Chapter 3 Part (2/2)

A strange interaction

Nick and Emily were escorted to the maids, who were 4 in total.

They had the typical maid outfit, not much to be said about that.

They were in a room, similar to Glegmore’s, but a lot bigger.

‘‘Who is this you are bringing to us. ‘‘

Said one of the maids.

‘‘This right here is Frederica’s first born child. ‘‘

‘‘Oh, no wonder. With her elegant slim figure, she really does resemble Frederica. ‘‘

Emily slightly blushed, Nick, on the other hand, didn’t seem so pleased. I would also think he was talking about Emily as her presence stood out.

‘‘No you are mistaken, HE is Frederica’s first born child. ‘‘

The guard said that pointing to the dirty Nick.

The maid’s reaction was nothing short of what the guard’s was when he heard that.

‘‘HAH, he? Son of Frederica the great? No way haha. ‘‘

Using the same method Nick showed them his precious necklace.

And yet again, another person was shocked by Nick’s heritage.

‘‘So you are her son. What happened to you child? ‘‘

‘‘A lot of things happened, but basically summarizing it-

I ran away from my father and got in a fight. ‘‘

‘‘And who is this girl? ‘‘

‘‘I am Emily, he bumped into me and I accidentally casted an explosion spell on him, now I’m following him, protecting him is my way of repaying him for the damage. ‘‘

Emily still in shock from the fact that she had assaulted a Sole, tried to bare it in and talk.

‘‘Oh, so you can talk! ‘‘

Said Nick. For the past couple of hours, the only thing she had said was her name when the guard asked for it. I guess she was still in shock from assaulting a noble. Nick didn't seem to think high of himself, it is disputable if he should or should not but all things aside he was a noble man.

‘‘Well now that it’s set let us clean you and give you proper attire, the guests are coming soon. ‘‘

‘‘Wait what guests? ‘‘

 Said Nick not knowing what is going on.

‘‘Ms. Frederica is throwing a party. She should be here any minute. ‘‘

Finally, Nick had some luck. He will be able to meet his mother for the first time in years.

The party was going to be on the second floor of the building.

The maids quickly took Nick to a bath where he finally cleaned himself.

The bathroom was really premium. The tub was coated with diamonds. After he took a bath, he and Emily were escorted to a dressing room.

They gave Nick a nice black suit, and Emily a beautiful blue dress. It was a long fancy dress.

If you didn’t know them they would look like a happy couple to you since Emily was following him everywhere he went.

After all that they went to the second floor.

It was one huge room decorated with fancy tables to the left and right and what seemed to be room for dancing in the middle.

Nick was told to sit on a table with Emily and wait for the guests and Frederica to arrive.

Shortly after they sat down Glegmore appeared...

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‘‘Ah hello boy! Now that you are all clean you finally look like a true Sole. And look at your outfit it’s just elegant. Your friend is also looking pretty good hehe. ‘‘

After that little remark, he again made his way downstairs.

While they were waiting, Emily started up a conversation with nothing other than the topic that was getting on Nick’s nerves.

‘‘So you are a Sole huh? ‘‘

‘‘Yes isn't it obvious already…‘‘

‘‘Okay I'm sorry. So for how long haven’t you seen your mother? ‘‘

‘‘For about 10 years or so. I was little so I don’t remember much of it. ‘‘

‘‘Do you think she still remembers you? ‘‘

‘‘I think she does, no, I hope she does. ‘‘

That were the last things they said to each other, immediately emerging into silence after that. The tables that the room was filled with were really well-crafted, made from black wood that seemed freshly cut.

Sometime later one of the maids came to their table looking worried.

‘‘Excuse me, sir, it seems like Ms. Frederica is sick and won’t be able to come to the party. Apologies from her behalf. The party is still going to happen so seat yourself. ‘‘

While the maid was saying this Nick’s expression quickly changed to depression. The maid felt that she couldn’t do anything to help so she just left. Emily also felt the same so she didn’t say a thing.

Right now it is Nick who should consult with his desires of meeting his mother.

‘‘ I- I – It’s o~kay, I know I’ll get a chance to meet her. ‘‘

Deep inside he felt disappointed, but I guess it is a party so he should be happy, so he hid his emotions and got down to waiting for guests.

It is twelve o’clock, night time, and the guests finally started arriving.

All of them were wearing fancy outfits. The huge room, looking like it could fit an unlimited amount of people soon got filled up.

This reminded Nick of another time when his mom was throwing a party. It was a huge party with lots of people. Nick was really young at the time so he didn't remember much, but what he remembered was that his mom told him that when he grows up she'll throw a party just for him and make it the biggest party in the whole world. Nick was flattered by his mom's motherly care and sweet promises, he really loved her. 

Back at the ongoing party, everyone was having a blast.

There were a lot of different events, from shooting to wine taste testing. And of course, our main character chose the alcoholic one. Unfortunately, he didn’t know he had to spit out the wine after he tasted it so yet again he got drunk.

Going to one of the maids he said:

‘‘Yes hello the~r misis~ sex~y, where cn I find the exit to get some freeesh a~ir? ‘‘

The maid pointed him to the exit.

It seemed though that he wasn’t the only one going out for fresh air. As a slim lady with cat ears followed behind him. And as they went out she asked him straightly:

‘‘Hey, there are rumors you are a son of Frederica and have a fancy necklace? ‘‘

‘‘Oh a neko, I like that. And ye~s I do have a necklace and I am a So~le. ‘‘

‘‘Mind if you let me see it pretty please. ‘‘

Emily was watching their exchange. And as the cat girl made her statement she went closer to them just in case something happens.

With a "Yeah sure no wo~ries’’ Nick gave her his necklace.

‘‘Ohhh it’s so nice and shiny. ‘‘

She said that looking at it with a greedy face.

Just before he was about to get his necklace back the cat girl started running away with it.

‘‘Heh now it’s mine.‘‘

Nick couldn’t seem to realize what was going on but Emily, fortunately – did.

She had no power so she could only run after her.

She rushed down and out of the building. 

Emily’s only hope was one of the maids who had gone out to meet up with the cat girl and catch her.

They were running on the stone streets with old style buildings to their sides. With minimal light emitted from the moon, it was hard to see, for Emily we are talking. The other girl was a cat so she could see clearly see at night.

Anyways.

The cat girl wasn’t in the same condition as Emily, so she fired herself up in the air. This, however, was in favor of Emily as she shouted ’’Thief’’ when the other girl was in the air. This thankfully got the maid’s attention.

She dashed in the air, not expecting it the cat girl got caught off guard and the maid pushed her to the ground, not gently but more of like making stones fly up pushing to the ground.( one of the small stones, of course, hit Nick, he’s alright though ) 

The purple haired maid saw Nick’s necklace which she recognized and rushed to get it, but to her surprise, the cat had put up a force field not letting the maid in.

Emily has brought Nick, who is kind of drunk and got hit with a stone in the head, to the scene.

‘‘Give it back NOW! ‘‘

Threatened the maid.

‘‘Yes but on one condition. ‘‘

‘‘Whaaat is i~t?‘‘

Said the drunk Nick

‘‘Be my friend! ‘‘

Hearing this terrible excuse for a condition all others couldn’t help but get confused.

‘‘Ye~h sure I love fri~ends. ‘‘

Said Nick with a ''friendly'' face.

‘‘If that’s what it takes okay. ‘‘

Emily said that nodding in acceptance.

This all seemed quite strange not knowing the girl was just lonely and searching for attention.

About her: She was a girl with red hair and furry cat ears, she was wearing a fancy pink skirt and pink boots. She also had a pink top.

Nick, Emily, and the maid agreed not to report her to the guards since that would lead to a lot of trouble and will be very bothersome for both sides. 

The neko gave the necklace back and was escorted to the Town Hall, where an orchestra has just come and is playing a romantic song.

‘‘Heyyy you said you are my friend. Want to dance friend?‘‘

‘‘Sure. Come~ he~re! ‘‘

Nick started holding her hand as they got on the dance floor. It wasn't clear what he was thinking or what his emotions were at the time.

Emily seemed displeased with this occurrence. Or to put it simply – it seemed like she was jealous, so she went to them and said as they were dancing:

‘‘Hey Nick, remember that thing about the Forbidden isl-‘‘

Nick’s consciousness kicked in fast as he interrupted her sentence, stopped dancing and took Emily around a corner.

‘‘Yes, what are we going to do about that? My boaat is goone and I can’t goo. ‘‘

‘‘Yes should we ask Glegmore where the nearest boat to it is? ‘‘

‘‘Ye~s we should.‘‘

With no regard to the cat girl, he took off with Emily. Took off as in walking drunk with her to Glegmore’s office.

Once they were there Emily asked him the question.

‘‘Ah the nearest boat should be from the city of Franstrole. ‘‘

‘‘Wait, Franstrole? ‘‘

That name seemed similar to Nick, it actually brought memories to him. Memories of…