Chapter 5: Skipped breakfast
When Ramses left his room in the palace the next morning, he was greeted by his father who stood nearby. "My son, I wish you a good morning."
"Good morning, Father."
"Are you fine this morning?"
"Yes, of course. I'm just a little…confused."
He raised an eyebrow. "Confused? There is no time for such silly emotions!"
"It's about the princess… Was it her yesterday?"
"I am fairly certain."
"I am speechless."
Ramses' father smirked a tiny bit. "She is stunning, isn't she?"
"She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
"Don't exaggerate now, my son. I have once seen a concubine who was even prettier than the princess is."
"I want to see her."
"Oh, she used to sleep with my father. No idea where she went after-"
"No! I mean the princess. Do you know where she is?"
"I am sure you will see her at the breakfast table." The older de Nile turned to a nearby servant. "When will our breakfast be ready? It is already much later than expected!"
The young servant answered nervously. "Err, the royal family has already eaten an hour ago…"
Ramses' father growled in anger.
It was now Ramses who turned to the servant. "Where can I find the princess?"
He gulped. "I do not know if I am allowed to give you this information, but… She should be in her garden. It is this way," he pointed.
"Thank you," Ramses answered coldly, slowly walking towards the pointed direction, leaving his father behind.
The pharaoh looked after him with a strict glare. They hadn't even eaten breakfast! Was this boy blind from love?!