The next morning, Evelynn woke up to the sound of an intense argument. As she opened her eyes, she saw Damian engaged in a heated discussion with a girl who bore an uncanny resemblance to him. Evelynn's initial assumption was that this must be his sister, Crystal. Damian's words trailed off as Crystal suddenly turned to Evelynn with a mix of shock and curiosity.
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"Ah, you're awake," Crystal said, her expression softening. "Sorry for the distraction." Crystal then smiled, her eyes sparkling with intrigue. "What's your name?"
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Evelynn, still reeling from the unexpected scene, replied, "I'm Evelynn."
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Crystal's eyes widened in surprise. "Oh, Evelynn.. wait, EVELYNN ROSEWOOD?! Mhpp Mmhhpp!!!" she exclaimed, before quickly covering her mouth with her hand. Damian intervened, his voice low and urgent.
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"Shh, we can't be discovered. The queen would never forgive us, especially since Mom and Dad aren't home. Keep silent," he whispered, his eyes blazing with a sense of urgency.
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Crystal removed her brother's hand, her annoyance evident. "Yeah, yeah, whatever. But... no... no way... are you really a human?" she asked Evelynn, her smile faltering.
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Evelynn smiled gently. "I'm pretty sure I am, but why do you ask? Am I not normal-looking?"
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Crystal's eyes grew wide as she shook her head. "No, it's not like that at all... I mean... I've heard of you, Damian. Remember when we got lost in the Cave of Nova and found that strange language? You know, the one with the word 'Evelynn Rosewood' in it?"
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Damian looked at his sister with a confused expression. "Huh... umm, yes... maybe. I forget, sis."
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Crystal glared at her brother. "Ugh, you... after that discovery, I found a name... a very long name, with 'Evelynn Rosewood' in the middle. I searched for it and found old letters from the past leaders of Reaverrest, always mentioning your name. It's almost like a clue to something... And here you are!"
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Evelynn was shocked by this revelation and decided to ask, "Wow, that's really interesting... but I want to know... did you find any symbols or marks in those letters?"
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Crystal nodded eagerly, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes, yes... in every letter, there's a mark below the sentence: 'Will you let the painful truth out from the sweet lie?'"
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Evelynn continued the sentence, her eyes widening in shock. "'Or will you cover up the sweet lie from the hidden truth..."
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Crystal was equally shocked. "Then... it must be true... You... you must be... One of the Specials of Reaverrest choice! You are a participant!"
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Damian covered his sister's mouth again, his face full of happiness. "For the last time, stop shouting... but... it's... it's that true?"
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Evelynn shook her head. "No, no... let's not jump to conclusions too quickly. There might be another name that's the same, right?"
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Crystal nodded. "Well, I don't know... but last time I checked, the letter with the most mentions of your name was written by the last queen of Reaverrest, Queen Eleanor."
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Evelynn was speechless. How? Does this mean it is all true? What Evelynn dreams about is not just some random encounter but rather a life director?
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Evelynn, who was struck in her thoughts, suddenly a knock was heard from the bedroom door and without wasting any second, Evelynn hid under the bed.
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Damian and Crystal were also shocked that someone was there and were in relief that Evelynn was that quick to hide herself.
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Damian then walked to the door and opened it, revealing to be Evelynn's father, who said, "Good morning there young boy, what are you doing, hmm? Breakfast is ready."
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Damian nodded, "oh yes, um I will go down in a minute."
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Then Evelynn's father looked at him with a more serious face, "don't forget to invite your sister and... I need to talk with you, after breakfast, alone. Yes?"
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For a second, Damian felt like he knew where this private conversation was going, but with his whole heart, he said to hide all the facts from his crush, Evelynn. He said, "yes, I'll be there.."
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With that, Evelynn's father nodded and walked away as Damian closed the door behind him. He looked at his sister with an incredible scared face.
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"Crys, it's him... he wants to talk with me... probably, about Evelynn." Damian said with a worried expression as he looked at his sister and me standing up from under the bed.
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"Who... wants to talk about me, Damian?" Evelynn asked with a confused, scared face.
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Damian said, "your father..." Hearing him saying her own father wants to talk behind her only added to the heartache that already was.
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Crystal nodded then said, "we will keep everything, don't worry. I may not 100% sure, but I know, there is something in you that isn't like anybody else, something inside that's special. And we cannot let you not, Right bro?"
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Crystal looked at her brother, who was already being a tomato due to how red his blush, Damian was probably thinking about things... about Evelynn again.
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Crystal then grabbed a pillow and threw it at him, "you pervert-minded, this is about her status. Nothing else Ugh for god sake, don't mind him, Evelynn."
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Evelynn just chuckled and nodded, "okay okay... but what should I do now? I can't be caught, but... I don't think being here all the time is also safe."
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Crystal nodded, agreeing. But then thought hard, where should Evelynn go. Suddenly Damian gave a suggestion, "how about we take Evelynn to our clubhouse in the backyard? The one who can go in only us, right?"
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Crystal then nodded in agreement, "yes yes, you should go there, Evelynn It's the safest place in this palace!"
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Evelynn smiled, knowing that there were people who were willing to help her, she then asked, "wow, thank you, I appreciate this help. Um... where is this clubhouse you're mentioned?"
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"Let me show you," Crystal walked to Damian's bookshelf and pushed one of the books, it instantly opened up a secret small passage.
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Evelynn was shocked but also smiled softly, "wow... so cool..."
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Then Damian said, "go in, okay. To close and open this passage, there will be a button inside... so you don't need to worry, okay." With a shy smile.
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Evelynn nodded, "copy. Thanks a bunch guys... I can handle it from here."
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With that, Damian and Crystal nodded, "we'll be right back, don't go out, okay."
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Leaving the room as Evelynn went into the secret passage.
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Time skip, after the royal family had their breakfast, Evelynn's father stood up, signaling Damian.
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With a heavy heart, Damian nodded before standing up, Damian glanced at Crystal and walked away following Evelynn's father to the palace hall room.
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After seating down in one of the sofas, Evelynn's father started the conversation, "so, Damian... how is your school, hm?"
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Damian nodded, "it's fine... I have finished some of my projects."
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Evelynn's father nodded, "good... so Damian, I wanna know... where were you yesterday evening?"
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Hearing this made Damian sweat, his instincts were right, this conversation probably went in the name of Evelynn's loss from the dungeon. Damian answered, "oh, I... I was in my room, doing my homework."
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Evelynn's father looked at him with an expressionless face, he added, "mm... really? You sure you didn't participate in... doing something forbidden? Because you know... lying is never a choice isn't it... and you know I won't hesitate to tell the queen for a punishment if you do dare..."
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Oh dear, is this really the end? How will Damian answer this unwanted question and this threatening statement? Will he lie for the sake of his dream girl or... turn Evelynn down for his status and safety?
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To be continued...
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