# Chapter 49
Chapter 49
Cayena soon began preparing for her coming of age ceremony.
“Have the invitations to the celebration gone out?
The roses bloomed beautifully around the time of her birthday.
Therefore, they always opened the rose garden outside and used the grand hall for the ball.
“I would like to cut back, but everyone is already working on schedule, so I can’t cancel what has already started.”
For his coming of age, there would be a ball and also a hunting competition.
“The imperial court artist made all the designs on the cards that will be used for the invitations.
The paints are all dry now, so the ladies-in-waiting will be able to write the invitations today, Your Highness.
As she spoke, Vera handed Cayena a sample of the invitation.
Cayena checked the cards that would be sent to each residence.
An attractive rose decorated the card.
“Cool.
Send them with a courier after all content is written.
“Yes, Your Majesty.
Furthermore, the ingredients to be brought, the number of servants needed for the banquet, and the type and order of songs to be performed by the orchestra were checked.
They had to make sure nothing was disappointing.
“This is what it means to be part of the imperial family.”
Cayena's birthday has always been seen as an important event that marked the beginning of the social season.
The more successful the banquet, the fiercer the competition will be to become Cayena's husband.
What she wanted was that kind of reaction.
“I have to encourage them to compete to be my husband.”
While people were distracted, competing for something useless, Cayena created her imaginary husband and ran away.
KNOW KNOW.
At that moment, the new bridesmaids arrived at Cayena's room.
Julia, Susan, and Olivia formed a line and bowed to Cayena.
“We respectfully greet Your Highness, the Princess.
These court ladies had just started their practical education today.
“Susan.
“Yes, Your Highness?
Cayena had something to do immediately, so she called Susan first.
“Please prepare me a few things so I can write a letter to Sir Raphael.
“Yes, Your Highness.
So, she called Olivia.
“Olivia, please prepare to deliver this letter.
Olivia wrinkled her nose slightly, then cleared her expression.
It was only fitting that the princess's exclusive lady-in-waiting delivered a message to the next duke.
“I'll come back as soon as I get ready.
Soon, Susan placed the letter paper on the table and a paperweight on top.
She dipped the pen into the inkwell, neatly finishing the preparations.
Now, it was time to write a letter to Raphael.
「Sir Raphael.」
“Is it very obvious that I’m trying to stay away from him?”
She remembered Raphael's words telling her not to avoid him.
In other words, she hurt him without knowing it.
However, she couldn't just write him a letter the same way she had in the past.
“I really wasn’t in my right mind.”
She had sent love letters so tacky that even a lover would be embarrassed to send them.
She wanted to die a little when she thought about it.
But perhaps writing too clearly felt cold.
She pushed a few words in front.
「My dear Sir Raphael.」
Maybe “my dear” was a little too much, but it wasn't bad.
「I'm about to return the book I borrowed from the imperial library.
I thought I could also check the location of the building that will have my name on the gym.
I hope the building will be useful to the young people of the empire.
However, I'm worried about whether I can do this job well.
I've never been to the gym or interacted with the students as much as you do.
While the documents are being authenticated, I would like you to share your views with me.
I patiently await your response.
Cayenne.
」
She leaned back in her chair for a moment, thinking that the message was very concise and professional.
“This is just a very practical letter.”
Cayena struggled to let go of the memories of him holding her in the library and living room.
After some chores, Olivia returned to Cayena's room, ready to go out.
She was wearing a dark blue coat and a simple hat with a ribbon.
It was a rather inelegant outfit for the imperial princess's lady-in-waiting.
“Oh my…
Julia sighed softly, looking dissatisfied with Olivia's outfit.
Olivia and Susanthey heard Julia sigh.
However, they wisely ignored him.
“If Sir Raphael is at the mansion, could you ask for his schedule and arrange a meeting for the earliest date?
“Understood, Your Highness.
Cayena handed the letter to Olivia.
Then she took the brooch off her dress and attached it to Olivia's hat.
The jeweled butterfly brooch sparkled above the round hat.
Olivia lightly grabbed the hat with wide eyes.
Instead of making a big deal out of it, Cayena shared a simple sentiment with her.
“I thought this yellow butterfly brooch would go well with that green hat.
As a result, even though Olivia's outfit was somewhat plain, she was wearing a gift straight from the princess.
That way, she wouldn't lose face.
“… thanks.
It was a kind and warm favor.
Cayena seemed indifferent, apparently detached.
But when Olivia looked at her, she saw Cayena as a very warm and complex person.
“Have a good trip.
This will be the last of your tasks today, so you don't need to rush.
Cayena was hinting that Olivia might stay in Raphael's villa for a long time, but Olivia didn't take it that way.
“I will complete the mission and return unharmed, Your Highness.
Olivia immediately went to the Kedrey residence.
The carriage stopped in front of Kedrey Village.
Olivia got off the footrest and stopped in front of the entrance.
“So this is the famous Kedrey Villa.”
The doorman, seeing the carriage with the imperial symbol, immediately and politely bowed his head.
“Did you schedule your visit in advance?
“Not me, but I came to deliver a letter from Her Highness, the Princess.
“Please wait a moment.
As the maid delivered news of her visit to the mansion, Olivia looked around the famous garden.
A spectacular garden made in the country style, which had recently become popular in the capital, came into view.
Nobles thought planting herbs and trees with edible fruits was rustic.
“Still, it looks much better than a garden with just flowers.”
Trees adorned with colorful fruits had a different palette than the flowers.
Kedrey villa combined them very well.
It was hard to believe that such a dark man lived in this bright residence.
“I apologize for keeping you waiting, Miss.
Olivia.
The butler came out and led Olivia inside.
“Master is here now, so he asked to bring her straight to the living room.
Do you mind?
“No way.
Olivia felt the people in the mansion looking at her with subtle interest.
It was natural for them to be curious because she was one of the four exclusive ladies-in-waiting chosen by the princess.
“Are there any snacks you prefer or would like to avoid?
— The butler asked politely after leading Olivia to the living room.
“Anything is fine.
He quickly prepared the refreshments.
“The master will come soon.
It was like the butler said.
Raphael appeared as Olivia took a bite of a fluffy soufflé.
His bangs had been pulled back slightly, revealing a smooth forehead as he stepped forward.
Olivia noticed that he seemed to have come in a hurry.
He greeted Olivia formally.
“Welcome to my home, Miss.
Olivia.
Olivia also faced him and greeted him with a bow, holding the hem of her dress.
“Thank you for your hospitality, even with the sudden visit, Sir Kedrey.
They sat opposite each other at a round table.
Instead of asking about the weather, Olivia handed him the princess's letter.
She felt he would appreciate it more.
“It is a letter written by His Highness.
Raphael received the golden envelope.
The imperial emblem stamped on the candle's red wax felt special today.
“Come to think of it, there was a time when she sent me love letters.”
Strangely, it felt like it happened a long time ago.
When he remembered the love letters, a faint smile formed on his lips.
Olivia glanced sideways at the smile.
“Hmm.”
No matter which way she looked at it, it seemed to be a sign.
She silently swallowed a laugh and sipped her tea.
“Her Highness told me to arrange a meeting on the date your grace is free to see her.
What time would be good?
Raphael's aide, Jeremy, was as quiet as a shadow behind him.
He tried to tell him his schedule, but Raphael spoke before he could.
“I can see her the day after tomorrow.
Jeremy openedthe mouth.
“No, this day is the day he has to visit the cathedral…”
It was the day that the ducal couple would take care of the divorce process in the cathedral.
Even so, Raphael ignored it as if he didn't remember that appointment and arranged a meeting with the princess.
“Then I will tell Princess Cayena that you will meet her at the imperial academy in two days.
Does dining together at a nearby location sound good?
“I'll reserve the restaurant.
Jeremy's jaw dropped.
“Then I'll tell her that.
After finishing his words, Raphael seemed to be struck by a sudden thought that this somehow didn't seem like enough.
He asked Olivia to be patient for a while.
“I am thinking of writing a reply to His Highness.
Would you mind waiting a moment?
Jeremy felt like he was losing his mind for a moment, but he barely came to.
“Yes, take your time.
Jeremy looked carefully at his master after being instructed to bring some stationery for Raphael to write a response on.
“I thought Baston was just telling stories.”
Raphael sealed the letter and stamped it with the Kedrey family crest.
“Then please take care of it.
Olivia took the letter and put it in her bag.
She felt strange for some reason.
“Am… am I a messenger of love?”