As A Princess

The coronation ceremony ends with a buffet meal. Some also enjoy dancing with one another. The royal guests have been given a different and wider space. While ordinary citizens' guests remained next to the seat they were seated in.

Ariadne chose to walk away from her seat. Here everyone is celebrating her coronation, yet she is left alone. Ariadne's small but blooming body was trying to get out of the crowd. Unroll the crowd to make it easier.

The persons eating simply gave Ariadne a way. They bow their heads in honor of Ariadne.

"Bow down the princess, bend down a little to repay their sign of respect." Darian whispers that are somehow already on Ariadne's left.

Ariadne purrs in ignorance. "Why should I bow them down?" She then asked.

"For if the princess does not reply, they will not raise her up at all. It will remain that way until the princess salutes them."

At this she then bowed briefly, after which she could see that the people were no longer bowing down to her. All smiled at Ariadne, as if looking at a beautiful goddess.

"Take me out of here. I don't like being stared at by all of them." Demanded Ariadne with a hint of fear. It's the first time Ariadne has faced the stares of so many. Even though they all smiled, it was like Ariadne had never felt safe.

Darian nodded instantly and complied with Ariadne's request. The man leads the way in front of Ariadne and leads the princess to the palace front garden. Such a vast garden with so many beautiful, fragrant flowers. Next to the park is a garden maze with only beams of foliage.

Ariadne has never entered the garden maze. Because the herbs in the maze garden seemed to her very high. The maze is a circle. Of course it feels like going in there. You don't know the map by heart. Only the gardeners know the area well.

"What's the matter, princess? Would the princess like to go there?" Ask Darian if he wants to know. For he had gazed upon the gaze of Ariadne's captivated eyes.

Ariadne's shaking slowly. "No. I don't like dark and lost."

"It won't get lost if the princess takes the map."

"No. I'm not going in there. I'll stay." Said Ariadne, who later sat instantly on a palatial lawn chair.

Darian only nodded, then stood up straight on the right side of the lawn chair.

"Why don't you sit down? Your knees never get tired?" Asked Ariadne who always saw Darian standing. Darian never sat while standing near Ariadne.

"No need, princess. Don't worry about me. I'm here to take care of you, princess." Ask Darian.

"When will the party end?" Asked Ariadne.

"This afternoon, I think. Just when the sun is overhead."

"I am exhausted and this dress is quite heavy. I need a nap. I'm hungry, too. In fact they were all just eating alone and busy themselves. No one asked me or paid attention to me. I don't like sitting in that fancy chair staring at it like a statue." Ariadne's grievance.

"Just relax, princess, you'll be able to rest after this. My mother will bring the princess here."

"Elie?" Asked Ariadne.

Darian nodded in reply. Darian's blue eyes attracted Ariadne to him. Since Ariadne's eyes are not as blue as Darian, Ariadne's eyes are golden brown.

"Since when did Elie know I was in the park?" Ariadne asked again.

"My mother always knew where the princess was. And I will always be next to the princess when my mother is busy."

After hearing that Ariadne has chosen to remain silent. She was a little tired of talking to Darian, whose answer was like that. Ariadne only wants to consort with Darian asa child of ordinary citizens who can run around and laugh freely.

But Ariadne herself is aware that she cannot be like the son of an ordinary citizen moving freely. Now even her body wears a gown that is extremely blossoming and heavy. Much less accessories such as bangles, rings, earrings, even necklaces. Plus a diamond crown now perched sweetly on her head. It made him unable to bow his head in fear of falling off his crown. Ariadne's movements alone are severely limited. How could he run around and laugh like that? Even Ariadne has no friends besides Darian. Only Darian and Darian are beside her.

As darian says, elie now comes and bows to Ariadne still in the park seat. "The coronation party is over, princess. Come with me." Says Elie then leads the way first.

While darian went straight to the riding field behind the palace. Joined up with the other boys.

Elie please Ariadne at the table seat at the far end. The list of foods Ariadne has been waiting for. Her stomach's so hungry.

But the movement of Ariadne's right hand in wanting the meal stopped when Elie interrupted her firmly. "It's not that, princess. Eat with proper manners." Said elie, guiding Ariadne's hand movements to pick up a fork and a dinner knife.

"What's this for? I just want to eat fast and take a nap. I miss my room Elie." Cried Ariadne in agony.

"Stop princess. It's forbidden for any princess to cry. Hold back your tears. Now, elegant. Eat in the right manner. Sit up straight up your back like a wall. Do not bow down and chin up." Elie called out sharply.

Ariadne's eyes filled with tears. It's never like this before. If she was hungry and wanted to eat, her mother would feed her immediately. Ariadne does not like orders.

Crash!

The silver dining knife and fork Ariadne slam. And Ariadne then chose to come down from the chair. The girl ran as fast as she could, lifting her little dress. Ariadne chose to go to her room and shut her down immediately, also locking her from the inside. Ariadne wants to be alone.

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