Leticia's heart clenched as she remembered the girl's desperate plea and the joy on her face when Leticia had helped her. She had been so innocent back then, believing that she could make a difference in the world with just a few coins.
Looking down at Luna, who was still kneeling on the floor, Leticia felt a pang of guilt for doubting her.
"I'm sorry, Luna," she said softly.
"I didn't mean to accuse you. Please, stand up."
Luna rose to her feet, wiping away tears from her eyes.
"No, my lady," she whispered.
"I should have told you the truth from the beginning. I was just so grateful for what you did for me and my mother that I wanted to repay you somehow. Because of you, my younger brother able to go to a private school I was able to go to school, we leave a comfortable life it was because of you. The golden Krugers you gifted were more than enough."
Leticia nodded understandingly.
"It's alright," she said.
"Very well does this mean you are willing to do whatever I ask?" Leticia asked.
"Yes my lady!"
Leticia smiled it seems she got herself a excellent maid. Leticia smiled brightly.
"Than Luna I will trust you!" Leticia said. Luna smiled brightly her lady looks so beautiful when she smiles.
A week later
Amelia stormed into her room and threw a letter at Leticia who was sitting at her rocking chair and reading a book she took off her ai glass and she looked at the letter. She opened it and saw the name Amelia it seems like the engagement is near how annoying.
Lady Amelia
I am looking forward to seeing my fiance after a long time
Leonardo
"I am shocked you are in love with the crown prince. There is nothing more beautiful than falling alive," Amelia said with a hissing sound.
"Amelia are you jealous?"
"Jealous the crown prince is marrying you under my name so of course not," Amelia said. Leticia rubbed her temples so annoying.
"Have fun and make sure you don't do anything to your future brother in law," Amelia said and Leticia sighed she is so annoying.
"My lady look at this outfit it's a beautiful skirt and crop top shirt! What do you think?" Luna asked. Leticia looked at the outfits and she smiled.
"Do a dark navy blue dress," Leticia said.
Luna nodded eagerly and hurried off to prepare the dress. Leticia watched her go, a small smile playing on her lips. She was glad to have Luna's help, especially with the upcoming engagement party.
As she waited for Luna to return, Leticia's thoughts drifted to Leonardo. She hadn't seen him since the masquerade ball, and the thought of facing him again made her stomach flutter nervously.
"Stop it," she muttered to herself, shaking her head.
"You're not some lovesick maiden."
Just then, Luna returned with a stunning dark navy blue dress draped over her arms. The fabric shimmered in the light, catching Leticia's eye.
"My lady," Luna said proudly.
"Here it is," Luna said, holding up the dress for Leticia to see. The gown was exquisite, with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves that hugged her arms perfectly. The skirt flowed gracefully to the floor, adorned with intricate lace detailing.
Leticia stood up and allowed Luna to help her into the dress. As the fabric settled against her skin, she felt a sense of calm wash over her. This was the kind of elegance and sophistication she needed to face the engagement party and all its challenges.
"How does it look?" Leticia asked, turning to face Luna.
Luna's eyes widened in admiration.
"My lady," she breathed.
"You look absolutely breathtaking."
Leticia smiled, pleased with Luna's reaction. She walked over to the mirror and examined herself closely.
"Not bad, put on the red wig on me," Leticia said to Luna.
Luna carefully placed the red wig on Leticia's head, adjusting it until it sat perfectly. The fiery hue contrasted beautifully with the dark navy blue of her dress, adding a touch of drama and intrigue to her appearance.
As Leticia stared at her reflection, she couldn't help but feel a sense of empowerment. With this dress and wig, she looked every inch the princess she was meant to be.
"Thank you, Luna," Leticia said softly.
"You've done an excellent job."
Luna beamed with pride at the compliment.
"It's my pleasure, my lady," she replied.
Outside
"I'll be back," Leticia said and Morgan walked over and whispered in her ear.
"Remember the moment you walk out of here you are Amelia. If there is any mistake I will hold accountable," Morgan whispered. Leticia clenched her fits and she turned around and go inside the BMW. The car flew off in the air.
Crystal Sunset Restaurant
The moment Leticia walked in she sighed as she was taken to private room.
"It's been a while my fiancée," Leonardo said as he stared at Leticia.
"Your highness, I hope you did not wait long,"Leticia said acting like the way Amelia would act.
"No, I came early I came two hours earlier. Than our time meeting."
"Goodness if I have known I would have came earlier," Leticia said.
"I thought I should wait to see how delightful she will be for my return. After waiting 7 years is a long time," Leonardo said.
"Haha seven years?" Leticia said looking away for he notice something?
"Very well Amelia I must have mistaken you just look like Letty."
Leticia sat down as she grabbed her tea before she stopped herself.
"But now I am looking at you, the two of you have are different smiles, Letty smile is also different."
"Oh?"
"Can you ask Letty something?" Leonardo asked.
"What is it?" Leticia asked.
"Ask her how does she feel after waiting for me for 7 years. Only to have me wed to Amelia."
"Haha okay."
Leticia clenched her dress how does she feel. Shouldn't you know any better Leonardo? It felt like she is being robbed of her case full of sweetness.
"Long live the crown prince!" A crowd of people shouted outside and saw a man with golden hair huh.
"How shocking? It's funny I am sitting here the real crown prince but there is another one out there."
Leticia eyes widen.
"If you look close enough, mmm well do I have to say it, one can just play a switch, anyway my wish when I see Letty to apologize to her for waiting. I heard she is a beautiful maiden who countless of male want to marry."
Leticia frowned apologize to her? But those who have done worse things to her haven't even apologized to her. Yet Leonardo is apologetic because he wasn't with her for the past 7 years.
"But there is something more important," Leonardo said as he stood up and walked over to Leticia and fall down to one knee.
Leticia you fool how can you make a stupid mistake she wore the gloves that Leonardo gifted her almost two weeks ago. Leonardo took off Leticia gloves.
"It looks far worse than it use to."
"Ah..this…"
Leticia bit her lip. Just forget it and let it go, weren't you suppose to pretend like you didn't know? Are you going to act like this very now and then? If this doesn't work out her plans, to protect her biological family and reunite with them will fall apart she can't allow that she can't allow that!
Leticia was freaking the dream of her entire family dead, her being killed by Amelia and because she had the power as the crown princess, she can't allow that tragedy to happen not ever! Leonardo looked up.
"Sigh; Letty, do you think I wouldn't know it was you? What the bloody hell did the Princeton do to you?" Leonardo asked his voice was so cold as ice as if he was ready to kill someone.