Chapter 2 The Dinner

You are not a witch, oh my brother will be so pissed if he finds out" the man said whilst chuckling and giving me a creepy look.

Who are you? I asked "well, let us say I am the second son of my father even though Darcy is older than me with just 4 minutes, Ironic isn't it?" he replied helping me to stand. "you are Lucian his twin brother" I said. "Well at least you know me but, back to business my brother wants to marry a witch and you are not one, do you care to explain?" Lucian asked. "I am a witch I just haven't started all the witches stuff but I will as soon as I turn 18" I said "Hmm and when is that?" He asked "Next month but please take me back to my quarters" I pleaded as I was getting scared. "What makes you think that I will help you? You see this was set up by my brother to test your capabilities and you have failed woefully, once he finds out, you are as good as a dead person.

"So, tell me why I should help you?" Lucian asked with a smug look on his face whilst thinking of how disappointed his brother would be and then ends up killing her, which will now give him the opportunity to take over the throne. "I am sure you don't want an innocent girl to die in the hands of your brother plus I will owe you one and promise to make it up to you" I shakenly replied. Lucian glanced at his wristwatch for a second and asked me to follow him, we had just taken a few steps and I sighted my quarters." What sort of sorcery is this? I asked him. "One that was very easy if you were truly a witch" he said and left almost immediately. I have never seen my dad practice so I don't know what and what a witch can do as I was just tested then to bring a dead rose to life. I entered my room and saw a long, shiny dinner gown on my bed with a note stating "be ready by 10pm". So much for having a stressful day, now I have to go out with him. I had only slept for a few hours when a maiden woke me up and said it was time to get ready.

I took my bath, ate some fruits and started preparing. The maiden just stood there watching my littlest move, after putting my hair in a messy bun I turned to give her a look that means if it was okay but she left.

A man walked in few minutes later and asked me to follow him. We have walked for a while and my feet was beginning to hurt. I didn't know the main building was this far and just as I was about to ask how much longer are we from the main building, I saw a mighty castle that I have never seen in my life before. I thought it would have just been a bigger building like our house but this was like 10 times bigger than it. Every inch was shining. How many people cleans this place I was still engrossed in my view when someone cleared a throat behind me and I turned and saw another man.

"I am Sebastian the chief butler, please follow me my lady" he said extending his arm for me to join him. I followed him and we arrived at a big dining hall. There was a long table with about 18 seats. He gestured me to sit at one and said others will join later. Not too long after he left, two ladies walked in and sat, giving me a creepy look, I greeted them but they ignored me.

I overheard one of them saying this one wouldn't last; she is too young and fragile. I ignored them and was curious to meet the almighty Darcy. Few minutes later, everywhere was filled up remaining four seats. Lucian walked in dragging a lady that was about the same age with me and before I could exchange pleasantries with Lucian, the girl he dragged in said" don't tell me I am being disturbed because of this weak slut" "Mind your words Amelia" I heard another voice and saw a woman that looked exactly like Lucian. She looked at me and said "don't be upset my daughter has anger issues". Everywhere became quiet and Lucian started laughing out loud. "We are here to welcome the newest bride of the family and the so called husband is no where to be found" said Lucian "Sit down Lucian he will join us shortly" said his mother and then she turned to me

" I am Esther and this is Lucian and Amelia, Lucian is my second son and Amelia is my third child and only daughter. The rest are just Darcy's concubines and of course you know the king is sick and can't come" she said like it was nothing. "King? I asked surprised. "Oh don't tell me you didn't know he was sick" asked Amelia with a sarcastic face. "I didn't even know that there was a king" I said to her "No wonder the big castle and many servants" I said in my mind. Everyone had a surprised look on their faces except Lucian who had a satisfied look. Just then, the silence was broken by a deep voice who asked "from what dungeon are you coming from that you do not know your king"

I turned and saw a man with a very long coat, I knew immediately it was Darcy because he had a striking resemblance with Lucian except, he was taller, bigger and looked dashingly handsome. "Stop drooling and give me an answer immediately" he said with a stern voice. "I am from the east side of Wimbledon, the Ashen veil clan but my mother is from the Ravenwood clan" I said ashamed that I was caught off guard. "What nonsense!! who made this arrangement? He said angrily "I did brother" Lucian answered with a satisfied look and before he could say another word he was pinned on the wall by Darcy

"you know how much I hate the people from the east side yet you dare to bring me one as a bride. What abomination....."

"Stop it both of you and settle down" the queen said interrupting him "There is nothing to settle down for, this cannot work, send her back immediately" Darcy said I was almost heaving a sigh of relief when the queen added

"she is not going anywhere, she already passed the test and she is up to the task". Now would have been the right time for me to say that I didn't pass it but something told me to keep quiet. "Well, suit yourself because I am not going to take her as a concubine not to talk of my wife" Darcy said and walked out.