Sacrificial Bride The boutique

The next morning

Esther woke up. She sighed while looking at the room. Last night was relaxing as she slept in Luxion's arms. His warmth spread across her body. She got ready quickly and rang the servant bell.

Servants/Maids

Maid: *knocks* May I come in princess Esther??

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Yeah. Come in ❄️

Servants/Maids

Maid: *comes in* Do you need something princess?? *looking down*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*walks towards the wardrobe* I need new clothes. *takes out all worn out clothes and dumps in basket* Use this old worn out clothes for other purpose.

Servants/Maids

Okay princess. Is there anything else you want?? *holding her stance properly*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Prepare the horse carriage. I will visit market today. ❄️

Servants/Maids

*bows* Okay Princess Esther. *leaves with the basket*

2 mins later ~

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*knocks on her room* Esther, are you there?

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*opens door* Elder sis *smiles*

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*looks at her and smiles gently* Were you studying? Did I disturb you??

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*ushers her to come inside* No Elder sis. You weren't disturbing me.

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*gives her a small food basket* You are always busy studying, and you don't pay attention to your appetite. Look how slim you have become. That's not good Esther.

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

I brought your favorite sandwich, cookies, dumplings and pastries. Finish them all. Okay?? *rubs her head gently*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*takes the basket and looks inside*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Thank You, Elder sis. I will finish everything. *smiling brightly*

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*chuckles and pats her* Silly girl, you don't have to try so hard.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*nods* Yeah Elder sis. Don't worry about me.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Elder sis, I have to go out now. I will talk to you later. *leaves the room*

Sierra De Geire/Fl's sis/Princess

*looks at her leaving figure* How can I not worry about you?? Our family is so mean with you. (Maybe I should talk with my friend and help Esther to run away from here.)

Esther went out and saw a horse carriage waiting for her. She climbed the carriage and asked the person who was driving carriage to take her to famous boutique. They reached at the boutique named 'L'éclat et la vie'

It was a famous boutique which was famous in all 3 Empires. They had numerous shops all over the Empire.

In L'éclat et la vie

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*looking around*

Employee

*walks towards her* What are you doing here? Tsk.. Who let you in?? *glaring at her angrily*

Employee

This boutique is not for penniless vagrant💢

Employee

Get lost 💢

Employee

*looking at her clothes* What a bad quality dress!! Ew!! Why are you here?? Gross!!

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*looks at her* I am Princess Esther-

Employee

*starts laughing loudly* Nice joke!! You are that ignorant princess??

Employee

Can you lie to someone else?? That stupid princess doesn't even steps out. *rolls eyes*

Employee

Get lost 💢

Esther's expression changed into cold and scary. The employee felt goosebumps on her neck. Yet, she glared at Esther and complaint about her poverty.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*slaps her*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Employee

*shocked*

Employee

*realises that she got slapped* HOW DARE YOU SLAP ME? I WILL-

Ava Frost

*comes near them* What's happening here??

Employee

*bows down quickly* Miss. Ava, when did you come here?? Sorry for not noticing you, I was teaching this fool a lesson. She slapped me without any reason. *in low polite tone*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

So you know how to be polite?? ❄️

Ava Frost

*walks towards Esther* I am sorry miss. Can you calm down? I will hear you out. I am Ava, the owner of this boutique. May I know what's the issue?

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Your employee is too quick to judge people. Have you taught her manners?? Instead of welcoming customer, she baselessly insulted me? Is this how this boutique works? ❄️

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

I understand that this boutique comes under luxury fashion where only wealthy people can buy from your boutique but that doesn't mean you can slander person and make fun of poverty. ❄️

Ava Frost

*clenches fist* I am sorry miss. I didn't expect such things to happen. It was my poor selection of staff that led to your disappointment. *looks at the employee* You insulted our customer. That's beyond forgiving. You are fired.

Employee

*falls down on knees and starts begging* Pl.. Please miss. I.. I am sor.. Sorry. *looks at Esther* Please miss, I won't do this mistake again. D.. Don't take away my job.

Ava Frost

*in cold voice* You are fired.

After clearing the mess, Ava accompanied Esther in choosing gowns for her. Ava was a talented designer. She looked at Esther and suggested outfits for her based on her looks. Esther was surprised by Ava's knowledge about all the empires.

Ava Frost

*asks other employees to pack all dresses* Your dresses will be delivered in a day. May I know where should I deliver and how will you pay the amount??

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Send it to the castle. And put the payment under Emperor Oliver's name. He will pay for all the dresses and accessories. *in normal voice*

Ava Frost

*looks at her* Are you the second princess, Esther?? I have met Princess Sierra and Princess Suzy, they visit the boutique frequently.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*nods* Yeah. I am princess Esther.

Ava Frost

*shocked* Sorry for causing trouble, princess Esther. I hope you forgive us.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*smiles at her genuine apology* It's Okay. I am glad that you took strict actions.

Ava Frost

*smiles* It's my first time seeing you. You are so pretty in real. All the rumors about you are wrong.

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

Rumors?

Ava Frost

Yeah. Everyone says that second princess is ugly, rude and unlucky. So, Emperor Oliver and Empress Maria locks them in her room. But it seems it's all false. You are genuine and strong. *bows* It was nice to have you here. May I ask you to have tea with me??

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*smiles* Sure.

Ava Frost

I will write a letter to notify you the timings. *bows again*

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*nods and leaves* (I need to clear this rumors)

Esther De Geire (Fl)/Princess

*reaches castle and walks in*