⚜ seventeen ⚜

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•Ruis•

I felt like the world shifted.

Like this scenario is something that I can only imagine.

I felt my hands...my feet turned colder than they already are. A full contrast to my cheeks. I can hear my heart beating...

If only the floor can swallow me whole.

Right now.

I was frozen on my spot and I didn't know what to do. I was torn between doing a curtsy or just bowing which embarrassingly ended up as a simple wave which is so informal for the most respected head of the Soviets.

He stood and came to me just to give me a fatherly hug when I should've been the one coming to him...

But my feet felt like they had a mind of their own as they didn't want to move.

Because of...

A presence that even in my wildest dreams I did not expect.

He was seated on a single couch, facing the fireplace while sipping from his cup. In his captivating posture, legs elegantly crossed in a very royal and manly manner.

Unlike his companions who quickly paid their respect to me, he acted as though I didn't matter at all.

I was so scared to move that it might attract attention...so I remained standing beside the counter.

His excellency, uncle Mikhail, went back to his seat and complimented my cakes. For a moment I was delighted for such recognition. It was something I'm worried about and I'm glad they liked it.

"I'll be taking home some of your delicacies, princess. Do you have more?"

Beaming, he inquired.

"Ahhh yes, uhm,"

I looked behind and found a smiling Sarah.

"Yes, we have your excellency, I'll have them prepared for you."

"Uncle."

He pressed on as though correcting my mistake.

"U-uncle..."

I repeated and gently flattened the crease of my long dress.

I was properly dressed for the supposedly trip we have according to Kynnei. I bought this one from the flea market. It's a thick dress ideal for the cold season...

The color suits me. I always look good in wine red.

The rest including Chiron came out serving a few of our specials to the gentlemen accompanying the two significant royals. They happily and respectfully thanked him while he walked past the other as though purposely ignoring him.

Uncle Mukhail then beckoned me and I quickly made steps to comply.

He held my hands and smiled;

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