
[The Third POV]
“Good night, King Rudolmuv.”
The king looked at the little servant that Dimitri had given a graceful salute. In the eyes of the other nobles, this girl was Dimitri's nephew. However, the king knew the truth that Chloe Isabel was the one who had killed the Azov royal war commander.
He stood up from his golden throne and walked in front of Chloe.
“How, Chloe? Are you comfortable with the service at the palace? I saw you didn't touch dinner last night.. What food did the chef serve that didn't suit your taste?”
Chloe's heart was racing, she was not willing to be brash and did not appreciate the cuisine of the palace chef.
“Sorry, King Rudolmuv. I'm just too nervous to be able to sit one table with the king and the royal important person.”
King chuckles, “You're also an important person, Chloe. If not, why did I invite you here? I hope to make a good first impression for your first visit.”
Chloe was stunned, she did not expect the king to be such a friendly person. From his face it also appears that the king is still young.
“Thank you, King Rudolmuv. I really appreciate it. Turns out the king is very friendly, unlike what is told by most people.”.
King raises one eyebrow, “Oh huh? You're not who you say you are either, Chloe. I didn't expect the man who killed Lazarus to be a little, pretty girl like you.”
Chloe gulped then raised her chin and Denfan dared to say, “That I did as a form of self-protection, king. He kidnapped one of your citizens on your own land. Did you invite me here to punish me, king?”
The king was slightly stunned then laughed so loudly that some people around them saw.
“Oh, no no. I was just wondering about you, Chloe Isabel. What makes my trusted warrior so interested in you?”
The king took Chloe's hand and grasped it, the girl blushed in embarrassment.
“I don't know, king. I'm just a regular guy.”.
“Oh, you're special, Chloe. But every action has consequences.”
Chloe raised her head to look into King Rudolmov's eyes, “What consequences do you mean, king?”
“If King Azov rampages, war between the two countries will break out. I would probably need Dimitri to be by my side at all times. The ones who will suffer the most are the small people. Are you ready?”
Chloe was stunned, “No, we can't fight anymore. I'll ask Mr. Suarez to cool King Azov's head. There must be something to do!”
“Edric Suarez? Ah, well very interesting. I'll see what a little girl like you can do.”
Since King Rudolmuv did not seem to be in the mood to talk anymore, Chloe saluted and left in front of him.
The king clucked after the girl left and muttered, “That's you or Dimitri who killed Lazarus, this match will still go on to strengthen the defense of the kingdom.”
***
[Chloe’s POV]
The conversation with King Rudolmuv consumed my energy greatly. My head is throbbing and I really want to go back to my room. I searched for Mr Dimitri's figure among the crowd but could not find him.
“Ekhhmm.. So you're Dimitri's nephew? My name is Adreana Petrova.”
The beautiful girl who was always by Dimitri's side reached out her hand, and I shook her with a smile, “I'm Chloe Isabel. Nice to meet you, Princess Adreana.”
“You are very pale... Did talking to the king scare you?”
I shook my head weakly, “No, King Rudolmuv is very friendly and kind to me. I just feel dizzy, did you see where Mr Dimitri is?”
“Ahh, Dimitri is discussing an important matter with my father, Mr. Petrova. You want a drink? Maybe this can refresh you.”
Princess Adreana gave me a cup of wine in her hand. I don't want to deny his kindness.
“Thank you.”
My hand took the glass, but Princess Adreana took off her hand so quickly that I could not hold it properly.
CLANGS!
The glass fell and broke on the floor, red wine staining Princess Adreana's blue dress.
“Aargh! What are you doing, Chloe? You hate me so much that you stained the dress my dad just bought?” cry Princess Adreana out loud.
Everyone gathered around us to see what was happening.
“M-sorry, Princess Adreana. I didn't accidentally because you took it off before I could hold it properly,” I said frantically.
“You blame me? You did deliberately want to destroy this dress, right?” accusation again.
“Truly, Princess Adreana. I can't possibly dare..”
Princess Adreana cries, “Your niece, sir. It seems she is not happy because I am close to you. She spilled wine and stained my new dress.”
My mouth is wide open, “Oath, Mr. Dimitri. I was not accidentally, I.”.
“Shut! Do you know who he is? She was Princess Adreana Petrova, the daughter of a noble who had an important position in the kingdom. Back to your room right now,” said Mr. Dimitri.
He looked around us and apologized for what his nephew had done.
I was embarrassed and walked out of the room. I do not deserve to be in one space with the other elite nobles. I'm just an ordinary waiter.
My hand clasped a pocket containing a necklace for Mr. Dimitri, suddenly feeling that this little gift was meaningless to him.
Withstanding the cries and embarrassment, I returned to my room alone. Mr. Dimitri didn't come into the room that night. My stomach rang loudly and the child in my womb gave a loud kick many times.
I could only cry holding my hunger on the bed and was finally able to sleep after I chanted the song while stroking my stomach.
***
The next morning, breakfast with a variety of delicious meals was already available at my room table. I devoured everything in my nightgown as Mr. Dimitri walked into the room.
“Dimitri!” I stood up straight from the chair.
She stepped up quickly and stood in front of me, “Your work last night was so embarrassing, Chloe.”
I snort, “Do you believe what that girl said? Try to make him tell the truth and I'm sure he deliberately embarrassed me, Dimitri!”
Mr. Dimitri averted his gaze for a moment then said, “Can't. Adreana is a vampire.”
I flinched then sat back down to the chair slowly continuing to eat, “Then I cannot prove myself innocent. He has a higher status and a higher degree. No one will believe the words of a servant like me.”
Mr. Dimitri pulled my arm until I stood up and grimaced in pain, “You are like a person who never eats! Can't wait for me to finish talking first?”
I gave him a deadly look, “That's because you paid too much attention to the girl sitting next to you!! I didn't touch the food served last night and your son got into a fuss in my stomach!”
He loosened his grip but did not take off my arm, “Peanut noisily?” tanyanya's confused.
I finally told him how Peanut could kick my stomach. Mr. Dimitri's face immediately turned soft and happy, gone was his anger.
He stroked my stomach and whispered, “Peanut, papa also wants to fuss out how your kick is..”.
We waited long enough with me standing there and Mr. Dimitri bowing his head in my stomach, but the peanut did not react to anything.
“M-maybe he's asleep because I'm full.”
I held my hand against stroking Mr. Dimitri's hair that was so close to my reach.
Mr. Dimitri raised his head, “Don't lie just to run from trouble. Tonight you go to the party but you have to eat. Understand?”
I was getting annoyed with her tone of speech that came back sniffling and remembered the way Adreana humiliated me.
“Better I don't come down, Dimitri.. Please, I'm in the room,” my door.
“You must come. The king will surely wonder why you did not attend the party he had held. Don't argue anymore. Dress more beautiful tonight.”
There were no soft words that he uttered anymore and Mr. Dimitri went out to leave me.
Was the shirt I wore last night not good enough in your eyes, Dimitri? Oh, you only saw Princess Adreana last night.
My hands were shaking and I had no appetite anymore. That afternoon, Dorothy walked into my room and helped me get ready.
Not wanting to embarrass Mr Dimitri and wanting to look more beautiful than Princess Adreana, I chose a luxurious light blue and silver dress, studded with beads.
A lace choker I tied to my neck and I was satisfied with the result.
“Thank you, Dorothy. My hair is good.”
Dorothy today did not say much, in contrast to her previous one. It felt even more slender because he did not smile.
“Good, miss.. I'll take you down. Ah, don't forget your handbag, miss.”
That handbag contains Dimitri's necklace! I mustn't forget to bring it.
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