The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 175

A street performer momentarily caught her attention while they were in the town plaza. The clown dancer somehow reminded her of a familiar scene she watched while in Paris few years ago therefore, she stayed a bit and watched not knowing that princess Laura along with the two prince kept walking forward. They too were amazed at how busy the town plaza is.

As royalties, all the three never experienced such an event since they were always heavily guarded whenever they are outside the palace. But since they had the freedom now, they took the chance to enjoy their surroundings.

Diana, on the other hand, tried to look for them after watching the dancing clown. There are a lot of people so she tried to walk passed everyone without bumping on them. However, a boy who was running around accidentally pushed her and so she stumbled and was about to fall on the ground. Luckily, she was able to prevent the fall, but then she accidentally bumped onto someone. She even stepped on her foot.

She kept apologizing at first without looking up.

“It’s okay.” Diana heard a girly voice. She seemed kind so for the last time, she apologized before looking up. However, she couldn’t help but be in awe when she saw a beauty in front of her. She was dressed nicely so she first thought that she could be a princess.

“Am I doomed?” She unknowingly muttered what was in her mind.

The woman laughed hysterically. She finds her reaction funny.

“No, why would you be? Everybody makes mistakes and I saw the whole scene. I know you didn’t do it on purpose.” The beauty smiled but she noticed how Diana kept looking around restlessly. “Is someone chasing you? You seemed…. Anxious.”

Diana heaved a sigh of relief. “Phew! I thought there are royal guards among the crowds.” She mumbled. Only then did the woman understand her dilemma.

“Did you just think that I might be a princess?” She laughed.

“Sorry, your clothes and your beauty tells me that you could be one of the royalties. If you are not a princess, then I’m sure you’re a duke’s daughter… perhaps.”

“I’m neither.”

Her words shocked Diana.

“The kingdom of Allen mysteriously doesn’t have any princess born in the palace. And I’m just a lucky brat favored by her father.” She chuckled mischievously.

Diana smiled. “Again, I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. Do you possibly need a companion as you look around the plaza? I bet this is your first time to be here.”

“No, no… it’s okay. I’m okay. The truth is I am looking for my friends. I lost them because I was watching the street dancer a while ago.”

“Then all the more you have to come with me. With these crowd, I’m sure you’ll be lost forever. Don’t worry, I know this place very well. Who knows we might see them while we look around.”

“I really don’t want to bother you—”

“No… You’re not bothering me. Besides, I really need someone to talk today and my gut feeling tells me that you are a good person.” She smiled sincerely.

“T-that….”

“Please…?” The woman made a puppy eyes.

“O-okay…” Diana forced a smile while the other woman jumped with joy. Then she held Diana’s arms and started showing her places that the two of them might enjoy.

The woman seemed to be older than her for possibly three or four years. Not sure about the number since she’s reluctant to ask her. Anyway, is that even a problem? She thought. Looked like she made a new friend today— a kind and sweet friend who somehow have the same vivacity as her when it comes to enjoying childish stuffs.

They both were having fun that Diana almost forgot about her friends.

“Have you seen her?” Princess Laura asked the two princes who went back to where they last saw Diana. Prince Zyrie and Prince Rohann asked her to wait inside a restaurant while they go and search for the woman.

“We’ve been looking everywhere but we didn’t see her. Could it be that she went back to the house ahead of us?” Prince Zyrie thought.

“Maybe…” Princess Laura spoke dejectedly. “But what if she did not? What if she’s also looking for us? We can’t go back without her. Liam might kill us.”

“Tsk! As if he can!” Prince Rohann hissed proudly even if the princess were only saying it figuratively.

“Prince Rohann, watch your mouth!” It was prince Zyrie who admonished him after he saw how the princess face turned sour after hearing his words.

“Sorry.” Prince Rohann muttered insincerely.

“Why don’t we look around one more time?” The princess stood up after finishing her cup of tea. “She might be somewhere looking for us as well.”

The three royalties went out and searched the town once again. Unknown to them, the moment they left the restaurant was the moment that Diana and her new found friend entered the restaurant. They did all sorts of games that they became famished after the last booth they went into.

“That was so much fun!” The woman yelped while Diana agreed with a wide smile.

“Thank you. I never thought I would have so much fun like this. You totally brought out the little kid inside me.” Diana laughed.

“Aren’t you having fun when you are with your friends?”

“Of course I do…” She faked a smile. “But not the kind of fun that we just did.” She laughed meaningfully.

“But why?”

“Well….” Diana suddenly felt as if she was being interrogated. Only then she realized that she should not disclose anything about the identities of her friends. The woman seems nice and harmless but even so, she is still considered as a stranger. “That’s because they are cautious with time. We are supposed to go back to the house in a few minutes.” She faked a grin and the woman caught that immediate change in her tone.

“Oh, I see. Are you free tomorrow? If you like we can meet again. I’ll tour you around the city. I’m sure you will love the beautiful places that we have in here.” The woman proposed.

“I love to! But my friends—”

“You can bring them too. I’m sure they will love it as well.”

“Is it really okay?” She thought of the three royalties who might want to join her.

“Of course, I love to. Meet me here at exactly eight in the morning.”

“Deal!”

They laughed mischievously before looking at the menu. After a few seconds, they ordered the same dish and was advised that their food will be served in fifteen minutes.

“I’ll just go to the washroom.” The woman stood up and headed to the ladies’ room. She seemed to be in a hurry and that was not hidden in Diana’s eyes.

‘Looks like she’s been holding it for long.’ She thought and looked outside the window. To her surprise, she saw Liam who just came out from the opposite booth. He looked distressed for who knows why.

“Liam!” She called out and waved her hand. She is at the second floor but her voice was loud enough that it caught a lot of attention.

She was smiling from ear to ear as if she just saw her long lost love. However, Liam’s face turned grim when he looked up and met her eyes. She gulped unknowingly. Why does she feel like she’s doomed?

It didn’t even take Liam a minute when he reached the table where the woman was. “Liam…” Diana playfully grinned.

“Do you know that everyone’s worriedly looking for you?!” He sounds very mad but obviously trying to suppress his anger since they are in a public place.

“I’m sorry. But I was also looking for them. It’s just that… someone pulled me and…”

“What?! Are you hurt? Where? What —-” His anger suddenly turned into panic as he checked on the woman from head to toe.

His sudden reflexes startled Diana but somehow touched by his care. She couldn’t speak instantly but her wide smile tells Liam that he got the wrong notion so he quickly pulls away from her while clearing his throat.

“I’m fine.” She grinned. “Why don’t you grab a chair and listen to me first? Hmm?”

He did. He tried to hide his embarrassment as he sat at the empty pew.

“I accidentally bump and step on a woman’s foot. Luckily she didn’t go mad at me. She was too kind to accompany me as I look for the trio.”

“But you ended up here.” He coldly uttered while trying to make a point.

“We were hungry.” She pouted not knowing how to tell him that they played a few games. However, her wet dress tells Liam that she had fun. Not just a LITTLE FUN but an outburst fun!

She dared lie to him! He was about to give her a scolding when the waiter appeared holding two dishes and an additional roast chicken with a very familiar scent which was not originally in their first order.

“Eh, the food is here but she’s not yet back. I’ll just check on my friend at the washroom.” Diana immediately stood up and rushed to the restroom when one of the waiter stopped her. The guy handed her a letter so she opened it and read.

“The foods are already paid. I’m sorry, something urgent came up. See you tomorrow!” Obviously, the woman left without a word. It might really be an emergency, she thought and went back to where Liam was.

“She’s gone. I am supposed to introduce her to you but something urgent came up so she has to leave immediately.” She pouted in disappointment.

Looking at the roast chicken, suspicion suddenly covered his eyes. “What is your friend’s name?”

“Eh?” She acted surprised. Oh yeah, they’ve been together for hours but she didn’t even know her name! Dang!