When Roselyn stepped out of the room. Robellia threw herself back onto the bed. Tears streamed down her face. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She had to pull herself together. She got out of bed and went off to get ready for the day. When she got into the kitchen, she was met with a few stares and murmurs. She expects as much; she was late after all, and her mother nearly died last night. She went over to help Genevieve, "hope you got to rest." Robellia asked her worriedly, "Honestly, I didn't. All my thoughts just kept jumbling in my head... You put the ring back on?"
Genevieve looked at her, surprised, "Didn't you like, promise not to put it back on? And were you crying again, Liya?" Robellia sighed, "Gene, you have to be careful around her. She already suspects you know about us. We can't just talk about this." "Did she hurt you?" Genevieve looked agitated and concerned at the same time. Robellia avoided her eyes, "Not physically. Can we just not talk about this right now?" "I know she is your mother, and I know you both love each other, but you are a person. someone who can make choices for herself. I want you to know that, Liya." Genevieve knew how commanding Roselyn could be.
Madame Sino walked into the kitchen, "Liya!" she called. Robellia hastily answered, "Yes, Madame Sino." She rushed over to her. Madame Sino smiled, "Follow me." She followed her out into the interior of the palace. "I hope you are doing well?" "I am." Madame Sino looked at her, "He wishes to see you. Take this to him." She stopped a nearby maid holding a tray of tea and biscuits. "But I was sent by ...." The maid tried to explain, but was cut short, "Go prepare a different tray." Madame Sino immediately dismissed her.
Robellia stood in front of Maximus' chambers with the tray in hand. Maximus didn't even like tea. She sighed and knocked on the door. She heard him say, "You may enter." Robellia opened the door and walked in. She saw him standing by a large mirror as maids helped him get dressed, "Good morning, Your Highness. I have brought your tea and biscuits." Maximus stopped the maids dressing him, "You may all leave." Robellia placed the tray on the coffee table and was about to leave, "Except for you." Robellia paused.
"Come and dress me," Maximus ordered. Robellia sighed, "Your highness...." "I don't speak twice," Maximus said as he looked at her through the reflection of the mirror. Robellia thanked the stars that he was already clothed. The only thing she had to do was help him put on his coat and a few accessories. She went towards him and began to dress him quietly. Maximus looked down at her, "I heard your mother is quite well now and has even gone back to work." Robellia didn't even look up at him, "mhhhh! It is true."
Maximus held her wrist to stop her, "You've been crying again, and you seem down. What bothers you?" Robellia looked at him and hugged him. Maximus was taken by surprise by the sudden hug. he hugged her back a little less tightly than she did, "You should be careful, the pins might hurt you." He said worriedly. Robellia looked up at him, "Thank you for last night." Maximus smiled, "You know, come to think of it, you look gorgeous today. Your skin seems to scream for my touch."
Robellia rolled her eyes, "There you go again. Don't you get tired of pulling my leg? mhhhh!" Maximus turned her to face the mirror as he hugged her from behind, "Just look at my beautiful bunny." He kissed her cheek. Robellia smiled, "I believe this little bunny looks run over by a carriage." Maximus chuckled by her and kissed her nape, "Yet she seems to be able to pull off the look. She's rather cute. I could devour her, you know?" he went on kissing her nape. Robellia closed her eyes, "Really?" "mhmm!" Maximus answered as he gently nibbled on her earlobe and went back down to suck on her nape. Robellia gasped, "Max!"
He pulled her closer to himself. Robellia tightened her grip on his arms that were around her. She didn't dare to open her eyes. His kisses went to trace her jawline. Feeling that it wasn't enough for him, he turned her to face him and kissed her. Robellia didn't resist him. She gladly welcomed his kiss with a passionate one of her own. She pulled back to get some air and was about to dive in again, "Wait. The pins might actually hurt." Maximus pulled them out and threw them off before kissing her again. Robellia chuckled within the kiss as she wrapped her arms around him.
When they broke it again to change their angle, a knock was heard, and the door was opened. It all happened so fast; all Robellia could do was hide her face in Maximus' chest. "Max, I... Oh! Dear. I am...Umhm! I should go." Maximus glared at George in the mirror. George hurried his way out, "That better be, Liya," he said before he closed the door. Maximus cursed under his breath as Robellia looked up at him and hurriedly moved away. a glare in her eyes. "That better be, Liya?"
Maximus opened his mouth to explain, but was cut short, "So the second Prince knows?" "I...." He was cut short again, "Wait, you do this with other women in the palace?" "No. I wouldn't dare to even...." she cut his sentence short, "oh! How could I forget about your fourteen women?" Robellia looked angry, "Little bunny, in my defense, he found out from Charles. And I swear to you I have not touched anyone since I came back." Maximus quickly defended himself. "And Madame Sino?" "She found out on her own." "You almost made me forget I am upset with you over your fourteen women. " If you'll excuse me," she walked past him, heading for the door. "I'll see by the lake, little bunny."
Robellia paused by the door handle and smiled to herself before walking out. Seeing her step out, Maximus sighed. He was sure of one thing: George had to pay for all the trouble he had caused. Maximus knew Robellia was using the situation as an escape route. It was for the best; only he knew what he would have done to her if she had stayed a second longer.