Day 73

Lunch

The prince and I arrive at a fancy looking pastry shop. Again with the rich people things, sheesh. Even if I was raised in nobility, I guess I wasn't too spoiled with riches and the things I wanted. I only ever spent for my musical instruments and flowers.

Rowan went straight up to where the pastries were displayed. Cookies, breads, cakes, and other delicacies. "What is the specialty here in Revellis?" He asks the lady that stood behind where the pastries were displayed. She was visibly shocked to see such an attractive man standing in front of her. Yeah but wait till she sees how cocky he is.

"Hmm, the people of Revellis love the black forest cake, and also the wine infused cupcakes." She answered.

"I'd like a slice of the black forest cake, and two of the wine infused cupcakes. Riselle, what would you like?" Rowan turns to me.

"I'll just have a slice of the cake you're having."

"Alright then! Please take a seat on any of the free tables and your orders will be served shortly."

We head to a small, circular table and sit opposite of each other. The cloth over the table was a rich velvet, and the seats were cushioned. "You... Didn't bother asking how much the pastries would cost?" I ask after I realized that with this fancy service came cost.

"My love, money is not an issue for me."

"Of course it isn't." I frown. "Anyway. You uhm, really love pastries right?" Enough with the money talk. I choose to initiate small talk. Though small talk isn't much better.

"I do. I love the fluffiness of breads, or velvety tastes of creams."

Our small talk continued until our orders were served, and even while we ate. The prince only ended up ordering more of the cupcakes to take back with him to the castle of Revellis.

"Before we return, I wish to take one last stop."

"To where?" I ask Rowan. We take our leave from the shop and the open air of Revellis fills my lungs.

"You'll see once we get there." The prince took my hand and we walked for a few minutes. Passing many different shops. Being in a different kingdom, with a whole different atmosphere- I wanted to visit every shop I saw.

It made me feel like I was so small as compared to what is before me. And I'd hold onto the hand of this pastry lover so I don't lose myself in this new environment.

"Have you heard of the middlemist carmellia?" Rowan asks.

"Hmm, I don't think I have." I answer with uncertainty. I've heard read and studied many different plants but I can't recall one called a middlemist carmellia.

"According to a source, one I've heard during my travels, it is a rare flower found only here on Revellis. And I want to grow them in my private garden." He said while pushing open the door to a shop where as soon as I peered inside I saw many unfamiliar and beautiful plants.

Inside, staring out the window while also dressed like a gardener was a person with golden eyes, neck length wavy hair- and glasses. Cou... Could this be? Another pretty boy!?

"Do you sell middlemist carmellias?"

He really spares no second...

"Ah, this fine man is really straight to business." The male chuckled. How charming! He just about rivals Rowan!

I awkwardly stepped inside and began closely inspecting the plants and flowers.

"We do sell middlemists here. If you plan to buy one I'd have to warn you they're rather pricey."

"The price is not a problem."

That's the third time!

The golden beautiful man went into a separate room and returned with a flower in a pot. And that flower had a very bright red color. I worry my face might even be similar to that color when the prince makes me blush. And I'm thinking of that now?

I turn away and ignore the sound of transaction happening. Not again did I want to hear another thousand coins go bye bye.

"Is she your fiancé?" I hear the storekeeper inquire. "If so, I do recommend checking out the store upstairs. You might find something to gift her. Oh and I run that shop as well." He winks.

"Hmm. We'll check it out then." The prince responds. Now both his hands were occupied, carrying his box of cupcakes, and his flower in a pot that was put into a bag.

And he really doesn't mind people calling me his fiancé! This prince...

"Do you need help, Rowan?" I ask. The three of us went up the stairs which was inside the petite flower shop. The shop upstairs- which was a gift shop apparently seemed very antique. As well as the stuff inside.

"No, I am ok with holding these."

"Ok then."

My eyes were already wandering around the shop. Filled with so many different things. Dolls, vanities, mirrors, and even- they have antique music boxes! I felt my world light up when I came across one.

On display by the window was a little mechanism that was shaped like a carousel. But in the center was a girl, and instead of animals on poles they had open door like things. The engraved designs were magnificent.

"That's a capodimonte music box. I believe that one plays clair de lune." The golden haired male tells me. No cell in my body hid the fact that I had my eyes stuck on that music box.

"May I?" I walk over to it and carefully take it from where it was being displayed. Then I turn the tiny lever by the side and listen to the music play, while the girl in the center turned in circles to the music. "Music boxes are so beautiful..." My voice filled with delight. Whenever I had one, I'd play the music every night until I'd fall asleep.

"Do you like that Riselle? I shall buy it for you as a gift."

"Err, in situations like this I'm ok with spending for myself." You sir have spent far too much already today. And hey I want to spend my own money too sometimes.

"Thank you very much, fine sir!"

My jaw drops as I see the prince handing a bag of coins to the man while I was spacing out and thinking about how ridiculously the prince spends money. "I just said I'd pay for myself!" I facepalm.

"Shall I put that into a box for you miss?"

Turning my head away with a sigh, I hand over the music box. "Yes please."

Rowan, you cocky idiot rich prince. But... At least now I have more than one thing with me that'll remind me of you.

Cats or dogs?