Chapter 131: Feelings (1)
"Please tell me what has suddenly convinced you to go to this festival with us. I wish you would have gone to the other one with me since it was bigger, but this will do that. Now, tell us," Cara said, sitting on Annalise’s bed, watching her get ready for the festival.
"I wouldn’t call it a festival. It is like a large gathering outside. What is more exciting are the balls that will soon happen. I wonder if Rafael will be attending any or if he will be leaving town to attend the one in the palace-"
"You need to focus, Heidi. One issue at a time. First, we need to find out what has caused Annalise to want to come with us and she is getting all dressed up in one of the dresses Rafael gave her. You are looking like a lady. The illegitimate daughter that no one cares for, but nonetheless, a lady," said Cara.
Annalise turned around to face Heidi and Cara who were already dressed. "You really need to work on the way you give out compliments. I am always left feeling in between complimented and offended. The only reason I am going tonight is that I am to stay by Rafael’s side. For whatever he needs to hold or anything else. I was told by Edwin to dress up and have fun when I can."
Cara and Heidi shared a look.
"Why would you be accompanying Rafael? And I am surprised that he is going. He never goes, not even with his knights," said Cara.
"Something happened today to upset him so he must want to take his mind off of it. It is not like I wanted to go in the first place, but I will be paid for working when I am supposed to be resting. The moment he tells me that I no longer need to be by his side, I will find the two of you and you can show me what you like about this gathering," Annalise spoke as she pinned up her hair.
Under her dress, she managed to sneak a small knife that she owned before Cara and Heidi showed up.
Heidi folded her arms. "Something sounds suspicious here, but I will just have to wait and see. I am sorry that you have to work and can not come with us right away. At least this has gotten you to dress up and finally leave the manor to have fun. Are you to ride with us or with Rafael?"