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I had a new ambition to proof read my works. I didn't. Sorry for the mistakes ;)

Oriella smiled nervously. She didn't know what to do. Two enemies were seated together side by side. One was elegant but had a wicked mouth. The other was friendly but arrogant.

'Who in the world arranged the seating?? This was not supposed to happen!'

She had to figure out something quick before the two start a war.

"Oh Lady Ratchford! That's a nice hair ornament you have! May I see it up close?" Oriella piped up."Of course you can Your Highness! Miss Maudie, do you mind if we switch seats? It's okay if you don't want to! I don't want to be a burden," Abigail asked the girl sheepishly.

The girl in question reluctantly gave up her seat beside the princess. She too had sensed the murderous auras.

'one problem solved'

Oriella made sure nobody is left behind in the conversation going on. The flow was going very well, ranging from various topics.

"Princess, I heard that the annual spring festival ball will be hosted by you. Is it true?" One of the girls asked.

"Yes. I will personally oversee the preparations. I hope all of you will be able to attend."

"We will definitely attend"" I certainly won't be missing it" "The princess herself is hosting it, of course many people would like to attend" All of the girls said in turn.

"Anyway, who will be your partner, Miss Cecile? You got engaged recently so you must be coming with your fiance!" Daisy said.

Cecile blushed and nodded. The girls squealed in excitement. Seraphina chuckled at the girls' cute behavior. She was the oldest among them so naturally she was more matured.

"Speaking of partners, do you have anyone you fancy, princess?" Daisy managed to ask. Sera shook her head while sipping her tea. As expected of Daisy, taking advantage whenever she can.

"Right! There were many boys that wanted to dance with you during your debutante"

Oriella blushed. She didn't want to reveal her crush but these girls were the only ones she could call her friends. Why not tell?

"Actually there is..." Another squeal.

"Did you meet him at the ball?"

"You could say that..."

Once again, squeals.

"Who, who? Is it the young master of Count Porsche? Or Baron Finn's third son?" Another girl asked.

"It's not a nobleman. He is a new recruit of the Imperial Knights." Oriella said.

"Then, you could see him everyday right?"

"Not really. He is stationed somewhere else."

The girls were slumped. They were about to conjure up a fairy tale love story about the princess and the knight. Of course, with their creative minds, they eventually did.

"Imagine. A knight in shining armor saved the princess from danger. But what's more dangerous is her fast beating heart." Sera teased. She joined for entertainment.

Oriella grew redder. The girls laughed at her attempt to cover her face. They discussed about matters of love and such. A normal topic for teenage girls reaching adolescence. When asked about finding true love, Sera answered,"You'll meet 'the one' when you do. When that time comes, just follow your heart and let your mind think carefully."

"You sound like you are very experienced, Lady Iraine. Perhaps have you found yours?" Abigail asked slyly in an attempt to catch her off guard.

"Maybe I have. Who knows?" Sera answered nonchalantly while taking a bite from a cookie.

Gasps everywhere. "Does that mean you have?!"

Sera smiled,"He did seem descent and we do just-"she clicked her tongue"- click together well,"

"Tell us more!" "Yes please!""you'd share with us right??"

"Maybe another time. I must go. Father's meeting must have ended. See all again. Thank you for inviting me princess. I hope you don't mind me leaving first."

"Ah. Of course not. I'll send another invitation again,"

Sera stood up and curtsied. Daisy did the same. The younger girl proceeds to ask a million questions without leaving any room to answer.

"I promise to tell you about it. Next Friday at 3, my house. How does that sound?" Sera tried to comfort a sulking Daisy.

"Alright. But we're gonna have a sleepover,"

Sera made another promise with Daisy and saw her off. Marquis Iraine was surprised to see his daughter wait for him. They both went back together.

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HelloI guess you could say this story is a oneshot

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