When Our Souls Intertwined CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 2

Soreen sat at her favorite garden overlooking a beautiful lake. She sighs in an attempt to shake off her boredom but failed miserably.

Celeste

Please mind your posture Ms.Eclair

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

Relax Celeste, No one is even allowed to enter this garden except me and you

Celeste

Yes, Me, you, and the Duke Eclair.

Celeste mumbled and unexpectedly bowed, greeting the person behind Soreen

Soreen flinched and quickly fixed her posture in an attempt to avoid another lecture towards her father. She took deep breaths and turned her body behind to face a handsome yet Stoic middle age man

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

This Daughter greets the Duke Father

She bowed politely and waited for his response

Duke Vincent Eclair

You may rise Irene

She rose slowly and tucked her hands behind her back.

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

What brings Father here on such a busy evening?

Duke Vincent Eclair

I hope you didn't forget what day it is today Irene

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

What do you mean Father?

The duke sighs, As he expected. He took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to her. The letter was bright red with a golden seal in the middle.

Duke Vincent Eclair

It's the Emperor's Birthday today, and tonight we are all invited to attend the ceremony at the palace

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

How come I didn't know this?

She looked at Celeste in confusion. Celeste bowed down and took out a similar looking letter to show her

Celeste

I've already told this matter to Ms.Eclair last week, I thought you heard what I said, but i guess the Ms. Was too busy dancing

Soreen blushed in her stupidity. She took a peek at her father and bowed.

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

Since it's tonight, I'll head back to my room to freshen up Father

The Duke only nodded and watched his little girl run inside, with Celeste silently trailing behind her. That made him smile secretly.

In the tallest building of the Estate, A room cluttered with scattered clothes and shoes appeared in front of the head maid's eyes.

Head Maid Yannah

Goodness! What happened here?

She knocked on the main bedroom door with a box clutched in her left hand. The head maid waited until she heard the person inside confirm her visits.

Upon entering, She almost fainted in despair seeing the expensive fabrics of silk laying in the marbled floor.

Head Maid Yannah

Celeste! Did a thief break in?

Before the young maid could answer, Soreen emerged in the pile of clothes above her bed.

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

It's my bad Yannah

Head Maid Yannah

Ms.Eclair should really watch her posture, The Duke wouldn't be happy seeing you act in such a caveman manner

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

You sound exactly like Celeste these days

Head Maid Yannah

That's besides the point! Anyway...

The head maid carefully walked her way towards the rope beside her bed and pulled it downwards, creating a sound that alerted the maids outside.

The bedroom door burst opened, and a dozen maids appeared in an orderly manner

Head Maid Yannah

Sort out these clothes by color, and polish the shoes till it's shining like gold.

All the maids stimulatedly nodded and started cleaning the room carefully. Leaving a satisfied Celeste and a disappointed Soreen.

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

I wasn't done-

Head Maid Yannah

The duke had already reserved a gown for you on this occasion.

The head maid cut her off and opened the blue velvet box and slowly brought out a red gown.

Soreen's eyes shined with satisfaction. Running her hands in the red fabric she smiled softly and admired the dress in content.

Soreen Claydelerene Eclair

It's perfect

In the dark alley of a nearby village, A figure sat lazily in the ground. Looking at the full moon rising slowly, he ate the cold bread in delight and laughed to himself, Earning a few uneasy looks at the people passing by.

Unknown

Embrace the chance of your interlocking destinies, for in the complexity of their separation lies the true purpose of your fleeting encounter.

END OF CHAPTER 2