The World Cannot Know

Chapter 2

(Edited) 

Prince Sebastian

One thing for sure is that I can't wait for these 3 nights of this bloody ball to be over. I'm not exactly looking forward to meeting all these girls and putting in effort in entertaining. Believe me, I don't hate socialising with people, (especially seeing all these attractive women) just not for the circumstance it's for. In total there will be 3 families that have been invited, and I haven't had a choice in which families are coming. To be honest I'm not that interest in finding a Queen for me. As long as I can live my life the way I can, that's all that matters.

Yesterday, the first family attending the ball had arrived. Katharina sure is pleasing to the eye, and her family seem like the decent type, but there is no way I can start claiming to love her and wanting her to be my Queen. She's Okay. A little timid and clearly introverted. Very different to the type of women who I have been with beforehand. Guess only time will tell to see who will end up ruling beside me.

Today I am taking Katharina and her brother out. It's their first time being in Kinsley and being country bread, I'm sure a tour of the city will be intriguing to them. Both have been told and it's my duty to spend some time with each of the families on an informal basis before the start of the ball. Guess this will help me get to know the women a little better which is also part of my responsibility. Tonight, the second and third family will be arriving, but first I just need to get through this day.

The carriage was ready to leave, and Katharina and I were waiting for Matthew. She wore a simple blue dress, with little frills at the end of her sleeves. There were also embellishments that littered all over the front of the dress and her hair was tied perfectly with a hat that complimented her outfit. She looked lovely.

"You look beautiful today" I said, trying to start up a conversation between us.

She blushed and looked to her feet with a little smile on her face. "Thank you".

"Does your brother always take this long?" I asked her.

She smiled again and said "yes he does, sometime I can get ready before he does"

"Wow, did not know it can take a man this long to get ready" I laughed.

Samuel, the chauffeur who has been working for my family for years is taking us into the city. He was already mounted with the horses prepared to set off.

"Maybe I should go and call him" Katharina said, looking through the entrance, almost hoping he would appear at any moment. And just her luck, there we see Matthew quickly straightening his blazer and running up to us.

"I do apologise for lateness, I'm here now" Matthew said, sounding like he just woke up from bed. He did look a little fatigued to the face.

Matthew has something in him that amuses me. Something that wants me to mock him mercilessly. He's definitely the uptight sort of character, who does everything by the book. Nothing should be out of place and if it is then it seems he won't be able to cope.

"Do you always take long to get ready?" I asked in an amused tone

"Yesterday has been very tiring – I didn't realise my body actually needed the sleep" He responded. His voice is eloquent and coherent, the way his pronounces his words are easy and nice to listen to. He would be great spokesperson.

Matthew turned to Katharina. "Did you sleep well?" He asked

"Yes, I did. Come on let go, we're late already" Katherina said while getting onto the carriage.

Matthew took her hand gently and helped her up. As he was getting onto the carriage, my eyes went to the physique of his body. He had a nice body, small waist, broad shoulders, tall, and lean. All too pleasing for women. I wonder does he have a woman?