" What do you mean?"
Lexa couldn't believe what Anatalia just said, and she totally felt embarrassed.
" Go and answer the Princess Lexa, don't try to act stubborn! She is your master," Anatalia said to Lexa, but it was more like a command.
To others, it might appear Anatalia didn't care about Lexa, but she actually did. She was just trying to help her avoid any trouble with the spoilt princess.
" You know am just recovering!" Lexa hissed annoyingly and from the corner of her eyes, she could see how Fina was wearing a mocking face. This made her feel more annoyed, and she gritted her teeth.
Anatalia shook her head, knowing Lexa was really mad at her now, so she grabbed hold of Lexa's right arm, " But now, you are better. Trust me, am doing this because of you. Don't......."
Lexa caught her off and shot daggers at Anatalia with her eyes. There was no way she was going to escape this, and she already lost.
" Don't say anything!"
Then, she got out of her room and turned straight to Belle's room direction without sparing Fina a glance.
She was so mad, even her skin could feel that!
Fina smiled triumphantly when Lexa was gone, and she also immediately trailed after the girl.
Anatalia was left alone, and she sighed but didn't feel bad. She thought she was doing the best thing for Lexa.
Lexa got to Belle's room fast and meet Belle outside the room. Though, she was still fuming but she didn't care.
As soon as Belle saw her, she fixed her eyes on Lexa. She stared at Lexa weirdly which the latter noticed, but she said nothing. It seems Belle wanted to say something, but she pressed her lips together.
" What should I do?" Lexa stood in front of Belle and gazed arrogantly at Belle. She didn't even bother to hide it, even though she knew Belle was her master.
What a psycho!
" When you enter the room, you will see what needs to be taken care of," Belle's lips twitched, and she riposted with irritation. She hated how Lexa was acting haughty and rude but she felt more furious. Knowing there was nothing she could do as Lexa now had Arnold and Emilia's protection.
Immediately, Lexa walked past her and didn't even bow to Belle.
So daring!
Belle gritted her teeth so hard you could even hear it, and she groaned frustratedly, " Ughhh!"
" The nerve of her!" She mumbled with fury and hissed loudly.
She knew Lexa was too rude and was now thinking of a way to deal with her slave!
But before anything, she wanted to see if Arnold will come to the dinning room today, as she eagerly wanted to see her very handsome mate.
So, she ambled to the dinning room but her fantasy got shattered, cause she didn't see her man. The Princess' happy face dropped, and she sighed. She was getting hurt the more, but there was nothing she could do to stop it.
Fina came to Belle's side and immediately understood what was going on, the moment she saw Belle's expression. She felt bad for her master, but she wouldn't let Belle hurt herself. So, she called Belle and encouraged her to eat something since she was already at the dinning room.
It would be unfair if she hurt herself because of a man, but the man was her mate!
What could she do?
Belle was reluctant to eat, but she knew it was important to take care of herself as she wouldn't want to look homely in front of her mate.
So with that thought, she took a seat and was instantly served.
But she realized she had no appetite for the amazing delicacies in front of her.
Belle bit her lips and sighed. She appeared depressed and unhappy. She felt lonely, and she hated that!
Just why does it look like his mate was ignoring her?
Belle played with the food in front of her, twirling the spoon in her meal and splitting the food anyhow. The food appeared to be a very attractive one, and it aroma was enough to let one know it wasn't just a simple dish but still the princess didn't felt like eating.
Just then, the two people in the dinning room heard the sounds of shoes clicking the marble floor. Both ladies had their heads turned towards where the sound was coming from.
Belle widened her eyes and immediately stood up,
" Arnold........"
Her eyes curved into a thin line of happiness, as she saw Arnold coming closer.
Seeing her mate, all her sadness and anger instantly vanished, and she beamed. Just mere looking at Arnold's exquisite facial features got her falling for him more. He was too handsome to be mad at, and she couldn't stand that.
But her delight died down when Arnold ignored her and took a seat in the dinning room. He only glanced at her for a brief moment, before he start to eat his meal.
After that, no one said anything and the dinning room was enveloped in a complete silence.
Belle was ashamed, and she almost cried, but she bit her lower lip to stop her tears from coming out. She was hurt to receive that kind of treatment from Arnold, but she couldn't say anything. To make it worse, Fina was also beside her so definitely the maid witnessed Arnold's action to Belle.
Her face flushed in embarrassment but her head was hung low, staring at her food.
But Belle thought she couldn't give up now as this was just the start of the love battle. So how could she give up?
No! She wouldn't!
So she summoned up some courage and lifted up her face. She smiled cutely at Arnold and passed him a bowl of peeled shrimps.
" This is healthy, you should try it!"
Arnold looked up at Belle, seemingly searching for something in her eyes, but he found nothing. He shook his head and refused her politely, " No, am okay with this."
He pointed to his own share of food.
" Alright," Belle subtly clenched her teeth but still forced out a smile, but it didn't reached her eyes.
Arnold was definitely trying her, but she wouldn't let him win....
" How was your night rest?"
Belle dropped her spoon and focused on Arnold. She admired his beauty again and wondered just how could a man be this beautiful like a Greek god.
His skin even appear more smooth and fresh than a lady's own.
" I don't talk when am eating. You should be aware of that."
Arnold took a sip of his drink and continued eating without looking up at Belle. He wasn't in the mood to talk to Belle, cause he was still mad at her for what she did to Lexa.