I returned with more life than I'd ever felt in my entire existence. I skipped and swirled with overflowing happiness, floating across the path to my chamber. My mind was full of joyful thoughts. Everything was beautiful to my eyes. Even the sound of crickets felt like heavenly music to my ears. I was going on a date with Amarisa in the next coming days and I wished the time would fly by fast. I could barely contain myself.
Then the gold-encased door groaned open and drew my attention. The glow of the lantern light shone from the hallway. Kesar appeared through the threshold as if she could hear my zealous rumpus from the distance.
With a big smile, I went towards my handmaiden and wrapped my arms around her before lifting her off the floor. A shock expression plastered on her face.
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