I took out the plate from the trolley and piled it up with the food. I wondered if I could pass through another week, forget a month. Yes, I skyped my family and friends now and then but it was different from speaking in person. The school was another thing. Trent would give me glares in the day and at night; Megan would give me her disgusted looks. I sighed.

"You seem troubled Miss Eve," Grenda said startling me.

"Grenda," I was glad that she was here.

"I heard you are injured from His Highness and take good care of you until he returns," she said giving me a warm smile, "It seems like he's taken quite a liking towards you."

"A-ah no," a small blush crept up my face.

"Is it?" she asked me like my mother would if she were here, "I think you're perfect for him than the scheming daughter of Viscount," she said which made my eyes go wide.

"Forgive me for my directness," she apologized.

"No don't. I think everybody thinks the same about her," I told her as I ate my food. She sighed listening to this.

"That is true. His Highness is calmer these days compared to before since you arrived," she explained to which I listened, "Here," she handed me the glass of water, which I gulped.

"If you do not mind may I know how you got hurt?" she asked me.

"You can ask me anything Grenda," I smiled at her, "Well we had P.E. today and one of the girls threw the ball at me resulting this," I said frowning.

"Kids these days," she shook her head disappointed, "Does it hurt my dear?"

"Just a little bit," I replied. She took the trolley.

"I'll keep this in the kitchen. Do you need anything else Miss Eve?" she asked me.

"No nothing for now. Thank you for being here," I thanked her.

"You're welcome dear," she gave me a warm smile and went taking the trolley with her.

I got up and took my clothes along with me to the bathroom. After the shower and brushing my teeth clean, I got out to find Lizzy on the bed.

"Hey," I greeted her, "What's up?" to which she giggled.

"Are you alright? I mean your leg. I'm so sorry Eve I-" she was going on nonstop.

"Lizzy I'm okay," I told firmly cutting her off but she still looked worried, "yes it hurts a little and it isn't your fault so chill now," I told her.

"For a minute I thought Ruka was going to chop my head off," she said sighing.

"I don't think he would do that," both of us laughed.

"You would never know," she said looking at the space.

"Did you have dinner?" I asked her getting on the bed.

"No, not yet," Lizzy replied, "Say, Eve, when is your birthday?" she asked turning her head to me.

"Twenty-third of this month," I replied wondering why she asked me about it.

"That's less than two weeks right?" I nodded my head, "Awesome!"

"Huh?"

"Its Aiden's birthday next week," she explained, "we are going shopping this Saturday," she declared.

"Didn't we shop last week?" I asked her, it was hardly three days to be exact.

This is birthday shopping and girls do not need a reason to shop silly," sending me a wink.

"Yeah yeah," Lizzy was an easy person with high energy.

"And you're supposed to rest tomorrow. No school," she said to which my mouth hung open.

"What? Why?" I asked her furrowing my brows with worry.

"Well technically you're hurt," and before I could protest she said, "It's not my call hon. Ruka said so. Goodnight," she kissed my cheek and left the room in a blink of an eye.

Thinking about missing Mr. Hall's class and his glare was enough to send chills in my body. Well, I had two options. First, go to school even after being told not to go or second, stay here in the castle.

Stretching myself on the bed, I got up. After my daily morning routine, I went down to the kitchen. Whomever I met bowed at me with respect, which felt weird.

"Good morning miss Eve," it was Grenda, "I believe you're hungry," she said knowingly.

"Very much indeed", I replied.

"And who might this be," a beautiful woman walked over with red eyes. Yes a vampire, I said to myself.

"This is Eve Whitlock," Grenda informed.

"I'm Lisa, the chef here. It's good to finally meet you," she introduced herself politely. I raised my eyebrow with a question, "Grenda has said so much about you."

"Nice to meet you too," feeling a little conscious, "The food you cook tastes delicious," I complimented her which was the truth. I do not think anyone could prepare so good.

"I'm glad that you liked it," she gave me a smile, "why don't you sit while I prepare something quick," she suggested and I nodded my head.

After finishing my brunch, I walked around the castle ground. It was maintained perfectly like in the movies. There was a maze, which got me excited. Maybe it would be best if I had someone with me than getting lost in it. I went inside and explored the right wing searching for the library Lizzy had mentioned. Getting little direction, I looked around for it. Pushing the door, I gasped.

This was a world library with almost fifteen huge shelves containing hundred thousands of books. However, this wasn't the only thing, there were book racks in the walls which made me think of the beauty and the beast movie. Well now, I could spend my time my way, I thought. Time passed by quickly and it was four twenty now. I kept the book back and came out of there. I was still getting used to the castle.

I went wandering around the left wing now and reached the music room. I opened the grand piano and began playing. I knew to play only basic songs, which Eric had taught me.

"You were supposed to be resting," a husky voice said. I turned behind to see Ruka leaning on the door with his hands crossed, "I didn't know you played the piano."

"My brother taught me a few basics," I said to him, to which he raised one of his eyebrows.

"You have a brother?"

"Cousin," I corrected.

"How's your leg?" he asked walking over sitting next to me in front of the piano and began playing.

"Better," I replied. My leg felt better now and the skin color had come back to almost normal.

"Here keep doing this," he said smiling at me encouragingly and I followed the same hand movements.

"Eve?" Ruka spoke as he played.

"Eve?" Ruka spoke as he played.

"Hmm?" I responded enjoying the music that was being created.

"We didn't get much time to spend together," he said. It was amazing how the notes were being played.

"Yes," I said softly keeping the rhythm of my fingers.

" I was wondering... " he said playing along, "Would you like to go on a date with me?",he asked calmly and stopped playing searching my face for an answer.

"I would love to," I replied and a smile graced up my face.