The Forgotten Princess Rose-Chapter 309

The hours of the party went well as Rose wanted without any more distractions or interruptions. Catherine had picked well since Rose enjoyed the women’s company and even Mary who didn’t frequently attend such social gatherings seemed to enjoy herself. freēwēbnovel.com

Along with making friends for herself, Rose wanted friends who would get along well with Mary since Rose did not have any plans of ending her friendship. Mary was to be respected as Rose was to be respected. Mary was one of her first friends so Rose would not stop meeting with her all because she didn’t fit the kind of friend a lady should have.

Rose stayed by the front door to see the women off one by one. She made plans to send gifts to Margaret and Julia for their children and then to find something to send to Emilia so she wouldn’t be left out.

"You did well again today. Planning gatherings might be your talent," Catherine complimented Rose. "Aside from the show of you kissing my son I was quite entertained. While I love the two of you there are some things I don’t want to see. Still, you must be proud of yourself."

"I am and I am grateful to you for all your advice. I wouldn’t know where to start without you and Krystle. I must find something to thank you both with. Even if you don’t need anything," Rose spoke quickly before Catherine rejected the offer.

Catherine wasn’t going to say no since it would be her first gift from Rose. ’Then, I will await what you wish to give me. You have found a maid loyal to you. I saw her standing close all while we were seated. Maybe you also have a talent for getting others to love you. I find myself surprised by how much I adore you."

"Is it not because you like that Zayne is married?" Rose asked.

Catherine chuckled. "I wanted Zayne to be married but that doesn’t mean I would be willing to accept any woman he brought home and give them my time as I do with you. I did stay around for those days because Zayne asked but I remain at your side because I like you. It was worth it for him to wait and meet you. If you keep this up, I might like you more than Zayne."

Rose didn’t think that would ever be possible and didn’t want it to happen. "You should love Zayne more."

"I would if he invited me over more or came to visit me. They are all busy these days and with Paige soon to wed, they won’t have time for me but you have welcomed me to join you in what you do. That is already a gift to me," said Catherine.

"Maybe they think they are bothering you. You should tell them that you are open to being near them. I’m sure they would visit you more often then and the princess seems to enjoy your company. You will be busy helping her to find a husband and prepare for a wedding," Rose said, knowing she might not get to see Catherine often.

"Yes, I must be with her now," Catherine agreed with Rose. "I think she might be a little jealous of how much time I have spent with you. You are new and only have Zayne so I wanted to be near. I will have to give almost all my time to Paige now."

"You must. I will not be alone since Zayne is home now and I have new friends to meet with when I am bored. You do not need to worry about me. Before you go, was there something more to the woman Paige arrived with? I would have prepared another seat if Paige wanted her friend present but I sense there was something more," said Rose.

She couldn’t get it out of her head and wanted to know if she should be wary of that woman.

"I’ve known Faith all her life since her father has been helpful and for as long as I knew her, she was in love with Zayne. It was almost arranged for her to marry Zayne but he dismissed all talk of arranged marriages. Still, there was some belief that she would marry him to keep the families close. Paige brought her here without thinking," Catherine said, still bothered by it.

Before Rose misunderstood Catherine added, "Paige was not trying to put you in a difficult position. She wasn’t thinking about Faith still loving Zayne. I must teach Paige to be more aware of what happens around her. It is quite obvious Faith is still in love with my son. She is a good girl but I didn’t invite her for a reason."

"I see. Thank you for sending her away. Today didn’t need any awkwardness. Your carriage has come. I will let Zayne know that you will be visiting a friend. Have a safe ride there," Rose bid goodbye with a hug.

Catherine was the last to leave so Rose was left with Krystle.

"How did it look from where you were standing?" Rose asked, turning to Krystle.

"For your first time, it went well. The ladies looked like they enjoyed themselves. They will have much to speak about and I am certain many will approach them to hear how you are. Many lies about you should end after today," Krystle replied.

"While that would be wonderful it wasn’t my intention. Zayne! I just saw your mother off. Where are you going Krystle?" Rose questioned, confused by Krystle leaving her side. "I wasn’t done speaking."

Now that Rose didn’t have to think about her guests, she realised the lack of maids walking around. She hadn’t noticed it before since she had told them to avoid where her guests were.

Rose turned around to look outside. Normally there would be someone walking around at this time. Either the gardeners doing late work or the guards checking for anyone close by but she only noticed the guards at the gates.

Rose instructed them to avoid her guests only because she didn’t want any of the ladies to stop them from doing their work when they were to serve themselves.

Rose faced Zayne who was the one behind this. Only he could get them to be out of sight and his smile gave it away that it was his doing. "When did you have time to tell them to be out of sight at this time? You are a very impatient man. You are going to spoil my garden."

"Flowers don’t have eyes or ears. They will remain innocent," Zayne responded.