Chapter 242 - The Morning of the Big Day (1) (2/2)
Of course what I was saying right now was partly lies. It is true that Gladiolus is preparing for our grand wedding next week but I don't intend to stay here to marry him.
”Then I will be taking your offer your highness.” Martha said happily. ”Do not worry; I will come back before your wedding day. I will serve you whole heartedly as our crown princess.”
It will be good for Martha to go home and be with her family rather than stay here in the palace. I would be leaving today and so she doesn't have to look after me anymore. And with her family starting to have their own livelihood once again, they won't have to worry of starving any longer.
I am sure that after my escape, the news about our wedding being cancelled would circulate in the whole country of Jennovia. Duke Matias planned to take this opportunity to expose the queen's lies. He would tell the truth to the Jennovians including how they abducted me and forced me to marry Gladiolus.
”The bath has been prepared your highness.” Martha said. ”After taking a bath, the crown prince asked to have breakfast with you in his quarters.”
Hearing Martha's word made me cringed. Since Gladiolus' return, we have eaten breakfast together with Satiana and Elizabeth. Why would he want to eat breakfast alone with me, and also inside his private quarters?
”Is there something the matter princess?” Martha looked at me worriedly. ”You seemed rather pale all of a sudden.”
”Oh, it is nothing. I just feel a little dizzy.” I brushed her off. ”Maybe it's because I didn't slept very well last night and I woke up early today. I will be going to take a bath. Maybe it will elevate the dizziness.”
”Then let me serve you your highness.” Martha said.
I stood up and walked towards the bathroom with Martha following me from behind. Just thinking of being alone with him in closed quarters feared me the most.
After bathing, Martha helped me get dressed. Meeting with the crown prince is important to the maids that they have prepared me a beautiful dress with matching accessories.
”I am ready, let's go.” I said and Martha nodded in understanding.
Inside my pocket was the magic crystal that Anna the fortune teller gave me before. With this crystal I knew that Jack was one of the stars from the prophecy, and like the prophecy said Jack had become a very big help to me.
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