“Can you tell me Hunter's behavior during last night's ball party? I'm just curious about him.” Lady Diana asked me about Hunter. Why is she asking me? Then suddenly she added, “oh by the way, don't think of lying. It won't work on me. It's one of my blessings.” Is she bluffing? I don't know. Let's just speak the truth for now.

“He was different from his normal rumors. He wasn't rude towards anyone. He was quiet and he even took care of me.”

“Is that so? I didn't think he would do that for anyone. Well it's not like I took any notice of the boy before. So maybe he doesn't like what others often tell me about.”

“Lady Diana! If you won't feel offended, may I ask you something?”

“Sure.”

“Why did you say that at the end? It feels like you don't know anything about Hunter and you just want to know my Perception of Hunter's image.”

“Oh you are too sharp minded you aren't you. You just detected all that from just one sentence. Yes, you are right. I wasn't interested in Hunter from the beginning or rather I couldn't. Well I guess that's it. It looks like Fiona has come with refreshments. So let's enjoy it first.”

She again flicked her fingers and the veil around us disappeared in thin air.

Lady Diana didn't say anything after that and left me alone there.I decided to stroll around the garden as I didn't have anything else to do. Why not enjoy my freedom for sometime.

Then I saw some flowers on the ground and I decided to make a flower crown. They say that it's a basic skill for any young Noble girl to know how to make one. Well it's my first time. While I was pondering on whether to do it or not, Rose started to pick up flowers on her own.

“Lady Aaria! I will pick the best flowers for you to make.”

That was the first time she spoke after last night's conversation. But rather than pick that point, I noticed a scar on her right hand. I grabbed her hand without noticing. Rose was surprised and suddenly pulled her hand away. She was sweating and was scared.

“I'm sorry. I really didn't mean to….”

“It's fine my lady. I unconsciously pulled my hand. If you want to see it, I can show you.”As soon as Rose said, she pulled her sleeves showing the small scar on the right hand to extend through all her arms and went on towards her back.”

“How did this……”

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“I can't remember my lady when I got this scar. One day I just remembered having this scar on my right hand and I got scared sometimes. I ….”

“I also……. I got those scars from marquess Helena.”

“But my lady …. You didn't need to..”

“No. It's my choice to tell you and I can tell that you already figured it out.”

“I'm sorry for last night my lady.”

“No, it's fine. You didn't……”

“No, my lady. I was told by the Duchess to keep an eye on you and inform her about everything but I intentionally kept your secret. Cause If I had told the Duchess then you would have become a sacrifice.”

“What do you mean by sacrifice?”

“I can't tell you more than that. But I hope you will understand my concerns for your safety.”

“Alright, I will trust you for now, Rose.”

“Thank you very much For your understanding my lady. Then let's try making Flower crowns. Shall we.”

~Next day

~Knock knock

Suddenly, I heard a knock on the window. Maybe I'm imagining things, I'm on the second floor of the mansion.

~Knock knock

‘No there is definitely someone knocking on the window. Should I call someone? Well at least I can remove the curtains first.

As she removed the curtains, she saw Hunter and Sky who were just hanging on the window.

“ Oh god,.... What are you guys doing here?”

“Can we come in first, my hands are gonna give up any second.”

~Phewww….

“Can I ask you guys what are you doing?” How were they able to even reach here?

“Long story short, I ran away from the mansion and the Head maid was looking for me.So this was the only escape I could think of.”

“But aren't you sick? Why did you do something so reckless? Won't you get in trouble or what if something happens won't your parents be sad and troubled.”

“You worry to much”

“ Still what excuse are you gonna use now?”

“Young lady! We have already prepared an excuse.”

Sky pulls the pup out from the blanket she used to cover it.

“Here is our excuse, We will say we came to visit your injured pet dog that you brought with you.”

“Aaaa….. Who is this little fellow? What is its name?”

“My lady! We haven't decided on the name yet.”

“ Well I did though.”

“ No tail is not a good name for him, Young lord!”

“ But I thought it was clever.”

“ How about Ace?”.

Woof woof.

“Hehehe it looks like he loved that name.”

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door

“My lady, It's me Rose.”

“Co-Come in”.

“Yes my lady. My lady it seems Madam Head……..”

She stopped mid sentence when she saw us three sitting on the sofa.

“Pardon me. The head maid sent me to ask you about the Young lord's whereabouts. What do you want me to say to Madam Head maid?”

“Please tell her that he was in my room to visit my injured pet dog, Ace. Tell them not to worry too much.”

“Yes My lady. Then please excuse me.” She left after giving Sky a quick glance.

“Thanks Aria. Now that this thing is sorted out. I will be taking my leave.”

As Hunter and Sky were about to leave. I stopped them asking,

“What about Ace?”.

“What? He is your friend now.That is my gift for you.”

“But I never asked for it?” Why are guys giving it to me? Marquess won't even let me keep it. I should return it.

“ But you like it, right? That's all that matters after all. See you later.”

“Thank you once again My lady.”

She squeezed the Pup in her arms hard due to Excitement and shyness until Ace started to cry.

“Oh god, I'm sorry.

Are you fine?”

But Ace just licked Aria’s hands to ensure he was fine.”

“Ah, so cute