Night slowly covered the sky,moonlight decorates the blackish cover of the sweet night … diana awake in her bedroom still in her gown of soft white and baby blue ,delicate palms resting upon her own lap as she was sitting next to the balcony of her own bedroom.
DIANA’S POV!
the spoiled daughter of the pope,arrogant and selfish..in front of me this morning she was a timid docile woman,even seemed afraid..I honestly feel bad for her I can’t imagine living in another kingdom with a whole new environment and customs…but I can’t help but feel off ,is she hiding her true colors for now?NO! , seriously it’s rude to make up assumptions about people especially that now she’s a member of omerta i must be polite .
a sigh escaped her rosie lips as she rubbed her face,the holy fire giving warmth to her bedroom as she closed her eyes for a moment before….
SCREAMING. blinking as she got up from her chair upon hearing this scream ,what on earth is going on?!
the blonde rushed out of her bedroom and towards the bedroom of ruby,the both bedrooms weren’t really far from each other just three or four steps,upon entering the bedroom she saw Ellen standing at the doorway while iske slaughtered a demonic monster just now .
” ruby!? “Diana said softly,worry obvious on her face as she entered the room,gently holding the other’s hand to help her stand up.
” oh dear you must’ve been frightened by this “she added while looking at her,making sure she wasn’t hurt as she looked at her .
” i-i am fine don’t worry dee “the blonde said softly,trying to push a smile on her face.
” Why did you do it? “iske’s calm yet cold voice made the warmth ruby feel suddenly vanish .
” pardon? “ruby asked,with an uneasy smile as she looked at him.
” Why did you extinguish the holy fire? “he asked again.
” Iske!? “diana said softly,despite her soft voice her expression seemed displeased with her elder cousin’s accusation.
” n-no i didn’t .. “ruby tried to say,but of course iske’s intimidating presence wasn’t helping.
” You’re attracting plenty of attention as it is without the need to pull a stunt like this unless..you’re planning on using this as one of your excuses to break up this marriage “he said calmly,his gaze enough to cut through anything. ruby coloured eyes resembling the blood colouring a battlefield.
” i didn’t know your definition of romance is accusing your wife when you first meet her “diana said softly,her hand delicately placed on ruby’s back while standing next to her .
” Iske you cannot just start accusing someone like that we don’t know exactly what happened yet,suppose ruby did put it out we can’t criticize her since she probably wasn’t aware of what the fire was for holy fires aren’t as commonly lit in romana as they are here “Ellen explained to iske as she walked towards him.
” she has got a point iz,besides ruby is still not used to the environment here and got a lot to know you’ve to be easy on her “diana added as she was still standing next to ruby,her cerulean blues were as if scolding iske while looking at him.
” it..it was so cold “ruby spoke softly,taking hiding behind ellen and diana as she tugged Ellen’s sleeve .
” What?speak up “iske said.
” I mean th-the fire had already died when I had woken up “she replied in a more clearer way,but still staying behind the two maidens.
” Then are you suggesting somebody else did it?and who could that be?my sister?me?or my younger cousin “he asked and folded his arms.
” Iske “Ellen said softly but her tone had a threatening edge,perhaps displeased at how iske is treating ruby.
” I-im sorry if I offended you I didn’t mean it like that I – I must’ve put it out while I was sleeping because it was getting hot im sorry for causing a fuss I had a lapse of judgement i will make sure nothing like this happens again “ruby said softly,with tears running down her rosie porcelain cheeks.
Diana felt bad to seeing her cry,reaching for her dress’s pocket as she pulled out her handkerchief..it was baby blue coloured with golden roses embroidered upon it and with well embroidered edges of golden silk .
” please don’t cry you didn’t know after all,you’re still trying to learn “she said softly while wiping ruby’s tears slowly and ellen was patting ruby’s back gently to calm her down .
DIANA’S POV!
he was indeed worried,but iz unfortunately doesn’t know how to express that.. unfortunately. but i.. didn’t think she would react like that,perhaps she would have gotten angry at him or even tried to put the blame on someone else but she didn’t.
doe eyes gaze towards the fireplace while watching the maid firing it again,staring intently at the greenish flames as she tilted her head gently slowly…could it be that one of the servants did it?
DIANA’S POV!
trying to hurt the mistress of the house? sounds like a childish stunt,but who on earth!? this matter is surprisingly surging anger within me , is it because of seeing her cry earlier?she honestly seems sweet..it’s a crime to make her cry!
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NEXT MORNING,sipping some warm tea as she closed her eyes for a moment. gazing towards ellen who was cutting through her food then at ruby who seemed rather tired .. poor her.
” What happened earlier..won’t happen again “Ellen suddenly spoke,with her usual poker face and calm voice she cut the silence glooming the dining room.
” What? “ruby asked,seemingly startled from the sudden speaking.
” I will make sure you’re not disturbed by the cold while you’re sleeping “Ellen replied once more before digging her fork into her steak .
RUBY’S POV!
It looks like she noticed someone else was responsible for what occurred ! but…what about diana?she’s silent but..her expression is still as warm as yesterday.
” oh thank you for your thoughtfulness..i was worried i might have caused my husband to hate me “she replied gently,smiling softly.
” oh no iz doesn’t hate you,it’s just that he’s quite strict about safety precautions especially that yesterday’s incident didn’t really happen before “Diana explained gently,her innocent face is like a porcelain doll.
the physical similarities between Diana and ruby were easily noticed,the golden curls .. doe ocean eyes .. petite stature .. delicate features and docile porcelain dolls . easily charming anyone around them .
the only difference between them .. Diana was born of noble blood while ruby isn’t.
RUBY’S POV!
the doubts everyone has around rudbeckia not being the Pope’s biological daughter can only be confirmed by me..it was said in the original novel that the pope was in a relationship with Carmen ..my mother while she was already pregnant.. meanwhile Diana is the daughter of duke omerta’s brother and her mother is from a respectable noble family in erendille.
” r-really..I’m glad to hear that it’s just that yesterday I thought he might be hating me “she replied gently,somewhat Diana’s words gave her some relief.
” i know his actions yesterday weren’t the best especially since it was your first meeting with him as your husband,but..i would like you to understand the situation a little bit because he’s not used to this new lifestyle yet “Diana explained but with a soft smile, after all she wanted to reassure ruby .
Ellen cut the conversation with her usual calmness as she put her fork down .
” Ruby,you’ll be attending the banquet at the royal palace in four days please tell me if you need anything to prepare for it “Ellen said softly.
” Oh right!to celebrate the king and queen wedding anniversary,I’m looking forward “Diana said softly before taking a bite of her food.
RUBY’S POV!
The royal family played a pivotal role in arranging this marriage and like diana just said the banquet is also to celebrate the king and queen’s wedding anniversary.
” ellen..if it’s not too much to ask,will you introduce me to a seamstress “ruby asked gently.
” a seamstress? “Ellen asked gently while Diana blinked with surprise.
” yes while my clothes are trendy in the southern region ,i don’t believe they’ll be suitable here since they’re summer clothes and stand out too much “ruby explained gently.
” we should have put that in mind from the beginning,summer here is very short as well “diana said softly,not seeming to be as surprised as ellen.
” oh you’re right,like diana said we should have prepared for it beforehand i will call my personal seamstress for you “Ellen said softly.
DIANA’S POV!
these two maids are really whispering about ruby when she’s sitting here,this foolish behavior…
” im pretty sure whatever you two are talking about could wait,it’s rude to be whispering around while doing your work “diana said sternly to the two maids who jumped slightly upon hearing her .
RUBY’S POV!
did she think they were bothering me?..maybe she’s the one who got annoyed Diana has got no reason to worry about me ..but I’m relieved these two became silent!
” in these four days I know there will be a lot for you to do,the dresses and sending letters to your family in the south but it would be better not to stress yourself after all you still got to learn the customs here “Diana explained gently as she was smiling at ruby .
RUBY’S POV !
Ellen maintains a poker face while Dee is the one smiling so warmly,..an angel princess!this suits her!
” thank you for your thoughtfulness dee,i will try my best “ruby replied,mirroring the same smile towards Diana.
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