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That sunset ended quickly for Elizabeth after the unexpected dialogue with crown prince Akila. Confused and stuck in her thoughts, she was thinking very specific things now.

- Why did Tao's brother suggest such a thing to me? Was it a coincidence that this happened when we got into a fight? Would Tao care at all if he found out? I'm ashamed to eat in front of people!

Four important concerns. This may be her last hope to understand Tao's feelings. The plan was simple but effective. It would make Tao jealous. His older brother is the next holder of the crown. Tao will probably feel that he is loosing something valuable if he sees her next to his brother.

The night passed slowly and painfully. As she lay for hours without a trace of sleep. Accompanied by the ringing of the clock and the unbearable discomfort she felt in her stomach. Probably the concern he had about whether she would eat was resolved. With her stomach in this state and with few hours of sleep, she would not eat anything.

As the clock continued to tick-tock, it began to sound like a lullaby in her ears. After so many hours of insomnia, now her eyes were slowly getting heavier. In seconds the Morpheus* had pulled Elizabeth into a deep sleep...

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- ̗̀ the next morning ̖́-

Her eyes widened when a dazzling light fell on her like lightning. The pupils shrank in front of the view of the morning sun. The maid opened the other curtains in the room and approached bed . "Good morning my lady. I was informed that you will have breakfast with Prince Akila today. Your bath is ready." She calmly uncovered the young lady and led her to the bath.

When the bathroom door opened the morning chills were quickly replaced by a velvety feeling of warmth. The whole room smelled of lavender, while the spectacle of the full bathtub with the purple bubbles was very attractive. The maid gently grabbed her lady's robe from the shoulders and removed it.

Elizabeth entered the bathtub and quickly felt her body shudder from the sudden warmth of the water. The truth is that she was quite concerned about sleep. She did not want to go to the prince's mansion and fall asleep. This morning bath was exactly what she needed, a little push to start the day more optimistically.

The next little surprise that awaited her was another boost for this coveted breakfast. Her maid had done a great job again with the choice of dress.

Her heartbeat multiplied when the outer door of the mansion opened in front of her. Morning was especially unexpected and unpredictable. When the carriage door opened in front of the main entrance steps, the prince and mister Lycaon waiting at the top. A servant help her get out of the carriage and slowly but steadily start to climbed the stairs until the entrance.

" Good morning miss. " Lycaon said smoothly when recording her from the top till the legs. " Good morning Sir Lycaon. Good morning your majesty. " Said and gave them both a bright smile.

" It's really a very pleasant way to wake up with this view. I'm really happy that you agreed to eat with me. " Tell her and notice her bold blush. " Would you like to come inside now? " Akila asked sweetly and spread his arm so that they could walk together, in the best alternative to hug the arm. " Sir Lycaon you will not join us? " She turned to him when she saw that he was not following. " No sweetie mr. Serdaya will not eat with us " answered before Lycaon. " The truth is that this morning I'm free. I would love to join you " Answer to Akila and turn with a smile to Elizabeth. " No. I give you a commission this morning. You must go now. " He answered to him now closer and more intensely in combination with his frightening look. Lycaon had only to do the obedient for a while. Until his obedient isn't necessary anymore.

The main decoration of the villa was dark earth tones. With burgundy on the curtains and sofas, black marble on the windows and the fireplace. The presence of golden color, in brown tones, was very strong in the whole house.

- The capital was perfectly different from all other capitals. There was not a single common citizen. The capital was a huge complex of villas where the nobles and princes lived, the royal palace the place where all the lords and kings of the empire meet at the hearing of the Emperor. And at the end in a place not close to others building is the houses of the service staff. -

They reached the terrace. It was elevated resulting in a beautiful view of the garden. They went down the stairs that led to the garden. It was quite long and wide, to cross a single step you had to take at least 4 steps and go down to the next. There were large, carved, marble slabs around the stairs that replaced the common railings. At the beginning and at the end there were lion statues.

The steps ended and led in front of a large white marble fountain with black spots. The water was coming out of a perimeter marble container in the middle. If you observed it better, it would give you the feeling that it was a large luxury jug with painted flowers. They followed the path around it. Akila and Elizabeth walked for a few minutes to be led to a small table by a lake under a huge plane tree. The round table was made of white, thin iron. Placed with it were also two white chairs with dark green cushions. The table was covered with a white silk tablecloth.

There was a lot of food on it. Two silver jugs and four glasses. Two columned glasses in front of one chair and two on the opposite side. Akila showed Elizabeth to sit in a chair, and when she did, he placed the chair closer to the table. Elizabeth looked at him and smiled. She leaned forward for a moment and looked at what was in front of her. Next to the large white plate, with the blue flowers, there were 2 knives 1 fork and two spoons in different sizes.

" Is there any problem; " Akila asked her when he noticed that she look down at her feet. " No! No. Everything is fine. " Answered with a smile at him shyly. " Good. " It was his answer and cut the egg in his plate. There was an uncomfortable silence. Only from Elizabeth's side, however, from what it seemed. Akila continued to eat without looking annoyed or anxious. This climate made it even more difficult for Elizabeth to make a move to grab the cake and eat. Why does he not speak? Should I use cutlery or hold it by hand? I do not remember what they told us about the cake! " You look stressed. " His sudden heavy voice took Elizabeth out of her thoughts. Ι will be honest the climate will not become less uncomfortable anyway.

" The truth is that I have two problems. "She replied with a smile, trying to hold back her laughter.

" What problems? Is there anything else you would like to eat? " He asked, a little confused by her style.

" No, on the table there are more of several of what I want, just first I thought how is the right way to catch the cake... " Her laughter stopped her for a while, until she tried to continue. "And I was thinking about starting a conversation since I was feeling a little anxious about that silence." She finished and tried to stop laughing by gently resting her hand in front of her mouth.

What he heard along with Elizabeth's move seemed quite pleasant and cute. He laughed at what she said and replied: " There is no reason to feel stressed. Grab the cake by hand if you want. "

She looked at him and laughed louder this time." That was my first thought! " She shouted through her laughter. Her reaction completely broke the ice that existed. Breakfast continued to flow much more smoothly than before.

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This is the end of
Chapter 2! Yay! 🧚🏻‍♀️
In the next chapter let's
she what Elizabeth gonna
learn about Tao! 🤸🏼‍♀️
And again if you find a
mistake in eng pls tale me
to correct the story!
* Morpheus is the god of
sleep in ancient Greece.
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