19: The White Orchid

It’s been a week already and the Prince hasn’t been visiting the garden since. It turns out that our plan worked. If we can maintain this until the Prince became the next emperor then things would be peaceful again.

As for Fabio, he’s been doing great. He’s usually busy with his flowers and cleaning the whole garden. He’s also arranging a beautiful bouquet. I keep watching him because I need to know if he’s really doing well. He might be still sad about his parents' loss and he only smiles for the show.

“Fabio, are you okay?” I asked as I watched him water the plants. I’m glad that he didn’t hate me after I scold him about being close with the Prince. He took it well, and he’s not angry about it. I think he understood what was happening even if no one told him.

“Yes! Why are you asking me all of a sudden?” he asked as he looked at me.

“Nothing, I just want to check on you,” I said as I looked around.