Lesson One

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I was dragged here from my cottage, every step i took was heavy, I didn’t want to leave my peaceful life behind.

My head keep turning back, looking at the entrance of this massive castle, i wanted to escape, if only the two guards behind me let their guard down.

I walked through a never ending hall way, i was too afraid to question anything at this point, everytime i passed by a stranger they’ll start whispering.

Furthermore, the person that has brought me here were nowhere to be found.

When he first barged into my house he looked hellish, his body was covered with blood, that night still lingers in my head, if only i told him *no *when he ask for a shelter, I won’t be here.

It seems that I’ve reached my destination, it was a room on the second floor of the castle, “please dress her up, order from the king” he said to someone who was already waiting in the room.

She nodded in reply.

They handed me to the woman and left.

“Good day, I’m Theressa, I’m in charge of preparing your dress for the royal meeting” she bowed, i don’t understand why she bowed.

“Oh my..” she whispered, but i can clearly hear it due to the silence around us, “you’re much more than i imagine, i guess i chose the wrong dress” she glared at the red dress that was hung in front of the tall window in front of us, “i think cream suits you better”

She opened a box with a dress folded neatly inside.

“What royal meeting?” I was afraid to say anything but if she’s this dedicated i should at least know what’s waiting infront of me.

“Hm?” She looked surprised but still carry on with the dress, “ah.. knowing Prince Leo he probably didn’t explain anything to you” she sighed, “pardon me”

She unbottoned my shirt out of my concern, “w-wait! What are you doing?!” I hissed, that was very rude for her, what do she think I Am to be undressed without my consent

She pulled her hand in embarrassment also, “oh, i forgot, I’m sorry, of course you’re not used to this… please do prepare yourself” she bowed, “I’ll be waiting outside if you need anything” with that she excused herself out.

I breath in relief, what’s with that girl.

My eyes wondered to the dress that she has picked for me, it’s a beautiful cream dress with the softest cloth i have ever touch, i was so amazed that i got to wear this.

Slowly, i put the dress on me in front of the mirror, it flows as soon as i put my head in it, it felt like i was covered by the goddess’s silk.

Suddenly there were a knock on the door, “maam, are you finished?” Theressa asked.

“I Am” i said half mad at her action before.

She let herself in, “oh! It suits you very well!” She approached me in an awe, “let me do your hair, maam! Please take a sit”

I do as she told, as much as i hate how she touch me , my hair is a mess.

“You have beautiful hair maam” she smiled at my reflection, “i love it’s pink shade”

“Thank you..”

I don’t know what’s she’s getting at the compliment, and why am i treated this way. I watched as she brush my hair softly, do i really deserve this dress.

Question and doubts keep filling my head, and before i notice it she has finished doing my hair.

“Oh my, you look really pretty now!” She look proud as if I’m a bread she has baked perfectly.

She flattered me too much that it made me slightly uncomfortable, “thank you” is the only word i can think of.

“Of course” she cheered, “now may i escort you to the throne room, everyone has been waiting” she said as she guided me out of the room.

Who’s everyone, is what i really wanted to ask but i resisted, I don’t know if i want to hear the answer.

As i past the hall of the bedroom two guards that was guiding me before joined us, and we’re suddenly walking together now.

I didn’t know anyone nor anything in this castle, how should i interact with them, what if i said the wrong thing and they throw eyes at me, sweats starts running through my back, what’s waiting me behind the door of this throne room.

They opened the grand door and showed dozens of people staring at me as i passed the door, they started to whisper just like everyone else.

I squished my hand together as to not show my trembling arms, the air became as cold as winter.

Vyrless, the royal counselor that greeted me when i arrived here guided me to the seat next to the man that brought me in.

As i took a seat it felt like weight was put on my shoulder, i tried to avoid their gazes.

Vyrless stood in front of me and Leo, “Albreicht” he roared, “you may know that years ago, when the Maries invaded our land, The Goddess of light has bestowed her daughter upon the king’s hand, we are very grateful to her as she saved our kingdom from doom so in the hope of our new beginning of King Leo’s reign we have brought her safely from her hideout for this day to be our Queen”

Wait, what goddess, what queen, what reign, my eyes moved around the room looking for answer, no one has explain this to me when they kidnapped me here, why did my grandfather agree with this, i need answers, “wai—“ when i was about to stood up, Leo, is i think what his name was, grabbed my hand.

His red crimson eyes glared at me, he didn’t have to say a word to warn me that i should stay in my seat, but I can’t just be an obidient dog to an unknown person.

“Let me go” i struggled.

Right after i whispered the room was filled with cheers, “long live King Leo!” It echoed through the room making my heart pound faster, what have i gotten myself into.

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