The Hidden Royals (ON HOLD)

21.

"Esther! Esther!" Elliana yelled, running down the hallway

"Elliana, why are you yelling! Its too early," Esther poked out her head from the bathroom

"I just heard great news," Elliana giggled, pulling Esther out of the bathroom and started to dance with her

"Elliana," Esther whined, "Why are you so giddy and energetic?"

"Because of the news, dummy," Elliana laughed, "Were going to a ball!"

"Huh? A ball?" Esther stopped, making Elliana stop

"Yeah. I just heard Dad, Jackson, and Anastasios talking about it," Elliana explained

"Anastasios is here?" Esther tilted her head

"Yup, but he looked so serious. Now I know why," Elliana squealed, "Oh my god, we're going to need to go shopping,"

"Elliana, we haven't heard it from Dad. What if he doesn't want us to go?"

"Don't talk like that," Elliana frowned, "Now, go clean yourself up. We can't have Anastasios seeing you like this," Elliana pushed Esther into the bathroom

"He's not even allowed to come up here even your the one who took me out,"

"Oh well, just get ready and dressed," Elliana closed the door
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It's been a couple of days since their 'date.' Anastasios would come to the cafe for a while then leave as he had important duties to attend too. Esther was just happy to see him for a while, but she feared that she won't be able to see him for a long time as in a week, he'll be going back home.

"...Esther. Hello, earth to Esther," A hand waved in front of Esther's face

Esther swat at the hand, but noticed it was Jackson, "How can I help you, Jacky?"

"Esther, we already established that you can't call me Jacky," Jackson sighed

"Oh yeah, only Elliana can," Esther grinned

"You know I was here to tell you something because I'm a good person, but now I don't want too," Jackson shook his head and turned around

Esther grabbed his arm, "Okay, I'm sorry. What did you have to tell me?"

"I won't tell you, but you'll find out sooner or later," Jackson smirked, walking away

"That's not nice, Jackson," Esther shouted, glaring at the back of his head
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Esther and Elliana looked at each other then at Nathaniel.

"Why are the two of you acting like this?" Nathaniel asked, eyeing the both of them

"Why are you being so secretive?" Esther retorted

"So, you've caught on?" Nathaniel shuffle in his chair

"Of course we have especially me," Elliana said, pointing to herself, "Now, why were you, Jackson, and Anastasios being so secretive?"

"I know you know, Elliana. You aren't that quiet," Nathaniel chuckled

"Okay fine, but whose ball is it?" Elliana asked, intrigued

"Go to your rooms, first," Nathaniel said, nodding to the stairs

"Huh? Why do we have to go to our room?" Esther asked, confused

"Just go check," Nathaniel shooed them away

Elliana grabbed Esther's hand and pulled her towards the stairs and to their room. There laid a box on each of their bed.

"What is that?" Esther said, staring at the boxes