Villainess Becomes The Knight

Abigail pov

"Abigail, are you sure you can convince the royal princess to come to the academy with you?" asked my father as we sat on the carriage to go back to the palace.

He must have a conversation with his majesty. But it was a good sign that he was not looking as worried as he was before. 

"Umm, dad, her highness had already agreed to go to the academy with me" 'though i still did not know what her true motive was behind that'

He looked at me with a surprised face but nodded in the end.

"Though it is a good sign and his majesty would be delighted to hear that. I will advise you to stay alert. The royal family did not have a cordial relationship with each other. His highness and her highness are not on good terms with each other. I did not want you to get entangled in the arguments of royal siblings. How to explain they both are eccentric.. Only the third one was a bit normal." he said with a sigh.. 

Wait!

"Third one. I thought his majesty only have one children from his both wives.'' I have never heard or seen a third kid or had he gone somewhere and I did not remember him due to my hazy memories.

"He have another concubine who died long ago and so as her child. Before that all the three children were normal, they used to have an amicable relationship. They were bright, intelligent and all rounder. They used to support each other and better than real siblings. But since the day, the third child died. Josephine and William changed.

Where Josephine locked herself in her chamber, never to go out and meet anyone. William started meeting girls and going to brothels. They both lost their interest in learning and becoming a better ruler. Since then his majesty is disturbed.

He tried every effort in stopping William from going to brothels and spending leisure time with lower noble ladies. Though love, punishments, even threats but nothing worked. William has gone too far to save now.

So, now his majesty is pinning hopes on Josephine and her husband. Therefore, he is ready to ask for any help. But that did not mean he would be patient enough. So, Abi, if you ever think that you can not handle it, tell me. I will talk to his majesty.'' I just nodded at his words. Though my mind was still focused on the third child. Have I ever met him and forgot him!? No matter how I tried to think about him, I did not seem to remember and in the end all I felt was a strong pain in my head.

"Abi, Abi"

"Hmmm" I looked at my father who was calling me with worry.

"We have arrived at the palace." 

"Oh" I nodded my head as I walked out of the carriage. He looked at me with complicated expressions when he asked.

"Are you worried about her highness?" when i shook my head, instead of being relaxed he looked further worried.

"By any chance, did you seem to remember about the royal kids?" i frowned at his queer question. Was I supposed to remember something about them?!

When I looked at him with bewilderment, he sighed, "I just want you to stay happy and live a simple noble life, Abigail." I chuckled at the choice of words he had made.

"A noble's life can never be simple, dad. But you do not need to worry, I will handle everything well and make you proud." he sighed and nodded as he looked at me apologetically.

"You should go and take some rest, Abi" though i wanted to deny, i knew that he would not take no for an answer. So, I just nodded and left for my room.

Instead of walking to my chamber, I turned to walk towards Isabella's chamber. She was humming a song as she was making a painting. 

"My lady, Lady Abigail, is requesting to meet you."

"Ah, send her in. you do not need to stop your sister from entering the room in future." she replied with a bright smile.

I felt so proud once I listened to my sister from her mouth. It felt like coming back here was the best decision i have ever made!

"My lady, lady Isabella have invited you in.'' I nodded at the maid as I walked in.

She stood up from her seat, when my eyes fell on the drawing she was making. It was the design of a jewel too. Though the design was still old and heavy like the necklaces are worn now. It was much finer and detailed.

"Oh my, are you planning to make a necklace, Isabella?" I asked with surprise and she looked at me bashfully.

"That boy has really designed a masterpiece. I was just trying to see if I have any talent in making designs. But i can not compare to him at all." she sighed as she slumped on the chair with a thud.

"It is much finer and detailed. He just has a different idea. Try to think about nature. The flowers, stars, sun, moon.. And try to include them in your jewels. Imagine more, and do not feel pressured by it. You will do well soon." though i motivated him, she was not looking that happy with it.

"I will try further. By the way, that boy did not even come once to discuss the design or work on it." I chuckled as she puffed her cheeks. These days, she was finally looking like a 14 year old kid to me.

"Do you think Nick would allow him to enter in your chamber." i shook my head when she looked at me confused, "you are too naive, darling. Nick would beat him if he ever lurked around your chamber. You will have to go and find him whenever you need. So that you can work on designs under the scrutinizing gaze of Nick. he is very protective of his sisters."