Sybil
"Oh I hope you're sure about staying longer this time unlike all the other times."
"Don't worry mother. But I only came here to bond with Cyrelas and Valentina. I was thinking that maybe tomorrow we can invite his soon-to-be bride. What do you say?"
"And why would you want that?"
"Because I want to make sure she's patient for Cyrelas. I don't want her to give up after just one month of marriage."
"This is not a joke Duchess. But , of course we can invite them . I also think it's a good idea for us to have lunches regularly to strengthen our relationship. "
"Exactly. "
I just stand there watch them eat food . Not the things we eat we call food . It's been good knowing what the royal family does when they eat or what they talk about.
I look at the new guest , should I call her a guest?
But shockingly she's already looking at me, I try to ignore her by looking somewhere else only to find the prince looking at me already . Realising I saw him he quickly looks away . I don't like the way he's been staring at me at random times . Like yesterday at his ball for example, he kept looking at me and no matter how hard I tried to look away I couldn't. It's like his gaze froze my body but I'm sure that's not the case because I was feeling hot...hotter than ever .
"And you're...."
I look away from him , oh no . How long have I been looking at him .
"Uh, me?"
"Yes."
"I'm Sybil."
"Sybil? Where are you from?"
"I'm originated from Germany but when I was little we moved to England. Although it's sad I couldn't learn the accent ."
The Duchess chuckles and I feel a bit proud of myself .
"Well... I-"
"Eat Sarah."
The queen orders her with a strict tone and I look down.
I slowly look up at him and he looks away .
......
I walk around the garden as the royal family is having lunch with Ludovica 's family. Her mother requested I stay far from them and I wouldn't say it was with a pleasing tone . The way she talked to me hurt me but I know I'm stronger than that .
"Sybil."
I stop touching the lilies and turn around to find Andrew.
"Huh, oh my... Andrew!"
"Hi , can I get a hug ?"
"Yes of course "
I lay myself in his arms and I can tell I really missed him.
He pulls back and I can see the dark circles under his eyes. I know it's been hard for him but I know he's a man . He's strong and enough for himself . He doesn't need his mother or helpless father . That's one of the things I love about him.
"Did you rent the house?"
"Yes yes, I stay just a few sheds away from the palace . You should visit me soon . "
"Why ?"
"Because I want to feel what it's like to live with you . It can be just for a day and plus Henry insists on seeing you. I made the mistake of telling him about you being near ."
"I'll see if I can get a day off from the queen, but I think it's going to be hard but I'll try."
"Nice ..."
Andrew doesn't say anything but look at me with a smile.
"What is it?"
"I just missed seeing you , hearing your voice and that tone you hit when yo-"
"Andrew not here please ." I say hiding my red cheeks and slapping his hand.
"Ok, sorry. But I can't wait for you to see my little house ."
"Who's Henry with?"
"He's outside." He says with a low defeated voice and I look at him confused.
"What ?"
"I wanted to ask the prince if he can grant me permission to work with Henry. He won't bother anyone , he'll just sit there a- oh your highness."
I turn around to find the prince standing there with his hands at the back.
"Who are you and what were you saying about me."
"Oh nothing mean your highness, I just had a little request."
"A request ? What kind ?"
"I have a little brother that is a bit sick do he can't stay alone . I was just requesting you to allow me to bring him to work , I promise he'll also try to touch there and there."
"He can work?"
"Not much but yes."
"How old is he?"
"16, turning 17 soon."
"And you're telling me he can't stay alone ."
"His sickness is impulsive and we never know when it might start , all we know is he can be helpless during those times."
He looks at me before looking at Andrew.
"I'll think about it , leave."
"Thank you , your highness."
Andrew leaves and the prince walks close to me but I walk away .
"Why are you hiding out here?"
"They told me to leave ."
"Well, you don't listen to her because you don't serve her , let's go."
"But the queen commanded to respect her guests and I'm doing just so , and aren't you the root of this whole lunch? Why are here?"
He looks at me and I think , I think I see a bit of a smile.
"What?"
"When was the last time you talked to me that way?"
What?
"I don't remember."
"Why did you stop ?"
"You really want to know?"
"Yes."
"After the day you embarrassed me infront of that lord by telling him I'm a maid just so he wouldn't dance with me , I realised that I don't want to keep... fighting you . I realised that you really were the prince and had power and you showed me well. So for my own job and peace I stopped. "
"So you don't want me to tell people you're a maid?"
"No , you can tell the whole town for all I care . All I'm saying is... I didn't know until then that you just view me as someone who doesn't deserve even a dance because of my role . I thought you were...a bit different because you used to talk to me like I'm not a maid and I guess I just...read your words wrong . "
"Sybil I-"
"Cyrelas!? We need you there , come."
I look at him before heading inside . I need Genevieve. The season is over so she is not with princess Valentina anymore .