I entered the room and saw my maids working up on something.
"Is that my dress?" I asked desperately.
"Miss, we are sorry but it's a surprise for you." Lucy said.
"Oh…I see. But I want to see it right away." I spoke playfully.
"Whoa..! No…you can't see it. It's not complete." Mary said coming over the dress and not letting me peak in.
"Okay…I am out of it. You girls do what you want and give me the dress whenever you think it's the time." I said finally after giving up.
I sat down on my bed and thought about the things over and over that were literally, a kind of shock to me. The way Daniel held me in that dark room. The way he touched me and sent a shiver down to my spine, kind of struck my whole body. He really kissed me. Was he lying to me all the way long that he didn't love anybody? It could also be possible that he didn't love me and was just using me because he hadn't said so…. I don't know and by the way, I don't have to think about him because he is the kind of guy….
"Miss, we have news for you." Anne said and gave me a small wink. I was distracted in between.
"What is that?" I asked thinking that would be a bad or a good one.
"Prince Daniel is also going to watch the whole dance show with prince Maxon." She winked at me.
I rolled my eyes and ruffled my hair once and then turned away to smile. I wish Aspen could also be there.
"Well, is this a bad news or a good one?" I asked.
"That depends on you, miss." Anne spoke.
They all looked at me with delighted expressions spread over them. I didn't want to interrupt their peace by starting over what has happened between me and Daniel. I didn't even want to recall that painful memory. I instantly pushed the thought away and I wanted my maids to know that I hated him.
"I am pleased with the fact that Maxon is going to be there for supporting and energizing me throughout the whole act but I really don't have anything to do with other people." I straightened myself and spoke.
I tried to be as simple as possible. There was no smile on my face and neither was I too delighted. The maids also didn't reply to me and continued with their work perhaps thinking that now I hate Daniel. I also wanted Maxon to dwell in my heart and nobody else. Should I tell Maxon? I have to think about it. If I loved him and didn't want any interruptions in our love-life then, probably I shouldn't hide any of this. Now Aspen also knows about Daniel. I tried to shove all the memories and tried to concentrate on the dress on which my maids were working.
"When will you all finish this up?" I asked.
After a moment, Lucy stared up at me; her eyes looked more bright and shiny.
"It's just about to complete. We'll not make you wait so much." She explained calmly to me.
I went to sit beside her, looking at her as peacefully as she did. Mary and Anne were indulged in their own work. They didn't even seem to notice.
"I see…you all are really working hard." I appreciated but in a playful tone.
"Yes, miss." She said smiling over at me.
I went towards the other side of the room and looked down from the balcony and I saw Maxon standing with Aspen. They were talking to each other, probably discussing about something. I looked at them and Aspen suddenly glanced at me. I smiled at him and he couldn't break the eye contact. Maxon has started to notice that Aspen wasn't paying much attention and when he turned to look in his direction I found Maxon also looking at me. Oh god…! Would he be wondering that why Aspen looked at me? He tugged his ear and while the time he was staring at me, he squinting as hard as he could. He wanted to meet me and I gestured him that I will be there in a few minutes. I agreed and ran towards the door, from the corridor down the hallway and reached the exit from where I could see both of them standing in the sun. I didn't call him or anything but Aspen did turn again for once and Maxon turned too. Maxon came towards me and I looked at Aspen's miserable face. I wish I could just go and fell in Aspen's arms. I didn't even notice Maxon coming towards me. Suddenly I felt his arms around me and he brushed my back.
"Are you okay?" he spoke startling me.
I was broken off in between and looked over to Aspen who was staring at us despite of the pain and ache that he must be feeling inside his heart.
"Yes…of course, Maxon." I didn't really know what actually was he talking about? But still, I assured him.
I backed off as rage flickered in Aspen's eyes. I could see his forehead and brows tighten as the scene was giving him so much strain. I remembered something from the night we were together. Although, he looked the same as that of the night but his expressions were strained. That made me tensed too. I remembered the last thing that he said to me….
"If there ever comes a time when we can't be together… just keep me in your heart and I will stay there FOREVER…." He spoke at the time.
I never wanted to break his heart.