VISITING THE HOLY LAND

A few days had passed since the visit of Constantine and everything went back to normal. Except for Alexander still sulking over whatever he had witnessed the other day. Helena's punishment has been lifted and she's been following Alexander all day which is kind of ironic since Alexander won't even budge.

Felicia was peacefully changing her outfit. Today's the day wherein they have to visit the church in order to ask for forgiveness and praise the Goddess for her benevolence.

"Do you have anything that doesn't need to stand out? I need something that is simple yet glamorous. Although not simple like how Helena wears pure colours." Felicia asked while staring at Olivia's chosen dresses.

All of them stand out and it's too lavish, it's not appropriate when it comes to attending the church. She might get backlash if she were to wear them and would be deemed as an inappropriate woman.

After some time of picking up a dress, Felicia finally decided to wear a simple yet glamorous dress that braces purity and elegance. The pale blue dress that covers her up to her shoulder down to her ankles shows lightness, the gold linings that trace the hem of the fabric that travels down to the end of the dress and the laces attached to the dress look marvellous in their eyes.

Her red hair tied neatly, braided and tied in a high bun to match her sophistication can surely captivate anyone's eyes as Felicia had developed much after properly getting fed and taken care of.

Her hair looked like it was dusted with gold dust and her body was adorned with jewellery that matched her outfit today. Although she looks a little minimal compared to her outfit when the Crown Prince arrived a few days ago, her modest and simple-looking outfit today can still make everyone's head turn just to look at her.

"I cannot believe my eyes, my lady. You simply look majestic in your outfit even though it's so simple looking! You look more innocent and a well-cultivated flower than the young lady Helena herself!" Olivia started as she couldn't believe how beautiful she was right now.

"With your words, you might go to prison for ruining her name. Remember, Helena may lose Alexander but her mother is still the Duchess." She said while looking in the mirror, trying to check if there was anything wrong with her outfit.

"Ohh... But my lady, you will really take her position at the church right now. With your beauty, you'll enthral everyone there. Ohh! If I could join you, it would be worth squealing that you are my master!" Olivia exclaimed happily as she still couldn't stop admiring Felicia's natural beauty.

"Shut up, you're making me blush." She said, chuckling as she stood up from sitting. Olivia then paused for a moment and looked at her with her head tilted to the side, confused about the word that left her mouth.

"Pardon, my lady? But what's this word blush? I can't seem to understand what you're talking about." Olivia asked which made Felicia look at her with haste as if she had just realized what she just said.

"Forget that, it's nothing. Anyway let's go, they may have been waiting for me for a long time now. Helena must have been pushing them to leave me behind." She said and immediately went to the door, avoiding Olivia's question.

However, it didn't matter towards Olivia as she hadn't asked further about the word. Olivia opened the door for Felicia and followed her as she began to walk her way through the main entrance's door.

Everyone that was passing them stopped and stared at them as they looked at Felicia with dubious expressions, clearly didn't expect her look for today. They thought that she would overdress herself and wear fancy dresses, but Felicia was looking simple and modest, elegant and natural and they couldn't help but admire how striking her beauty is.

"They are looking at you, my lady. You surely are beautiful today and always!" Olivia whispered behind Felicia who was walking in front while Olivia followed behind to escort Felicia.

"I know, Olivia. I know." Felicia replied shortly to Olivia who was beaming with pride, sneering at those who had refused the opportunity to serve someone like her. They would've enjoyed the lavish life of becoming Felicia's escort but no, they chose Helena.

After a few walks, they finally reached the main gate wherein two carriages lined up. Everyone was already there, The Duke and the Duchess in one of the carriages while Alexander and Helena were in the other carriage.

Everyone saw how Felicia stood out as she walked in their direction with a smile on her face. Tyren's eyes described how she didn't like how she turned out, getting all violent because of her look. The Duke was a little bit surprised because of how normal she looked.

"What took you so long?" The Duke asked but clearly, she could tell that he wasn't mad or annoyed, just pure questioning about what made her take so long. The Duchess was quiet beside him as both of them looked over the small window of the carriage, observing Felicia with their eyes.

"Good morning, Your Grace. I was busy looking for a dress that was too modest. I want to look pure in order for the Goddess to bless me with her grace. After all, everyone should look their best while praying for the Goddess' mercy." She answered as she curtsied in front of him, not acknowledging Tyren who was next to him.

"Very well. Go now." The Duke said as he didn't want to drag this more further. He just wanted this to finish and good thing the Duchess didn't try to push another vile comment about her once again.

Because if she did, there would be no way in hell that Rachelle would back down with verbal attacks.

Alexander on the other hand has his eyes widened as he observed Felicia walking to their carriage. The Chauffeur opened the carriage door, revealing her to their eyes that were filled with bewilderment, unexpected of her fashion.

Meanwhile, Helena's eyes flared with jealousy as Felicia sat across them with a soft smile across her lips, manipulating that she was not a vile person even though she was.

All of a sudden, Alexander changed his position and sat next to Felicia which made Felicia's eyes go wide before changing into a confused look on her face. Her eyes then gaze on Helena who is clearly hurt because of what Alexander did, Felicia is then reminded of the past events that happened to Alexander.

Especially the day when the Crown Prince arrived. He still won't say anything other than constantly trying to bring her down even though it's impossible because of how solid her patience is.

Seeing how the hurt expression flashed into Helena's eyes, Felicia's lips couldn't help but stretch the corners as she avoided her eyes away from her prying eyes. She might get accused once again since Helena's good with complaining every day.

Looking at her outfit, Helena really does look like she's about to marry someone because of how white her dress is, showing too much skin, and even trying to look mature even though she's not.

It was showing her shoulder too with a heart shape turso that should be not worn when it comes to praising Goddess Kartara. Her hair was half braid, letting out some of her hair down while paired with jewels that were mismatched with the colour white.

'Who the hell made her wear such bullshits?' Rachelle thought to herself as she criticized Helena's outfit. She really didn't like how she paired her outfits as if whatever she saw, she just instantly decided to wear them. How unfashionable!

'But maybe, this is her way to show how pure she is? But she really looks like a wimp.' Rachelle thought to herself again as she tried to stop looking at Helena who was quiet while staring at them, didn't like that Alexander had changed his position.

The carriage started to move and made Felicia a little bit scared as she instantly wrapped her arms around Alexander's hand which made Alexander quiet because of her sudden touch.

"What are you doing?" He asked as he tried to pull his arm away from Felicia. Felicia then realised that she accidentally clung to his arm as she was shocked because of how suddenly the carriage moved.

"I apologize, the eldest brother. I was surprised because of the sudden movement of the carriage." She said, looking at him with puppy eyes as if she was trying to look cute. Alexander who watched Felicia, suddenly had a faint redness on his cheeks as he avoided her eyes and stared outside.

"I see." He said in a very short reply while avoiding Felicia whose brows furrowed because of his response. In the meantime, Helena who had seen the two of them starting to act close, felt like this shouldn't happen at all.

Her heart was beating loudly, occupied by jealousy as she stared at Felicia and Helena who looked very similar to each other, with undeniable looks that could steal one's breath away.

"Brother..." Helena called as she tried to make Alexander look at her but for how many times of called him, he wasn't responding to her which made Felicia want to cry while laughing at how pathetic Helena was. She doesn't even know how to mend this guy's heart!

"You look beautiful, Felicia," Alexander said after ignoring Helena who was calling him dearly. Helena and Felicia suddenly went deaf as they froze in their place, shocked at his words. What the hell is wrong with him?!