The Only Daughter Of Lancaster
Part Twenty-One: The Scrambler

Five days passed after Amabel met Theo. For five days Amabel's head was filled with Theo. Geez, thinking about it again makes Amabel's cheeks hot.

"Sir, are you sick?" Kier, who had been watching Amabel, approached. Hurriedly the girl shook her head and patted her cheek, "no! I'm healthy. I okay. So, where did it go?"

Madame Dolce hit her palm with her folding fan. Her face looked unsatisfied, making Amabel only able to show a smile. "Mr princess, I heard that your swordplay moves are so beautiful. So, why can't you do the same thing with dancing."

Amabel glanced at many things. Calculate the number of pendulum in the table lamp, staring at the color of the curtains that are replaced, to the color of Mrs Dolce's shoes. "Hm, both things are different madam. How can it be equated?" Amabel replied after getting a demanding view from Mrs Dolce.

The woman in the red dress sighed. The sighing made Amabel bow, feeling guilty but also not feeling guilty. It's not Amabel's fault if the body can't keep up with the rhythm of the music. "That's why we learn, princess."

Amabel could hear the frustrated voice coming out of Mrs Dolce. They had only met for a week. Ordinary area. The girl finally relented and bowed to Madame Dolce. "I'll try harder."

Lady Dolce again sighed, this time perhaps she had already given up. "Then in the next meeting, I hope you have memorized the whole dance movement."

Lady Dolce looked at Amabel, long and demanding. The girl finally nodded, "let me work."

"Sure, you must work." Press Mrs Dolce then salute. "I'm sorry then."

"Be careful on Mrs Dolce's street." Amabel refrains from waving at Mrs Dolce before the door closes. After the door closed the girl immediately slumped and sat on the floor. Kier smiled at Amabel who was exhausted.

"You've tried hard, princess. Let me help you to the room." Kier took Amabel's body into the room. "After this I will prepare warm water for your feet."

"Thank you, Kier." Amabel said as she laid her body on the bed. His shoes were already thrown and his eyes immediately closed. His body ached and he could not endure the sleepiness. "I'll go to bed first, Kier."

"Okay, princess. Have a good rest."

Kier didn't hear Amabel's answer. The girl smiled and pulled a blanket to cover Amabel's body. After that, he tidied up Amabel's shoes and came out of the room.

"I finally found you." The words felt so close and warm. Just as warm as the hand that hugged his waist. "Lord, this time I'll be with you."

Amabel's eyes opened and immediately fell on Kier. "The princess slept well. Yesterday I tried to wake you up but you didn't wake up. Is the dance lesson too tiring?"

Amabel shook her head and looked at the rising sun. He just had a strange dream. "Ah, I didn't expect to sleep that long. What are we doing today?"

Kier immediately smiled broadly, "first the princess should be prepared and appear extraordinarily beautiful." Excitedly Kier pulls Amabel and takes her into the bathroom.

The bath was filled with clusters of flowers and the scent of milk. "Today you're going to take a milk bath. Even the smoothness of Cleopatra's skin would lose."

Amabel chuckles, "Cleopatra?"

He didn't know they knew Cleopatra here. Amabel's morning begins with a soak in a pool of milk and flower petals. Her hair was smeared with a special cream that gave off a refreshing sweet aroma. Finished bathing the servants beautify Amabel's nails while her face is polished with a face decoration.

Her hair was tied in half with a dried flower decoration. Today she wears a dark purple dress combined with pink. A beautiful blend. His neck was decorated with matching colored gems. His left hand was decorated with a bracelet that fused with the ring. His right hand was decorated with hena.

When he looked at himself in the glass, he instead saw the figure of Celine who was sad. His heart feels stopped. "Sir, after this you will come to the royal feast."

Amabel glanced at Kier who looked so happy. If it is like this, people can misunderstand. "You look so happy, Kier."

Kier unhesitatingly nodded, "I might not be able to come along. However, today the princess will meet the Prince. Even the Prince of Five is coming. The prince had just returned from the battlefield. So, try to have the princess congratulate me."

"I'll remember." Reply Amabel is not interested.

Seeing that Kier's smile was re-created. "Oh, princess, today your family will also come."

Amabel looked up, shocked. His face looks happy though. "Really?"

Kier nodded, "of course! This party is also a welcome to the future empress."

Amabel had not listened to Kier's words, the girl was already busy with her world. He'll meet papa, mama, Alec, and Eli. How delightful! Amabel is impatient. When she finished, Amabel canceled her reflection. I don't know why Amabel saw Celine, but she's gone now. There's only Amabel behind the mirror. Whatdoes thatmean? Does Celine want Amabel to go back to the temple?

"Is there anything you don't like?" Kier approaches, alarmed by Amabel's response.

The girl shook her head, her smile was created. "I like everything. So, when do we leave?"

"Some day someone will pick up the princess." Kier answered while leading Amabel to sit in the living room. When the door opened, Amabel did not expect to see Eli. Her brother looked neat with a black suit and well-groomed hair. Today Amabel didn't see Eli that prank.

Eli reached out his hand, "I'm in charge of picking up the princess from the Lancaster family."

The serious face made Amabel smile. She was glad to have taken her brother's hand. The two saluted each other with smiles. Seeing that made Kier happy. "We're off, see you, Kier!" Pamit Amabel's.

Kier prayed that Amabel might enjoy the party. While walking towards the party room, Amabel did not stop looking at Eli. Her brother's face was red, embarrassed. "Please stop looking at me like that." Pinta Eli while looking at Amabel.

Hearing Eli's response made Amabel chuckle, "i just didn't expect to see you like that."

Eli turned his head, pinching Amabel's cheek. "I'm cool, right?"

With the spirit of Amabel nodded. "The coolest in the world."

"How can you pick me up?" Ask Amabel. He thought a soldier would pick him up.

Eli showed the shape of the scissors with his finger. "Thanks to the god of scissors."

Amabel tilted her head, confused. "meaning?"

Eli grinned, "I won playing scissor-paper-stones with dad and Alec. With that I can pick you up and dance with you."

Amabel could not help herself laughing. Of course we're talking about three boys from the Lancaster family. Amabel shouldn't take anything seriously.

The door in front of him opened and the white room looked so luxurious. A stream is specially designed to circle the main floor. A variety of flowers are the focus of decoration today.

"Dum!" The cry from Alec loosened his focus. The next second Alec was already hugging his body tightly. They only met a week ago. "I miss you."

"I am too." Reply Amabel.

"You look beautiful." Praise Duke Lancaster and Mary nodding, agreeing.

"Are you having a hard time?" Mary asked as she touched Amabel's cheek. "Thank God you eat well."

"That's not something I should worry about." Eli started to get so sucked up, "Our angel will always eat well."

The family laughed then. Even though she was upset, Amabel laughed. "Mama, don't worry, this bell is strong!"

Even Bel can summon elemental spirits, Amabel said in her heart. "Is Elena back? What about Pita and Elle?"

Mary laughed at the question. "Calm down baby. Don't be in a hurry."

As the two were busy with chatter, Duke Lancaster and his two sons approached the recently arrived Duke Hamilton. Duke Hamilton is with his son and wife. The two families interacted comfortably, even the boys were already flirting to the food stand.

Amabel is embarrassed. The girl confirmed her standing position. "Sorry."

Mary's hand rubbed the top of Amabel's head gently. "Mama personally considers it Bel's sweet demeanor." The two exchanged smiles, "Elena is back from her vacation. Then because Elle turned out to be old enough for school, he and Pita entered the same class. They all miss you and ask you not to worry too much."

Amabel suddenly felt sad. Mary understood her daughter's feelings and immediately hugged Amabel. Her hand patted Amabel's shoulder, giving her a sense of security. "Don't worry. Everything's gonna be fine. Bel, you've been working hard. Thanks for that. Mama will always be proud of the bell."

Amabel's tears are flowing. Mom's embrace always made her feel safe and comfortable. "Ah, I'm crying. Fortunately, the face is waterproof." Amabel and Mary smiled.

He let Amabel wipe away her tears. "If your eyes are swollen like that, the princes will run away."

Amabel laughed again. He doesn't care about the princes. Seeing your family is more important. Until Mary finally pulled Amabel to the main floor. In front was a staircase that connected to the palace.

When Amabel turned to find Rachel who was having a small fight with Vincent. Seeing that made Amabel chuckle, then look back to the front. They are waiting for the arrival of the royal family. Before long, the King and the Queen entered. Simultaneously all the nobles who were there gave their respects. The king immediately extended his hand, signalling for them to stop. "Today, I invite you to celebrate the return of my son, Arion Saverio. He was already fighting in the border area to defeat the traitors. Today I will officially introduce my seven sons. Officially I welcome you, princesses."

The sound of applause sounded. Amabel only realized that there were only ten noble families in the room. At that moment his eyes were fixed on the daughter of Duke Prada. Beautiful girl with golden hair and blue eyes. Her body was tall and slender, perfectly matching the red dress she was wearing. Amabel nodded and smiled slightly before finally staring into the balcony in front of her.

Amabel's eyes were rounded when she saw Rael standing beside the Queen. Even his mouth was wide open. Holy hooch! Not likely. Perhaps because of realizing Amabel's stupid face, Rael-no! He meant the First Prince, staring at him and smiling. Amabel's face was hot, really embarrassing!

When the Second Prince stood beside Amabel, his gaze seemed to be about to invite a duel. Seeing that even made Amabel squeak. Then the redhead came in with a jaily smile and a carefree waving hand. When Prince Ryu entered, Amabel immediately lowered her head. It was undeniable that he was still afraid of Prince Ryu.

The applause sounded louder, making Amabel look up again. This time his face flushed instantly. His heart is pounding. Shocked of course, but there is shame and guilt. He may be disrespectful to the Prince! Amabel immediately grabbed her by the neck, will she be beheaded? Wait, it's not Amabel's fault! The prince claimed to be Theo. Uh! Amabel destroyed.

He wanted to hide in the hole. That day, he praised the Prince to the Five without knowing anything. Uh! Amabel wants to scream. The expression on Amabel's face made Arion hold back a smile. It seemed like Arion could guess the girl's thoughts.

Hendery who noticed Arion's gaze only raised his eyebrows. Since returning from the role, her brother has gotten even stranger. While Noah was busy watching the faces of the noble princesses. "Ah, the daughter of the Hutger family looks cute." He told Hendery.

The look in the eyes of the Hutger family's daughter made Noah interested. His eyes sparkled, but he did not look at him. Even staring at Kenan, sucks.

"Then, let's enjoy the party." The King's words were accompanied by applause. Then one by one members of the noble family descended the stairs to the main floor. Amabel had already taken a step back, she was planning to hide at the dining table.

Of course it can't happen because Mary's holding her waist. "We should greet the royal family first, Bel."

Amabel was forced to follow in her mother's footsteps to stand beside her father. As a Duke, the King approached their family first. Amabel immediately saluted, "prosperity to Yerkink."

"Ah, we meet again." The greeting made Amabel even lower. Although she had only spoken once, Amabel had already memorized the voice of the Fifth Prince. "Why duck?"

Amabel desperately clasped her dress. He didn't know what to do until Mary touched his shoulder. Amabel knew she couldn't run. Let's face it. The girl looked up, but immediately took one step back. "The Prince's face is too close." He said, making Arion smile.

Amabel took a breath and saluted Arion. "Please forgive me for being disrespectful to you. Please forget my mistake."

Arion crossed his arms instead, "which mistake are you asking me to forget?"

Amabel was still down, unable to see Arion's face. "First I didn't recognize the Prince and I spoke without courtesy at our previous meeting."

Arion's finger raised Amabel's chin, "i'd rather you speak while looking me in the eye."

Amabel's eyeballs were rolling fast, seeking help. However, his two brothers were busy talking to Vincent and his parents were busy talking to the King. "Prince please don't be like this." Amabel said finally and Arion pulled her hand.

"If I say I don't accept your request how?" Arion looked at Amabel. Amabel again looked down.

"I'm sure the Prince has a broad heart to accept the apology of someone like me." Amabel did not want Ario to forget the events of that day, but it felt so wrong.

Arion stretched out his hand, "I will never forget that day, Bel. We agreed to talk in a relaxed manner. So why start over?"

Amabel this time looked at Arion's red eyes. "Because I feel so guilty and .. so shameful."

Amabel's face in Arion's eyes was adorable. "Because you're praising me?" Arion's successful guess makes Amabel misbehave. "No problem, I like it."

Someone please save Amabel. "Prince, let's stop discussing the past."

Arion immediately smiled, "so, you want to discuss the future with me?"

Amabel immediately shook her hand, "not so. How could I think that?"

Arion sniffed her shoulders, "you will be my wife. Why can't I?"

Arion's words successfully make Amabel's face red as a tomato. The girl touched his chest, feeling his heartbeat. "It's not you who decides."

"I have a right to it." Reply Arion. "You don't want to marry me?"

"That's not something I can choose." Amabel's reply left Arion speechless. The girl finally saluted, "I will reflect on my mistakes. In the future, I will try to be more careful. May safety always protect the Prince."

After that Amabel turned and stepped away. Arion could only be silent in his place. It felt like there was an empty place in her heart when Amabel left.

The man looked down, looking at his hand. When she looked up, Amabel was already invisible.