"You should stand with feet shoulder-width apart, leading foot slightly forward. You should be relaxed you can use both hands, grip the handle of the sword just below the hilt or guard and the point should aim at the opponent's chest or throat."
Sir John is the knight appointed to help me wield a sword and also the one who teaches me Archery. He can do archery but he's more skilled in wielding a sword. Our practice starts when the knights are already done and they were surprised when they see me holding a sword.
Weeks have been passed and Mama's Birthday is tomorrow, the whole Manor is busy and excited.
I already ready my gift, while Lara and Mellisa are excitedly ready my dress. We help to prepare and I'm sure Mama will be surprised when she knew that we held a party for her.
"My Lady there's a rumor going that the Crown Prince Is quietly taking a liking on someone."
"Where did you hear that Lara?"
"Outside the estate, and they said that she's maybe from another Empire."
"No based on what I've heard the Prince is already engaged!" Huh? If he truly engaged then what about her true love?
"Is that all?"
"Ahm, I think the Crown Prince is invited here but he might be busy so maybe he will just send his Aide."
"The Crown Prince?" Shit!
"Yes, after all the House of Briele is the Second most powerful under the Emperor."
Mellisa's right but the Prince I'm sure he is busy. After how many years the Prince and Alesana will meet again at the Palace's Banquet.
"Lady Alesana the foods and sweets are already done."
"That's good and what about the preparations in the garden?"
"We're almost done."
"Thank you for your hard work. Please do have a little break Lara and Mellisa ready some cookies and tea there."
"Thank you, My Lady."
"Lara, Mellisa help them I will just call the knights there."
"Yes My Lady."
"Good Morning Lady Alesana."
"Oh, Sir... Harold right?"
"Wow you remember my name, it's a pleasure."
"You should take a break, the other maids are eating there."
"Sure My Lady, I will call them right now."
"My Lady, Good Morning!"
"Lady Alesana."
"My Lady."
"Good Morning." I smile at them that making them blush.
"The invitations are already sent and the Duke and Duchess will arrive in the afternoon."
"The Duchess will be very pleased!"
"Everything's fine because of your hard work. And of all the knights you four didn't hesitate to help that's why I'm really thankful."
"It is really a pleasure!" after the knights and maids eat they get back to work again while I stayed outside reading some books. And everyone is happy when the preparations are already done.
I sleep late last night and was still sleepy when Lara and Mellisa woke me. They bathe me, massage me, and dress me beautifully. They covered their mouths with both hands and I shake my head.
"Woah! My Lady, you are stunningly beautiful!"
"Everything really suits to you."
"Thank you." I faced the mirror again and touch my face. She's really beautiful.
I welcomed the guests and entertained them while we were waiting for Mama and Papa to arrive. Later on, the head maid announced that my parents already arrived.
Mama was really surprised, I welcomed her and kiss her On the cheeks.
"Happy Birthday Mama."
"Oh honey, thank you." after that some guests greet Mama and give their gifts. While they were chitchatting I ordered Lara to prepare a cake and tea for me.
"My Lady try to make friends, talk to them." Lara points to the group of girls I shake my head and continue eating.
"Alesana come here." Mama and Papa are with Count Morri, Sir Calixto and if I'm not mistaken the other three aristocrats are Viscount Albert, Count Genia, and Countess Olivia.
"She's my daughter Alesana."
"It's nice to meet you Viscount Albert, Count Genia, and Countess Olivia."
"What a beautiful Lady."
"Thank you, Countess."
"We assume that you have a gift for your mother? Why don't you give it right now?"
"Right honey. When I told you that you have a gift, your Mama's really excited to see it." I smiled and raised my hand and after that Lara give me the box.
"Here, I made two for the both of you."
"Oh." and they were surprised after they opened it.
"Because of boredom I just tried my embroidery skills it's not good compared to those handkerchiefs that you use but I put all my heart doing it. I embroidered our emblem and I hope you liked it Mama, Papa."
"This is really beautiful honey, thank you."
"You really did this? You can sell this handkerchief! Your amazing."
"Thank you, Countess Olivia."
"Because of your boredom you did great things, and I'm really proud of her. I'm happy that I'm her father." My heart hurt, I gulp and smiled at what papa said. This feeling...  I'm happy too that you are proud of me Papa. I'm happy to be your daughter.
"The man you'll marry will be lucky."
"Lady Alesana your visitors from Oreal Tower are already here."
"Please do bring them here, thank you."
"Oh, you do know the young sorcerers from Oreal Tower?" Count Morri asked and we nod.
"For the first time after 7 years, they made an appearance again."
"Greetings Duke and Duchess Briele, Lady Alesana. We from Oreal tower greet you a happy birthday."
"Thank you, Sir Leix."
"This is our gift."
"Thank you."
"We will now leave," I said and they nod.
"Sir Calixto, why don't you join them?"
"My pleasure."
"Let's go to my table." they followed me and ordered the maid to prepare the food. "Thank you for coming."
"Leixy doesn't want to come but we drag him."
"You little-"
"Leixy behave okay?" I laugh. "You See his frown? Haha."
"Ahh Sir Garnet, Sir Sullivan he is Sir Calixto Morri."
"Your fiance?" Sir Sullivan asked and I shake my head.
"He's just a friend." we talked about some random things and Mellisa announced the arrival of Clover.
"Greetings Lady Alesana."
"It's nice to see you again Clover."
"Here this is a letter from someone."
"I will read it later."
"We assumed that you didn't come here just to greet and give the letter." Sir Calixto said.
"Of course, I'm here to talk to Alesana, I heard that you are now learning how to wield a sword."
"That's true plus Sir John is teaching me also the archery."
"Haha your really amazing!"
"So how's the festival?"
"Well done plus I'm still alive."
"Just keep it up and maybe before this year ends, your still breathing."
"I'll keep that in my mind."
"So this gentleman are your new friends?"
"They're from Oreal tower, Sir Sullivan and Sir Garnet."
"Sup." after I finished drinking my tea I got dizzy and I accidentally grab Sir Leix's cloak.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm sorry, I just got dizzy."
"Lady Alesana it's better if you rest now, you are so hands-on in this party."
"But the parties not over."
"Please My Lady, let's leave now."
"Let me escort you." Sir Leix said and offer his hand but before I reach his hand Clover offered his hand.
"I'm the one who is escorting her, the friend okay?"
"No Sir Clover, I'm the one who will escort Lady Alesana."
"Gentleman please do calm down and enjoy the party, none of you will escort the Lady problem solved. Now My Lady this way." Lara said with a straight face and I almost laugh.
"Thank you, Lara. I'm sorry for leaving early, I will now excuse myself. Good night Gentlemen."
"Good night Lady Alesana."
"Bye."
"Good night Lady Alesana. Again thank you for inviting us." Sir Garnet said and I smiled.
"Good night." Sir Leix said.
"Bye Lady Alesana and Leixy also said have sweet dreams."
"This brat." I laugh and wave my hand. I said to my parents that I will now leave.
"Lara I can go to my room alone, you should rest now."
"But I will still help you to change."
"I can do it alone." she nods and bid her goodbye. There's no one inside so I did remove my shoes and walk barefoot.
"Ahh thank God I can now relax." I was about to go upstairs but there is a man who looks lost. "Ugh Sir?" he faced me and step backward. We're both surprised, Tsk I cough and smiled at him.
"If you're lost just go straight there. Please do enjoy the party."
"Uh-"
"Just asked some maid there and they will assist you. Good night." His face looks familiar it looks like we've met before and he seems to know me.
"Lady Alesana."
"Oh Sir Leix, Sir Garnet, Sir Sullivan what's the matter?"
"We're now leaving, Leixy is not in the mood because you're not there."
"Shut up!" I smiled and shook my head.
"Do you come here using carriage?"
"Nope, with magic!" I nod.
"We will go now."
"Goodbye." when they disappeared I go immediately to my room and changed after that I sleep. When morning came Lara woke me earlier having the news that...
Mama's pregnant!
(*'∇｀*)
—IAmRoseee