Villainess Becomes The Knight

Abigail pov contd.

"Then I would like to meet her. Where did she live and how did you meet her?" 

"I have seen her in a store working. I was impressed by the designs she had made. So, I promised her once. Then slowly we became friends though i have not met her enough too. I will try to fix an appointment with her when I go out with brother Nickolas today."

"Oh.. you are going out with brother Nickolas." her eyes were filled with expectations. She was looking like a small puppy that looked at its master with big doe eyes.

"Yes, would you like to come with us?" 

"Well, no.. since you have a plan in advance, i do not want to trouble both of you." Her words were soft and hesitant.

"It is not like that. We were going to see my brother's tea house, since I have not even visited once and then I wanted to meet my friends. I will be busy with my friends, you can give company to brother Nickolas" just a little encouragement and her eyes gleamed, her smile bloomed as if she had earned the wheel treasure of the palace.

"Really, then I should go and get dressed soon. I will see you in an hour." and before i could tell that her current dress was completely fine and she did not need to change it, she ran away almost jumping and squealing like a kid she was.

"Beth"

"Yes, my lady"

"Come sit here, we need to talk now." 

She looked hesitant yet nodded and stood in front of me. I eyed her and she looked around.

"It would not be appropriate for me to sit with you in the public, my lady." she replied as she continued to look around. I just sighed and shook my head.

"Did you convince your son and daughter?" I asked again and she shook her head which surprised me. I was hoping to get an affirmative answer since it was a golden opportunity for them.

"Why? did they not want the job?" I asked with a frown.

"My son is over the moon for getting the offer. He and his fiance are more than happy to come and work for you. But my husband did not want Lily to go and work outside. He is not only worried about the home but also her safety. I apologize to my lady. I was not able to convey your goodwill to him.`` I could only sigh and nod at that.

Just a few minutes ago I promised Isabella that I will fix a meeting between her and my friend. Now how could i find a non existing friend!

"It is fine. I understand. Since we are going to town, come with us. Go to your family and ask them to come and meet me in the tea house. Take the carriage with you so that you can reach on time.'' I said with a deep sigh.

"Is there something else?" I asked when I saw her hesitant face.

"Oh, do not worry about the money, if they passed the test, they would be paid handsomely.'' I replied and she shook her head.

"I completely trust you, my lady. Actually.. My husband was asking.. If you could give the job you were offering to my daughter to anyone else?" 

"Anyone else?" I asked, tilting my head and she nodded.

"We have a nephew. His parents died during the war. He lives near our house, though he has work, he is getting some problems here. So if he could be offered a job.. He is very hardworking. I trust him more than my own children." she was praising him so much as if he was not a human but god. 

Since I have to give work to people anyway, I did not mind hiring more people. I was just trying to make a small start so that I can arrange the investment too. I was already planning to spend all my jewels and my allowance and the amount i receive from the royal palace, still i know that i would need more money soon.

"What kind of work does he do?" I asked giving her an encouraging smile and she finally relaxed.

"He works as a blacksmith. The work environment is very harsh there."

"What did he make?"

"He helps in making weapons. Dagger and other things.." 

"Oh. .then bring him with your son too. I want to meet all three of them today if they need job, since i can not go out of the palace daily.'' I added and she nodded hard.

"You don't need to worry, my lady. I will make sure to bring all of them." she bowed her head with a bright smile on her face.

"Then go and ask the butler to assign you a separate servant carriage, and get ready to go out" she nodded her head and left as i ate the last piece of my cream puff. I was just getting addicted to eating all this sweet stuff these days.

  The sun was already up high in the sky. Soon it would be the time of break for the knights.

I stood up and walked towards the lotus garden to take a walk when I saw my father talking to the same silver-haired man in the distance.

He passed a letter to my father and then bowed his head and turned to leave. As if sensing my gaze again, he turned to me and smiled. I must say that man was very sharp, a dangerous vibe comes from him whenever he is around.

I looked back at my father who was now reading the letter with gritted teeth. He was so furious that he tore the letter into small pieces and then threw it right there. 

Once he turned and left I walked there and took the pieces of letter. 'Knight ceremony, invited, Abigail..`` I could read a few words in the torn parchment and deduced that he had fulfilled his promise. 

I will be his official knight in 4 days.