My Charlotte Hates Me

Chapter 39: Welcoming Naska

The Naska Kingdom is in the southward peninsula is famous for their imported exotic fruits and most recently their silk fabric. Their so called silk fabric is light and has a luxurious sheen that many Nobles are dying to get their hands on.

Their Crown Prince Shaka Naska is a handsome young man with slightly tan skin, dark brown almost chocolate hair, long eyelashes as far as the eye can see, and an enchanting face with a sculpted chin and sharp cat like eyes.

He was famous for being the most handsome man in the south...I could see why now that I got a chance to see him up close.

I was entrusted with escorting Prince Shaka from Naska Kingdom around the Royal Castle. For whatever reason, he requested that I specifically give him a tour. Eli of course came along with me.

On our first meeting, he took my hand and lightly kissed the nails of my fingertips before leaning in to kiss me on my left cheek.

I was startled for a moment because I was unaware of the customs of his kingdom at first. He gently informed me that it was how he greeted people from his kingdom. He then asked that I return his kisses as a proper formality to his greeting.

Eli cut in the middle of our greetings and insisted that he take over for me to practice his greetings with the people of Naska.

I could not help but feel proud of Eli for taking charge of his education as I watched on the sidelines.

The Maids who were also watching seemed more excited about the fact that two handsome men were kissing each other than doing their actual duties. I worried more about whether or not to pay them overtime. Thankfully, Stella came by to quickly put the Maids in their place and had them leave so that I did not have to think about stretching the budget for their salaries.

"...Do you intend to follow us all day?" I asked Eli.

"...There is no one more important than attending to the representative of the Naska Kingdom," Eli said with a fierce expression.

Sometimes I worry if this child is too serious for his own good.

Prince Shaka wrapped one of his arms around my waist and pulled me towards him.

"Luckily, Lady Charlotte is here to accompany me. Your Majesty does not need to be here if you are too busy," Prince Shaka said.

Personal space is vague for people of Naska...

"Of course I have to be here to protect Charlotte's dignity," Eli said as he pulled me out of Prince Shaka's grasp. I accidentally fell against Eli's hard chest. "You forget that we are in Arundel and not Naska. It is not appropriate to string along women around the waist here of whom you are not particularly close to."

"...I see. Please tell me more about the customs of your kingdom and about yourself," Prince Shaka said with a refreshing smile.

His face seemed to be brimming with stars so much that it almost hurt my eyes to look at him.

While I was indulging in my own thoughts, I had forgotten that Eli's arms were still wrapped around my body.

I quickly peeled him off as I took a step towards Prince Shaka with a hand over my heart.

"...If you will have me," I said.

"Wonderful! Lady Charlotte is such a good host," Prince Shaka said.

Prince Shaka asked me to to take him to my favorite spots in the Royal Castle and would often ask me about the history of certain paintings or other artwork. He genuinely seemed interested in our culture and way of life. I tried sharing his sentiment by asking about his belt sashes that were beautifully embroidered with gold thread and a unique pattern.