The banquet had already started just a few minutes ago, lots of nobles are gathered here inside of king Antoine Pierre's castle
I must say, the room is enormous. There's orchestra playing, nobles are chattering and we're here, feeling like an outcasts
I'm nervous, we don't know anyone here
"Ahhh! There you are, my lady!"
A voice caught all of our attention, it was Alphonse. Wearing luxurious garments, his hair pushed back that makes him look so attractive, coupled with those pointy shoes. His appearance tonight makes him look like a decent prince. The noble ladies glance at him and admires him. He probably has multiple marriage proposals, I presume.
"I'm glad you came." He spoke after he kissed the back of my hand
"Yeah, thank you for inviting us." I respond
He simply grin, "May I have the permission to take you on a dance, lady Eloise?"
I paused for a moment, I stared at his hands waiting for me to accept it. Well, I guess, I have to play along with him.
"Permission granted." I uttered
He signaled the orchestra to play a song for us to dance with. As the music starts playing, he guides me into the centre of the ballroom.
we dance, he gaze right into my eyes as we swayed our body to the rhythm
"The dress you wear is paired so well with your purple eyes, my lady." He said as a compliment
"You look good tonight too," I replied
"Thanks, I indeed intend to dressed up like this to arouse you. Is it safe to say that it's working?" He added and laugh
"Anyway, I think we have to go after the banquet, your highness."
"I see, it does seems you are here for something."
"Someone." I corrected him
"Oh, you're here for someone. You know..." i paused for a bit, contemplating on what to say "if you tell me, I could probably help you."
"He's a mage living here in the eastern, do you perhaps know anything about Humrey Shele?"
His expression changed and he gaze at me with a very frighting look
"Humrey Shele is a very dangerous man."
"I am aware, your highness."
"Then why did you come here just to see him?"
"I took a child under my care, and she's suffering at this very moment, so I wanted to cure her. But unfortunately, I can't. Therefore, I wanted to see Humrey Shele, he's the one who can cure that child." I said
"I understand. I believe I know where he is right now."
He held my hands and kiss it, his lips warm as it lands on my hands."I want to help you even if it ruins my reputation, because I like you. And only you my lady."
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Villainess' Second Chance
Historical FictionEloise Ophelia, a noble lady who recognize as the "villainess" in her first life. Her first chance to live as the noble lady went into a tragic ending. Now that she had another chance to undo her fate and to avoid her doom, she will live as the nov...
