Monna looked at Mrs. Shcoutz - a name of the call she deliberately made in her own heart because she was not close enough to her mother on this novel but also close enough to her virtual mother - with a vague feeling.
"I'm fine, Mom." Monna's words that she didn't realize made Mrs. Shcoutz was confused.
Monna immediately destitute," I mean'Mother'. I'm fine, Mother."
"But .. why do you eat so a bit? Don't tell me you're still on your diet program anymore."
Monna laughed softly," No, Mother. I'm not on my diet program. I'm just not in the mood to eat."
Hearing that his daughter simply does not have an appetite, Mr. Shcoutz who had been silent since earlier began to speak up and looked at Cattarina.
"Is the food bad? Or, is this not to your taste, Catty?" Mr. Shoutz asked in a worried tone.
"If not, I can get someone to replace it. Or, if necessary I will replace the chef right now," Mr. Shcoutz raised his voice a little. He deliberately made the servants hear his words clearly. And that certainly made some of the waiters feel anxious.
Monna knew, Cattarina's father deliberately showed his authority in front of many people at this time to show how much he loved and also cared for Cattarina, as the daughter he loved the most.
See! This is one of the reasons why Cattarina has a bad personality from birth. Her father spoiled her too much! And that's not good for the mental child!
"Not because of the food, Father. This food is delicious. I'm just not in the mood," Monna immediately broke the ice to reduce the fear that radiated among the workers.
"Isn't it the food?" Cattarina's father asked once again.
Monna shook her head, "No, father."
The entire worker breathed a sigh of relief.
"So what?" asked Cattarina's father again. Feeling curious and asking in a very soft tone.
Monna responded in shock. Mr. reaction. Shcoutz was beyond his expectations. A trusted right-hand man of the Emperor, who was known for being strict and also dignified, suddenly tried to act cute by sulking and begging for an explanation from his daughter who had no appetite?
Whatever, it doesn't make sense!
"Father! Stop looking at me with your teary eyes. Father's lips don't frown either. I'm totally fine! So you don't have to worry. Didn't I ever lie to you?" said Monna as Cattarina with conviction.
Mr. Shcoutz immediately gave up his inappropriate attitude. And looked at his daughter.
"Are you sure, Catty?" he asked in an attitude that returned to normal.
Monna stared at her so lazy.
"Yes. But .. why haven't I seen brother since earlier? Didn't you come to eat with us?" Monna asked confused.
Even though Monna deliberately asked that to change the subject, since a long time ago Asraff always ate together with them every night. And since he wasn't currently joining them, it was no wonder if Cattarina asks that?
"Yes... Because he has been alpha absent from his job for two days, like it or not, tonight your brother has to work overtime."
Father's explanation made Monna finally understand and cheer up.
"Oh yeah, I have good news for you," said Cattarina's father happily. That's sound makes Monna stare at him.
"I'm always like a good news," said Mrs. Cattarina. She preferred to always hear good news.
"Good news for me?" Monna asked curiously.
"Yeah," Mr. Shcoutz smiled," The palace was reporting, Crown Prince Dominic will be home soon. About… one more week, maybe? I think that young Dominic will be back at the palace soon and see you, next week. Isn't this good news?"
When Cattarina was still trying to digest her father's words. Mrs. Shcoutz was ecstatic beforehand.
"Prince Dominic is coming home? Waw! That's certainly very good news, honey!" Mrs. Shcoutz glanced at Cattarina," Catty, you must get ready from now on!" exclaimed Mrs. Shcoutz on her daughter.
Cattarina fell silent. Not yet commented. She was too shocked.
The first prince of the fourth generation of Gerald's kingdom, Belhart Dominic Gerald. He managed to return to his country, after completing the war that occurred in the border region.
By bringing a landslide victory, Prince Belhart managed to accumulate countless victories he had achieved.
And because right now, she was Cattarina. The woman who loved the man so much without any limits. She should be cheering happily and hugging her parents lovingly.
However, she was not real Cattarina. It was only Monna who became Cattarina. Nature and character remain Monna. Only her body and brain, which had mingled with Cattarina's.
Therefore, the news about Belhart's horrendous return did not make Monna feel anything. Belhart was only a stranger to her. Monna only knew her as one of the characters in the novel.
Even though she actually still has a lot of memories about Cattarina and Belhart in her brain, and knows how and what kind of woman could love him so much, but Cattarina's heart that Monna has entered seems empty ... Faded? Or disappear? She has no idea…
Anyway, at the moment Monna can't describe it. She just feels that the man was no longer a special person for her. Her feelings for that man had changed now.
Monna touched her own chest. Belhart does have a place in the heart of Monna, who was now Cattarina. But even though it was special, it wasn't special either.
It was as if her heart had now split into two parts. And apart from accepting Belhart's existence and not accepting it. Monna can only react naturally.
"You don't seem too ... happy, Catty?" Cattarina's mother's feelings are always strong. Mrs. Shcoutz watched Cattarina closely.
Cattarina hurriedly gave a smile.
"Of course I'm happy, Mother! Belhart comes home why am I not happy? I am very happy, Father, Mother! This was exciting news! Do I have to get ready? Of course! I'll do it from now on! Then I go back to my room first to pick out clothes and accessories that are suitable for me to wear when I meet Belhart later. Can you, Father, Mother?" said Cattarina excitedly and begged.
Her parents laughed.
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