Cedric was called to the King's throne to be requested as entertainment for Sofia's date with Prince Desmond. With no other choice, the sorcerer accepted and retreated back to his workshop to write a schedule for his impromptu show. He had told Sofia to take her time, but was now hoping she would return quickly so he could inform her of his job. The princess ended up not appearing before the date began, though Cedric supposed she would have been busy with getting ready to please her father by going on the date.
Still, it didn't make it any better when he walked in the room and Sofia appeared to be in a flirty conversation with the prince. He announced he would be giving a short magic show, and his small audience applauded. He performed a few party tricks, all having to do with pink hearts or red roses or the idea of love.
"Would you like me to perform any more tricks, your highness?" Cedric was obliged to ask the guests.
"No, thank you, Cedric," Cedric silently thanked Sofia for sensing he was uncomfortable. "Your magic is truly wonderful, but I'd like to be alone with Prince Desmond for awhile," She smiled at the prince.
"Y-yes, your highness. Good day." He hurried to pocket his wand and bow before leaving the room. He tried to ignore the vile thoughts of Sofia alone with a handsome prince the whole journey back to his tower.
Not two hours later, Cedric's stomach was rumbling and he remembered he had not eaten all day. He set out for the kitchen, pausing to hide around a corner when he saw Prince Desmond walking with Sofia. It almost physically pained him to see her clutch onto his arm while she laughed.
However, nothing could have prepared Cedric for the heartbreaking event that occurred next. Cedric's heart could be heard shattering as he saw Sofia reach up and share a kiss with the prince. They turned down a hallway toward the kitchen and all of the sorcerer's hunger left with the pair. Feeling like a teenage boy when it was revealed the girls had only been dared by other boys to date him, he returned to his tower once more; this time with a boiling rage building up inside of him.
Just as he was about to slam the door to his workshop, Clover came hopping up to talk to Cedric. Not wanting a reminder of Sofia at the moment, he tried to close the door anyway. Years of keeping up with Sofia made Clover a very quick rabbit, and he still managed to dart inside.
"What do you want? Is Sofia ignoring you, too?" The man asked, hands on his hips.
'So he's seen the imposter, then.' Clover tried to motion for Cedric to follow him, but he wasn't quite getting the memo.
"I don't speak to animals and I can't understand you," He said rudely. Finally, Clover was able to lead him to the front door and encourage him to follow him all the way to Sofia's door.
"Oh, no. No way. I'm not entering the princess's bed chambers!" He was about to walk back to his castle when 'Sofia' opened the door.
"Mr. Cedric! What a lovely surprise," She smiled.
"Yes, of course," He coughed awkwardly, also trying to understand Clover's motions. For whatever reason, he really wanted Cedric in that bedroom.
"Your magic show was lovely. And my date went great! Dad thinks I might start courting him soon," Whoever this 'Sofia' imposter was, obviously had no idea about Cedric and Sofia's relationship.
"Courting? But I thought I.. we.." The sorcerer's eyebrows knitted together once again, his arms reaching for her hips.
"That is highly inappropriate," 'Sofia' shoved his hands away and quickly hurried down the hall.
While Clover felt for Cedric, and he really did, he needed him to know Sofia was under some sort of spell and that wasn't the real her.
"I cannot go in. I have a feeling it would be considered.. highly inappropriate." And with that Cedric began to stomp away, only to physically run into the new gardener.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Cedric!" Eleanor's eyes were wide.
"Yes, yes, whatever." He continued to his tower, heartbroken for the second time that night.