One Chance For Redemption

Kabanata 31 - Crown Princess

Kabanata 31

Crown Princess

The Duke and Gabriel didn't come back that night. We haven't gotten any message from them kung bakit nagpaliban sila ng gabi sa kung saan. Kaeden was trying to calm me down kahit naman na kalmado ako. I have sent Dale a letter of course I have a clue on where is he. I was confident na nakuha ni Dale ang letter na pinadala ko. And I feel great assuming Emeline is in safe hands now.

Besides, I've got my eclair that night kaya kumbinsido ako na nakuha ni Dale ang mensahe ko sakanya. Though, the maid said hindi niya natatandaan ang itsura ng soldier na nagdala. Hindi daw niya kasi iyon nakikita sa loob ng mansion. Then napaisip na baka bagong hired lang o miyembro iyon Crescent Wolf kaya hindi pa niya kilala. Hindi ko na iyon pinansin at naging panatag ang loob dahil sa pagkain. Safe din naka balik si Rona and Beth from the Lunar Feast. I asked them kung may kakaiba bang nagyari but they both shakes their head.

"There's no notable events maliban sa nahuling baboy ramo sa gubat. That's what they said, malayo kasi ako sa parte na iyon kaya wala akong alam." ani Rona.

Tumango si Beth, "We are in the lake side ng mangyari din ang kaguluhan. Nakibalita lamang kami sa sitwasyon."

Napatango ako sa sinabi nila. Maybe the wild boar they are talking about was the bandits and Dale. I must talk to Dale and ask him about the events. Then that afternoon, Dale came back. Pero wala si Gabriel. His lips were on thin line habang ang panga ay nagtatagis. His grey eyes were cold and serious. I was looking at him from the staircase hesitating to go down. Dahil sa dilim ng kanyang mga mata I don't know if it is a good idea to approach him. Kaeden was the first one to reach Dale.

"Master, where have you been? Do you want a warm bath for you?"

"Bring me a liquor on my room." With one look at me, he strode off to his room. Hindi na pinansin pa ang paligid.

All the servants vanish from the living room para magpatuloy na sa kani-kanilang trabaho. While I am still rooted in the stairway. Dale looks mad. Did the operation went bad?

"Shall we go to the duke's room, Lady Amaury? Gaya ng plano mo kanina?" ani Portia.

Agad ako umiling. I took the helm of my dress and climbed down, "Get me some refreshments. I am going to my garden. I'll let Dale to calm down a little. Mamaya nalang ako pupunta sakanya."

Pagdating sa garden ko, bumungad agad sakin ang magagandang bulaklak ng pulang tulips. I have a huge garden full of beautiful tulips. Ito din ang regalo sakin ni Dale. I smile to myself at naramdaman ang pagsisimulang pag-init ng pisngi. Masyado na akong nagkakagusto kay Dale ah! Even thinking of him gives me butterfly on my stomach. Beth arranges the sweets while Portia prepared the tea for me nang makaupo ako sa naka set na table. I will stay in my garden until later this afternoon. I will give Dale some time to be alone, then when I get back, I will ask him some questions. Regarding the topic I am most curious about. And kung nasaan si Gabriel.

Nang nakita ko na mahaba na ang anino sa ibaba, I put my tea down. It's time.

"Let's head back." I said at tumayo na.

Sir Adam reaches my hand to escort me back to the carriage. The sun is already setting ng makabalik ako sa dela Fleur mansion.

"Good evening, Milady. Did you enjoy your afternoon tea?" Kaeden greeted me with his usual warm tone.

I smiled and nodded, "Yes, indeed. Thank you for asking, Kaeden. May I ask where Dale is?"

Tumikhim si Kaeden bago nagsalita, "I was told to inform you Milady to go to his study room when you get back. You have a visitor waiting for you."