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Previously, I couldn't sleep here well. I had nightmares. I can't remember what I saw in all of my nightmares, but they were triggering me so much, that I woke up in sweat and tears.

Later on I couldn't sleep for a few hours.

Staring out of the window and at the leaves that flew by became a routine.

And this happened every night.

Although I was here for the past two weeks, I still can't get used to it.

But, there's nothing to do about it. Well, not that I know of something.

In the Morning, for the first time since I am here, Mina woke me up. I already could see the stress in her eyes, because of the person who would visit me.

Nieva Bellen.

I just know that she is nineteen years old and the only daughter of the Bellen family. She has one brother, but that's all I know.

I know nothing about her appearance.

I am curious. But I am also scared. I have put up an act again.

I looked out of the window, wondering how the weather will be. The leaves brushed gently against the glass. My gaze followed them until I saw a person in the front garden of the mansion.

I narrowed my eyes to get a better view since it was far away. But it was someone blackheaded.

I knew immediately it was Luan.

He was standing on guard in front of the entrance.

If he is a personal knight, what is he doing with the knight guards?

I looked farther away and saw the knights' estate. I was reminded of the training I had with Sir Kian, which was really awkward.

But I didn't give much thought about it.

It bothered me a lot that Luan was standing there.

Why is he standing there?

After I had my breakfast alone, I headed to the dressing room. Followed by Mariel who was telling me all the activities that have to happen today.

"Oh, right, my lady. You wanted to meet up with Sir Luan today, is that correct?" Mariel asked curiously.

"Yes. But I still got time for that. Now I have to pick a dress."

In the room, I looked around if there are any appropriate dresses or dresses I would really wear.

But it was no surprise that there really wasn't any beautiful dress.

So, I picked up the ugliest dress.

Something orange-ish. With lots of green on it.

After all, I had to look like how Zephyra dressed.

I honestly didn't even take a look at myself because of how uncomfortable it felt and ugly it was.

"My lady, you look... good." Mariel said. Was that the reaction the real Zephyra really had to hear? Her taste was quite different, that was sure. Zephyra could have changed the way she dressed herself like, so I can't blame Mariel or any other person lying to themselves about their lady. I sighed and didn't think much of it.

"My lady!" Mina was obviously really stressed. No, like really really stressed. We were now walking to the entrance.

"Yes, Mina?"

"Lady Nieva has arrived!" The way she said that made me somehow nervous. I gulped.

"Mina, did lady Nieva visit our mansion often?"

"... No, my lady. That's why I'm like this!"

"Hm.. Don't stress yourself too much. I have to face her, not you."

"That's exactly wh—" Mina wanted to continue, but as we arrived to the entrance, my eyes locked with mysterious, yet beautiful light blue eyes. The long, wavy-straight white hair, almost as if her hair was frosted, but completely white.

It's her.

It's Nieva.

I felt like I knew her, but I also had the feeling of having to stay alert. I ignored the feeling since it might be because I get to know another new character, but who is probably much more important than me for the story line.

Suddenly the moment where Mina wanted to say something but couldn't finish, popped up in my mind.

~ "That's exactly wh-" ~

I know that she knows. But to be more sure of what she actually knows, I need more time and more moments where she makes it obvious that she knows.

I cleared my throat. I concentrated on the person right in front of me.

Nieva Bellen. Another noble in this world. Either a good, or a bad one. She smiled at me, I smiled back.

Let's see, what kind of person you are.

"Zephyra." She called out. She smiled at me, while glancing.

"Nieva. Come, let me treat you to a tea." I said.

While I said that my eyes were searching for Luan.

I wanted to ask him why he stood there on guard, although his job is a completely different job. He is my personal knight after all. As my eyes wandered around, I saw Marriel

outside the big door.

Why is she there?

I saw her turning around and coming at us.

As she saw my questioning face she showed me an 'okay' sign.

"I cleared some things up." She said with a very convinced face.

I had more questions about it, but didn't ask further.

I smiled at Nieva, and showed her where to go.

"My lady!"

I heard a strong voice from right behind me, I stopped going.

"Nieva, please make yourself comfortable while you stay here.

Mina, show her the winter garden."

I said without even turning around to see whose voice it was.

I could guess it correctly right away.

Nieva and Mina nodded, and went away.

Turning around with lots of sights, my eyes met dark blue hair. It was Kian.

"Yes, Sir Kian?" I sounded annoyed. I was annoyed. He almost ruined a perfect moment.

He was out of his breath. He ran all the way here, I assumed.

After a little silence, he asked.

"When will you visit the knights for the training again?"

Seriously?

He came all the way here just to ask me about something really unnecessary in such an

important moment?

Taking a deep breath while still wanting to punch the air out of his lungs, I looked deadly in his eyes yet keeping the smile on my face.

"I come whenever I want to. May it be four days a week or one day per year. "

He kept his stare at me. Once again like almost everytime he looked like he wanted to tell me something more. But he let it be.

A few seconds passed and he started talking.

"I apologize. I didn't realize I disturbed you."

He bowed and turned around really fast. As if he was running away from me.

Anyway, back to the unavoidable meeting.

The door opened and I stepped in.

Nieva was sitting on a comfortable chair with her untouched  tea in front of the table.

"I didn't want to drink without you, it would be rude. Although we are close friends we have to be aware of our manners." She chuckled.

I smiled as I sat right in front of her.

Mina poured down some tea while I maintained my gaze on the cup.

I decided to give it a try.

"How have you been, my dearest friend?"