* * *

“Laura, you should use this room, and Emma the one subsequent to it. Royer, you’ll be able to select any room you want.”

“Then I’ll search for a room on the second flooring. I can’t keep on the identical flooring as the women.”

“That’s positive.”

The rooms Luna ready for them have been on the third flooring, second in grandeur solely to Luna’s room.

It was an expensive room that had been used for company till now, and Carlton, the butler, visibly twitched on the information that it was now being given to 2 servants.

“Miss, this room appears too extravagant, doesn’t it? It doesn’t appear to be a room I ought to use.”

“I really feel the identical. It’s so grand; I worry somebody may see.”

Naturally, Laura and Emma hesitated, pondering the room was too luxurious for servants. Luna comforted them.

“It’s okay. Solely we’ll use the third flooring. I’ll have company solely go as much as the second flooring. So, nobody will see.”

“It nonetheless appears too good of a room.”

“I agree. I’m afraid of constructing it soiled or ruining one thing.”

“If it will get soiled, we clear it. What’s improper with utilizing a room that’s obtainable?”

“What if one thing breaks?”

“We will simply purchase a brand new one, it’s no large deal.”

Luna inspired them to discover the room, they usually reluctantly gave in, however quickly turned enthusiastic about their new lodging.

“Simply have a look at this delicate blanket.”

“I might even sleep on the couch!”

From exterior the open door, Luna watched them with a contented smile. The butler, who had been standing beside her like a stone statue, hurriedly spoke to Luna.

“This has all the time been used as a visitor room, however would you take into account rethinking?”

“No. We’ve determined the visitor room will probably be on the 2nd flooring. The third flooring will probably be for me and my household.”

“However since Laura and Emma are the customers of this mansion, I feel it might be applicable to present them the rooms on the first flooring.”

“Earlier than being thought-about servants, they’re my household. I won’t have birthed them, however I raised them. So, the third flooring is suitable.”

It wasn’t uncommon to supply luxurious rooms to pricey servants. All of it relied on the proprietor’s coronary heart.

There have been even nobles who didn’t need to be other than their maids and shared rooms. Giving them a barely lavish room wasn’t thought-about unusual in any respect.

“Individuals will discuss, you already know. It’ll undoubtedly come up later.”

Regardless of a number of objections, she wasn’t in a great temper. Luna, making an attempt to suppress her smile, requested Carlton:

“Individuals’s gaze? Who’re you speaking about?”

“Individuals who come and go within the mansion.”

“You’re saying I ought to care about others’ views in my very own mansion?”

“It’s not like that, however…”

“Then it’s settled. Don’t point out Laura and Emma’s rooms anymore. I’d actually like for them to make use of these rooms.”

She appeared able to get offended if one other room was recommended. So Carlton, making an attempt to not present his disappointment, withdrew his opinion.

“…Understood. I’ll let the opposite servants know. I’ll take my go away now. Please relaxation.”

With that, he circled and disappeared to the third flooring.

* * *

After residing in a small and previous mansion for over twenty years, the brand new mansion felt unfamiliar.

Setting apart the luxurious, the mansion was so large she feared getting misplaced. There have been so many servants that even remembering their names was tough. She thought it might be greatest to familiarize herself with the mansion on the primary day.

Luna, Laura, and Emma spent hours exploring and finally settled within the glass backyard on the finish of the first flooring hall.

“How did they suppose to make a backyard like this?”

“Precisely. All of the partitions are product of glass so we are able to benefit from the exterior backyard from inside!”

“Proper? For the reason that ceiling can be glass, it is likely to be good to look at the celebs at night time, although it could possibly be problematic throughout typhoons.”

When Luna expressed her concern, a ready maid rigorously replied:

“When a storm approaches, we set up curtains upfront.”

“That’s good to know.”

The extra Luna knew about Rosemary’s mansion, the extra grateful she felt in direction of her.

She had considered each element on this magnificent mansion, and but handed it over for simply fifteen thousand gold.

‘Ought to I add one other ten thousand gold now?’

Whereas warming herself with scorching tea, a butler approached Luna.

“My woman, a letter has arrived. It’s from younger woman Rosemary Vincent.”

“Woman Rosemary?”

They are saying in case you discuss concerning the tiger, it’s going to come. Not a tiger, however her letter had certainly arrived.

Luna instantly opened the letter. Fortunately, the primary message she noticed was congratulating her on the transfer.

[I’m so happy the mansion found its rightful owner. I wanted to visit and congratulate you in person, but I couldn’t find the time. How about this weekend for the party? I’m thinking of about ten guests. They’re young ladies from my circle.]

The weekend was simply three days away. And alluring ten folks, though fewer than typical events, made her nervous.

The butler, who had been silently observing, spoke to Luna.

“In case you give me a theme for the social gathering, I’ll organize all the pieces accordingly.”

“A theme… Possibly as lavish as potential? Is it possible in simply two days? That is my first social gathering.”

“With the small variety of company, two days ought to suffice. The one downside is-“

The butler paused, scanning Luna from head to toe.

Seeing the stark distinction from his former proprietor Rosemary, he appeared displeased.

“It could be your costume, my woman. You’ll in all probability want a brand new one.”

A brand new one? When she had a number of clothes she hadn’t even worn but?

“Um, I’m good with the clothes. I’ll put on a kind of I’ve. However, can I ask for paper and a pen? I’d wish to ship a letter to younger woman Rosemary.”

“Sure. I’ll put together quickly.”

With that, the expressionless butler bowed in settlement and exited the glass backyard.

Till then, Laura, who had been carefully watching the dialog between Luna and the butler, tilted her head and requested:

“However you by no means talked about the content material of the letter, how did the butler comprehend it was a couple of social gathering?”

Upon reflection, Luna realized Laura’s question. Nevertheless, she brushed it off evenly.

“Maybe Woman Rosemary gave him a touch beforehand.”

“Ah, I see.”

“By the best way, do I want to purchase a costume? Are all of the clothes I’ve not ok?”

“Nicely, I’ve heard that noble women all the time put together a brand new costume for events, however in case you have a costume you haven’t worn but, that ought to suffice.”

“Is that so?”

So, there wasn’t a lot to arrange. Luna merely gave orders to the servants making ready for the social gathering.

“I used to be nervous, however I hardly have something to do. In the meantime, I ought to familiarize myself extra with the mansion. It could be embarrassing if company come and I can’t clarify something concerning the mansion.”

“Me too.”

“I really feel the identical.”

“For now, let’s relaxation and begin from tomorrow.”

Saying she was already drained, Luna sprawled over the desk and laughed heartily. Following her, Laura and Emma too laid on the desk, laughing gently.

* * *

Silence settled within the eating room. Everybody was quietly engrossed of their meals, not making a sound.

Their faces have been expressionless to the purpose one couldn’t inform in the event that they have been having fun with their meals. Because the meal continued on this method, somebody broke the silence on the lookout for Rosemary.

“Miss. A letter has arrived for you.”

“Actually!?”

Rosemary, who had been consuming with no expression, jumped up from her seat, trying as if she had by no means been disengaged, and took the letter from the servant.

Luna’s title was written on the envelope. Upon seeing that, Rosemary, seeming overwhelmed with pleasure, swiftly exited the eating room.

“…What simply occurred?”

“I don’t know. I’m unsure what I simply noticed.”

With that, the couple, Marquis Vincent and his spouse, who had been eating collectively, stopped consuming and stared at one another, each trying totally confused.

Because of this, the servant who delivered the letter to Rosemary was summoned.

“It’s a letter despatched by younger woman Luna Peils.”

“Luna Peils?”

The Marquis, who, because of Antes, didn’t look after rumors and thus lacked sure info, requested in shock.

Due to this, the butler William was summoned.

“Have you learnt why Rosemary reacted so surprisingly to a letter from younger woman Luna Peils?”

Although the phrase ‘surprisingly’ was used, it was extra like she yelped, paying homage to a small canine. The best way to clarify from the beginning? It felt like a tranquilizer was wanted.

The butler, after a short second of contemplation, selected a solution that will pose the least menace to him.

“It’s a bit tough to elucidate all the pieces concerning Woman Rosemary’s private matter, however in brief, Woman Rosemary has made a brand new pal.”

Whereas a really abbreviated response, it wasn’t incorrect.

Earlier than the Marquis and Marchioness might probe additional, William continued:

“She merely appears to favor this particular person a bit greater than others. Maybe quickly Woman Rosemary will let you know all the pieces. Or perhaps she won’t point out it if it’s trivial.”

Though the reason was fairly detailed for such a easy matter, if it was only a pleasant relationship, there was no motive to query additional.

“Nicely, in that case…”

“Rosemary appeared fairly listless these days, so that is excellent news. A pal she’s so keen on, we must always hope the friendship lasts.”

“I see.”

Fortunately, the butler’s tactic labored. The Marquis and Marchioness have been happy and dismissed him.

After a short commotion, silence as soon as once more settled within the eating room.