Maid In Royal

chapter 22

Sybil

"Ahh Claudia, I hope you're ok darling."

"Oh don't worry about me your Majesty. As long as both you and Cyrelas were able to attend to us . But , I wanted to talk to you , in private of course."

"Of course, Sybil stay here I'll be back ."

The queen gets off with Ludovica 's mother. We attended the last ball of the week and it's at the Francois' . Everyone from the palace is here .

I look at Vittorio , who's finally back from his unknown trip. Sarah is talking to Ludovica and they seem to have a good relationship, I don't know why that makes me sad a little.

"Sybil , don't you want to take a walk ?"

I look at Cyrelas shocked . I look around to make sure no one heard him. Vittorio is confused but trying not to show it.

"You heard the queen, I mustn't leave this spot ."

"Ok. How about tonight then , when we get to the palace, will you be free then?"

I find Vittorio looking at me with a knowing eye .

"Don't worry about him Sybil. You will be free , right ?"

"I think so ."

"You think?"

I look at Vittorio and look down. I don't know why this is embarrassing. I feel like he's laughing at me.

"Vittorio."

"Yes your highness.?"

"I hope you're not judging her."

"No , I'm the last person to judge anyone who likes the wrong person."

"Good . "

"Cyrelas! Come ! "

Sarah calls him and Cyrelas leaves to them ..

"I'm not judging you Sybil. I'm just surprised that you and him..."

"I get it, I am too. But we're nothing, we just talk piece by piece . I don't know why today he wants to see me ."

"Of course . Does Genevieve know?"

I nod and he smiles but it drops as if he had a realisation.

"But Ludovica..."

"I know . I can't control it , Vittorio. I don't like how I'm betraying her."

"She deserves it. She was being plastic anyway."

"Why is everyone saying that ?"

"Because it's true..."

He stops talking when we see that the queen is back.

Lady Claudia clicks on her glass and we all keep our attention to her .

"Firstly I want to thank you all for attending but mostly the queen. All hail the queen."

"All hail the queen!!"

"But I have a greater announcement. I know it's been a long time since the announcement of the Prince of Eze and lady Ludovica 's courtship."

The minute she says that I felt like the whole house just fell on top of me . But something tells me that something worse is coming.

"So we decided to finally discuss the engagement date. "

Everyone claps their hands and I do too. I look at Vittorio who's already looking at me  with a worried look. I smile to let him know I'm fine.

"Can the Prince and his soon to be bride come give us their graces."

Ludovica walks hand in hand with Cyrelas as they stand infront of everyone. From Cyrelas' expression I'm guessing he didn't know about this.

"I just want to thank all of you for being happy for us . I hope we get your blessings, even to those who think otherwise of this betrothal. "

They clap after Ludovica 's thanks . They wait for Cyrelas who's in another world. Ludovica realises and she taps in his shoulder. He snaps back to reality and gives us a smile.

"Whatever the woman says goes."

He says and the crowd laughs clapping hands. He looks in my direction and I just look away.

.......

"Did you inform the gardeners about the flowers I need .?"

"Yes , your Majesty ."

"Ok , that'll be all for the day . You can go find your friends."

I bow before leaving.

I head to the garden and I see that Andrew is packing.

"Hi."

He turns around and looks at me . I smile at him but he doesn't. I know deserve that.

"Are the flowers readied .?"

"Yes."

"Andrew... I'm sorry."

"Is there someone ?"

"Of course not."

"Then?"

"I just think our lives have changed. We're not the same teenagers we were two years ago or even a year ago. I tried to keep it the same but it's not ."

He looks at me and I can tell he thinks so too.

"We could've talked , you didn't have to avoid me ."

"I know . I was still trying to convince myself , but it backfired ."

"Yeah . We can still be friends though.? Right?"

"Of course , we'll always be friends Andrew. Are you going to go back?"

"No , it's peaceful here . "

"Sometimes."

"Obviously."

We smile and I hug him .

"Where is Henry?"

He asks and I pull back confused.

"How would I know?"

"He said he's meeting you."

"What!?"

"Please don't tell me he lied to me ."

I just look at him and he runs his hand in his hair frustrated .

"I need to tell you something."

"What?"

"I saw Henry and the princess together the other day ."

"And ? She was probably asking about flowers."

"At 11 at night?"

"Night?"

"Yeah , they told me an excuse but I don't believe it. And their proximity was off."

"I'll talk to him. He knows he can't go far . What if something happens suddenly. What am I going to do?"

"Hey, Henry is a grown boy . He knows what to do in his situation. That's how he survived by himself all the time you were here , remember that . "

"I know but...."

"Just relax . When he's back you'll talk to him . I think I should get back now ."

"Yeah , bye friend."

I laugh and wave my hand before leaving.

............

Cyrelas

The door opens and Vittorio enters .

"Sybil is here."

I pack the papers  quickly and look at him.

"Let her in. You can go, you're free for the night ."

"Thank you . Hey , treat her well."

He whispers and I find myself smiling uncontrollably as I walk to the door .