CHAPTER ONE:The beginning of a new start

Esline had grown up to be the only child to the MARQUIS, who had not only grown up but turned out to be a very beautiful lady: unlike her former self before she re-inacarnated, endowed with lovely curves, emerald-green mesmerizing big alert eyes ,perky cheeks, proportional nose with a small red pouted lips with a long wavy chestnut hair.

"Lady Esline," her lady-in-waiting called her (Esline) who was staring far away by the window absorbed in her thoughts.

"My lady," the lady-in-waiting said this time louder.

"Oh Abigail," she said and moves away from the window and sits on the edge of the bed and added:

"Have you been here for so long?

"Not really..my lady," said Abigail as she places the tray she was carrying on the golden stool beside the bed. Esline gives it a scrutinizing look, which later changed to a disappointed look.

"Why tea? And tea alone? She asked in disbelief and chuckled like Abigail must be joking to bring her tea for breakfast.

"My Lady told me to bring you only tea," said Abigail

"What for? She pouted her lips childishly.

"That I don't know my lady,"

"You may take your leave," she said and Abigail left. She gives the tea a death glare and reluctantly decides to take a sip.

"No sugar as well! She said to herself and left her chamber to that of Lady Rebelia Denzia Marquis ( her mother).

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She bargs in to find her mother holding a pink strapless high-low beaded ball gown while having a discussion with the royal seamstress.

"Mother..she called pouting her lips

"Greetings to you, Lady Esline," said the seamstress

"Greetings," she said in return eith a warm smile and a playful frown to her mother.

"Oh.. my precious little one, why are you in a sour mood?

"I'm little no more Mother, I'm 18…,"

" Which is why you will be attending the royal hall which is for the celebration of the King's fifth year on the throne, and maidens like you are invited and you my daughter Esline Denzia Marquis is not an exception," she said and added:

"And of which you will be chances to meet my friend and her daughter for the first time,"

"Oh..,"Esline said and her mother added joyfully:

"And her daughter is the same age as you,"

"We will see if she tags along with me," Esline said with rolled eyes and added:

"But Mother you instructed Abigail to give me just tea for breakfast and not only tea, but a tasteless one , can I at least have something else for breakfast am starving,"

"No my dearest,"

"But Mother..,"she whined like a child.

"No buts… no Esline. It's just for today.. so you won't have a protruding belly popping out in your gown because you ate to your satisfaction.. So just tea today,"

"But this isn't fair Mother…," she said in annoyance and left heading to her father's chamber because she knows her father can never say no to her, of which she meets her father with someone… Someone she had.. Someone she had seen before, her step-father in her previous life!

This is not happening, she thought to herself.

"Father.." she called

"Oh my darling," her father (Contessa Denzia Marquis) said joyfully and pecks her on the forehead, like he does whenever he sees her ever since she was a baby.

"Hope you're okay daughter? He asked her , who looked like she had just seen a ghost.

Yes father," she said and glanced at the man who was her step-father in her previous life.

"Contessa, your daughter has really grown to be a very beautiful one,"

"Yes.. Esline darling meet Duke Veinor Dawnor my childhood friend.

"It's my pleasure to meet you, Duke Veinor Dawnor," she said and curtsies.

" Same here…I'm sure my daughter will be so pleased to set her eyes on you knowing fully that you're both of the same age.

"I..I hope so..," she replied awkwardly.

"Why didn't they come along with you Veinor? Contessa asked.

"You know women take time to dress up, but they will surely arrive by the evening before the ball,"

"Father, I have to go back to my chamber for some preparations," she lied.

"Alright darling,"

She left walking as fast as she can, not paying attention to where she was headed, she stumbled upon Quil her bodyguard, making her awkwardly on top of him.

"I'm so so sorry Quil. I should have concentra..," she said , embarrassed, he cuts her off.

"It's fine m'lady. As a bodyguard, I shouldn't lose sight of you,"

" You are more than a bodyguard…she said silently and meekly and the young bodyguard with short curly blonde hair with piercing green eyes twitched with love thinking she was about yo confess her feelings to him.

He looked at her in anticipation.

"So much more than a bodyguard, you are part of this family Quil.

" Oh.. that..yes..Thank you m'lady," he said with a hint of disappointment evident in his tone.

She notices his change of mood.

"Is anything the matter? She asked.

"Oh nothing… Just remembered something," he said awkwardly.

"Something you'll like to share with me?

"Oh it's just a task I should have carried out ,"

"Really?

"Yes m'lady, I'll have to go now. I will be back shortly at your service m'lady,"

"Alright, run along," she chuckled.

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The grand ballroom was transformed into a realm of enchantment, as the soft glow of crystal chandeliers bathed the opulent space in a warm ethereal light. The air was alive with an intoxicating blend of laughter, music, and the delicate rustle of silk gowns.

This is no ordinary gathering, it is a royal ball, where the crème de la crème of society had congregated, their high prestige evident in their every movement and conversation.

As the guests glided across the polished marble floor , their elegant dance steps painted a mesmerizing picture. The maidens, women adorned in exquisite gowns that shimmered like moonlit waves, twirled gracefully in the arms of their partners. The men dressed in tailored suits that spoke of power and sophistication.

In one corner of the ballroom, a group of distinguished individuals engaged in animated conversations. The air was thick with intellectual discourse as these individuals exchanged pleasantries.

Amidst the sea of elegance and refinement , there were moments of stolen glances and hidden smiles. Eyes met across the room sparking a silent chemistry that transcended words. The air was filled with the tantalizing aroma of decadent delicacies, as trays of delectable treats circulated among the guests. Everyone was ready for the commencement of the ball, but the King hasn't showed up to address them.

Esline was looking breathtaking in her pink strapless high-low beaded ball gown, her face was looking radiant even with no makeup on, standing by her side was her mother and Quil.

Thrn her mother's friend:Venessa who was her mother in her previous life and Rosalie her daughter turned out to be Melissa, her friend from her previous life. This realization gave her a sick feeling in the stomach.

"Oh Rebelia," Vanessa hugged Rebelia.

"Such a long time dear friend, and this is Lerora, I guess? Rebelia asked.

"Yes,"

"She is now grown up," Rebelia said.

"Greetings Lady Rebelia Denzia Marquis," Lerora who was Melissa in Esline previous life said and curtsies.

"Greetings dear, Esline meet my childhood friend Lady Venessa Dawnor,"

" It's a pleasure meeting you Lady Venessa,"

"Same here dear,"

"Mother, if you don't mind I will like to go and use the restroom," Esline lied.

"Run along dearest, be quick so you won't miss the King's address," her mother said and she left their presence and when she say her mother's eyes were off her, she left the ballroom., walks a few distance, seeking a moment of solitude, she discovers a hidden garden nearby. The garden captivated her with his vibrant colors and fragrant flowers. She feels liberated and enchanted as she explores the garden, finding solace and tranquility. Only to find a deer in labour . What was a deer doing in such a garden. The deer was wincing in pain, she moves closer to the deer, to get surprise the deer didn't flinched or moved away from her . Its fawn leg were out already, she gently pulled the fawn's leg, one, twice, the third it came out alive with no complications, she tore the umbilical cord . Meanwhile her dress has been ruined by the blood of the deer that came out from the deer's body due to the force of which the fawn came out , the deer licks her fawn.

"Is that your specialization? a thick masculine voice asked which turned out to be a young man whose appearance was nothing short of extraordinary. His dangerously captivating and handsome features which always leave all who beheld him in awe.

With a strong jawline that exuded determination and strength, his face was framed by dark, tousled hair that fell effortlessly over his forehead. But it was his ocean-blue eyes that is truly mesmerizing which is like pools of sapphire , his captivating appearance was completed with a regal hair.

"Is it? I can see you are more keen in admiring me than answering my question ," the young man said again to Esline.

"Oh.. No I saw the poor dear needed help," she said.

"For the ball? the man asked, his Adam apple moving as he speaks .

"Huh?

" Are you here for the ball?

" Yes,"

"Name?

"Esline Denzia Marquis,"

"Follow me if you want to get cleaned up," he said and notices the fear and hesitation in her eyes and he added:

"If you don't mind.. And as well, I don't bite, " he said with a raised eyebrow and extended hand. She reluctantly agreed and he held her hand tightly. As he held her hand , Esline knew she wasn't herself anymore (lol), her mind drifted far from the present environment to that of the world of fantasies and imaginations . Before she could say Jack, he was taking her back into the ballroom.

" I can't go in like this," she tried to tell him but he wasn't ready to listen . Inside the ballroom, there were murmurings as they both entered hand in hand and the people began tochant:

" Long live the King ! All hail the King!

" The King! What! He is the King..

There were all sorts of expressions on the people's faces, Esline could sight her mother with a worried look. The King would definitely punish her from entering his garden, Esline thought to herself , then he all of a sudden raises her hand and said to the people:

" This is my wife, my Queen, and your Queen!

" So she was talking to The Great King Alistair," she thought to herself.