"Da Csille, are you sure it is okay for you to start working already? You just returned in the Capital. Don't you want to take a break first? Wouldn't that be bad on your health if you
continue to push yourself?"
I was too engrossed with my thoughts that I didn't even realized that Lilla is already inside my office. I was busy thinking about what Mister Sewell told that I end staring blankly ahead.
Lilla probably noticed it and misunderstand it as fatigue. I shake my head and smile reassuringly at her. "I been away from the Foundation for a few days already. It wouldn't be good if I continue skipping my work here. I need-"
I wasn't able to finish what I am trying to say because Lilla rush to my side and stops from talking. "Da Csille, what are you talking about? The reason why you were gone these days is because you are helping other people in other regions of the Kingdom. So, how can you say that you are skipping your work?"
I forgot! Lilla only knows that I was gone because I was helping people in needs in other regions. She doesn't know that I am not doing my job and that I am working in the Departnt on the days I was gone.
I shake my head. "I am the Founder of this Foundation yet I am always away from it. Even if I am doing so charity work outside the Capital, it is still my responsibility to manage this Foundation. Yet here I am, passing my responsibilities to you and Mairenn."
I look at Lilla and smile warmly at her. I am really grateful that I have a person like her whom I can trust. I wish she can still stay in the Kingdom once I join the enemy but I also know she will be endanger if she continue staying here. After all, I was the one who give a reccondation for her and once I beco an enemy of the Kingdom, that recomndation will be invalid. That ans, she isn't allowed to work in the Capital anymore.
Lilla put the docunts she is holding on the table. "Da Csille, you have saved from that possible failed marriage. So, doing your job is not a big thing for . Also, I am more than happy to help you manage this Foundation. How can I complain if I can see how many people we have been helping ever since se started. So, you don't have to worry, Da Csille. Mairenn and I are not bothered even if you pass all your work to us."
I look at Lilla. She's really a great employee. If we were only in a different situation, I will do my best to keep her around. However, we are not. Things were already turning to worst and I need to do sothing if I want to save her from this doom.
"Lilla, why don't you return to your family? I am sure your Father would be happy to see you return ho."
Lilla stares at for a couple of seconds before she slump her body on the chair in front of my table. She then stares at with visible horror in her eyes. "Da Csille, are you firing ? Did I do sothing wrong that you want to get rid of already?" She then shakes her head anxiously. "Da Csille, please don't push away. I don't have anywhere to run to. You know I couldn't return to the Frailens City or else my family will force to get married again. So, please don't fire . I can do-"
I shake my head and reach out my hand to touch hers. "Lilla, calm down. I am not firing you or pushing you to leave the Vrawyth Kingdom. I just thought maybe it's ti for you to visit them. They are your family, Lilla. No matter how much you hate them for what they did to you, you cannot deny the fact that you still share the sa blood with them. Isn't it ti for you to reconcile with your family? I bet they are already missing you now.
I was hoping I could send Lilla off before things turn to worst here. I don't want to involve her with what will happen in the future.
But it seems like Lilla doesn't appreciate what I am doing. She looks at with teary eyes. "Da Csille, I understand that you are only concerned about but you don't know how my parents think. If they knew that you allow to return ho, they might use this chance to force to marry soone else and I don't want that. I don't want to be use as a tool for their business. I love my family and all, but I wouldn't allow them to decide for my own life. So, please don't send away. If you are worried about my relationship with them, you can be assured that I am doing my best to reconcile with them without sacrificing my own life."
I stare at Lilla and sigh. I understand where she is coming from. If I were in her shoes, I would do the sa. I wouldn't allow my parents to dictate what will happen in my life.
But things are different now. The Aeslaerean Kingdom...
They will launch a surprise attack to the Vrawyth Kingdom. I don't have enough ti to save the people I want to save. So, I need to rush things on my end to make sure I won't implicate anyone.
Soon blood will pain the whole Kingdom in red. A color that will bring sorrow to all the people.
I got busy with my work in the Foundation that it was already ten in the evening when I returned ho.
I was about to head straight to my room but I was startled when I see my parents and Brother Pascal waiting for in the receiving area.
Mother imdiately rush to my side to hug tight. "My dear, you have finally returned. We were waiting for you. Why did you return just now? Did you work in the Foundation today?"
I return Mother's hug before I answer her. "Apologies for making you all wait. I got caught up with my responsibilities in the Foundation that I didn't even realized it was already late. I am sorry."
Mothe frowns at . I can see the visible disappointnt in her eyes. "You just co back to the capital this morning yet here you are burying yourself with work? Haven't you learned anything? You fainted before for overworking yourself too much. What if it is sothing worst the next ti?"
I smile apologetically at Mother and walk to the sofa. I feel exhausted. Not physically but ntally. Everything that is happening right now is stressing the heck of . Yet, I couldn't find a way on how to deal with the situation.
"Mother, I have a lot of work left in the Foundation. If I wouldn't work, it will only piled up more. I was already gone for days, it wouldn't be right if I continue neglecting my duties in
the Foundation."
Mother sit beside and hold my hand. She was about to say sothing but Father interrupts her. "This is the reason why I am against on her accepting that position in the new departnt. Look what is happening. She couldn't even manage her responsibilities properly."
I just glance at Father and remain silent. He was right though. Even I couldn't help but agree with what he is saying.
I couldn't keep up with my busy schedule. It's not only my responsibilities in the Foundation and in the Departnt, but also my responsibilities with the enemies.
If I only have other choice, I would have give up my position in the departnt but I don't have any right to decide on that.
Mother imdiately turn her head at Father. "Waltier! How can you say that to your own daughter? Can't you see how exhausted she looks like yet here you are questioning her competency? Can you be at least be considerate of your daughter's feelings?"
I shake my head and hold Mother's hand to stop her from reprimanding Father. I don't want the two of them to argue because of .
"Mother, I think Father is right. That I am really having a hard ti balancing my two responsibilities," I turn my head at Father. "However, I will prove to you that I can do this. I might having a hard ti this ti but if you will give ti, you will see I can handle this
perfectly, Father."
Or maybe not. How can I if there will be war soon?
I only said that to assure all of them that even if I am having difficulty right now, I can still fulfill my responsibilities in the Foundation and in the new Departnt.
Father stares at for a couple of seconds before he gives a small nod. A sign that he is
willing to give a chance.
Too bad, I won't be able to prove myself to him or to all of them what I am saying.
"Csille, what happened to your conversation with his majesty? Is everything okay in the
weaponry?"
Father frowns and imdiately turn his head at Brother Pascal who ask that question just now. "Pascal, what do you an?" He then looks at . "Csille, is there any problem in your
end?"
I shake my head. It was definitely not my problem. I already told his majesty how many weapons can Mister Earnan produce for the Kingdom yet they still accept such a big number of order. So, how co it is my fault?
"I already talk to his majesty and he told that everything is under control. He already
inford the public that we won't be able to accept new order because we still have backlogs. As for the orders that have been made already, his majesty is already informing the parties that it might take a while to produce their orders. So, there is nothing you should be worried about. There is no problem."
Not now but soon. There will be huge problem that will shocked the whole Kingdom. And Csille is also involved on it.
I look at my tiwatch and sigh. "Mother, Father, Brother, as much as I want to have a conversation with you, I don't think I can. It is already almost midnight. Don't you think it is ti for us to take a rest?"
Mother imdiately stands up and hold my hand. She then look at Father who is still sitting on the sofa. It looks like he still want to ask questios. "Your daughter is right, it's already late yet here we are questioning Csille like this. Let's continue all of this tomorrow."
Mother squints her eyes at Father. "Waltier! Do you have any objections?" Father heaves a sigh and shakes his head. "How can I? No matter what my Countess said, it
will be followed." He then look at Brother Pascal sitting beside him. "Pascal what are you sitting there? Don't you heard what your Aunt have said? Let's all continue all of this tomorrow. You should rest first. I know you were exhausted with your work too. Let-" Mother shakes her head and pull towards my room. She didn't even bother wait for Father.
I look at behind us and found Father and Brother Pascal staring at with serious expressions on their faces. It looks like they are worried about sothing else and I think I already know what they were worried of.
Because even I couldn't help but get worried too. Soon things will drastically change in the
Vrawyth Kingdom.
But are we prepared for such a change? I don't think so. No one even I, will be prepared for
such changes.
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