Maximus remained silent for a while, "Don't just assume life is easy for everyone just because they are born in wealth. There are just some things that cannot be bought with money." Robellia could sense he felt hurt, "I'm sorry for assuming." Maximus turned to her and handed her a handkerchief filled with macaroons. "I accept your apology." Robellia smiled as she accepted the handkerchief. They stayed there for a while, enjoying the scenery. A few moments later, Robellia got up. "I've got to get back; the others will start to look for me. Thank you, Max." She passed him his now-empty handkerchief. "I'll take that back tomorrow, clean." Robellia smiled. Was that an invitation? "I can only come by during my lunch breaks." "No one is allowed in these parts of the palace." "Understood, my lips are sealed."
Robellia went back to her post in the laundry room. When it was finally nighttime, she lay next to her mother, ready to go to sleep. " Liya, I hadn't seen you for breakfast or lunch. Was Cleo mean to you again? Did she make you do all the laundry by yourself again?" "No, mother. am fine i just decided I needed some fresh air." In truth, Cleo, the head of the laundry room, had been a pain. She would constantly bully and harass Robellia for no apparent reason. today as Robellia was doing her duties, Cleo had come by and added her own pile of laundry to Robellia's. "You should lower your eyes when looking at me. I wouldn't want to your darn curse on me. You are a curse, Robellia. Remember that. those where the words Cleo had said to her before she ran off to the forest. It hurt because she believed it was true. Maybe her mother would have had a better life without her in it.
The following day, Robellia went to the lake during lunch time, as Cleo had told her not to leave the laundry room without completing her pile of clothes. She looked around for Maximus once she got by the pond and felt disappointed as she hadn't seen him around. "Why the disappointed look?" Robellia looked up a tree and saw him seated on a branch. He smoothly jumped down the tree. "It is quite sunny, so it's best we sit under this tree." Robellia nodded and sat next to him under the tree. "I thought you weren't coming." She handed him the handkerchief he had given her yesterday. "As promised, clean." Maximus accepted the handkerchief and handed her a handkerchief full of snacks
Robellia accepted the handkerchief happily. "Well I don't have anything to give you." "And I don't what anything. So it's fair." Maximus responded. "Do tell me about your day. I heard you have guests today. Is it alright to be here when your guests are waiting."
"Charles can always wait. It will be fun to watch him fume in anger for waiting for me." Maximus smiled at the thought of his friend fuming with anger. "Is that so?" A young boy walked towards them. He had blonde hair and deep blue eyes. By his appearance Robellia could tell he was a nobleand the same age as maximus. "So you decided to follow me and disturb my peace once more." The boy smiled,"That's what friends are for but you ditched me. I am glad you ditched me to meet a young lady.It soothes my worries."
The boy smiled at Robellia,"A pleasure to meet you. My name is Charles Witmore." Robellia smiled as she shook his hand," The pleasure is mine. My name is Robellia Lockwood." Charles who was now seated next to her asked,"Did he threaten you to be here? You can tell me, I'll protect you." Robellia laughed,"Not at all I came here willingly." Charles sighed and looked at maximus who seemed to be glaring at him."Yeah I don't see it. Why would a cute innocent girl resembling a chipmunk come to hang out with the big bad wolf?"
"Charles I believe that is enough and she doesn't resemble a chipmunk she resembles a bunny." Maximus retorted. Charles looked at Robellia and disapproved,"No! it's a chipmunk. Look at how her cheeks are stuffed with biscuits." Robellia frowned,"The both of you know am right here right?" Charles pulled at her cheek slightly,"So adorable."
Robellia sighed," My lord, you are you are going to rip my cheek off." "Call me Charlie." Charles said with a smile.Robellia realised this man was rather playful. "Why the look? Are you already charmed? It's impossible to resist." Robellia rolled her eyes and sarcastically answered," Yes it is very hard to resist." Charles laughed. " I like you already little chipmunk."