18 His Help (1/2)
Since I knew that father and Luke was not at home, I went out of my room in my sleeping attire, a plain white dress that reached just below my knee and I styled my hair into a messy bun.
”Um.. Lady Violet.” Hannah called as soon as I left my room.
I stopped and turned to face her, ”Yes?”
”Are you sure that you want to go to the dinner hall in that attire?” She asked, her face filled with worry.
I blinked a few times. ”Yes, the servants wouldn't mind if they see me like this, right? Besides Daddy and Luke are not here.”
She looked like she wanted to say something but she was hesitating.
”Spit it out.”
Oops, that didn't sound good.
I cleared my throat, ”I-I mean.. Is there anything else you want to say?”
Hannah lowered her head and shook it. ”Nothing..”
I sighed, ”If that's the case, lets go.”
Upon entering the dinner hall, my eyes went wide upon seeing my father.. Dylan? Evelyn? Luke? Alyn? The servants were also with them.
(AN: I just realized that these 3 has 'lyn' on their names XD)
”Happy Birthday!”
... What.. the.. hell..
Their smiling faces instantly turned different. They all look surprised now.
I felt someone placing a cloth on my shoulders, Hannah fixed the cloth and covered my chest. She must have took it after I left.
Father instantly went to my side and stood in front of me, as if blocking me. ”All of you! Turn away! You are not allowed to see this side of my daughter!”
I gulped nervously and turned to Hannah. ”W.. What day and month is it today?”
Hannah smiled at me, ”It is the fourteenth day of the eleventh month, young miss.”
”Letty still looks beautiful even if she's dressed this way.” Evelyn said with a giggle.
”Indeed, seeing my fiance this way is new and cute.”
”Violet, go back to your room and change into an appropriate dress. Hannah, do help my sister and fix her hair too.”
”I.. I never imagined seeing Violet this way..”
I don't find anything wrong with what I was wearing but I guess it's too much for an era like this eh?
Since father was blocking their view, I couldn't see their expressions right now.
”Please excuse me. I will go change my attire. Lets go, Hannah.”
I left the room and headed back to my room.
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I returned to the dinning room and spent my birthday with the people I know.
The table was filled with food and after having our dinner, we headed to the event hall. Despite our small number, we danced and spent time together.
”I thought you were doing your work in the neighbouring country?”
”I came back yesterday, and besides, this time, I want to celebrate your birthday.”
He twirled me around after saying that before he caught me by my waist again.
”How long will you stay here?”
”Until tomorrow, I have to go back and accompany my mother back in the country of Lilly.”
I sighed in relief, that means I won't be seeing him after this.
”I will bring back some of the country's delicacies for you so you should be excited once I return, okay?.”
”If you'll be bringing food, of course I'll be excited.” I couldn't help but smile at what he said. ”Are they good?”
”Yes, they are.” He chuckled.
When the music ended, I was surprised when Alyn's face suddenly came near!
I felt his soft lips on my cheek which made my heart restless. He just kissed me on my cheek!
I was about to give him a good punch when I suddenly notice that he left me alone.
I felt someone wiping my cheek. I turned and saw Luke standing beside me with a frown.
”It's a good thing father is busy talking with Dylan. If he saw what that son of a-- that prince just did, he'll erupt.You know how protective father can be with you.”
Uh.. yes, I can imagine father doing that. Ever since what happened eight years ago, the only guy he allows me to be close with is Luke. I guess he started having trust issues with other guys.
”He's my fiance, he's allowed to do that.” I slapped his hand away.
Uh-oh.. this can't be happening.. no.. no..
I can clearly see that Luke was surprised by my action.