Villains also get Second chance

Norma looked at me standing at the door and I nodded again, whether Killian was having lunch with Cassius or not, I always called him and I would do that today too.

"So, shall we go?" he asked with a bit impatience. If he was so hungry, he should have gone alone, it was not like i had called him.

"My lord, it will take some time to finish the file I had, if you are in a hurry, why don't you go and join Killian and Cassius, as you said they were already having lunch." i added, trying my vest to best be respectable.

"Oh, i am not in a hurry, but i am worried about you Marianne, you seem to be pale, i hope everything is fine." he said in a worried voice, 

"Of course, my lord, I am grateful for you to care about me. I will do the work later, let me accompany you to the lunch first.'' I replied as I stood up and a bright smile bloomed on his lips.

"Marianne, if you do not mind, i would like to shift back into the chamber which was assigned to me first." he said hesitating, as we passed the gallery of art in front of my chamber.

I furrowed my brows, what did his chamber have to do with me.

"I apologise, but i did not get your point." he furrowed his brows, as he looked at my expressions as if he was trying to decipher my thoughts.

"Oh, Musarianne, did you forget that 

You had requested me to change his chamber as it was very close to yours, and you were worried that it would affect our private moments.'' I heard the voice and my eyes widened, not because of the voice, as I was getting more and more habitual of him invading my privacy by suddenly barging in without being announced first.

But I was stunned by what he said, did he just say that we were having private moments here, and that also in the garden or public, so I was worried that someone might see us! Had he lost his mind.

I turned and glared at the man, who was walking like a majestic king he was, I gritted my teeth in utter annoyance as he ignored my anger-filled face and gave that fake bright smile to me. If possible I wanted to break all those pearly white teeth he was showing to me. 

"I apologise, but i did not seem to remember ever saying those words, your highness." so take them back, this instant' i added with a string glare but the man was still unperturbed.

"Oh, my, don't be shy now. Though Philips is just a guest, he is like every family member now, since he is always present at every family occasion these days." who was he and where did the real Cassius go! Cassius was never this soft and tender and smiling and his smile, that looked so artificial, that even Philip would not believe in him no matter how much more Cassius pretends.

"Ah, i understand, you did not need to be embarrassed about it." said Philip through with that same artificial smile as Cassius.

"Mother, you called us for lunch here, we have prepared lunch in father's chamber for all of us." thigh Killian was talking to me, his eyes were set on Philip, did something happen i was not aware of!

"Ah, so that was the case. You should have told me earlier son.`` I said as he held my hand.

Whole way to the dining room, Killian held my hands, though he only held my hand when we were out of the palace.

"Do you have any trouble with your chamber, my lord?" I asked, hoping that I would get some answers through this.

"Ah, my chamber is in the corner most areas near stores, that area is very dark and noisy. I asked Ian to change it, but he said that it was the only unoccupied camber available except the chamber behind the library. Though I know you might face a bit of trouble but reconsider it, my lady." he said with a pleading voice and I looked back at Cassius.

Our place though not as large as the royal palace, it had more than enough chambers for 30 people. Even if he had closed his parents' chamber, there should still be enough chambers and by the face of Philip he had realised it too.

The only difference was he thought that I was the one who transferred his chamber. But why! Just a few weeks ago Cassius had instructed me to be respectful towards Philip, then why was he doing this.

All the maids bowed as we sat on our respected seats.

"Mother would you like to see my fencing practice, i had learnt a few new tricks" i nodded, 

"I can even practice with you, if needed." i offered and worry filled his voice

"Oh, are you able to practice again, my lady. I would also like to practice with you once. I greatly admire your skills." said Philip with great enthusiasm. 

I could only nod at that, "I would be able at your service anytime, my lord" I responded and the moment turned stiff as the smile on their faces froze.

"I don't think you are prepared for that, you need much more rest." added Cassius and Killian nodded hard.

"I am fine, your highness' 'I added, swallowing the juice with Killian, while others were having wine.

"Did you forget, you lost consciousness just yesterday when we were dancing while having dinner at lakeside, alone." he said with a knowing smile and I furrowed my brows. Why did his words sound so ambiguous to me?

"Yes mother, father spent the whole night sitting behind you, he was very worried about you, you should not stress yourself, i am happy only with your presence there, it increases my confidence." he said, but i did not understand why they were sharing last night incidents that also in a different way.