A Dance with the Crown Prince
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When Julianne got back inside the mansion the speech had already ended and the guest where presenting their presents while others were on the dance floor.
"Julianne where have you been? Asked Lord Wilmot
"Was out for fresh air, happy 50th birthday father" she said bowing her head.
"You already said that a ten times today, come meet the young Duke from brokenwaves" he said leading her towards the other side of the hall. "Duke Leonard Fournette enjoying the foods and drinks" He said offering a bow which was returned to him "Meet Julianne my second daughter" Julianne bowed to him but in her heart she wished she was not summoned back to the mansion as she wasn't interested in anyman right now.
"It's my pleasure to finally be able to meet you Lady Julianne, your father has said wonderful things about you, you are indeed beautiful" the brown haired man complimented picking up her hand to kiss her knuckles.
"Thank you Duke Leonard, you are such a gentleman" she complimented back, her father decided to leave them and welcome the minister who had just arrived.
"Julianne why don't you show Duke Leonard your garden am sure he would love it" her father suggested before he left.
"Ofcause father" she murmured, a maid carrying a tray of drinks walked by and she took two glass of drink from her then turned to the young Duke " My father made sure to purchase the finest wine at Ezia Valley why don't you try it, you will like it" she said handing the glass to him.
"It's an honor to be served buy you My Lady" He said before drinking from it, Julianne faked a smile then drank from hers.
Not long after Julianne entered the Hall Crown Prince Roman joined them, his eyes scanning the hall to find the lady he had seen in the garden, when he finally spotted her his eyes narrowed at the young Duke kissing her knuckles. His right hand man came to stand beside him.
"Odin" He called slightly annoyed.
"Yes Master" Odin answered wondering what had gotten the Prince in a bad mood.
"Tell Duke Leonard Fournette that his being summoned" He ordered.
"Yes Master" Odin bowed before he went off to get the young Duke.
Meanwhile Julianne and the young Duke stood there in silence she could feel the eyes of the Duke on her every now and then which made her uncomfortable.
" Lady Julianne" He called after he finished his glass of wine.
Julianne turned around to face him.
"Do you care for a....." The young Duke didn't finish his word before he was interupted.
"Duke Leonard Fournette" Odin bowed.
"You are?? He questioned.
"Odin the Crown Prince Roman right hand man, He has summoned you" Odin stated
"Fine lead the way" He turned to Julianne "I will come back to you once I've been dismissed by the prince.
"Okay" but don't come back' she completed in her mind. She watched the young Duke walk away before she released her breathe she didn't know she was holding up till now. After few minutes pass she was about to leave the hall when she heard a voice from behind.
"Lady Julianne" his voice loud enough that it echoed in the walls of the hall. Julianne froze when she recognized the voice that called out to her, she slowly turned around to face him making eye contact with him. The hall had turned so quiet with every eye on them that she could hear her heart beating loudly in her ears.
" Do you care for a dance My Lady" this time more louder than the former. The Prince stretched forth his arm for her to take which she did and he took her to the dance floor as eyes followed them.
After they exchanged bows the prince arms circled around her waist while her hands rested on his shoulder, the lights dimmed and the music which had paused awhile ago began.
"You shouldn't had made your intentions know to the whole guest now they wouldn't stop looking at us" she accused with a sad look.
"Would you have agreed to come to the dance floor with me" the Crown Prince questioned.
"No" came the honest reply from the Lady.
"See, knowing you wouldn't agree if I had my voice lowered, I was left with no choice" the Prince explained.
Julianne frowned still maintain eye contact with him as the danced to the slow rymne of the music.
"Julianne is it" he tasted her name on his lips.
Julianne noticed how he didn't add Lady to her name which she had been addressed with by everyone except her family and she wondered what status the man she was dancing with held.
"You didn't share yours, but you know mine"
"Neither did you"
"You never asked"
" It wouldn't be fair if I were to share mine, you should hear it from others too" he said notice the frown on her face, then asked. "Finally interested in me now"
" What? no!" she said furious " I just wanted to know who I danced with"
The music finally came to an end and both bowed to each other before parting ways.
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