Chapter 218: Assist me
Clutching the jar delicately, Melody observed the prince, his face alight with the joy of the wine. Her lips, parched and longing for moisture, moved subtly as she licked them, her fingers rhythmically drumming on the cool surface of the jar.
She pondered over the peculiar behavior of Izaak. His treatment towards her was a stark contrast to his usual indifference towards the other servants.
With a slight tilt of her head, she stole a glance at him, only to find him engrossed in his drink, oblivious to her scrutiny. His focus was solely on the wine.
Summoning her courage, Melody broke the silence that had settled between them. "Your Highness, may I pose a question?" she asked.
At her words, Izaak turned his attention towards her, the cup he had been nursing momentarily forgotten.
His eyes met hers, a spark of curiosity lighting up his gaze. "What sparks your curiosity, Melody?" he inquired.
"Why does His Highness treat me so well? I have noticed that he doesn’t give me much work. And I mostly remain free while the other servants do majority of the work. Even now, he asked me to sit beside him," Melody stated, her gaze was filled with questions.
Izaak mused at her words and said, "Do you like to work all the time? Enjoy the comfort I’m providing you. It’s not often that I show kindness towards humans," he stated, his tone was nonchalant.
Melody attempted to decipher his thoughts, her gaze probing into his eyes. "Could it be that the Prince requires something from me? Why else would a man of such high stature in the kingdom even spare a glance for someone as insignificant as me?" she voiced her thoughts fearlessly.