Chapter 16: 11~

"Lewis"

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"Lewis" The voice got a little louder

I let out a muffled groan

"Lewis" the voice was now clear

Blinking a few times now with clear vision I stare at the person in front of me you can guess who but it's pretty obvious who it was it was Cyril wow what a shock

"Argh.." I groan obviously annoyed

"Cyril... It's so early in the morning why are I mean wha-" At this point I wasn't making sense I was just blabbering whatever nonsense that came out of my mouth

"I mean it's tooooooooo earlyyy for this!!" I trail my sentence off near the end with a aggravated tone

Cyril lets out a chuckle " Lewis have you forgotten about the royal hunting grounds and the royal banquet tonight? " He said as he started moving my curtains to the side tying them with the same ivory tiebacks

I flinched as the bright light hit my face

*The royal hunting grounds started in the morning and on the same day the royal banquet started at night except the royal banquet goes on for 3 days in celebration for whoever knows what I obviously don't care *

Cyril then said "The maids will come help you get ready"

"Wha- No? I mean why I can get ready by myself"

"Hmm I'm not sure if you  know the attire for horseback riding you can hunt but I doubt you would wanna do so" He then turned to me making direct eye contact smiling

*My....... he changed so much but damn this I mean he- he's a eye candy for sure*

"a.. I see then I- I'll have ehrm a person no someone no I mean butler help me" I say breaking eye contact now face flushed

I hear small laughs

*whats so funny?!?..*

"O-OHHH" I realize "I MEANT maid!.." I say rather loudly

"Mhm alright then the duke and young masters are waiting so I suppose you should start getting ready I'll have some maids attend to you" he says while opening the door while 2 maids come inside with Cyril outside closing the door

*So do I say sup? yo? wassup? no.. hi! Hello? no no ATTEND TO ME RIGHT NOW. no.. what do I say this is awkward...*

While I was lost up in my thoughts a brunette with her hair tied in a bun spoke with a red haired girl with braids stood aside from the brunette

"Young master we will start the bath" she said in a professional tone

The red haired girl just followed behind the brunette walking into the huge bathroom with a tub inside no not a tub a pool a pointless pool like why waste all the water just for one bubble time yknow what I mean

"Oh yea do you I mean do that I mean-.." Lewis looked up and stared at the open bathroom door while the maids were filling the tub no pool with water not hearing Lewis's embarrassing sentence

(AN) AS Y'all can see my bro struggles with forming a fricken sentence and he's embarrassing af why because  he has social anxiety he's gonna be one how do I say this unique character just um handle it if you can if you can't that's fine to)

as Lewis was staring out the window staring at the birds chirping at each other basically the culprit of waking him up from his beauty sleep a maid called out to him Lewis turning his head  eyes now focused on the red head

the maid seemed nervous but then somehow formed a sentence "young master the bath is  ready" she looked down at the floor and then back up

"ah I see.." I got up from the bed stretching my arm out up and wide before putting them down walking towards the door and entering where the brunette stood as the red head entered

I stood there waiting for them to leave looking at the door and looking back at them they looked back at me waiting for something

"er good job?" I say hesitantly  *I doubt they wanted for me to thank them but I would have anyways so why are they still here? hmm but I also doubt Lewis has ever thanked or apologized to anyone  but that's besides the fact that their still here do I pay them?*

both of the maids looked confused and shocked but thanked me but then continued to stare at me

"do you need something?.." I say nervous with a hint of confusion

the brunette spoke " young master why aren't you undressing? I assure you that the water is warm unlike last time no I the water isn't warm it's rather hot."

I could see that it was hot by seeing the steam rise up

"HUH?" I say shocked

"Young master?" The brunette looked at me confused while the red head just stood there staring at me with the same confused expression

"I mean thank you but I would like to bathe alone.." I say trailing the end of my sentence off while not knowing how to react

both of the maids looked at me and back at each other and back to me

"I understand We'll go prepare the clothing  " the Brunette said while bowing and walking out

The red head looked at me bowed and exited while closing the door

Letting out a extended sigh I start to undress "luckily their not as stubborn as Cyril" I say letting out a puff of air

~Timeskip~

After I was done with the bath I drained the water  I wrapped myself up with a towel

exiting the bathroom closing the door I look at the two maids waiting standing  the bath was nice there was rose petals and a nice fragrance with soap bars that smelled heavenly No I myself smell heavenly and look heavenly

"Thank you again may I know you twos name?" I spoke

the maids looked shocked but then started introducing themselves the brunette answered first "Young master I'm Abigail I have been serving young master for 3 years." After the brunette was done the red head spoke "I-I-I'm M-Mila I've been serving his young master for 2 years.." she said stuttering in between words

*I'm guessing that this is the girl that got abused by Lewis the most... as I recall the novel stated that Lewis pushed her on the ground after somehow annoying him he picked on her for fun including cutting one of her braided pigtails now don't get me wrong Cyril got most of the physical abuse and words he was basically Lewis's punching bag and emotional trash bin after being ignored by Clytius so many times he always vented his anger onto Cyril basically If you crossed paths with Lewis your life will be living hell the brunette got her own side of trauma from him I can see why they despise him so much *

"I see.. I'm sorry for all the things I've done to you two and the others I don't remember much but I do remember I often shouted and hitted people and I bet that included you two I apologize please forgive my horrible behaviour" I bowed while the towel was loosely on my body I know what a sight but still this could fall down any minute

"no no master it's alright really!!" Mila stated

"Mila Is right young master it's really fine please don't lower your head down to us!!" Abigail the once professional cold face changed to a face of worry and a slight warm face

"you two are very generous thank you" I say with a slight smile

"a-alright young master lets get you ready!"

(AN) He has underwear on if you creeps are wondering smh nasty)

I sat on a vanity chair while the maids ruffled my hair with a beige colored towel with embroidered flowers and designs at the end of the towel they combed my hair and dried my hair until it was silky soft my hair slightly covered my eyes with a natural soft slight light curls

"Young master has such beautiful hair! don't you agree abi!" the once scared girl changed into a bright smiling girl

"The  young master probably has better hair then most nobles and maidens!" Abigail said smiling

"You shouldn't tell me all this I'll get cocky" I said grinning ear to ear

"really but it's the truth!" Mila stated while Abigail nodded

smiling I got up from the chair threw the towel on this hanging thingy probably for hats but I didn't care I slid on these black trousers before Mila stopped me from putting on my own shirt "young master let us help!"

"no no I can put on a shirt!" I said

"Young master!"

They protested I gave in as easy as that I always seem to lose somehow..

They buttoned this black loose silky button up leaving two open leaving this seductive look they then rolled up my sleeves  but not all the way half way I looked attractive but I'm not sure if you wear this for horseback riding they then attached this silver jewel pin of the Whirlindins crest

"I'm not sure if I wear this for horseback riding.." I spoke out unsure

"Young master? You usually wear this you say normal horseback garments are plain and hideous but this time this is something plain and simpler then what you usually wear" Abigail spoke while adjusting the sleeves

"Wha- No I would rather like to wear normal horseback clothing.."

Abigail and Mila looked at each other before looking back at me

Mila then spoke "Young master you don't have normal horseback riding attire.."

*AWH MAN Are you for real? Is this dude working at a clown circus or is he a model? what the heck is wrong with him!?.."

"oh"  Lewis spoke in a low tone

"Young master we can try to find something similar? If that's what you would like" Mila said unsure

"you can? that would be wonderful if you could!" I said rather loudly

~Time skip bc I'm to lazy to type the details~

Right now Mila and Abigail are doing the finishing touches before I go out they picked out a dark blue vest with a white ruffle button up the family crest on the right side a little higher from my chest on my vest with the same black trousers I looked charming if I don't say so myself I asked them for something simple and something not to flashy

I also wore these black leather shoes I don't know what these shoes were called so lets just call them that

I turn to face Abigail and Mila and say my thanks after they left I exited as well

"Are you done?" Cyril says

"Mhm" I simply say

"This is quite different from your usual attire" Cyril says eyeing my outfit

"Haha... Thank you.." I say slightly flushing from the sudden attention and compliment

Cyril just smiled before speaking again "There has been a change in plans it seems that the duke and the young masters have already left I suppose there will be food at the hunting grounds so shall we head there instead of the dining room?"

Lewis just nodded they were now walking down the Stairs exiting form the front doors into the courtyard in front where a carriage was

Cyril opened the carriage door with his hand out as of for Lewis to take his hand

*why is he doing this again? Does he want another compliment on his gloves? or maybe another high five no low five*

Lewis glancing at the hand before glancing at the open carriage door "your gloves are lovely Cyril.." I then step into the carriage taking my seat on the left side Cyril just stood there for a few seconds before stepping into the carriage taking his seat on the right side closing the carriage door

"Perhaps do you not know why I place my hand out for young master?.." Cyril spoke waiting  curiously waiting for my response

"Hmm? don't you do that for a compliment on your gloves?.."

Cyril just burst into laughter instead of covering his mouth to cover his laughs like usual

*Wha- why is he laughing?!* I thought pouting while staring at him up and down judging him which just made him laugh louder which clearly was the opposite reaction I wanted

"I extend my hand out to help young master into the carriage even if you lost your memories I would at least think young master would know obvious etiquette" Cyril said with a charming smile on his face slightly letting out a few more soft chuckles shaking his head slightly

"Wha- I KNEW THAT!" Lewis protested with a flushed face

Cyril just kept laughing at his young master's mistake

*Seriously! I SWEAR I knew that obviously LIKE I DID I mean I know ARGH WHY IS HE SO ANNOYING!?!?!??!* Lewis glared at the older male Making the older burst out laughing even louder

"Yea yea keep laughing I hope you lose your voice" Lewis puffed out air glaring at the individual in front of him smiling at him

~Time skip~

The carriage stopped in front of this garden looking place with two knights on the sides of the gates they opened the gates after noticing that the carriage belonged to the Whirlindins the carriage stopped inside where me and Cyril got out after the carriage going back to a place reserved for the other carriages there was music glass tables trees flowers horses other royals sitting standing laughing talking and there was food thank goodness  there was also a separate table for the royal family where the king and princes sat and talked with other royals

Cyril then went stood with all the other royals maids butlers and knights etc

Lewis just glanced around

*Wooow.. My social anxiety is kicking in hard right now*

Lewis walked over to a table and sat down on a empty chair all the royals adverted their attention to him "whispering"

can you believe him he poisoned himself for the princes attention-

He should have just died then whys he back-

Hey shhh what if he hears you!-

I heard he lost his memories I bet hes just seeking for attention again-

wait people say he changed since then he doesn't hit or yell at people anymore-

Pshhh Are you dumb of course that's false-

what a shame for the whirlindins they picked up a worthless orphan their so kind putting up with his nonsense I would have already kick him out-

I heard the prince and that baron flora are having a affair I mean who would wanna marry such a trouble maker baron flora is so kind and pretty they make the perfect couple-

Compare flora and lewis of course flora is the better choice! lewis doesn't stand a chance!

*Bruh You know I can hear you.. At this point why not scream it out no actually say it to my face if you wanna talk all that smack  what a headache I just wanted some pastries..*

I just continued to grab a plate and filled it with a whole sort of pastries nah I filled that plate to the brim even while the royals stared at me screw it if they wanna stare at me then go ahead

I placed the plate down earning a small thud on the soft white clothed table I picked up this strawberry tart taking a rather big bite my eyes lit up I swear to god this shit was goooddd

I wiped some crumbs off my lips with my fingers earning a few stares I mean can I blame you for staring I'm fucking gorgeous

I chewed, bit, swallowed, wiped, continue The only thing I did there was eat the pastries I probably looked like a starved kid

I then grabbed another pastry which seems to be  a short cake and then sliced a piece off with my fork shoving it into my mouth and viciously chewing

"Mmm" I let out a satisfied groan I quickly covered my mouth embarrassed by the noise I just let out I was pretty sure I was redder then the strawberrys  on the pastries

I coughed a few times before finishing my cake and continued eating the rest of my pastries

"It seems to me that you really like pastries"

I looked up seeing who called out to me while my cheeks were full with cake and pastries plus tarts what a view

"ehrn ri wrike shuger" I responded with my mouth full earning me a few coughs which led to me choking  (Ehrm I like sugar)

Cough cough

I quickly swallowed the sweets in my mouth fully looking up at the man who called out to me now laughing at the horrible scene that unfolded I realized something

*wait a damn minute ruby red eyes a dark red almost purplish magenta looking hair pale skin and a weird looking face no I meant good looking face. AH HELL NO BRO WTH AINT THIS THE DUDE WHO LITERALLY  WENT CRAZY OVER FLORA? That dude almost kidnapped shorty bruhhhhh why do I have bad luck nahhhh Fuck this shit i'm outa here"

"Oh my haha HAHA uhm Haha look at the time I think my my my brother called for me he said he wanted me OH WAIT haha I think hes calling for me right now" Lewis spoke without thinking

"Hm? really? I don't really hear anything" Silas said

Silas is really quick witted  so he probably knows that Lewis is lying

"OH WOW REALLY? I have amazing hearing so Ima scah doodle" Lewis said letting out brief laughs

Before Silas could continue Lewis quickly got up from the chair almost tripping on the leg of the chair which you can believe is already adding more embarrassment Lewis then proceeded to walk over to dance smiling like a mental person waving like a maniac like his life depended on it

Dane was talking to someone I don't know who and don't wanna know who

"BIG BROTHER HaHa SORRY I was busy talking to someone HaHA WHAT DID YOU NEED HELP WITH AGAIN????" I said while walking forward

*I'm pretty sure Silas is watching right now *

"Lewis?.." Dane spoke in a rather annoyed and amused tone

"Help me wit-" Before Dane could continue Lewis quickly covered his mouth

"HAHA YOU DON'T REMEMBER?! WHA- HAHA YOU SAID UM" Lewis looked around thinking about what he should say "HEY DIDN'T YOU SAY YOU'RE STOMACH WAS HURTING? WHA? What is that it still is?! OKay come on I'll help you find the bathroom!"Lewis then dragged Dane from where he was standing walking past a few table before walking towards a area near the  where he stopped fountains

Basically this whole area is owned by the royal family and if you walk a couple more miles it would lead to the royal palace but it would take a while to get there since the royal palace and hunting grounds are two different sections

"Lewis what is the meaning of this" Dane said in a agitated tone Dane glared down at me

"wha- I just wanted to talk to my lovely brother you know how much you mean to me!! I mean I wanted to talk to young master prince Dane! hah.. Ha..." I nervously chuckled looking down at the floor before looking back at Dane slightly scared

Dane just glared at Lewis before walking back

Lewis let out a relieved sigh

Ah~~

Stop it~

"What was that.." Lewis spoke in a low tone

Walking a few steps forward glancing around before quickly hiding behind one of the bushes

*There seems to be two people hah WHA THEY SEEM TO BE CONNECTED WOah WOAH*

Lewis watches as the  hand slides down on the females back while the male was kissing the females neck and up to her lips the dude was quite nasty in Lewis's pov

Lewis now watching with his mouth wide open looked more closely seeing the details

The girl had blond hair and couldn't really see the eyes they were probably green or blue the male had black hair greyish bluish eyes and hmm It wasn't ringing a bell probably a side character he was good looking though just as Lewis was about to leave he stepped on a branch (Cliche don't need to say it smh) *FUCK YOU MOTHER FU- OH MY GOD THIS IS WHERE I OH I'M GOING TO BE SEEN AS THE WORTHLESS BASTARD OR THE WHIRLINDINS WHO IS NOW A PERV AAAA FUUUUU----*

Lewis glanced back to see if they noticed They were still making out making Lewis feel relieved nope never mind  scratch that the man then turned his head while kissing the female making eye contact with Lewis smirking

*FUUU- NAH HE DIDN'T SEE ME HE SAW MY EYES YUP I'M GOOD TO GO!* Lewis turned around and ran out of there and when he returned it looked like was fewer royals

Cyril cam running up to Lewis "young master where were you? You weren't here so they already started the hunt"

"Oh? Hm but it's okay haha I don't really like hunting" Lewis smiled

"Young master you're face is red?.."

"OH HAHA I SAW AND RAN FROM Something that shouldn't be spoken of"

Cyril sent a questioning look at me but didn't question what I meant from it

"Cyril I would like to go back this is rather tiring"

"I understand I'll tell them to send back the carriage" Cyril bowed and turned away walking towards our coachman

*Man what a day I met someone I didn't wanna meet And I met someone who could basically call me out to everyone and say I'm a perv great lets just hope he didn't fully see me.. no lets wish Arghhhhh I'm parched* I walked over to a table where it had trays of food and pastries with drinks I grabbed a glass of water chugging it to the point where it overflowed flowing down my chin

"Hm are you the perverted person who was watching me earlier.." The man spoke in a rather deep voice with a smirking face

*Wth dude who are you calling pervert* I looked at the man still While chugging my water

*Pervert*

*Pervert?*

*PERVERT!*

I Spitted out my water onto the mans face just as I realized that he was the same man who was making out with that girl

The man stood there with the same face while the water dripped from his face causing people to stare at him

Lewis's mouth was now open glass tilted in his hand

"I-I'm so so SO SORRY" Lewis placed down the glass

And tippy toed on his feet so he could become a little taller to reach the mans face once he did he sloppily ran his soft long delicate pale fingers all over the mans face trying to well make the face less wet

The man just let out a few laughs while Lewis was covering his eyesight with his hands wiping the water off of his face

"I'm sorry!" The boy kept repeating

"Lewis" The man spoke

Lewis then froze

"H-how do you know my name?.."

"did you already forget We met a couple of times in the palace you recall the name Dayne?. I guess the rumors are true about you changing and forgetting things" Dayne then stared down at Lewis Looking at the boy ponder about the name

Dayne?

Dayne

Dayne..

DAYNE?

Lewis then looked up *WHY HOW I MEAN HOW DID I FORGET ABOUT THIS DUDE?*

"..."

To be continued MUHAHAHA STAY CURIOUS~~~

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