Longings...
Rain woke when the sun rose, getting up quietly, not disturbing the prince. She dressed quickly yet silently then took the servants' tunnel to the Kitchen and prepared some breakfast for Domon. She walked quickly; knowing the Prince was probably stirring as of now. She opened the door quietly to see Domon yawn and stretch. He looked at her with a somewhat happier face.
"Good Morning Prince Domon." She greeted. "I trust you slept well?" She asked, setting the little tray of fruits, toast, and cool fruit juice on the little table in the corner.
"I most certainly did." He said, getting out of bed to eat. "Have you heard of the Lady Marie Louise?" He asked sitting down.
"Oh... I have encountered her once or twice... She... wanted me to stay and keep her company once..." Rain said, lying.
"Oh... Interesting... She has not been here long, but some how knows many that stay here..." Domon said, in deep thought.
"Yes, I showed her around and told her who everyone was and their status..." She replied.
"That was very kind. May you do me a favor?" He asked her, and took a bite of an orange.
"You've only to command me." She said matter-of-factly. He smiled at her a bit.
"Go and ask Lady Allenby if she is busy today. I would like to spend the day with her."
"Yes my Prince." Rain said, curtseying and leaving the room. Her heart throbbed dully. 'It must be of weary ness.' Rain thought as she made her way to Lady Allenby's room.
"Rain?" A voice asked from behind her.
"Oh? Yes Father?" Rain asked, turning to face Mr. Mikamura.
"The King wants you to send Prince Domon a message: 'He has 3 days to choose 3 ladies to stay. All the others shall leave here.' Tell him that." Her father said sternly.
"Yes Father." Rain said, and continued walking. She soon approached Lady Allenby's door and knocked quietly. She thought for a second she heard two voices, but thought other wise. She heard for sure though, a loud ruffling noise, and shuffling. Just as Rain was about to knock again, Lady Allenby opened the door angrily.
"You lousy servant! Cannot you come at a more convenient time? I was busy getting ready for breakfast!" She yelled at Rain who burned inside with Fury.
"Excuse my stupidity. But since I am so worthless, I shall not tell you of the message from Prince Domon." Rain said sarcastically and emphasizing some words. She turned to leave when Allenby grabbed her arm.
"I'm Sorry! No, shall you tell me?" Allenby asked, but Rain could still hear the annoyance in her voice.
"He wants you to be ready. Once he is done eating, he is coming here to spend his day with you. He asks of you to be ready." Rain said, turning on her heels and walking away.
'What does he see in her anyhow? She is so.... Rude...' Rain thought as she walked on. She came back to Domon's room and saw he was finished, and another servant had cleared the table.
"So?" He asked her.
"She shall be ready." Rain replied tiredly.
"Good. You are dismissed." He said and started walking.
"Prince? You've a message from the king. You must find three Ladies in the next three days. Choose carefully." Rain said.
"Tell him Lady Allenby, Lady Shirley, and Lady Marie Louise." He said, nodding and continued walking off. Rain waited till he left the room before sighing.
"More playing around? What if he chooses me? Well, technically Marie Louise... Then what will happen to her? And What about George?" She asked herself before heading off the see her father.
After giving her father the names she walked off towards Marie Louise's room. She knocked twice. Marie Louise soon opened the door and smiled happily.
"Rain! Good, I was just about to send for you." She said happily. She was in a great mood. Yesterday She got to spend the whole day with Sir George. He was so sweet, and his charming smile melted her heart.
"Marie, The Prince has chosen you to be one of the three Ladies to stay and marry the Prince. I don't know what we'll do if he chooses you!" Rain said worriedly.
"Well, for the first time, he sure has a strong liking to you." Marie said thoughtfully. She faced Rain once again. "We'll think of that when we come to it. But I must get you ready. Someone must see you out; or else they'll think I'm staying cooped up in here all day. I don't want people coming in at all."
"Oh? Why is that?" Rain asked as Marie turned red.
"Hush!" Marie whispered fiercely. "Anyways, hurry. Here." She handed Rain a silver dress with matching slippers. Rain sighed and walked behind the changing screen.
"This is silly you know. They're both going to find out sometime. They are friends and do talk, I'm sure they'll talk about their own version of 'Marie Louise' sooner or later." Rain stated as she stepped out. She went and sat down on the vanity where Marie applied her make up.
"Yes yes. I know. But, We'll deal with that when the time comes. Now, Shoo!" Marie said as she finished, rushing Rain out. "Sir George will arrive soon!" She said and instantly turned a tomato red.
"Oh... I guess I should leave you two alone then right?" Rain said smirking. Before the door closed, Rain said inside the closing door. "Now, Behave Marie!" She heard a gasp of fury. Rain giggled and left to the garden.
~*~*~Lady Marie Louise's Room~*~*~
George walked to the Lady's room and knocked. His heart pumped in his chest. It took all of him to keep the blush from rising to his cheeks when Marie opened the door and smiled at him, beckoning him to the table to sit.
"H-Hello Miss Marie Louise. H-How are you?" George said stammering. Marie giggled. 'Great, now she thinks your a complete fool!' George thought angrily.
"So, How have you been Sir George?" Marie said pleasantly. Her stomach did flips when he smiled at her politely.
"I have been good, and you?"
"Fine." She replied.
There was an uncomfortable silence stretching before them. Marie wanted to talk to him, but how? George wanted to show her his feelings, but how? They shifted awkwardly and stared at each other, fiddling with their snacks set on the little table.
"So... Sir George, where are you from?" Marie said trying to start a conversation.
"I am from the Far East. The inlands. From Prima to be exact." He said.
"Prima?" Marie said shocked. She stared at him in disbelief. She nibbled on her tea cake silently.
"Yes... Why do you look so surprised?" He asked her, a small blush creeping onto his pale cheeks.
"Oh. I just found it funny that we are both from Prima, yet have never heard from one another... I mean, I, the Noble from there, and you, a Knight of the Prince, have never even heard of one another." She said, thinking thoughtfully.
"Oh?" He asked her. He too, started to think about it. "Hm... That is strange." He took a gulp from his glass.
"Yes... Would you like more juice?" She asked, getting a pitcher of juice ready to pour.
"Yes, please." He held out his glass whilst she poured, staring at her. Her long blond locks hanging down her shoulders, green eyes serene and calm, cheeks tinted pink from her make up.(Or something else called a BLUSH!)
She looked up to come face to face with George, staring into his deep violet eyes. They both blushed various shades of red. She could feel his breath on her, slowly his face came closer. Their noses touched, pulling them out of their trance.
"I... I'm sorry." George said, still blushing red and eyes darting various ways, but no where near Marie Louise.
"I-Its fine..." Marie stammered, pouring herself some juice and held it tightly. Her hands trembled slightly.
"I think... its best I leave Miss Marie..." George said, avoiding her eyes. He got up quickly and walked swiftly towards the door. He glanced at Marie Louise, who sat in her chair, trembling visibly. He wanted most to run to her and hug her, but knew he could never do such a thing. He instead, opened the door, and walked out.
He stood at her door, resting his back on it. He heard Marie's dress ruffle, and stop. He sighed deeply. 'As much as I want, I can never show her how I feel... One because the may someday be Domon's wife, two she's a noble, an I'm a worthless knight, and Three, she'd never like me... She was already afraid of me, in that room...' He thought as he recalled how she trembled so. He slowly walked away...
Marie sighed. She was so close to kissing him! She trembled at the thought, being held in his arms... Marie blushed at herself. She walked to her bed, dress fluttering about her, and flopped onto it. She drifted off into sleep...
~*~*~Gardens~*~*~
Rain walked in the dress, finding her way to the fountain. She looked across the vast greenery to see a table with Allenby and Domon talking. She squinted her eyes, making a blurry image of an big-mouth-chatting-away Allenby, and a bored looking Domon.
"He is usually interested in seeing her... Why not now?" Rain said, wondering. She suddenly had the urge to go inside to the library to read some poetry. She walked across the grass onto the path walkway and walked toward the door. She felt someone's eyes on her, making her quicken her pace a bit. She opened the door and rushed in. She sighed and made her way to the library.
She stepped into the musky scented room and took a seat by the window. The looked at the piles of books next to her, grabbed one, made herself comfortable and started to read. She jumped when she heard a voice.
"Well, Miss Marie Louise." The voice said calmly. "And how are you today?" The voice said, pleasantly charming.
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Lina