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Morning came with a puffy eyed Rosalind.Anna came to the Lady with ice pack .Rosalind look in the mirror and got ready.
At the breakfast table, Rosalind with her mother and two younger sisters, uncle and their daughters where waiting for their grandmother to join.After the grandmother came ,the sounds of the silverware came be heard.
"Rosalind, how us your training going on.Yesterday , his majesty had made the talk about your engagement with the Crown prince to be made official."
Rosalind was on heavensnine by hearing this.She blushed and replied " Grandma , the training is going well".Rosalind thought, gods have her a gift looking at her misery .She was very delighted. Her 7 years of training and longing are to end finally.
After breakfast, Rosalind with her grandma had gone to the meeting set up by his majesty
All Head of the clan with their heir came.In the central was His Majesty towards his right the crown prince Albert and then 2nd, 5th prince.In his left where duke Carlose with his Grandfather lord Claude.Then came lord Rositta (Rosalind grandmother) with Rosalind, Towards their front was lord Lyoid and their daughter Lilliana and nephew Lyson.Towards their right was lord Aziz 2nd prince maternal Grandfather.
"Today's meeting is about the victory of the war duke Carlose and prince Albert brought forward."The active members took turns describing the loss and gain won by the battle.The lord Aziz told about the hot climate coming and how it affect the southern duchy.After discussing and implementing new rules his majesty gone about discussion of publicly announcing the grand engagement.
"His majesty the head priest has informed that next week 1st of Summer would be great and auspicious day for the engagement"lord Rossitta pinned in.
"very well then 1st of Summer will be engagement between the prince and Rosalind "The members all congratulated the prince and Rosalind.
Rosalind face was filled with joy and shyness.Everyone present looked happy except Lilliana who had a sad eyes.
The meeting ended with laughter and Lilliana went away silently with congratulating Rosalind.but she could see the sadness in her eyes.
Rosalind,Iam so sorry about yesterday,if you had told me something like at had happened them I would have stayed by your side.Albert signed with guilt
your highness, what are saying..iam not quite sure if I understand you
"Carl told me how Charles treated you yesterday.You must have been pretty scared."
Rosalind was surprised and happy the Albert was finally looking at her.A rose had bloomed in her heart and she wanted to thank duke Carlose for making that happen.
Your highness, Iam fine ,and thank you for showing concern.
Rosa, as a sorry let's ,me take you to the festival.
Rosalind eyes bloomed with happiness .The future king and queen disguised themselves and enjoyed all the local cuisine and watched a theatrical play. They laughed and played till sunset.Albert took Rosalind safely to her house.
Rosa... as a forgiveness here is a parting gift .Albert gave her a ornaments which was Rose shaped Rosalind with happiness in eyes thanked the Crown prince.
although Albert enjoyed the day,he still felt he had missing something.He couldn't be fully understand.He felt something a miss in his heart.And a turbulence was occurring in his heart which he couldn't clamping down.