A New Place III

"You're already awake, Miss Emelia?" Asked Vanessa as she entered the room as she sees Emelia staring out of the window. When Emelia heard the door closing she turns her head and looks at Vanessa.

Two days had passed since she last arrived in the palace, and during those two days, Emelia hasn't heard anything from the emperor. All-day long, she stays in her room, and it would be nice to be able to take a stroll in the garden. For Emelia, it felt weird, not moving around. She looked back out of the window while Vanessa notices something.

The bed was left untouched, and on the ground, there was a blanket laid where Emelia would sleep. When Emelia said she isn't going to use the things in this room, she was serious. First, she couldn't understand this kind of treatment. Second, she is nothing but just a tool of the emperor.

"Miss, you should start sleeping on the bed. If His Imperial Majesty hears you don't sleep on the bed, he might rage," Vanessa said, but Emelia ignored her words, but at the same time, she felt bad for doing so. If he's going to throw a fit, then throw a fit. It's not like it concerns her at all. It was better to be dead than be here anyway.

Vanessa didn't like how she was being treated, but it was expected when she sees the cold and distant emerald eyes of Emelia. Not once did Emelia smile or show any emotions, which sometimes she asks herself if Emelia is really human. But because Vanessa didn't want to be like other nobles, she told herself not to judge a book by its cover. And see the true beauty in a person.

Despite not knowing this herself, Emelia is a kind person. She pities and wishes to help the people who have no power like her.

"Miss? Is it alright to ask?" Vanessa rubs her hands together out of nervousness. Emelia looked at her, eyeing her to go ahead and ask. "Since I'm not a citizen from the Redodel Empire. If one day I go there, what is the best place to go?" It was a very unexpected question, but at the same time, it made Vanessa shocked.

She didn't know if she was seeing things, but for the first time in her life, she sees the most gentle smile. Not only that, it was very unexpected to see the emotionless princess smile. It looks like she didn't need to worry much about Emelia. As her smile was like an angel's.

"Do you know what is the Redodel Empire known?" Emelia asked as finally, Vanessa sees a glisten in her eyes. Vanessa shook her head, then Emelia said, "It's the scenery…the only thing that was able to sway my heart."

Vanessa fully didn't understand what Emelia meant, but she felt like she learned one thing about her. This emotionless princess has a heart. It's just that the ice isn't fully melted, and only parts are.

Despite having hatred towards the Redodel Empire, Emelia was sure that the only reason why she bared with her horrible life was because of the scenery.

"His Imperial Majesty is arriving!" A maid stormed into their conversation as the door was slightly opened. The smile on Emelia's face vanished, and it went back to her usual expression.

The black-haired emperor entered the room and followed his other two personal guards. Vanessa bowed while Emelia was seen still sitting on her chair and not greeting the emperor. Alan glared at Emelia, but she didn't care about it and continued to do what she thought was right.

"Alan, wipe that face of yours," Said Elliot as he comfortably sat on the couch while Alan and Ayfara stood behind him.

What does this man want from me? Emelia asked herself as she looked away from him. She continued to look out of the window. Out of the window was the garden which she wished to go to.

"How are you? Princess?" Elliot asked as he stopped Vanessa from making tea as he was going to stay for a while.

"Aren't you busy, Your Imperial Majesty?" Emelia asked back, making Elliot smile. The hard to get type of woman was to his likings. "I am. You should be honored that I took some of my time just to visit you," He answered. Then Emelia looked at him with disgust and asked, "Honored? Why should I be?"

Alan's eyebrow flinched, and he was ready to charge her down. But because Elliot favors Emelia very much, he couldn't do anything. If one day Elliot decides to get married to Emelia, he would not think twice and start a revolution. Just because of that reason. The room turned silent not until Air entered the room and whispered into his ears.

"It looks like my time is up," Sighed Elliot as he stood up. As he was by the door, he then said, "If you want to take a stroll, go to the garden. If you want to read books, you have my permission to use the library. Just ask your maid to lead the way. But don't you think about escaping from this place. If you do, I'll lock you up in my chamber."

After the party left, the room was back to two people. Quiet except for Vanessa, who couldn't help but still feel shaken up. She knew her own emperor isn't merciless. Elliot is a man who doesn't take his words back.