Chapter 4 - The Princess is the Servant

"Pathetic.."

Felicita held her blanket tight as she sat in her bed. She just woke up from her slumber and the first thing she remembers was how she felt during the incident in Miss Federica's shop.

She knew very well that she could have handled it better but for some reason she acted like a damsel in distress and even ended up being saved by her family. Not that she mind that but it would seem like her training in one year did not prove anything.

Her eyes traveled from her bed to the window. The weather seem a bit gloomy today. She couldn't even feel the presence of the sun through the thick clouds. She assumed that it would probably rain later.

Suddenly her thoughts were disturbed when she heard a knock on her door.

"Luca?" She turn to look at the door and wait for her personal attendant to enter. To her surprise it was not Luca but the three maids, each carrying something.

"Good morning oujo-sama!" They happily greeted her as they entered her room.

"Oujo-sama, I have prepared your breakfast." Isabella pushed the cart towards her princess' bed side.

"A-arigato.. Uhm.. Where is Luca?" Felicita asked as she took the tea being offered to her by her maid.

"Luca wasn't feeling well so we offered to attend to your needs today." Donatella answered as she settle the box of medicines on the table. "How are you feeling oujo-sama?"

"I'm alright.. Actually I can eat in the dining hall with everyone later."

"You mustn't oujo-sama. You need to rest and stay in bed today. Don't you remember what happened yesterday?" Mariella said as she placed her lady's dress for today on the sofa.

Yesterday? Could they possible know what happened yesterday? Now that she thought about it, she couldn't even remember how she got home.

"You fainted yesterday according to Nova-sama. We were surprised when we heard a distress call from Luca as he carried you in here." Isabella said as she slices the food on the plate.

"I never saw Luca that frightened before. He must have been worried that he went unconcious after hearing from the doctor that you were going to be fine." Mariella added.

Her eyes went wide in worry. "Luca fainted?" She handed her cup to her maid as she moves towards the side of her bed.

"I'm going to see Luca."

"Wait a minute oujo-sama.. You should be resting or atleast eat your breakfast.." Isabella said as she assist her princess on her side. She as well was worried for her sake. Seeing the state of the princess yesterday was very frightening.

Her skin was pale along with her lips. She seemed like she didn't have any have blood in her body so when she saw her now with full color in her cheeks she felt relived.

"But I need to see Luca. There must be something I can do for him.." She said as she stood up from her bed. Determine to see her personal attendant and make sure that he was alright.

"But oujo-sama you are still.." Mariella would love to help their princess but she also wants her healthy and well rested.

Felecita felt troubled. She knows how her mainds worry over her and what happened yesterday probably added to that. Honestly speaking she really could not remember what happened after she dressed up in the shop. She tursed their words and assumed that she really did faint.

'No wonder my wrist stings..'

"Then how about this oujo-sama, after your meal, I will tell you how to repay Luca." Donatella said as she smiled.

Both of the maids were surprised at her suggestion.

"Oi Donatella. The princess must rest. She-" Mariella was about to give a long lecture when she heard utensils on the plate.

Their princess quietly sat on the side of the bed and elegantly ate the pieces of the meat her maid sliced for her.

Somehow her atmosphere changed. They seem to feel like a change in their princess. She was more graceful and well mannered compared last year.

Donatella smiled while she watched her ate. Indeed their princess seem to change but her heart was still the same. She still worries about her family above herself.

Isabella walked to Donatella's side and whispered to her. "What repay to Luca are you talking about?"

Donatella only smirk on her which gave Isabella a slight shiver to her spine.

"Isabella, would you mind if I borrow you spare uniform?" Donatella asked as she creepily grin.

"A-ah sure?"

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Luca's Bedroom

He should be serving breakfast to his princess right now.

Luca wanted so badly to prepare a meal for hime-sama unfortunately the doctor advised him to rest today. It seems that the bump on his was really bad.

He lay on his bed as he worry about his princess. When he heard that she collapsed, he felt distress and wanted to attend to her immediately but his own body failed him.

He sighed as he brush his hair from his face with his one hand.

That girl gets in trouble more than an average person should have. How can she be in a mess in such a short time she was here?

However he knew to himself that whatever happens, he would be there for her.

So when he heard that she was going on a date with Pace, he couldn't help but feel a bit discomfort. He felt that it was him that was supposed to be with her. It was only natural that he, as her personal attendant, be the one beside her at all times.

That simple fact should justify that right?

But what he couldn't comprehend is the anger he felt when he saw his princess being held by another man. No, not another man but his own comrade.

They were simply having fun. Knowing his oujo-sama, she would probably not even consider it a date. But that didn't erase his distress over what happen yesterday.

The way Pace acted was as if he was courting her in a way. Granted that his comrade was always very gentle towards his milady but what caught his attention was how he looked at her.

It looked as if he had a yearning towards her and that made him feel uncomfortable.

He never had an ill feeling towards his family member. Not to mention the guy didn't even do anything that could be considered wrong so why did he feel like punching the man until he was satisfied?

He rub his forehead to help aid his aching head from over thinking until he heard a knock on his door.

'Probably one of the maids..'

"Come in! Did the princess-" his voice went into a halt when his eyes gaze on the woman walked in his room.

She was wearing a black dress with a length above her knee with an white apron. A knee high socks in black with black leader shoes to accompany it and a black and white lace hat to complete her suit. She looked like a maid but no way was she a servant.

"O-O-O-OUJO-SAMA?!" he blushed madly as his eyes observe her figure.

Her hair was untied while her body may be covered but her creamy white skin never fails to show off in any clothes she wears especially now.

Is this some kind of a dream?! Luca didn't think what was happening was real. His very own princess that was just running through his mind a while ago is now in his bedroom in a maid's outfit serving him his breakfast.

Wait a minute. SHE is in a MAN'S BEDROOM!

HIS bedroom no less!

"Oujo-sama, you shouldn't be here! You should be resting in your room." Luca said as she tries to reprimand his princess however he knew it failed to affect her in anyway.

"I'm fine. I was worried about you so I went here as soon as I could." she said as she prepares the meal she brought with her for him.

Luca of course felt delight to hear that his oujo-sama was worried for him. It was rare for to act like this towards him. Actually this is the first time he ever saw her act like this!

She sat on the side of his bed as she held a spoon full of soup towards him.

"Here.." she said as she tries to feed him.

This was a dream!

His princess did not only make his meal but also is feeding it to him. The plus part was that she was wearing a maid's outfit as if it was a costume.

He shook his head as he fight within himself. This wasn't right! She shouldn't be here let alone wearing such outfit on his bed! But god was it difficult to complain.

She probably wore that to repay him somehow. He knew his princess well enough and how she was always concern how to show her appreciation but he never thought she would go so far.

He should probably stop this.

No matter how honestly he would love this to continue, he shouldn't. It is not even about the princess action anymore. She did nothing wrong but he couldn't trust himself if he let her stay any longer with him in his bed room.

But damn was this difficult, her eyes glued to him as she held the spoon near his mouth.

"Oujo-sama.. You shouldn't-"

"Luca, say aahh" she said as she continues to hold the spoon towards him.

Luca felt like he was shot by a gun for a second.

What in the world was going on?!

He obediently did what he was told.

"I-It tastes good.." he said after he swallowed.

Hearing him said that brighten up her smile which causes Luca to feel like being shot for a second time.

"Really? I'm so glad." she said as she offers another spoon.

He clench his shirt over his chest as he watch her. He heart was going wild and he felt dying in a n instant.

"Are you alright Luca?" she asked as she moved her body a bit closer causing her dress to lift up, showing more of her legs.

He quickly look the other way. Is she trying to seduce him?! But knowing his princess, she was probably oblivious of her action.

By now she should be aware of her actions. Though he likes how innocent she is, her unmindful attitude could get her in trouble.

For now he will just enjoy the attention and appreciate the pure actions of his princess.

After finishing his meal, he drank a glass of water and placed it on the serving tray.

"Thanks for the meal Oujo-sama." he said as he sincerely smiled. He was both happy and a bit sad that it was finally over.

"You're welcome." she said as she clears out the tray and places them on his table.

He could probably relax now. It took a lot from his energy to compose himself in front of her. He not only had to be careful of his actions but also how he thinks. The princess has the power to read hearts after all. If she sees what was going through his mind a while ago, she would probably hate him.

But it was over now or so he thought.

She happily fixed the tableware before turning towards her personal servant.

"Now that you've relaxed, how about a bath?"

He mustn't have heard her right because he was certain that his princess was telling him that she would help him take a bath.

"Haha.. Oujo-sama, I could have sworn you said you will give me a bath."

Felicita blinked in question but smiled after.

"That's what I said."

Luca's eyes went wide when his princess confirmed his doubts.

"Eh?" and it took another second before her words really sank into him.

"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!"

Author's note: It would probably take me time to update again if I didn't cut the chapter in half so here's the 1st part of chapter 4!

Hope you guys like it :) Comments are appreciated. It helps me know if there are still readers interested in this story.

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