CHAPTER 15 "Can I have y*u?"

"Cecilia.... Cecilia.....what are you doing down there?"

Cecilia snapped out of her reverie and stood up to continue cleaning up the pile of papers. Arthur left them to go see the situation outside the palace. Cecilia continued to hold her head, feeling a little dizzy and nauseous after waking up from her reverie.

Strange, at once my body felt bad. I need fresh air. If not, yesterday's incident will repeat itself.

"Heolstor, I'll get some fresh air. See you tonight."

"Take Aidan with you."

Cecilia didn't answer Heolstor's conversation and rushed out for some fresh air. She didn't want to worry him. She didn't want to trouble everyone like before.

I called Aidan and ordered him to prepare tea. I feel better already than before. Luckily I noticed it very quickly. Now, what should I do?.

Cecilia continued drinking tea and wondering who the culprit was. At the same time, Heolstor came and ordered Aidan to leave the two of them. Heolstor sit in front of Cecilia without saying anything.

What did he do?. Is the work done?. I remember he still has a lot to do.

"Cecilia, do you know a banquet to celebrate the birthday of the empire?"

Hm?, The birthday of the empire?. If I'm not mistaken it is the annual Gausberto royal event. On that day, everyone will celebrate with great festival. They were most looking forward to a banquet held by the emperor. At the same time, the empress of the emperor would sing a song in front of everyone.

An empress will sing a song. What song will be sung at a banquet like that?. Heh?, Aren't I the empress?. Wait a minute, doesn't that mean I'll sing in front of everyone?.

"Hey, can't we cancel the banquet when it's my turn to sing?"

"Of course not, it has become the tradition and responsibility of the previous empress. You can't escape."

Cecilia's face turned like a puppy begging her master. She didn't say, but Heolstor knew what that pleading look meant. Heolstor couldn't escape and allowed Cecilia not to sing in front of everyone.

Why is she making a face like that?. Seriously, I was helpless in front of her. Why can I feel like that?. Cecilia you are indeed an interesting person. I didn't choose the wrong person.

"Because you refused to sing. You have to keep me company at the banquet."

During the banquet, the emperor and empress will have their own plans. Make them have to separate to carry out their duties. Cecilia only blushed after Heolstor said that. Cecilia replied with a warm smile and said yes.

"I'll be back to work, see you tonight."

"Yes."

Heolstor left me alone in the garden. When I want to continue drinking tea. I was reminded of Aidan. Where is he?. I have to find him.

Cecilia looks for Aidan around the palace gardens. She didn't see Aidan anywhere. Cecilia was worried and kept looking, Cecilia finally found he was alone at the end of the garden. She called him by name and headed that way, until Aidan noticed something and ordered Cecilia to lower her head.

"Be careful Empress Cecilia!"

Aidan quickly pushed Cecilia away by hugging her. An arrow headed towards Cecilia. Luckily, Aidan noticed it's fast. The arrow missed and didn't hit them.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes, how about you?"

"I am doing fine."

How can an arrow get here?. Are they spying on me from a distance?. Luckily no one was hurt. Where does it come from?. Like they are after me.

"Aidan, today's incident please keep it a secret from Heolstor and in return I need help from you."

"Of course, Your Majesty."

I returned to my room at Aidan's suggestion. Aidan orders several guards without Heolstor's knowledge to tighten the security of the empress' palace. What do they want from me?.

My head is dizzy, maybe because I think too much. I have to rest, calm down Cecilia. You will be fine.

"Ha...ha...ha..."

What's wrong with me today?. My body feels heavy.

.....

Heolstor, who had just returned from his office, headed straight to his room to meet Cecilia. He felt something strange, the palace seemed to be guarded tighter than before. The Heolstor accelerated his pace and ran very fast.

I feel something strange. Why is the security so tight?. What happened?. Did something happen to Cecilia?.

"Cecilia, are you all right?"

Heolstor enters the room, he doesn't see anyone and opens the bed curtain.

"Ha?, Cecilia ?, What happened to you?"

"I am fine."

Heolstor immediately called the servant to bring the doctor immediately. After Cecilia was treated, Heolstor stayed by Cecilia's side to keep watching him.

What has she been doing all day?. I told her to rest well. I even ordered Briana and Arthur to reduce their working portion. Is Cecilia hiding something from me?.

Heolstor continuously stared at the sleeping face of Cecilia. He held her warm face and hands. Cecilia woke up from her sleep and wanted to drink a glass of water. Heolstor helps Cecilia to wake up and provides water.

"Thank you."

I looked at her face, which was flushed with fever. Her beautiful face and pink lips. I can't help it. I'm sorry Cecilia.

Heolstor brought his face closer and kissed Cecilia's soft lips. Cecilia was silent until Heolstor saw her face again.

"Can I have you?"

They stare at each other. Cecilia's face flushed red as Heolstor put her hand on his face.

I realized something, what is this feeling?. My heart is beating very fast. His handsome face made me unable to take my eyes off. No Cecilia, you can't be like this. No, Cecilia, hurry to your senses.

"I don't know what I'm feeling right now. I don't understand anything about it."

"What do you feel now?"

"My heart is beating really fast and I can't take my eyes off you."

With a warm smile. "That means you like me."

What did he say?, I like Heolstor?.

"I'll ask you again. Do you love me?"

"..."

I do not know. I never know. Is this really you?. If this is true, can I like you?. How do you feel from me?. What make you fall in love with me?.

End Chapter 15