Chapter 125 - Of Introductions and Excitement (8)

Alexandra grabbed Christian's wrist before she pulled him along with her as they walked towards the couch surrounded by people. They watched the two of them walked towards them, a smile creeping across their faces as they did so. The sight of the two were cute, gentle smiles plastered in their faces, their gazes warm and filled with hope, the expressions on their faces bright.

To think that the young prince would also join them and get along with them was far way too impossible and unexpected. They weren't expecting this since they knew that the prince was shy and doesn't like to talk with others. It must be a miracle, they thought themselves. Why would anyone think of this little girl as a curse when she's so cute and she was able to encourage the prince to come out of its shell? She's more of an angel, they thought their selves.

Alexandra and Christian sat on the empty spot, they were sitting beside each other and Alexandra already let go of Christian's wrist. "Young Miss, may I ask you something?" One of them asked, Alexandra still doesn't know what their names are. "What is it?" Alexandra asked as she looked at the girl who was wearing a maid uniform, the similar one as Isabella was wearing. Before the girl spoke, Isabella interrupted her but it's not in a rude manner.

"Wait, before that, would you mind introducing yourselves so that the young miss would be able to know who you are? Even though she might not be able to remember your names, it would still better that you introduce yourselves so she might be able to recognize you or something," Isabella said. Alexandra let out a sigh of relief. Thankfully, she brought that up, it would be hard to know or get along with them if I don't know what their names are, she thought to herself. "You're right," The girl who was about to ask Alexandra said while looking at Isabella.

She turned to look at Alexandra and smiled at her first before she spoke, "I am Clarita, I am one of the maids working at this palace obviously. I usually work and help at the kitchen," She said with a smile across her face. She has Auburn hair tied in a bun and her skin was pale. She looked young, she is probably 17 or 18 years old, Alexandra thought to herself as she observed the girl more. Almost all of the maids here looked young, she roamed her eyes around the room and looked at each one of the maids except for the ones behind her. It's not like the maids at my palace aren't also as young as them although Diana was already 23 years old as well as Diana. The youngest ones are Daisy and Hannah who are just 16 years old while the oldest was Lilith who was already 25 years old.

Most of the girls, even though they came from low-class families, were already seeking a suitable partner at the age of 18 yet Diana and Lilith didn't. They promised that they will serve me until their last breathe and love means nothing for them, Alexandra couldn't help but heave a sigh when she remembered what they said to her. Diana and Lilith were beautiful and it would be a waste that they wouldn't get married but it's not like I was the one controlling their life or something. If they are happy then I am happy.

As she was deep in thought, somebody called out to her and cut off her thoughts. "Alexandra," She turned her head towards Christian who was the one who called out to her. She blinked multiple times, her eyes wide in wonder on why he called out to her. "Your answer?" What answer? Alexandra thought to herself confused before she turned her head towards Clarita who was silent and just staring at her. Right, I forgot that she was going to ask me something. I was deep in thought that I forgot about it, she thought and mentally slapped her forehead.

"I'm sorry, is my question really that offending or something? You can choose not to answer it," Clarita said. She looked rather dejected or sad, the expression on her face wasn't bright. There was a smile on her face but it was just a faint one. Alexandra didn't know that the time when she sighed was the time that Clarita asked her a question and she didn't answer her for a long time, so she probably thought that Alexandra didn't want to answer her question because it was offending or it involves her private life or she was stepping over the boundaries even though it was just a simple question.

"No, no. I was just thinking about something. I should be the one who is sorry, can you repeat the question again?" Alexandra said in a gentle voice as she smiled at Clarita whose expression brightened right after she heard what Alexandra said. "Is that so? What I was asking was what your hobbies are? I just want to ask it so that we have a clue on what you like," Clarita said as her smile widened. Oh, so she was just asking that Alexandra thought to herself and nodded repeatedly before she answered Clarita's question.

"Just like Brother Christian and Brother Gilbert, I also like to read books! Reading is actually fun and it feels like I learn and gain some more knowledge as I read. I usually read when I got nothing to do or if I am bored, that is probably why Brother Christian and I are very close. But if I am also tired of reading, I would go out of the garden and pick some flowers so that I will arrange it and put it in the vase inside my room. Sometimes I would make flower crowns out of it. Two of my maids, Daisy and Yulli, was the one who taught and helped me how to do it," Alexandra responded. Her face becoming gentler as she spoke. She is slowly becoming more comfortable around them.

Well, reading wasn't totally her hobby in her past life. She was way too busy trying to survive by working day and night that she never gets to have her alone time nor does she gets to rest for a whole day. Her mother was the one who always read books for her if she doesn't want to sing a lullaby because of some reasons during the night so that she can fall asleep fast. The story wasn't the one who makes her sleepy but rather it was her mother's gentle and sweet voice which would fill the whole room. It was the only sound or voice that she can hear piercing through the silence and before she knew it, she falls asleep.

The times where her mother was alive were the best but she can only recall a few memories of her mother. She doesn't know why.

"Then if it's not rude to ask, your highness and young miss, what kind of books do you like to read?" Clarita asked, interrupting her train of thoughts once again. She was pulled back to reality and before she was open her mouth to answer, Christian was the one who spoke first and interrupting what she was about to say.

"I actually like to read books about history. You can gain more knowledge and know about the past when you read history books. Aside from that, I find it quite entertaining and fun to read. I was always curious and I want to know what happened and how did it happen, the war and such things. Being able to know it would somehow make me happy because all of my questions that would linger inside my head and distract me at whatever I do would be answered," Christian said in a low voice as if he was shy. He was trying to have a conversation and talk with them, Alexandra felt like crying. It was like watching a kid who she took care of grow up and become successful. He looked soft and innocent and Alexandra wanted to hug him but held herself back.

Christian might be flawless and look friendly however, he was shy. Christian was an introvert, that's why. Well, when it comes to books especially history, he is willing to talk about it. He was excited when he learned that there were new books added at their library and when Alexandra talked about the books in her palace that were already old and was mainly about the history of some kingdoms, empires, families, and such things. He was like a kid brought to a toy shop and was told that he can buy as many toys as he wants or when he comes home from school and his mother cooked his favorite food.

Even the people surrounding them were shocked and speechless that he was the first one to answer and he didn't hesitate although he looked shy just like what he is. They couldn't believe it and silence surrounded the room, Christian knows the reason why and he lowered his head, his ears were red and he looked like he was pouting. The prince is blushing and pouting, I repeat, the prince is blushing and pouting. An arrow went straight to their hearts and it feels like they were attacked.

He doesn't know what to say in this atmosphere, it was silent and they were staring at him so he was becoming shy as seconds passed. Alexandra couldn't help but notice this and smile as she looked at Christian. Well, I already felt that before too, she thought to herself. It feels like you just want to disappear at that moment.

"Yes. Just like Brother Christian I also like to read history books but not that much. I prefer to read books that are mainly about flowers and what I like. I also like to read books that are fiction, it was probably because of Brother Gilbert when I saw him reading books about fiction. I thought it would be a good one and I decided to read one and I didn't regret it," Just like that, Alexandra responded in a cheerful tone of voice. She looked happy and proud because of what happened earlier. She was proud because of Christian and at the same time, happy about it.

Christian looked at her and blinked, Alexandra showed a grin. Her eyes closing at the process and honestly, she looked cute. "Is that so? Some of us also like to read too. Well, it was all fiction books but reading is still fun. I am glad that you answered our question, young miss," Clarita said. Her eyes sparkled and twinkled just like stars in the night sky and her voice sounded cheerful. It was laced with happiness and she smiled at them, her eyes also closing at the process.

Ah, their voices are so gentle and sweet, Clarita thought to herself as she recalled what Christian said earlier. The sight of the prince being shy was too much for her. It was a rare sight and she couldn't believe that she was actually witnessing this. The same goes for others.

Then everything went smoothly right after. She was able to get along with almost everyone as they asked her and Christian some things. She was able to get to know them as they talked and Christian gradually became comfortable and talkative as the conversation went on. She was able to talk with almost all of them and knew what their names are and what they do or what they like to do. Everything was well and Alexandra couldn't be happier, she hopes that everything will still be fine after this and she wouldn't encounter problems or something.

Even just for a while, please I just want to remain like this, Alexandra thought to herself as they talked with them. They looked like close friends, talking with each other, and what they like. Well, she has to go back to the palace right after and they still have duties to do so the conversation ended because of that. Alexandra still doesn't want to leave during that time but she has to.