The Claxton's Enemy.

the first song started, it was the first dance as well. I just hide in the corner so nobody would notice me, Ikea I'd truly talented at attracting every people as her hips move with the flow of the music, she just enjoy it. people enjoyed her dancing as well, not in a bad way.

she had an talent for a dancing, a natural yet not so gifted talent in it. she had a body like a true woman, no, more like a child with a hourglass body figure. I don't know.

I caught his highness Calix's eyes was not at Ikea's, it was on mine. we made a short eye contact but I left, the time's not right just yet.

I'm not the duchess, I'm not the duke yet.

I couldn't. just yet. maybe.

I went to the staircase where I can breath properly. the air's suffocating at the ball, I stared at the starry sky. it was full of darkness yet the shine the brightest, but no one shines more than the moon. the big bright moon that comforts me through the night. I could see it whenever I look up to the sky, and cry.

" ah, princess. you are here. "

one of a nobles came, with her son who's a mortal enemy of mine. and by princess she meant the little duchy of the empire of the north. the north who was really rich.

and, one of the important duke's, and officers at the empire. that's why even they hated me, they don't mess with me unless they want their head, or their family's head on the floor.

I tilt my heart from the right and put my wine glass up, and bowing as a way of showing my respect to the duchess of the south.

" oh why, hello there. duchess of the south and the little duke, Mrs. Yeona, and Prince. Seo. " I looked up to her, she was smiling but I could see her face changing time to time.

" yes, good evening. do you enjoy the night as well- ah, this is my son. the he inherited one of the south, the dukedom of south. that being said, you are are like match-made in heaven. "

" why is that? "

I coldly spoke without hesitation, they found me as a weak princess of the south dukedome Claxton, the Claxton was really are important part of the empire because of it's wealthiness giving all the noble's supplies each week's, that's why it is so important.

so important that they tried to bribe me with those flattery words, but such an dishonest tone. she didn't meant it, she wanted our money. as a successor of Claxton, I gotta protect our wealth, nor just household.

" I mean, you are tall, beautiful, and lady-like. white silver hair, as well eyes, and my son is- "

" wait, I order you to stop. "

I glared at her, she clenched her throat and I was looking at her up and down judging her if she's truly herself today. " yes, my lady? "

she asked.

" pardon me. I do not like the tone of your voice, but I do not want to marry anyone. I am also not lady-like, I use swords. not dresses. "

I turned back, and didn't shown any respect. I was annoyed that she still knew me as a little girl that trembles whenever she talks to me at the ball, without knowing. I am not her today.

" leave, Seo, and Mrs. Yeona, before I cut of the supplies in your household. "

after that they quickly left, the greatest use of authority. indeed. authority and money rules over me, who knows. how bothersome.

he'll burn a whole in my back for staring too much, " your majesty. have a good evening, what brings you here today. would you like to accompany me for a walk? " I couldn't help but just ask because I couldn't turn away from him. he showed a wide smile and got me thinking a reality for a second that I wasted.

'.. how beautiful that wide smile is, isn't that also one of the reason I fell for you? ,,

" yes, sure. let's go. "

he said taking his hands out, and reached to me while bowing a little. with the smirk on his face, and beautiful face standing out the most

I guess it is fine anyway.