Kyle tensed when he saw Curtis. He expected the old man to hold a grudge against him for what he said last night, so he was taken by suprise when Curtis pat his back.
"I didn't see you at breakfast, hope you weren't afraid of those two" Curtis said giving him a warm smile to reassure Kyle "Don't worry I won't let them do anything to you"
"I really appreciate it, but why are you going out of your way to help me?" Kyle said
"Is there a reason to help someone in need" Curtis replied looking at Kyle who obviously wasn't buying it.
Taking a deep breath "You really are a strange one aren't you? The main reason why I want to helped you is because of the guilt I felt back then when I didn't put in the effort to help Cerci when she's in trouble. So now I feel obligated to help you."
"Then what are the other reasons?" Kyle asked, still suspicious of Curtis motives.
"The other reason is more like an investment"
Tilting his head a little to try to understand what Curtis ment.
"Look kid, it's obvious that you're talented. You may try to hide it but the mana surrounding you says otherwise. I believe without a doubt that you would become strong in the future, strong enough to rival a monarch or even Cerci herself. I want to secure a good relationship with you, so whenever I help, you'll gladly lend a hand."" I also see that you're getting along with my granddaughter, so is it a crime for one to help his future son-in-law" Curtis teased him making Kyle cheek to turn red from embarrassment.
"It's not what you think, Olivia and I are just friends" Kyle said, desperately trying to convince him that not was going on between them.
He had only known Olivia for two days, so how would he develop feelings for her in that short amount of time.
"Have you know that these eyes don't lie to me", walking down the stairs, he waved his hand, "Scurry off to where you were heading to".
Kyle went up to his room, he pulls his cloak and tossed it the couch. He slums on his bed, remembering to shower, he groans heading for the bathroom.
There was a knock on the door, walking to the door, he let's the top of his nightway open, exposing his thin athletic body. His moist hair hanging just above his shoulder.
The door opens with Olivia coming inside holding some clothes in her hand.
"It isn't proper to leave your chest bare when a lady's in your room" she said, pointing at his chest.
She settled down on the vacant bed, placing the clothes on the table.
"Whats the clothes for?" Kyle asked as he picks up the cloth.
"Those are what you would wear for the party" Olivia remarked
Kyle inspected the clothes to see if it fitted him "I don't recall taking any measurements, so how did they get my size"
"They used Luke's measurements since you and him are roughly the same height"
They talked for a while, mostly about why Kyle had run off and the upcoming party, till late in the night. Olivia excused herself so she could get some rest before the events.
The following day, Olivia woke Kyle up early, to help her prepare somethings. By the time they where done it was almost time for the party to begin. Kyle changed into the clothes Olivia had given him. Black suit with the Lucas crest on it, white gloves and a long ash fur cloak, stopping below his knee.
Olivia helped him arrange his hair.
She was dressed in a long black sleeveless dress, white gloves and a across her neck was the phoenix necklace Kyle had gotten for her.
After dressing up, they stepped downstairs and joined the rest.
Luke was dressed in the same attire as Kyle, with an additional gold chain hanged across his trousers. Beside him, his dad and Cerci were discussing something, they seemed to be having an argument. Kathyln was with one of the branch family, while Ronald, Elijah and Curtis were talking to some outsiders.
The children from the main family wore black while those from the branch wore red. Some adults wore white, while people like Zayne, Cerci and other high ranking members wore ash.
The event started late afternoon, when the royal family arrived. Most guests came early because it was considered disrespect to arrive after the king has.
The party kicked of with a opening speech from Curtis and Ronald. After the speech, music was played as people took to the dancing floor with their partners.
Luke asked Diana, the princess of Bain to dance with him, while Yadel asked Olivia, leaving Kyle all alone.
He spent the first few minutes looking around, he knew Cerci won't be here so he didn't bother checking for her.
Bored from watching people dance, Kyle went to buffet table and pickedup a cake.
A girl about two year older than Kyle approached him. Her azure hair was tied in a bun, a few strands fell down, covering her ears.
Her bright blue eyes stared at Kyle. She used a hand to hold her amber dress when she curtsy "Hi, my name is Jasmine"
"Do I know you?" Kyle said
"You may not know me, but I know you well enough, Kyle"