The Second Life's

XL - Wedding Preparation (II)

“Good Miss Winston proposed this. We can focus even more on the Marchioness Franklin. Even though we have a higher title than him, but still the Marchioness Franklin would not have acted this bravely without the help of someone who has high power,” said the Grand Duke.

It must be the Queen.

“Ya, that's right.” Idris.

Today's dinner is finally over. Before returning home, Duchess Harriston invited me to tea alone tomorrow afternoon. It was an unexpected thing, but I still accepted his invitation.

Idris drove me home to the Bronze Palace. We didn't say a word while on the train because I was asleep on his shoulder. Actually not so, but waking up my head was stuck on Idris' shoulder. And he let it.

“Thank you for driving me home, Idris,” I said.

“Sama-sama. Go inside and rest. You seem very tired because of full activity today,” said Idris.

I'm nodding. “Good. Please tell me if there's anything I have to do.” I waved my hand at Idris, then entered the Palace.

Inside the Palace, I was greeted by Holly and Chloe. My makeup was cleaned and my dress was replaced with pajamas by Chloe. Holly gave me warm water to soak my feet and then massage my whole body so as not to strain and relax. Once I was done, I was left alone to sleep.

That's when I heard Lucas' voice from the communications crystal.

“Good sleep, Charlotte,” whispered Lucas.

“You too, Lucas.”

“Oh, I thought you were asleep.” Lucas laughed a little. “What's your schedule for today until you sleep late?”

“Yes, that's right. I was with the Crown Prince all day. I tried on my wedding dress and then had dinner together with a high-class noble family,” my story to Lucas.

Silent moment.

“How about you? What new life becomes a fun King?” askaku.

“My father piled up a lot of work secretly. Now I'm the one who has to finish it alone,” Lucas replied. “Now I'm still in the palace workspace. I was accompanied by Isaac who happened to be ordered by Grandma Ava to deliver some magic potions for me.”

I smile. “Maybe your father wants to teach you a lesson for frequently breaking his orders.”

“Charlotte ..., stop teasing me when we're apart,” Lucas complained. “I could have gone to your place right now. But, the people need me.”

“I know,” I said. “That's why I teased you. By the way, I hope you don't push yourself and work endlessly. Think of your health.”

Lucas laughed crisply. “Thank you for your attention, my future Empress.” This time it was Lucas who tried to tease me.

“Uhm, you better stop now,” I said. “Why did you pull Isaac into your work?”

“Are you willing to replace Isaac and accompany me here? Uhm, that's a good idea. We can have fun with each other while I finish my job.” Lucas must have started planning crazy things. He talked about this without caring if Isaac overheard our conversation. “I miss you, Charlotte.”

“Me too, Lucas. But you can't talk weird while Isaac or anyone else is with you,” I scold him. “Continue tomorrow. You can get sick if you keep working.”

“Alright, Sweetheart. You sleep,” said Lucas gently.

“Good night, Lucas. Greetings to Isaac.”

“Goodnight, Charlotte.”

Our conversation ended and I fell asleep in my dream.

***

When I woke up from my sleep, I saw a bucket of roses on the table near the sofa. I rubbed my eyes slightly, then glanced at Chloe who was opening the window curtain to let the sunlight into my room.

“No need, I will have breakfast in the dining room,” I replied. “Who sent that flower bucket?”

“Oh, I almost forgot.” Chloe took the bucket and gave it to me. “Try the scent, Miss Winston. It was picked early in the morning. His Highness the Crown Prince sent him for Miss.”

I inhaled the scent of the rose and saw a letter tucked between the roses. I opened the letter and read it in my heart.

Beautiful flowers for a beautiful person. Hope you're excited about your schedule today. Ilove you.

Idris

Hm, beautiful yet dangerous. You should've given this flower to Rose, Idris.

“Enter into vase for long life,” I said to Chloe.

“Good, Miss Winston.”

“As you do as I ask, please call Holly to help me prepare,”.

Chloe nodded. “Good.”

I waited for a moment and shortly after, Holly came into my room. He seems to have brought me some letters.

“Good morning, Miss Winston,” greet Holly.

“Good morning, Holly. Are those letters to me?” ask directly.

Holly nodded and thrust the letter in her hand at me. I received the letter and read it one by one.

The first one from Jayden. It contained some information about my father's business whose profits were soaring up because I had become Idris' fiancee. Then, as he had said before, the excess crop this month was donated to the people on my behalf. The impact given by the people is quite positive. Now they start talking about me. That's what Jayden's letter said.

Other letters from some of the nobles who invited me to tea at their residence. It looks trivial but there are also benefits to adding support. I'll write you a reply after breakfast.

I put the letters on the nightstand and got out of bed. Holly started to help prepare.

“Nona Winston, will Miss be having dinner here?” ask Holly while combing my hair.

“Yes, Holly. Other than going to the Harriston House, I have no other schedule for today. For dessert, I want a chocolate snack,” I replied.

“Good, Miss Winston.”

When I finished, I walked to the dining room with Holly. Since today I won't meet with Idris, I prefer not to take the pills anymore.

I had breakfast bread and jam because I wasn't too hungry. Still in the dining room, I began to think about some of my scheduled visits for tea with the nobles. I wrote a reply letter with different days and times of the week running this.

Holly received the letter I wrote and gave it to the courier.

“Nona Winston, does Miss have no intention to open the gift box that His Highness the Crown Prince gave her?” ask Chloe.

Just remember I didn't. “I forgot those boxes, Chloe. Tell you what, when I went to Harriston House, you and Holly opened the boxes. But, was it that much when I last saw it?”

“Your Highness Crown Prince added it again because some of the gift boxes Miss Winston has given to the Hindley Residence,” said Chloe.

“Alright, forget about it. Now, I want to get ready to go to Harriston House,” I said.

“Good, Miss Winston.”