Chapter 8

I take in a fresh breath if air and bend to smell the roses. I hear a clank and turn. "Ah, Isabella" she bowed and I chuckled, waving it off. "I was just getting hungry, thank you for the treats"  She smiled. "It’s my pleasure Empress" I patted the chair beside me. "Come eat with me" her eyes widened. She fidgeted and waved her hands around refusing. After some persistence she finally agreed. I was happy because food tastes better when on company.

Half way during the meal Isabella spoke up. "You know I'm glad you became easier our empress" "Thanks to you his majesty and the empire has become lively" I swallowed and stared. She got up with the trays. "What I'm saying is we love you so much. Please continue to stay by his majesty's side" With that she left. I sighed. It's too bad. They're such nice people, but I know what I came here for.

I'm only in a contract marriage with his majesty anyway. I don't intend on staying any longer. I just don't actually care about any of them. It was nice while it lasted. If I actually had fallen in love with his majesty, things would've become quite troublesome. Hmmmm…

Speaking off contract. Ours expires today. I'll need to remind him of our agreement, get my pay and find a way to break the news to everyone. I March towards his study feeling quite tired of pretending. The servants waved and I just ignored them. I barged in and curtsied briefly. "Alright Ean" I begin. He looks at me with those cold eyes of his and I continue unwavering.