First Eleven

The hall is enormous even from the outside , I never can dream about this kind of place and now I am attending a event in this place.

The guards announced us as soon as we got in front of the door , I entered while holding Derek's hand . As soon as I stepped in I wished I could run away .

This feeling is terrifying.

All the guests are looking at me anticipating, waiting for me to make a joke of myself . I felt like crying.

Derek squeezed my hand a little , maybe he felt that I was uncomfortable.

I have to pull myself together . I took a deep breath and came down the stairs while everyone was looking like I am a doll on display.

This sucks.

Derek found me a corner to breathe again and I finally let out a sign without noticing . Now that I look around this is beyond imagination . The walls are coated with gold , all the decorations are made from gold . Even the food is served in gold plates . Even though I myself arranged the party , I am still shocked at the greatness of the hall .

Some guests greeted me after some time but the majority avoided even eye contact with me . Well good for me then , I would have holed myself up if all of them came on to me .

Derek came back with a glass of Champaign , I really appreciate it.

"Are you alright princess?"

"Yes I am fine Derek, don't worry ."

"Would you like to go to the balcony ?"

"N...no it's fine"

He worry to much sometimes though .

"All Greet The Great Emperor."

I almost choked at the loud announcement of the guard.

The emperor look somewhat handsome today , guess he is the emperor after all.

He didn't even looked my way . Derek hold my hand maybe to comfort me , I gave him a reassuring smile. Mat was sick so he wasn't present today .

"I thank you all for coming today . Today is a day of happiness so don't mind me and enjoy today's events."

Everyone clapped after he finishes his speech . It didn't feel like a speech though.

The nobels gathered around the emperor like flies to the fire . I almost laughed.

The emperor went back after sometime , and I signed due to relief . But my damn luck .

I saw a annoying pest approaching me.

Archduke Theodore!