[BxB] All for Us

Chap 11

By the time Keith got to his room he was out of breath, he laid down on his bed and closed his eyes, trying to concentrate on thinking about something other than Isaac.

Keith tried to think about his sister, what they could do with their lives once he finished this job. He wanted to take her to the mountains, where there were hot springs. To be able to sit back and enjoy a hot bath in the middle of nothing, just them and nature. It was something they had dreamed about. 

But it was very likely that this dream would not come true. He wasn't even sure if there were any hot springs left. Besides, Keith had no idea where their city was on a map, he had seen so little of it that he had a very vague memory of the shape of his country. What he did know was that the city was in what had been called Europe, but that was all.

He didn't know the shape of his city's land, its important places, if there were other types of landscapes than the ones surrounding him. He supposed there was, after all Svrelle was one of the few remaining metropolises.

He knew the old Spain well, the only book he had read as a child spoke in detail about what remained of that country.

Keith would have liked to go and see the desert on the old Spain, the whole country was buried under sand, only the cities by the sea were a little preserved, but it was still very deserted. It was a really horrible place to live for people like Keith, only the richest and some Noble people would go there for a vacation.

It was already dinner time when Keith came out of his reverie, his stomach rumbling, he had missed lunch. He went to the dining room when he felt a tap on his shoulder. 

It was Eloise.

"So, did you find out what was wrong with your schedule since this morning ?" she looked at him and gave a big smile.

"Oh yes, it was at the request of one of the family members I had to take care of a separate room. It was nothing interesting, it was again something big and out of proportion." Keith lied.             He didn't want to dwell on the subject of "Isaac", he just wanted to move on, forget about it and concentrate on what he had to do here, which was redecorate.

"Oh right, I thought you had done some crap in decorating and that they called you in for it, I was afraid.. but anyway, it's nothing in the end !

You know what. It's good because otherwise you would have missed out on this amazing party tonight."

"What party are you talking about ? Is the family having an event ?"

"You're funny Keith ! Like they're going to invite  us to have fun with them.

This party is more like a welcome home party for this month long adventure together. And when I say together, I mean waiters." Said Eloise with her unfailing smile and a wink.

Keith was puzzled by the idea of this party, he wondered how they could find the time to organize it and if it was allowed. Besides, they all work the next day, so how will they keep their energy up ? But despite that Keith was very eager to go no matter what the consequences, he just wanted to have fun in this place, it was still something to do, it's not every day that you party at the palace.

"Can anyone come ?" Keith asked curiously.

"Not just anyone, only the best, that's why I proposed to you." Said Eloise while winking at Keith.

"Okay, I'll see if I come, I'm not sure with work tomorrow and all..."

"What do you mean you're not coming ? You're coming. You think I didn't notice with the look on your face, you really need to loosen up. I'll be with you to guide you through the evening, don't worry." Said Eloise while serving herself chicken and mashed potatoes.

Keith thought he had to worry, yes. If it was Eloise who was there to take care of him during this evening everything could happen. But he was so tired and wanted to see new things and experience new things that he didn't make that remark, he just took a bunch of grapes instead.