
0011. Archduke of Sicily
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“Your Majesty the Queen, is the food not good?”
“No,” replied the owner of the call. “I mean, the food prepared by the head chef is always delicious.”
“Then why does Her Majesty the Queen seem reluctant to eat it?”
Kayena smiled slightly as she shook her head. “I'm not in taste,” he said later. Since the bad incident that morning—when he woke up in the arms of the husband—mood Kayena easy up and down. Kayena was very upset at the man who liked it so much. He felt ... had lost in one move. Instead of making the man angry and angry, Kayena instead felt that it made the man even more stubborn and arbitrary.
Even rumors about the rift in their relationship were immediately debunked, because the man deliberately showed the world if that morning he felt at home in the dispute of the wife. How not, he only returned to the main palace when the day had gone by.
“Then Her Majesty the Queen just spend the sweet snack. Sweet snacks can make Her Majesty Queen feel full longer.”
Kayena turned towards the sweet snack that Kima meant. There are some sweet treats. All those sweet treats come from a favorite dessert of the British public, ranging from the eton mess—dessert of a mixture of strawberry jam, meringue pieces, and whipped cream. Madaira Cake is not only popular in the UK, but also popular in Ireland. Madaira Cake itself is a type of soft sponge that is spiked by lemon and almond.
Sometimes there is a mistake that the Madeira cake comes from the Madeira archipelago, because it is named after the Portuguese wines from the islands that were popular in England in the mid-1800s. Madeira people make their own traditional cake called bolo de mel, a dark honey cake, spicy flavor that is very different from Madeira cake. Kayena also tried bolo de mel when brought by her brother as a hand.
Even so, until now Madeira cake is still a favorite in England and Ireland. Usually Madeira cake is enjoyed with a cup of warm tea or alcoholic beverages.
“Where's Killian? Is the dress she designed finished?”
“Your dress is almost done, Your Highness.”
“I want to see the making. After this I will pay a visit to Killian's place,” Kayena said later.
The young man who officially became his personal tailor was asked to make a new dress. This time the colors chosen for the new dress were white and blue. The dress was planned for Kayena to use at the palace's annual party, this time taken care of by Katarina. Killian has given two designs of dresses, one white sleeveless dress combined with blue.
One more dress is white.
Actually the business of clothing to be used by the king and queen is taken care of by the palace tailor. The king and queen will appear in matching clothes, so they need harmony in their clothes. However, for the first time Kayena refused to be made a dress by a palace tailor.
Kayena only asked for a sample of the materials, as well as the colors to be used for the king's clothes. So, Kayena made her own dress with materials and color choices that have been prepared by the royal party. Kayena does not want to appear as simple as usual, this time she will return to be the main star. The most striking figure, defeating the figure that had been considered as a role model by noble women.
“I hope the woman did not make any negligence in preparing for this big event,” Inner Kayena.
Despite having given Katarina a big task, she did not just take her hands off. Kayena secretly continues to monitor the progress of the big event. After all, she had also appointed her confidants to help her husband's illegitimate lover.
“We'll see later, did the woman manage to do her first task well?” kayena muttered as Kima and the few servants who entered brought some party necessities. “I can't wait to make a show.”
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“All goes well ‘kan, Kyara?”
“Of course, Your Majesty Concubine. Although this is the premiere event that you are handling, you have worked very hard to prepare for this event.”
Kyara said honestly. Moreover, he wanted his master to feel calm. The king's favorite woman has been stunning with a white vintage ball gown decorated by lace and ruffles at the end of the arms and part of the skirt. Her black hair was being styled by servants, decorated by baby breath flowers symbolizing eternal love. He wanted to be decorated simply, because he wanted to look like a little fairy who brings eternal love to the king.
Even though she looks beautiful with vintage ball gown as desired, and has been decorated on demand, she still feels nervous. Because this was the first time he was in charge of an event. Moreover, the event he was responsible for was a large-scale event.
“You look nervous.”
“That's a natural thing, Your Majesty. This is my first experience taking care of an event.”
King Robelia who accidentally came to meet her lover seemed to smile thinly. Today the owner of the beautiful face looks many times more charming with luxurious clothes attached to his body.
If it were not a big event, maybe Katarina would prefer to lock herself in her room with her lover. He did not want his lover to be the center of attention of noble women. Another reason that makes Katarina not like is the existence of Kayena who will be with her lover throughout the event.
“Why does your pretty face look uninspired?”
“Because His Majesty the King looks many times more handsome.”
Kaizen was amused to hear it. “You don't like it? Wasn't this good looks what made you fall in love at first sight?”
“Your Highness,” whine Katarina in a spoiled tone.
If that was the case, the king Robelia who was feeling anxious would have immediately grabbed her body. Brought in a warm deck, or if lucky given a short kiss bonus. Given that they were currently in the waiting room, Kaizen could only hug her beloved concubine. He wanted to give a decent appreciation to his little woman who had worked hard. Katarina was sulking when she found out she spent the night in the queen's room. However, Kaizen can easily handle the female rakadu.
There is nothing to worry about Katarina. After all, Kaizen is also just carrying out his duties as a king. He must not lose his queen, before he can get offspring. There would be no more pure noble lineage if it were not born from Kayena's womb. Given the ancestors of the Grand Duke Pexley family itself is a pure noble who used to build Robelia's empire.
“I heard the annual event this time is taken care of by His Majesty Concubine?”
Katarina smiled warmly while nodding in embarrassment. “Your Majesty the Queen entrusts this great event for me to handle. I really feel flattered.”
“Yang Mulia The concubine is great. I also heard if this is the first time His Majesty's Concubine takes care of the event?”
“True. I learned a lot from Her Majesty the Queen,” replied Katarina. When entering the ballroom of the main palace that had been conjured up in such a way, he was immediately warmly welcomed by some nobles. They praised his hard work.
“Then where is Her Majesty the Queen? He who has made His Majesty Consort prepare this event, but has not appeared until this moment.”
Katarina smiled faintly. “Maybe Her Majesty the Queen came a little late.” He came with Kaizen. Once again stole the start that was supposed to be Kayena's. Though usually a King will enter an event with his legal wife. However, Kaizen again put the habit aside with his concubine.
Kayena's not coming too late. Katarina knows that. Robelia's queen was conducting an examination when Katarina took Kaizen into the ballroom.
“You came alone, Duke Wellington?” katarina's greeting to a blond man.
“Greetings, Your Majesty Concubine. I happened to come alone.” The man responded like a man in general when he met the king's favorite concubine. Enchanted.
“I think Duke Wellington came with Archduke of Sicily.”
“Ah, you mean ... Prince Kaezar?”
Katarina smiled faintly as she nodded. Finally, the name of the figure that tonight he will use as “feed” is pronounced as well. “True. I heard Duke Wellington is familiar with the Archduke of Sicily.”
“Yes. We've been close since we were at the Military Academy.” Duke Wellington replied with one hand holding Champagne. “He will also come. Yesterday Prince Kaezar just arrived in the capital.”
“Empire Sun Companion, Queen Consort of Robelia, Her Majesty Kayena de Pexley will be entering the room soon.”
Silent.
As at the anniversary of the birth of Consort Katarina, everyone who filled the ballroom immediately fell silent with focus sucked towards the entrance. When the door opened from the outside, a woman whose name had just been announced stepped in gracefully. And once again, he succeeded in making everyone drugged by his charm that night was overflowing.
This time not only the nobles of Robelia were stunned, but the messengers from the countries invited by the palace. They seem to have just seen the beautiful face of queen Robelia, but it is not new today they know her.
“Sorry if I arrive late. There are a few things I have to make sure of before coming here.”
His soft voice with clear intonation sounded polite in their ears. With the attitude and manner of a true noblewoman, he could not help but apologize. He should have come early as the host.
“You are not late, Her Majesty Queen.”
The answer came from Grand Duke Axias. A middle-aged man that Kayena already considered like her own uncle.
“An event held by the King will not be complete if the companion is not already in his position,” added Grand Duke Axias.
Kayena replied to that with a polite smile. Grand Duke Axias had always been the vanguard for him. Nevertheless, Grand Duke Axias could not help much when Kayena was used as a child-making machine.
In his previous life, the king even had the heart to send Grand Duke Axias to the battlefield while meddling over a complicated relationship involving Kayena, Kaizen, and Catherine. Since then Kayena has never met Grand Duke Axias again, because she returned home to her name. So do not be surprised if Kayena's guilt is slightly reduced when she was able to meet Grand Duke Axias again in this life.
“Ratuku.”
Kayena gasps. Once again, the memory of his previous life managed to get him mired in the dark hole. When she regained consciousness, Kayena immediately found her husband standing before her.
“Come. Everyone is waiting for your presence.”
Kaizen extended her hand towards Kayena. Invite his queen to go immediately to the place where they should be. However, the beautiful woman who that night appeared very charming with a long dress model mermaid white and blue color sprinkled with gemstones never received the helping hand. As a result, the king held his wrath at the next split second.
“Ratuku,” call him in low voice. He hoped his beautiful wife who dared to show off her beautiful shoulders was quick to understand.
However, until a name was announced by the soldier guarding the door, they were still stuck in the middle of the ballroom.
“Elang Muda Empire, Archduke of Sicily, Prince Kaezar Kadheston will enter the room soon.”
The name, which was rarely heard or spoken, attracted attention twice. When the main door was opened from the outside, let a handsome man in a dark suit enter the room. He was the Archduke of Sicily or Prince Kaezar Kadheston. The half-brother of the now-ruling king. The owner of the title of Imperial Young Eagle. The title seemed to be imprinted from the golden epolet adorning his clothes. Epaulettes or epaulettes themselves are shoulder or decoration used as a symbol of rank by the armed forces.
Kayena could immediately feel the atmospheric changes in the room. Maybe in addition to himself, other guests can feel it if more sensitive. Just as he was about to open his voice to greet his sister-in-law after a long time, Kaizen suddenly grabbed his slender waist gently. Bringing his queen's body closer, until there was no distance between them.
“During not seeing.”
Instead of Kayena greeting her sister-in-law first, Kaizen suddenly opened her voice when the no less beautiful man stood in the middle of the ballroom. Face them directly.
“I heard you were busy in Sesilia.”
“It so happens that I have free time when receiving invitations from the palace.” The owner of those beautiful eyes in dark color was voice-opening.
Kayena had not heard that voice for a long time. Both Kaizen and Kaezar have a typical heavy sound. However, in comparison, Kaizen sounds heavier and heavier than Kaezar's.
“You're still part of Kadheston. So, enjoy the party.”
After saying so, Kaizen broke off the conversation by taking her queen away without giving her a little time to say hello.
It is no longer an open secret if the relationship of the brothers does not get along well. Kaizen and Kaezar were born to different mothers, 2 years behind them. They also received a different treatment from the previous king Robelia. The disharmony between them has been smelling since Kaizen and Kaezar were teenagers.
Kaezar sangar was noticed by the late king, because he was a great child without a mother. Kaizen sees it from a different point of view. He thought the king had prepared the throne for Kaezar, therefore his nature was different. Kaizen just can't see it from a different point of view.
The party event arrived at its peak. The invited guests now left the seats, then descended to the dance floor area. The melodious sound of the accompaniment of the musical orchestra has also echoed. Ready to chant a suitable rhythm to accompany every beautiful dance created on the dance floor.
“Where are you going, Your Majesty?” kayena asked as the husband moved from his throne.
Kaizen did not answer. When Kayena followed the man's gaze, she found Katarina being mobbed by some noble men and women. Even from where she stood, Kayena knew that some of the noble men who were still single had just invited Katarina to dance.
“It looks like Consort Katarina needs you more,” Kayena said later while releasing her hand that had held back Kaizen's movement.
Without a second thought, the Robelia king immediately left the throne and his legal wife. The incident did not escape the attention of the guests who were present that night. Tomorrow morning there will definitely be more rumors regarding their relationship, Kayena is very sure.
Kaizen bravely came down from the throne in order to reach out to the women of her tribe, while Kayena who had managed to become the main star, tonight was again abandoned. The Poor a Queen.
“Your Majesty the Queen.”
Kayena jacking. Look towards the familiar voice. He blinked twice, when he found the owner of the voice standing on the last step.
“You want to be my first dance partner?”
The beautiful man who had a dark, yet still charming aura had just invited Kayena to dance. For the first time. Please note, Prince Kaezar who is rumored to be antisocial and have sexual deviations by the nobility, tonight gently invites the queen who was left alone by the king to dance together. Of course it attracts more attention, than the king who has got his woman back.
“Of course, Prince.” Kayena got up from a sitting position, then paid her respects before descending the stairs. Ready to receive a helping hand from Prince Kaezar who tonight will be his first dance partner.
The interaction did not escape the observation of Katarina who secretly smelled a smile next to the man she loved.
“Your Majesty, do you not want to dance with Her Majesty the Queen?” angled.
The man he was looking at from the side seemed unmoved. His face hardened with a sharp look of eyes fixed on the couple who had just descended to the dance floor.
“Be my first dancing partner, Katarina.”
The owner of the name smiled faintly. This is the goal. Be the King's first dance partner, even if there is a Queen in the same place.
“It is an honor to be His Majesty's first dance partner.”
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Warfare 18-03-23