's Palace when the new Queen is crowned. Holly will be replaced by a ladyboy who once entered the Queen's Palace when the time comes,” cut me while explaining in detail. “Here Holly will get another new student to train.”

Chloe down. “Alright, Miss Winston. I am ready.”

“Good.” I smile. Chloe had no choice but to agree.

Holly appeared and brought someone behind her. That's Hendery. Smiling sinlessly at me. I don't care and I'm busy with my lunch.

“Nona, I brought Mr. Franklin,” Holly said.

“Ya, I also see.” I glanced at Hendery. “Holly, Chloe, come out.”

The two of them lowered their heads and Hendery immediately sat down on the chair opposite me. Face out.

“Are these few days Miss hunger strike like a child?” god Hendery's.

“I only hurt from forcing myself. I've sent you a letter about it. Is it still unclear?” my many.

Hendery took a wine from the fruit basket and ate it. “How was Miss condition at the engagement event? The news of Miss arguing with Her Highness the Crown Prince sounded to my ears.” Did Rose spread it?

“I was just a little upset that the Crown Prince and Miss Hindley were alone when I was unconscious. Seeing two people I don't like in one place makes my emotions explode,” I said.

“It looks like our training should be postponed from the day you specify, Miss Winston,”.

“What's up?”

“Your Imperial Majesty appointed me as the new expedition team leader and ordered to investigate further about the Giant Salamander,” replied Hendery. “My brother and I will be in the forest for a week.”

I'm sure it wasn't the Emperor who thought of taking Hendery into Beck's woods. “Good, Mr. Franklin. If you are back, please send us a letter.”

“Good. I just came here to say that. My letter was refused to continue to enter the Bronze Palace,” said Hendery.

“I don't know about it. It might have been the Crown Prince. I'll talk to him,” I said.

“Speaking what?”

Hendery and I turned to the sound and saw Idris appearing with Jack. He looked at Hendery with his sharp gaze. Especially now? She wants to be jealous of Hendery who's not who I am?

“May Your Highness the Crown Prince be blessed Goddess of Virtue,” greetings both of us.

“What is this, Charlotte? You invited other men into the Bronze Palace?” accuse Idris.

“That's right, Your Majesty. I came here because the letter I was about to give was always rejected,” explained Hendery.

Idris—for the first time—decak pissed in front of me. He smiled and understood. “What did Mr Franklin teach you to sword?”

“Ya, that's right.”

“Alright, let's just forget about this. I also don't want to drag on in emotions,” said Idris.

“Then excuse me first, Your Majesty,” said Hendery.

Hendery glanced at me and nodded then left the three of us. Idris told Jack to wait outside while we were about to talk. Idris knew very quickly that I was sending his gift to Rose. I'm not even sure if the gift has arrived.

“Why did you send the gift I gave you to Miss Hindley?” ask Idris. “Are you still angry?”

“Aren't you so close to Miss Rose that you keep smiling happily when you talk to her while I'm unconscious?”

“Charlotte, I just love you,” Idris said. He approached and pulled me into his arms. I just froze. “What can I do so that you can believe everything I say?”

“Married me as soon as possible so that not a single woman would dare to approach you.”

“Next month we will get married along with the coronation day. Would you like to wait a minute?” ask Idris. “OK?”

“Good, Idris. Thank you for listening to me,” I said with a big smile as Idris stretched his arms and looked at me.

“Do you want to accept my gift and forget all these misunderstandings?” persuade Idris.

“You want to bribe me?”

“No, I just want you to be happy,” said Idris to be spoiled. “Sorry to have interrupted your lunch.”

“Tak what. Just so you'd grant me one wish.”

“What is it?” ask Idris.

“Can I recruit Mr Franklin as my personal knight? I know you've already rejected this, but I also want someone to teach me things about swords while taking care of work as Queen,” I told Idris.

“Charlotte,” Ogre Idris. “How much do you want Mr Franklin as your knight?”

“Uhm, can't?” I looked at Idris with a pleading gaze.

“Alright. But you have to be careful with the rumors that will appear later,” said Idris. “And during these few days, you will mess around with a lot of our wedding preparations.”

I'm nodding. “Yes, I don't care about that.”

“Does the condition improve?” ask Idris.

“Lumayan.”

“Then nothing else can worry me. Oh, ja. In a few days we'll have dinner with the Dominic and Harriston families. Make sure you wear the dress I'm sending you,” said Idris.

“Good, idris.”

Idris said goodbye and left me to return to the Imperial Palace. Chloe cleared the dinner table and I went back to my room. On the bed, I saw a letter with the coat of arms of Avnevous. When I opened it, it contained an invitation letter for Lucas' coronation.

Lucas Cavan Avnevous will take the throne in three days. Hm, I'll empty my schedule that day because I promised to attend Lucas' coronation. At least I should strengthen my heart when I meet Isaac.