#Chapter 122: On A Date

The next day, I am once again summoned to Caleb’s side. This is the first time that it’s happened since our moment of passion in the gardener’s shed, so hope fills my heart. Since I care as much as I do about Caleb, I want to be near him, no matter what. From what I can tell, from the time of day, and the way the servant who requested me is leading me towards the dining room, I suspect Caleb and I are going to sit down to a nice lunch. As soon as I walk into the dining room, I realize I was mistaken so much that it’s laughable. Only, I’m not laughing. Caleb is sitting in the lone table in the room, with a woman sitting across from him. There is no additional third spot for me. Tristan, standing near the door, spots me when I come through it and quickly joins me. After sending the other servant away, he says to me, “You are needed. Stand near the King but do not look at him or Miss Annabelle. Do not address them.” “This is a date,” I say. I know it is. I can see it with my