"Oh, like what you see" . He said smirking.
'What the hell Arina there's a pervert looking at you right now and that's all you can think of.' Arina mentally scolded herself.
As if the man could hear her thoughts he laughed and said ... "Hahahaha, don't worry milady we'll meet again although I am pretty busy." Saying that he opened the door and left.
"Narcissistic bastard" Arina muttered with narrowed eyes.
Soon Jenna came in with a basket and dropped it on the floor.
"Um... what's in that?" Arina asked ?."
" Well if you must know.. this is a basket of our latest trade lotions from the Earth realm specially prepared with only the finest ingredients for the royal family of fire. The queen has prepared it for you.". She said looking smug as always.
'_Yo maid this isn't yours to boast about_' Arina rolled her eyes internally.
"Milady please come out and let me assist you in washing up." Jenna said with a stoic face.
" W-what, Never!!!" Arina yelled her already red face turning a few shades redder.
"Milady please don't make things difficult for me and let me do my job" Jenna said tightly glaring at the embarrassed Arina.
" Leave i shall wash up myself". Arina said returning her glare.
Jenna huffed and stormed out leaving Arina alone in the Springs.
Arina was given a fancy robe to cover up before returning to the room.
Arina wore the dress prepared by the queen while Jenna applied some lotion on her skin making it shine and some scented ointment on different patch of her skin. Turning around in front of the mirror. Arina couldn't believe that this beautiful girl in the mirror was her, even Jenna was no exception with her marvelled look like she had created one of the world's art masterpiece
They both left the room and she was back to the magnificent hall once again admiring the beautiful architecture of the place.
On getting to another huge door, they found two gusrds standing at either sides of the door. Jenna walked her lady to the door saying "Good luck milady".
Arina nodded and went inside with one of the guards slightly ahead of her. The hall was lighted with candles at every corner of the room giving it a warm and homely vibe. The guard bowed deeply and said " Greetings to your majesty. Presenting Lady..." He drawled.
"Arina." Arina quickly whispered
" ... presenting Lady Arina". He bowed and left, leaving her alone.
Arina saw the woman she had met earlier seated at a table coated with Gold.. ' OMG ,this is freaking GOLD' Arina yelled internally as she tried her best to maintain a polite expression.
She quickly bowed remembering that she wasn't alone in the room.
"Umm, greetings to your majesty" she imitated the guard's greetings.
Before she could raise her head ,the queen already came, gently pulling her up.
"Rise, my child." it felt strange but still warm.
"How are you?, hope you're feeling better now" The Queen asked pulling Arina towards the table.
" you look beautiful love, Dear sit, you must be famished don't worry love, I specifically asked the cook to make nourishing meals today . Queen Nora said beaming with smiles makig her already youthful face look ten years younger giving her a natural beauty women from Earth so eagerly chase.
"So dear..." The queen said. "Ummm child you never told me your name" The queen asked slightly embarrassed.
ME:"........"
' I didn't tell you..!! Woman you never asked.."
Arina yelled In her head but still answered politely.
"Arina , your highness, my name is Arina" She said smiling at her.
"What a beautiful name, well Arina, as you must already know I am Queen Nora, Queen and mate of King Damien, ruler of Fire." She said, her words sounding completely humble and welcoming despite her position.
Arina curtseyed smiling.
"Come sit , I really need to feed you , why do you look so thin I need to feed you, Goodness where is this boy?" Queen Nora said looking around.
Just then a guard walked in
"Greetings to your majesties, presenting Prince Cyrus."
A familiar voice drifted in
" Mum please tell Ronald to stop introducing me to my own family."
"....."
_Ahhhhhhhh_ . Arina screamed internally. it was the same guy from earlier in the hot springs. She couldn't believe she threatened the prince.
Prince Cyrus walked over to the table and bowed.
" Greetings to your majesties" he said smirking. It was obvious he was enjoying this.
"Son come over and have some regards for my guest you made her wait where's your manners.?" Queen Nora scolded her son.
Cyrus smirked deeper and walked over to Arina took her hand and bowed.
" Greetings to Milady please forgive my mistake. I did rush over..." " but you know I am an extremely busy man." He said with a light bow but not bothering to hide his smirk as he whispered the latter sentence.
"We meet again milady". He said winking
Prince Cyrus raised his head and walked past the flustered Arina to sit with his mother.