THE DAY OF THE CEREMONY (2)

There was something bothering her about that man, even though the man didn't do anything outrageous and the fact that they had just met for the first time, yet Lilac couldn't help but feel nervous at the very memory of his odd stare.

She didn't like that man for some unknown reason.

"Do you know who is that man?" Lilac asked the young servant again because she didn't reply to her question before.

"I am sorry my queen, but I don't have any idea regarding that man. But…" she appeared hesitating to utter her next words.

Seeing this, Lilac came closer and led the young servant to sit down with her on the beautiful red rug.

"What is your name?" Lilac asked her softly, holding her hand lightly to calm her down so she wouldn't feel jittery like this.

"A...Ayana, my queen," the young servant stammered a bit.