after taking a bath and getting ready , making sure she looked as beautiful as usual before going downstairs to the dining room. ah there they are.
DIANA’S POV !
I’m surprised freya is here that early,it’s just another tea party for the three of us like we’re used to ,my thoughts are too shaken up.
” dee you usually get up early “ellen said softly while looking at the blonde.
” eh .. i stayed up a little late “she replied with an awkward smile before taking a seat,now her eyes fixated on her friend.
” perhaps she was exhausted from last night’s banquet at lady consolación’s castle,though it was quite fun “freya said as she opened her fan with a smile.
DIANA’S POV!
despite how much I love banquets,i don’t really get along with lady consolación..since we were kids huh .. however Freya doesn’t seem to have problems with anyone.
” by the way!i heard that iz’s bride is coming today right? “freya asked gently with a curious glimmer within her violet eyes.
” … bride? “Diana asked gently,blinking before looking at ellen.
” did you forget Dee? rudbeckia de Borgia is arriving today me and you will have to welcome her since you know iske wouldn’t come “ellen explained before sipping some tea.
” Uh- no no!i remember “she replied with a smile,..is she somehow back in time!?you don’t see that everyday.
DIANA’S POV!
AM I BACK IN TIME!?,a part of me wants to cheer about how this is cool but at the same time I want to freak out but I’m not losing my composure in front of Ellen and Freya.
” but I heard some – “freya’s words were cut off when Marta,the head maid entered and bowed her head for a moment.
” lady rudbeckia has just arrived,but she requested to change into another gown “she informed with a calm tone and a strict expression.
DIANA’S POV!
.. why’s she suddenly so cold? right,i remember how rudbeckia is but..huh?why did Freya’s expression drop?
” Freya are you feeling alright? “she asked gently, realizing how Freya’s smile vanished.
” Oh .. yes ! I just remembered I have to leave “she said softly while getting up and fixing her purplish gown .
” but you’ve just arrived, wouldn’t you like to greet lady rudbeckia? “Ellen said softly,confused of her best friend’s sudden change of demeanor.
” i can come by another day it wouldn’t be nice to sit with your newly family member like that “she said with a quick smile before dashing out the dining room as Ellen followed her .
DIANA’S POV!
if I get up .. I feel like I’m about to pass out from everything right now,if I’m really back in time isn’t this a fabulous opportunity to protect Ellen?and to prevent the death of rudbeckia and iz .. also the destruction of erendelle.
but how I’m going to get along with rudbeckia?with how arrogant she seems it’s hard to befriend her but i wouldn’t really give up .
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” I heard you had a hard time from being seasick ” ellen said to rudbeckia,who was wearing a beautiful dress of lilac and whitish fabric..she was as beautiful as a lark , how radiant.
” This was my first time going on such a long trip so .. im a little embarrassed to say this but I’ve never ventured out of the south before “rudbeckia replied with a nervous smile,seeming embarrassed.
” Oh no don’t say that!you know I’ve never ventured out of the north as well “Diana replied gently,a smile upon doll-like face as she was looking at rudbeckia.
DIANA’S POV!
she..she’s A SWEETHEART!though .. I remember the first meeting wasn’t this sweet and comfortable,rather odd but I don’t want to put much thought into it .
” diana is right,that’s nothing to be embarrassed about I’ve never left erendille either “Ellen replied gently,her lashes closed while elegantly holding her teacup.
RUBY’S POV!
wow .. is it even humanly possible to be this beautiful?it’s a crime to not share her beauty with the world!!
DIANA’S POV!
….she has been looking at Ellen for..ten minutes?well my elder cousin is the prettiest so it’s understandable..I sound too proud – .
” say lady rudbeckia,do you like the food? “Diana asked gently while tilting her head as she had a warm smile.
” I specifically asked for light dishes as not to upset your stomach “Ellen added gently.
” N-no everything is delicious!thank you,I must still be nervous i apologize if ive worried both of you ” rudbeckia replied gently.
RUBY’S POV!
do I look that nervous?!..oh they’re like a grumpy and sunshine perhaps because Diana is the one smiling… Diana van Omerta,not too much was said about her background in the novel however it was said that her father passed away while her mother abandoned her and left the entire north when Diana was six years old,then she was raised by duke omerta.. basically she’s the spoiled princess of omerta household. But she’s such an angel!
” There’s a spider-like demonic monster known as the arachnid that shows up frequently in summertime,my brother is currently out patrolling the lands to fend them off he asked for your understanding should he return late “Ellen explained.
” huh right,this demonic monster has been showing up since a few weeks ago..ahm however i would like to still apologize on iske’s behalf since he should have been the one to escort you but indeed you are understanding of the situation milady “diana added,her head bowed for a moment towards rudbeckia.
” also in addition my father will not come back until the end of the month he’s away tending to other parts of the duchy please accept my sincerest apologies as well for the lack of a grand welcoming “Ellen replied while looking at rudbeckia.
RUBY’S POV!
they’re both apologizing..I do remember both of Ellen and Diana like everything to be perfect so it seems they’re upset their plan is ruined .
” your welcomes are more than enough for me!im fine so there’s no need to apologize “rudbeckia replied with a smile as she looked at the two maidens .
” oh please milady your sweet demeanor is making me quite flattered “Diana said softly before a giggle escaped her lips as she looked at the other blonde.
RUBY’S POV!
she’s so cute!..now i realized something,the huge physical similarities between me and diana,was this a reason to why original rudbeckia was jealous of her?it is like looking in the mirror..but diana is only the beautiful reflection of a reality I’ve been longing for in my past life.
” After my mother passed away, I have been primarily responsible for managing the castle and Diana helps me out with this most of the time however as the new mistress of this place you’re now free to change anything as you please “Ellen explained as she set her teacup down upon the table,her crimson irises looking at the surprised rudbeckia with elegant calmness.
” though if you needed help you can ask me or ellen and we would be glad to help you “Diana added as Ellen nodded in approval upon her statement.
” also if there’s anything you’re unsatisfied or uncomfortable with inform the head maid she’ll see to it appropriate changes are made “Ellen explained as she pointed with her hand towards Marta .
RUBY’S POV!
mistress..an awkward title,despite how both are trying to make me feel welcomed as the lady of this house…I..
” while I deeply appreciate your consideration i would like things to remain as they’re for now I’m still learning the customs of the north and I’m greatly inexperienced I’m afraid i will end up causing trouble for everyone ” rudbeckia explained as she seemed nervous despite her smile.
DIANA’S POV!
there’s indeed something odd,from what I remember rudbeckia instantly wanted to change the decorations of the castle..saying how dull it seemed,which is true however..right now she’s only shy and..afraid?I’m only feeling bad for her .
” t-that is understandable of course however im pretty reassuring no one would dare to question any of your motives or view you wrongly here “Diana immediately said with a smile,blinking when Ellen gazed silently towards her .
” she’s right,there’s no need to worry nobody in this household would dare think that way about you “Ellen added to her younger cousin’s words .
RUBY’S POV!
they’re both .. so polite but that’s not what I meant –
” There’s actually something i would like to request “rudbeckia said softly,her delicate gloved digits fiddling slowly.
” go ahead,please speak comfortably “Ellen replied.
” Could…both of you possibly call me ruby? “she asked gently.
DIANA’S POV!
I nearly felt myself about to choke on my tea but I swallowed it quickly,..she looks adorable..I feel the tears gathering in my eyes.
” This is a completely new environment for me honestly I’m a little uneasy and scared about how well I’ll be able to adjust to everything “as ruby was still talking,her words were cut off by Ellen’s gentle response.
” As you wish ” .
” ……… “.
“. ….Really!? “ruby asked,since she seemed in disbelief.
” yes,in fact im surprised it wasn’t Diana who opened up this topic first “Ellen said softly.
” huh .. i was about to but it seems ruby read my thoughts “Diana replied with a playful tone as she winked towards ruby with a smile.
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