Rhia!

Rihannan could hear Helenas sorrowful cries. She paused for a moment, bit her lips and moved on. If she turned around now, shed lose all the composure she mustered.

When she first became Helenas companion, everyone looked at her in pity and said that shed go through many troubles befriending the princess. But she thought otherwise. After arriving in Chrichton, sickness and affliction hit her and she suffered from mild depression, something her uncle and Dimitri were unaware of. She hid it well, her sadness. They believed Rihannan had adapted to the Chrichton life thoroughly.

But when she was alone deep in the night, when no one was there, Rihannan often suffered from suicidal impulses, from suicidal thoughts suffered from the unseen, the unheard, the silent killer she suffered from pain that became too much to bear, too much to cope, too difficult to deal with. She could not escape it no matter how hard she tried. It followed her around like a black shadow that was slowly eating her on the inside to the point that she did not want to live another day, another night.

There was nothing to satisfy the loss and betrayal she felt from her family the family with a twisted disease that she spent all her life trying to please. She had tried to become the person they wanted, even gave up her identity while begging for acceptance. But all was futile. In the end, it wasnt enough.

Rihannan bathed in Chrichtons brightness but she herself was burning. And perhaps her conditions would have worsened had Helena not come along. Her appearance marked a turning point for Rihannan.

What about you? Youre Rihannan? Hmm. Thats a pretty name. Why do you look sad?

The arrogant and stubborn little princess gave her assessment of Rihannan and ordered her to brush her platinum golden hair. If Rihannan refused her orders, shed start her wailing complaints but it never came to that point. Rihannan had godly skills that made her fall asleep.

The immature princess saw right through her but never bothered to pry. And slowly, her lonely and empty heart gradually felt the love from her newfound friend.

Helena, I dont hate you. In fact, I cherish you.

But she had circumstances she could not escape from. She realized that her fate was tied to Igor and that she feared what would become of Dimitri should she change his future

Goodbye, Helena I am sorry

All the ships that had threatened Chrichton for the sole purpose that they promise to make do with the state national marriage slowly left the harbor and began their journey to Arundell once Rihamnan boarded their ship.

The Crichton natives sighed in relief as they watched the ships drifting silently over the blue sea.

***

You can use this room.

Inside a ship, Basil guided Rihannan to her cabin. Rihannan looked around. There were clear signs the cabin had been cared for and properly decorated. Within a day, the room was filled with feminine items. Even the window had a sky-high lace curtain. Rihannan doubted what she saw for a moment. A laced curtain on a warship even the ship, Ataraxia, she rode to Chrichton wasnt as cute as this.

..Youve put a lot of thought into this room.

Basil grinned cheekily at her words. Right? You like it, dont you? If you find it to your liking, please tell the king. Please?

He asked desperately that Rihannan ended up nodding. With that, Basil straightened his back and smiled proudly in victory. Then he looked around.

But where are your servants? I havent seen them yet.

There is none.

Pardon? Basil opened his mouth in surprise.

I did not bring a servant with me, Rihannan repeated.

But this is a warship there is no woman to serve you ahhhh! Basil tore his hair like wildfire.

Should we turn the ship around? Oh my god oh my god hes going to kill me!

Rihannan looked at Basils gibberish tirade. She thought that her not having a servant might prove difficult for him.

Its alright. I know how to take care of my body. I can do things myself. Dont worry about it, Rihannan consoled him.

But

Ill call you when I need anything. Thank you.

Alright, Basil sighed. If you need anything else, please do call me. Just pull on this string and Ill immediately come to your call. Then Miss Rihannan, please rest in peace.

Basil bowed and closed the door. He turned around with a worried look on his face. He did not bother to hire a maid for he thought the Countess would bring a servant herself. If only he knew hed scour every corner of Chrichtons to hire a maid because hes sure that black-haired beast would come crawling in.

Why didnt I think of hiring a servant?

But who would have known that a high-ranking noblewoman would not take a maid with her.

Basil.

A deep voice immediately froze Basils heart in fear.

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Ch. 76: Igors Debt [Update]Ch. 75: Cant Fool Me TwiceCh. 74: Queens PalaceCh. 73: Wedding CeremonyCh. 72: Women Love Flowers Ch. 71: Torturous BeautyCh. 70: Public DisgraceCh. 69: Marriage Without LoveCh. 68: A Wife Who Does Not LoveCh. 67: Pleasure of DesireCh. 66: He Liked Her, After AllCh. 65: Your WishCh. 64: Are You Crying? [Update]Ch. 63: Igor Cesca (Perspective)Ch. 62: Youre My Wife, Ill Protect YouCh. 61: Rihannan, My LoveCh. 60: Mothers Grave[Update]Ch. 59: Shes to Marry Me Ch. 58: Rihannan and ArundellCh. 57: Not Your Real Wife[Update]Ch. 56: Your Majesty, Please Get OutCh. 55: Shes Already Dead