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Chapter 19: Pavline Birthday Party part 1.

The King's Palace.

At the moment Vanessa is busy with some of the documents she used to work on. This was one of the few tasks that had to be done by her as the King's Daughter.

Although she strongly objected to doing so, but because this could increase her reputation as a Princess. Vanessa decided to do it.

Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok's.

Then, there was the sound of the door being knocked from outside. When he was busy with his work.

"Come in".

After getting permission from Vanessa, the door was immediately opened by a servant who immediately saluted Vanessa.

"Sorry to interrupt your time, miss. Guests are coming to meet you".

"Guests? Who's who?".

"Your cousin, Miss Flora de Ernest".

(Why did he come here? What business is it?)

"Alright, tell him to wait. I'll get ready first".

Although reluctant, Vanessa tells the waiter to tell Flora to wait for him for a while.

Finished preparing, Vanessa immediately went to the park where Flora was sitting there waiting for Vanessa to drink a cup of tea.

"During the meeting, yes. Vanessa's".

With a smile full of cheer, Flora greeted Vanessa who came with a face full of reluctance.

"Oh, long time no see. Flora".

Vanessa then sat down on the chair facing Flora. After sipping a few times the tea in his cup. Vanessa immediately put on a serious expression.

"Would you come here? I'm sure you didn't come just to "talk" casually with me, did you?".

Flora who heard that, immediately smiled and started to open her voice.

"Don't dong. I came here because I was worried about you after last night's incident".

"Insidences? What incident do you mean?".

"Vanessa, don't pretend to be stupid, yeah.... I'm sure you know what I mean, right?".

Vanessa was silent and did not answer Flora's question.

"Vanessa, if I may know what your relationship is with Dylan. I'm curious, huh?".

"relationship? What relation?..... We have no relationship whatsoever. It's just....".

"just?".

"Only, he was the one who had saved me..... Just that extent".

"Saved you?".

Flora's question made Vanessa raise one of her eyebrows as a sign of confusion and wonder. But then, Vanessa decided to tell a little story.

"He was the one who helped me 2 years ago, when I was almost kidnapped while visiting Arcadia to seek support..... After that, I don't know why you're planning to match me up with her".

"Eh? Match you? You mean His Majesty's engagement, right?".

"It's like that".

Flora was surprised that she did not expect to hear such a story coming out of Vanessa's own mouth. Ignoring Flora's shock, Vanessa continues her story.

"I don't know the purpose and intention, the real Father..... But, after I thought about it again. Maybe it's a good opportunity".

"A chance?".

"really. I planned to use Dylan as a shield from those who kept trying to get close to me while also making him a target of hatred from those people..... And after he was useless, I planned to throw him away".

"Well, you did, the guy so I won't comment anything".

It turned out that Flora knew very well the true nature of Vanessa that was unknown to anyone even Her Majesty himself.

"When I submitted the proposal to him, I was pretty sure he would have accepted it....

Suddenly Vanessa's expression turned dark.

"But....... He rejected our engagement proposal outright".

"Eh? Seriously? He really rejected you? Hard believable".

Vanessa said that while squeezing both her hands as a form of anger. Flora who heard that fact was taken aback.

"But I didn't just give up..... After the incident that rocked me. I sent her a letter that I wrote myself with the intention of making her blush. And feel that he's getting special attention from a princess like me".

Vanessa continues her story.

"But in reality, don't reply to my letter, just read it. There are more than 1,000 letters I have sent.... But there was no reply from him".

"Eh? He didn't read your letter. It's really annoying for him".

"Yes he's very, very annoying..... Then, because I want to know what's the reason he didn't return all my letters. So, I sent one of my spies as a waiter there.... After a while, I got some shocking news from my spy..... When asked, Dylan instead said "I'm really lazy to deal with a narcissistic super duper chick, caper, complicated and complicated like himself" that's how he said".

"Wow. It's so rude and disrespectful of him".

Vanessa continues the story despite being overwhelmed by anger when she remembers Dylan's actions.

"I feel really insulted..... So I decided to invite her to Ball's party by using her father's name as the sender so that she and her family could not refuse.... My goal is to humiliate and avenge the humiliation he's done to me".

"Then why didn't that happen last night?".

Flora questioned Vanessa's actions last night because it didn't match what she heard and saw.

"That time I thought it was time for revenge.... But, when I saw Ritzia Nee-sama next to Dylan, I foolishly changed the original goal of wanting to humiliate Dylan to humiliate Nee-sama....... The hope, so that I get the impression that I am a good brother and very understanding in front of the guests..... But, he instead doused me with the tea he brought and humiliated me in front of everyone.... What is worse and more annoying is......... When Dylan blatantly....... Even defending and praising Nee-sama.... Honestly, I feel so humiliated because of all that.... Not enough to get there, he went out of his way without feeling guilty to me...... And feed me the TRASH".

Vanessa squeezed her hand even tighter as she grew more and more enraged each time she recalled the incident.

Looking at Vanessa who was getting angrier, Flora smiled widely and started to open her mouth to speak.

"so yeah. I'm really concerned about your condition".

"Sad. I don't need your attention. Besides, I don't feel any sincerity in your words".

"Wicked when I'm your cousin...... By the way, Vanessa. Does Dylan-san already have a fiancee? Or maybe..... Is there someone she likes?".

Instantly, Vanessa stopped the movement of her hand that wanted to sip tea in her cup.

"Information from my spies who were watching him, to this day says........ Dylan has no fiancee nor anyone he likes..... Actually, why?".

"Yes how ya.... Afterwards, I met Dylan-san who bought accessories for the woman he had wrapped up neatly.... I think I'm going to give it as a gift".

Hearing that, Vanessa's facial expression instantly darkened. He slowly put back his teacup and returned to speaking.

"uh? What are you talking about, Flora? Stop that shit".

"Why did I lie to you. That "no" hurts your feelings, too, right? I saw it for myself, she bought accessories from the expensive Hope Diamond diamond as a gift..... And you know, Vanessa.... Buying accessories or rings made of Hope Diamond is only given to couples who are drunk romance.... Which means the epitome of "love" ".

Vanessa was completely shaken to hear the words coming out of Flora's mouth. And Flora who realized it was back to heat up Vanessa's feelings.

"But, I'm also free to tell you about this.... Well, that's not her relationship with us, is it? I'm instead sympathetic to the girl who's really hooked on the kayak-----".

"Go".

Vanessa suddenly told Flora to leave in a very threatening tone.

"If you're done with your business. Go, now".

Flora immediately smiled then stood up from her chair and stepped away. But, he had looked back at Vanessa who was bowed silently.

"All right, I'm leaving now.... If your mood turns ugly because of me. I'm sorry... Honestly, I still don't understand. Whether your mood change has anything to do with me or because of Dylan-san".

Flora immediately left Vanessa who was still bowed silently with a dark expression on her face.

Then came the sound of tools breaking which shocked everyone. And when the search turned out the source of the sound came from the park.

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After spending 3 days on the way back to Arcadia by Train. Eventually, Hyoga and his family and Aria's entourage and the orphans Dylan brought with him arrived in the Linic city of the Arcadia region's seat of government.

Dylan decides to part with his family, to take Aria and the orphans away to the Panti which will be their new residence.

"Greetings, my name is Ariana Royce, just call me Aria. Please help".

Aria and the orphans immediately saluted when they met Martha who served as the matriarch of the orphanage built by Dylan.

"Dylan-kun, told me about your condition through the Protas. And I totally agree with his advice to bring you here. All at once I was so happy that we were able to get an extra nanny".

"Heeeeee....".

Aria can only blush in shame as a form of happiness that she feels because she is welcomed by the mother of the orphanage. Then, Martha glanced at Dylan with a smile.

"Also..... I'm even happier, because finally "spring" has come for Dylan-kun".

Hearing the word "spring" Martha meant made Aria gasp in embarrassment and her cheeks became red. But, not with Dylan who only raised one of his eyebrows.

"uh? Martha-san, what are you talking about? I'm sorry, I'm not interested in that kind of thing".

"Your cold reaction is really boring Dylan-kun. If you continue like this how can you have a partner in the future".

Martha was immediately disappointed when she heard Dylan's reply which she thought was boring.

"Well, about that I'll think about it next time. Instead, we better take Aria and these kids around looking at this parlour, Martha-san".

"Ah, that's right too.... Aria-chan and the kids, let's go around getting to know your new place".

"Well, Martha-san".

Without wasting any more time, Martha and Dylan invite Aria and the children to go around the orphanage with the aim of getting to know their new place of residence.

Martha showed me the space that would be the room for the children, the space for the staff, the study room, the home canteen, the field and other facilities.

During that short trip, Aria and the children could not stop being impressed and amazed because their new residence parlor had facilities that were not inferior to the dormitories of the nobles.

Even the children in the home, seem very happy and diligent when they are getting lessons from the teachers who are employed there.

When it was late afternoon and the children looked tired, Dylan decided to leave and returned to the Arcadia Mansion accompanied by Aria until the entrance gate of the home.

"Dlyan-san, I am very grateful and grateful that you have helped us so much. Honestly, I don't know how to repay".

"Hmmm.... Relax, don't think about it. I'm helping you guys it's really on my own accord without expecting anything in return".

"But, still. It feels bad to accept help without replying to someone who has helped".

"Well, I understand that feeling. But seriously, I really don't want anything".

"so yeah".

Dylan nodded his head as a sign he did not mind. And Aria smiled at Dylan's unfussed response.

"... Oh yes, Aria. There's something I want to give you".

After a moment of silence, Dylan seemed to have remembered something. Then hand in and take something in the item box. All he took was a kind of small box that had been neatly wrapped and handed to Aria.

Aria who received it was silent for a moment, then she started asking.

"Dylan-san, what is this?".

"Just open it".

With instructions from Dylan, despite doubts Aria immediately opened the box she gave. So open Aria was very surprised and impressed at the same time.

What is inside is a beautiful bando decorated with several diamonds that emit very beautiful colors.

Aria could only be silent seeing that. But, instantly he immediately trembled as consciousness returned because he had a premonition that the bando that Dylan gave him was not a cheap item.

"Dy-dy-dylan-san, isn't this a bando with diamonds that cost a lot?".

With a slightly vibrating tone Aria tried to make sure that the bando she received was a very expensive accessory.

"That's an expensive thing. Indeed what's the problem?".

Dylan agreed to Aria's question and turned around to ask. Aria who felt that Dylan did not understand immediately went back to asking.

"But why did you give this to me?".

Seeing Aria who was still panicking and trembling from knowing that the Bando she gave him was an expensive item. Dylan immediately replied to calm the panicked Aria.

"Aria, just think of it as a reward for your hard work so far that has nurtured those children with great difficulty. And I'd really appreciate it if you'd accept it without worrying about anything. I really sincerely gave it to you".

Dylan smiled subtly and while showing the "V" sign with his right hand. Aria who heard that could only bow quietly and smile with her cheeks that became red.

"..... All right, if Dylan-san says this is fine. I'll gladly accept it".

Aria immediately picked up the bando, tidied her hair and put on the bando right in front of Dylan. Seeing Aria who was wearing the bando he gave made Dylan go silent for a moment and then speak.

"Hmmm.... I'm guessing you deserve to use it. You're really more beautiful with that bando".

"Be-be-be-really........ You-ka-ka-you don't have to tease me".

"uh? Who said I was flirting with you? I'm praising you".

"Uwawawa.......".

Aria gets more and more misbehaved with her steamy head when Dylan actually compliments her beauty.

"Because it was getting late, I went back first. See you, Aria".

"I-i-i-iya.... Dylan-san".

Dylan immediately turned around and walked away, but he stopped and looked at Aria again.

"I told Martha-san. 4 more days you all come to my family's Mansion. My mom's having a birthday party and you're all invited there. Don't forget to come, yeah".

After saying that, Dylan walked back home and Aria looked from behind while continuing to look at him with a smooth expression, smiling and her red cheeks.

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4 Days later. Pavline's birthday celebration at the Arcadia Mansion.

Unlike the birthday party of most nobles who invite other nobles. Pavline did not do that given the lack of good relations between her husband and family with other nobles.

Pavline celebrated his birthday with a simple party and only attended by a few people who work in the Arcadia region alone. At once the children of the orphanage Dylan founded.

After the guests gathered in the hall, Pavline as a birthday person began giving short speeches to the guests who came.

"Good Night, all the invited guests whom I have great respect for. Thank you for coming all the way and gathering here to attend this simple birthday party. Please enjoy the dishes served by our greatest cooks. That's all from me. And enjoy".

Everyone immediately applauded the short speech Pavline gave. Then the invited guests immediately gathered and gave a greeting and gift to Pavline. Including Hyoga, Filaret and Dylan of course.

"Pavlines. Congratulations on your 36th birthday....... As your husband, I say many thanks. Because you want to accompany someone who is weird, clumsy and patient over it all....... Maybe I'm not a good, perfect husband to a woman like you...... But I say the deepest thanks from the bottom of my heart...... Because it has accompanied and provided extraordinary happiness for 20 years we sailed the household ark with me".

Hyoga then cast a magic spell combined from the ice and light elements in his hand. After gathering Hyoga then flew her to the ceiling of the hall.

Then the magic ball broke and created a sky-like glow of the Aurora phenomenon that occurs at the North Pole.

Pavline and the guests were impressed by Hyoga's gift, which they thought was amazing. Then Hyoga faced Pavline and returned to speaking

"..... It may not be a special gift..... But, with this I want to say that I...... Love you so much, Pavline..... You're the best wife and a great mother..... I am so grateful to be the husband and father of our children".

'Hyoga".

The two then hugged and the guests who saw the scene gave warm gazes to the two of them.

Next, the one who congratulated Pavline was Filaret.

"To be honest, I don't know what to say..... Remembering all the good that you've given me despite the fact that I'm not your real daughter.... But, mother always treated me, protected me, and loved me more than my own mother...... This is a happiness I cannot speak with words nor can I write even with my own blood".

Then, Filaret gave a present wrapped in a neat box. As soon as it opened, Pavline was very surprised to see what was inside.

The gift of Filaret is a beautiful dress that is very luxurious. Pavline then realized something and immediately asked Filaret.

"Fira-chan's chat.... Isn't this dress?".

"Mother's right.... This is the dress that mom wants when we go shopping in the Capital. I know, because ever since we entered the store back then, mom hasn't taken her eyes off this dress. From there I concluded that the mother wanted her very much, but the mother restrained herself..... So, I secretly bought it with my savings..... And give it as a birthday gift".

"Fira-chan's".

Filaret explained about his gift while blushing in embarrassment. Then, Pavline hugged him very tightly and was reciprocated by Filaret.

"Fira-chan, even though we are not mother and son. But I love you very sincerely. And I won't hesitate to boast about it in front of everyone".

"I'm also a mother, I'm grateful to have such a great mother and foster family and to accept me for who I am".

The two hugged very tightly for a while while continuing to shed tears. To once again the guests gave a warm look at them.

Well, now it's Dylan's turn to give a speech and a gift to Pavline.

"I'll be brief..... Ahem, mom. You're the most incredible and greatest woman I've ever known. You remain loving and patient in the face of this attitude of your son. Therefore, as my deepest thanks.... This is a gift to my dear mother".