CHAPTER 12 "Welcome and Who is She?"

"Heolstor?"

"What wrong?"

I'm the one who has returned to my activities. Is doing work as usual. Everything runs smoothly. But, there is one thing that keeps me wondering.

"Why are we working in the same room?"

after I woke up from my consciousness, Briana told me everything. The doctor said that there was nothing strange about my condition. But Heolstor arranged for a break and finally I was able to come on one condition.

"Should it be like this?"

"I've exhausted you for work. You should be happy."

I should be happy but this is not what I want. Heolstor provides a condition for the next few days, I will work temporarily in his office. Come on, Cecilia, you have to accept and finish your work.

Cecilia continued to do her job without stopping. Heolstor stared at the face of Cecilia who was working. The distance between their tables considered each other, making Heolstor not stop staring at her.

"Heolstor?, Can I ask something?"

"Of course."

She pulled out her chair and sat beside me. She spoke by explaining the contents of a document. She was too close, so I could hear the sound of her breathing.

"What do you think?"

"..."

"Heolstor?"

"Ah ... yes."

Heolstor explained and gave his opinion. Before he spoke, I was confused by his attitude. What happened?. Did I make him worry again?

...

After work, I go around the palace to organize my thoughts. Heolstor wanted to accompany me, but still prevented him because he had too much to do. Luckily Arthur was able to take care Heolstor, that way all the work can be done.

What should I do next?. I don't have anything I can do right now. Should I just go back to the room?. But in the room, what can I do?. Cecilia, why do you get bored so quickly?.

While continuing the steps. Cecilia was reminded of someone. She stopped and thinking that person.

Why did I forget him?. I haven't heard the news in a while. Is he all right?. Is he still there?.

Cecilia started running and left the palace. She headed towards the sword arena which was located close to the palace. After arriving, Cecilia saw the knights who were training. Se saw the knight and started looking for the person.

Where is he?. Didn't he practice today?. Even though I wanted to meet him. I heard he's been punished by Heolstor. Is he all right?

The knights who were training, accidentally let go of their swords from their grasp. The sword was flung towards Cecilia.

"Watch out!"

I closed my eyes and think what's going on. I opened my eyes and saw him in front of me.

"Aidan?!"

"Empress Cecilia?"

I saw the one who was holding the sword that was thrown at me. His hand was bleeding, I immediately looked and took him to the treatment room.

"I'm fine, Your Majesty don't have to worry about me."

"I really have to worry about you!. Your hand is bleeding from stopping the sword. There is no way you will be okay."

The servant gave Cecilia some wound medicine. They've been tending him to treat Aidan's wounds. But Cecilia compel and she ended up treating the wound.

"it's done."

"Your Majesty are very good at wound care."

"Compared to that, how are you?. I was worried about you. After hearing you because of that time. I kept thinking about you. I brought trouble and troublesome everyone. In the end it became like this."

"Empress Cecilia?"

"I'm sorry, Knight Aidan."

Cecilia got up and saluted him. Aidan stop her and salute back.

"I should apologize for not being able to carry out your duties. Forgive me for everything, punish me severely."

"I will give you."

With a firm voice. "I will accept whatever the punishment is!"

They were silent, until Cecilia walked towards the door. While opening the door, she said to Aidan in a soft and low voice.

"Return to the palace and your duty status as my personal knight."

Aidan was surprised and raised his head. He saw his wounds and the days he looked after Cecilia. He ran and broke the door. Cecilia who was walking down the hall, Aidan saw her and screamed.

"I will return as your said. I will continue to look after you."

Cecilia who was walking down the hall. Stopping in her tracks and with a warm smile, she said.

"I will wait for you, Knight Aidan."

....

Cecilia walked back towards the palace. She continued her steps and saw a woman. The woman has long red hair. She looked completely confused and Cecilia called out her name from a distance.

"You there!"

I headed towards her and saw her face. She has a very beautiful face. Long red hair. Adds the impression and aura of a mature woman. How did she get here?. This was the limit for a noble to be in the palace.

"Who are you?, Judging from your clothes. Are you a noble?. If so, this is the limit of a noble when visiting the palace."

The woman was silent and looked closely at Cecilia. Cecilia just watched and held her hand that was cold from the snow.

"If I'm right, are you Empress Cecilia?"

"You're right, do you have any business with me?"

"Luckily I was able to meet you here."

She gave me a cold glare. For an instant I felt uncomfortable with the air of her existence. I became very alert and asked her again.

"Who are you?."

"You don't need to know me, because we will meet again. At that time, I will properly introduce myself. Forgive me for interrupting your precious time. I shall leave, Empress Cecilia."

She salutes and passes me. At that moment, we stared at each other. Surely, She has doing it in purpose. I felt like I had to be careful with her. I hope, the feelings I have now don't came true.

...

It was already night and the air was getting colder than before. It started snowing very heavily. Cecilia, who was walking down the hall, saw the falling snow and stopped her steps.

I keep thinking about that woman. Who is she?. Did she do it on purpose?. While thinking about it, I saw Briana who ran and called my name.

"Empress Cecilia?!. Where have you been?. We are all looking for you."

"I'm just looking for fresh air outside. Why are you looking for me?."

"About that ...."

I followed Briana to the room of the Emperor and Empress. I saw Arthur who was standing in front of the door. Why is he waiting outside?.

"Empress Cecilia?, Thank God you've arrived."

"What happened?"

"You have to go in and see it."

I entered the room and saw the whole room. I don't see anything strange. What happened?, Where's Heolstor?. Is he still in his office?. Why do I feel some bad things?. This atmosphere makes me uncomfortable.

"Cecilia ?."

"Heolstor ?, you've finished work .... huh?."

End Chapter 12.