CHAPTER 26
A month had passed. I’m still enjoying my stay here. Tomorrow will be the biggest day of scarlet’s brother. It’s their wedding day. I can't really tell how old is my tummy yet but
there's already a bump on my stomach. As I’m skinny, everyone can tell that I’m pregnant, as it is visible now compared to last month. It looks like I have eaten too much.
“Big sister? Why is your stomach look like that? Are you full? Then, you can’t eat this”
Dairy grabbed the strawberry jam and the bread. I am confused now, why is she doing this.
“I don’t want my big sister to be sick. My classmates told me that when your stomach is already full and big, and you eat more. They told me it’s bad for the health and you won't be pretty anymore. I don’t want big sister to be sick”
I laugh. She really doesn’t know anything. I patted her head, an innocent child like this makes my heart melts. There’s never a dull moment with this child and everyone here. I don’t know why but, having a child in the house, brightens the day. And I hope my son would be like that too. I am the only one who knows my child’s gender since, I’ve been reincarnated to this novel that I know the details about it.
“Come here, I’ll tell you a secret”
She obediently walks closer to me still, hugging the strawberry jam and the bread. She sat on my lap. I caressed her hair.
“What’s the secret, big sister?”
“I’m not going to be sick. My stomach is big because there’s a baby inside. I need to eat for the baby to grow up healthy”
“What? Really? How did you do that, sister? Did you make the baby yourself?”
“No, I can’t make the baby on my own so, there must be a father, like Sir Frets”
“But, how did you make it, sister?”
“Ahh. ehhh”
How should I explain to a child this? I’m in a predicament, I hope somebody would step up soon. I don’t know how to explain these things to an innocent child.
"Sister?"
It seems my trouble was heard when Nanny walked in to the kitchen while humming. As soon as she saw us, she immediately rushed towards in front of me.
“Dairy! Come down there, this instance”
Nanny hurriedly grab Dairy on my lap. I’m saved. I can’t find the appropriate solution of Dairy’s question. I can’t possibly tell her those stuff, she’s still young.
“You can’t sit on the lap of Big sister Chantria, okay?”
“Why?”
“The baby might get hurt, so you must be careful and never do that again, okay?”
“No, no there’s no baby. Big sister told me, it’s a secret”
“I know that, your big sister told me about that. So, you keep quiet, okay?”
“Alright mom, but how did you make me?”
Nanny was stunned. I know she’s not expecting that question. She’s speechless, I think she’s the same as me looking for an appropriate answer in a way that this child can accept and understood.
“Mom?”
“Ah? Eh? When, Dairy is big like your three sisters, you’ll know how to make a baby. Or when you go back to school, try to ask your teacher, okay?”
“Why? Can’t you explain to me mom? I’m a big girl now”
“There’s an appropriate time for that dear, but, if you really want to know, talk to your father”
“He knows?”
“Yes, you can’t make a baby without a father”
She ran outside still holding the strawberry jam and bread. I laughed witnessing what just happened. I know Sir Frets will be having a hard time explaining it too.
“Why does that girl hold the jam and bread?” she asks while her hands are on her waist.
“She told me not to eat too much, it’s bad for my health”
“That kid…” her arms in akimbo while caressing her forehead.
“It’s okay nanny, I know she’s just concern and I’m done eating anyway”
“Okay, if you say so. How are you feeling?”
“I’m fine nanny, thanks to all of you”
“Yes, but keep in mind you need to exercise, okay? Every morning you should take a walk from here to the village, or just roam around to our farm”
“Is that necessary, nanny?”
“Oh yes, it is, that’s what I did during my pregnancy of those three"
“Okay, I’ll keep that in mind”
“Also, from now on, I will not let you eat random foods especially if its unhealthy. It’s bad for you and the baby”
“Thank you, nanny”
“If the duchess was here, I know she’ll do the same, she’ll take care of you as well give you advices on the noble ways of pregnancy. We have our own belief here, that’s why I know this is rough to y...”
“It’s okay nanny, I know that it’s for our own good”
“Come here”
I come closer to her and she hugged me while caressing my back. I am truly grateful that I was reincarnated or transmigrated into this world. I got the chance to experience a carefree life and continue my life together with my child. I can’t wait to take care of my child. If I were still on my past, I would not be able to live like this.
“Now, let’s go to the village while Dairy hasn’t returned yet, I know for sure her father won’t give her the answer like I did”
Hearing that, I too want to escape. I stood up and she held my hand. There are only the two of us here. Amelia and the others had gone to the village. While, Sir Frets were tending to the farm which is a few meters away of this house.
Nanny locked the door. I carefully walked slowly to this bumpy road. I don’t want to slip my foot; I might be tumbling down to the road there which is bad.
As soon as we arrived to the mini plaza of the village. There are decorations everywhere especially flowers. The tables and chairs were set in the place. I saw Amelia and Scarlet were holding lots of flowers, they must be doing the bouquet.
This must be the reception. The wedding will be held on the mini church a few meters away to the plaza. I already saw the girl, she has a white skin, a black curly hair under her shoulder and a brown eye just like Snow white. I approached the girls who were busy talking and cutting the stem of the flowers.
“Where is the bride and groom?”
“Brother is with Father on the farm, they were harvesting strawberries for the cake and as for the, bride. She’s at her house looking at the dress. There’s a belief here that the two must not meet a day before the wedding or else there may be a curse on their married life”
“I see, then shall I help?”
“Are you okay doing this, chantria?”
“Yes, I’ll do the ribbons”
Nanny was talking to the people there. I too, wants to help. I sit on besides Amelia. I told her that I don’t know how to do this so, she’s demonstrating what to do.
• Sebastian’s POV
Yesterday, I received a letter that his highness will be here today. Is that a joke? I woke up early in the morning, to visit Scarlet and help for the preparations. I keep thinking whether he will really arrive here or not. He didn’t know where is this in the first place. I keep dazing out, I wanted to help them but my mind is elsewhere. This is his highness fault.
“What’s your problem, young man?”
“The chairs and tables are all set, and you’re here sitting on that last chair to be put there” he pointed the last corner of the table where there's a space there for the chair.
There’s a two-man approached me. I think they’re on their forty’s. I believe they are my father’s friend. I sighed when I keep remembering the letter. I don’t want to believe it but, it’s the first prince we were talking about. I know how serious he can get. I glanced at Chantria who was tying the ribbon.
“I’m sorry gentlemen, I have a trouble pursuing a girl that’s why I lost in my deep thoughts” That’s the truth but, the one who occupies my mind right now is his highness. I can do anything just to get back the love of Scarlet. I was a coward last time and if there’s a small chance, I will pursue it, its better than having no chance at all.
“It’s okay, it’s the madam’s daughter after all. She’s a beauty that every man admires and oh? Her friends too”
“Show her your manly side”
“Court her everyday”
“A beautiful girl like that should be well taken care of”
“Right, a flower that is so fragile”
“That needs to be showered by love and care”
“Go for it!”
The two men grab my shoulders and they walked towards where Scarlet and others seated. I scratched my head awkwardly. The two-man walked away but they whisper to me something first, its them saying good luck to me.
“Chantria, Alena, you two don’t have a partner, right?” Madam was rushing towards us, the moment I opened my mouth to greet them, the madam came in first so I decided to zip my mouth and listen to them first.
“What about me, mom?”
“Here’s Sebastian”
“No"
“Then you will be paired up with those married meb and old men, is that okay with you?”
“What about having some partners, nanny?”
“Oh? It’s for the dance. All of the people will end the wedding a dance to the center of the fire. All of the people require to walk to the aisle with their partners, and the two of you is the closest person of the family so you two will be required to join the wedding and the dance”
“We don’t have a partner? How about the two of us will be partner, nanny?”
“That’s impossible. We have the belief that it should be the opposite sex, it’s for showing gratitude to the Goddess of marriage and love”
‘Then, we can’t go to the wedding”
“No, I’ll find some ways”
I am listening to their conversation. I didn’t know that we have this belief. It’s because at the early age I’m already at the capital. I followed scarlet steps, Afterall. I want to help them, but how?
I glanced at Chantria. His highness across my mind. I will hope that his arrival today wouldn’t be a joke.
I step up to show a possible solution to their concern, “Actually madam, I have a friend who’s coming here today. Maybe he will of use to you”
“Really? Are you sure?”
“Yes, madam. We will hope that he’s not joking or else I might be disappointing you”
“I hope so”
“What time is it now, madam?”
“I think, it’s already two now”
I calculated the arrival of the prince if he’s departing the port the same time as us then, five hours of carriage and a couple of minutes to the boat. Eight in the morning plus five equals to one in the afternoon. I probably should go. I excused myself to them. I hurriedly run towards the bay.
When I arrived. I saw him crossing his arms, looking at me furiously. I can’t seem comprehend the reason that made him travel here. I couldn't believe my eyes but as soon as I'm near to him, he spoke.
“Your highness”
“You’re late”