Chapter Four
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'DAMN. What the hell am I doing?' I asked myself after the door closed. 'Tessa is someone that the people of Kelta would not agree for me to woo.' He run his fingers through his hair, sighing.
'But she's definitely someone that you want to protect.' My conscious whispered.'Shucks. I need to clear my mind before she steps out of that door. I've got to calm down.' I said to myself.
I began pacing in my bedroom, trying to distract myself. When suddenly, my Fetoliapad appeared in front of me."Kaeith. " A solemn voice said from the fetoliapad. I was startled but quickly, I regain my posture. "Father." I replied and gave a slight bow to the my father's solemn gaze in the Fetoliapad. "What honor do I have to this surprise call from you?" I asked while tapping down the volume of the fetolia, not wanting Tessa to overhear the conversation.
"You are requested to attend the technoball this evening." The solemn voice said. "You are required to socialise with your future assistants and also find a future wife.". He paused. "I will not be able to attend the ball with you since I have more pressing matters to attend too.". I sighed. Not again with the marriage thing. But urgent matters?
"Urgent matters. I presumed by that you mean that our world is in danger?" I asked. My father nod solemnly and continued, "This'll be what you will be in charge of, when the succession ceremony is officially recognised by people of Kelta. ". I nod my head to indicate that I understood and with another nod of my head. The screen in front of me went blank and the hologram returned to the Fetolia activater.
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After Kaeith left the tiny room, I collapse to a nearby chair. I was overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by my feelings for Kaeith and also the items on the table. Taking a deep breath, I stood up from the chair and went over to the white table. I gingerly pick up what look like clothes to me.
Then I noticed something. OMG. There's bra and panties there on the table too. I blushed. Then I said out loud to myself, "How would anyone know my size when I didn't say anything.". It can't be Kaeith right?I blushed even harder at the thought of the possibility. "I measured you." I frozed.
As if on cue, a screen on my left flashed to reveal a cute machine face. 'It look like a monkey.' I thought. Natsuo chuckled at my thought. The cute monkey thing spoke," Good afternoon, Tessela Von Relto. My name is Marquis.". He gave a little bow."Umm.. Hel-lo Mar-quis." I stammered. "You.. er... can called Tessa. ". Okay, this is weird. I am talking to a machine. Officially weird.
"Lady Tessa," Marquis corrected, "please tell me if the clothes are to your fitting and your liking.". "Er.. okay." I replied. What's with Marquis's title for me? 'Must be the machine's polite way to address a person.' I assumed.
I took a quick survey of the clothes and surprisingly the clothing was to my style. I was glad, " Thanks Marquis. The clothes are to my liking and to my size too.". Marquis gave what I would call a satisfied smiled before the screen went blank.
"Alright! Time to bath." I declared to no one. I took the clothes and entered the bathroom.
Around forty minutes later.....
"Okay. I have put on most of the things on the table." I said to Natsuo, who was now on the white table giving me a bored look. I sighed, "all I'm left with is this weird knife looking thing. Where am I suppose to place it?".
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(Ask Kaeith)
Natsuo's bored voice came to my mind.
"But..."
Natsuo gave me the puppy eyes. I was defeated. Dang. He knows my weakness too. Having boy choice, I pressed the button at the door, holding the item in my hand, I took a deep breath and walk out of the room.
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When I was sure that I have calmed down, I sat at my usual spot in the room and peek out through the curtains. The scenery in Kelta is still as beautiful as before. But now, it seems that something is not right.I was still unsettled by father's pressure on getting married.
I mean I am still young, seventeen is not a big number. I could always get married when I'm twenty, eventually. Could it be due to the trouble that my world is facing, the reason why my father was more pressurized than before? I wonder.
As I ponder on the question, the door to the tiny room, which I call my secret room, opened. I quickly stood up and forgot all about the question.I held my breath. When Tessa step out of the door, I took a step back, momentarily speechless. Tessa.
She looked as though she is born to wear all the gadgets that is on her. She looked comfortable wearing them all like a natural. She was like the Greek goddess, Athena. Her golden long hair and her smooth white skin are a contrast to Athena. But nevertheless, she is a sight to behold.
"Erm... Kaeith?" Tessa called. I shook out of my trance and said,
"yeah?"
"Do you know where to put this thing on me?" She asked, holding the taser knife. I walked towards her and took hold of the knife. "Lift dress to your lower thigh," I said. Tessa look at me weirdly and I had no choice but to laugh. Her face was epic. "Don't worry. Trust me.". I laughed. "I swear that I'm not going to do anything.". Tessa complied and lifted here dress.
Skillfully, I slot the taser knife to the pocket there. I felt Tessa's face hovering above my head, I looked up and time stood still.
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