Chapter 24
"Who the hell was at the door?" Claire wondered in her heart. She didn't tell this to anyone. She said this secretly in her heart where no one but herself could hear.
"Come in!" Claire said to the person at the door. She was anticipating who the person was. After about two seconds, the person knocking was unveiled. It was a lady and by her uniform, Claire could tell that she was a maid in the mansion. Her outfit was a little different from Charlotte's own but even at, Claire knew she was of the mansion.
The lady came in and greeted Claire warmly. Claire was gradually fitting into the role of a Luna. She was gradually fitting into the majestical role. This wasn't so hard for her as her instincts didn't contradict her actions.
"Good morning, Lady Rose…" the maid who just came in said to her.
Claire didn't know how to confront her so she asked for her name.
"What is your name, young lady?" Claire asked slowly. She was tender and she didn't want the maid to guess that something was wrong. As expected, the maid suspected nothing.
"My name is Amy…" the maid replied. Her voice sounded sweet and it made Claire jealous. Claire's voice wasn't bad either. It sounded feminine enough but Amy had this soprano tone which every lady would most likely love to have.
"Very well…" Claire said. "You have a very beautiful voice, Amy."
"Thank you, Lady Rose…" Amy said again. This infuriated Claire once more but still, she didn't respond. Claire was ready to take her time in dealing with Amy.
"Very well…" Claire began to say again. "I want to ask a question, Amy. Can I go ahead?"
Amy began to chuckle. She sounded like she was enjoying herself. Claire didn't comment over this either. She kept her cool and waited for the right moment.
"You are sounding too formal, lady Rose. You are the Luna and you shouldn't be this formal. Please go and ask your question. As your servant, I will answer your question."
"Very well…" Claire began. "Do you know that you are very rude, Amy?"
Amy looked dazed. The transformation was too sudden and unexpected. Amy didn't know what to at first. She remained mute as all her energy seemed to get sapped out of her at that sudden moment.
"What do you mean, Lady Rose? Have I been rude to you unknowingly?" Amy asked tenderly. Her sweet soprano voice filled the room. This only infuriated Claire further.
"Shut up your filthy mouth! You are only being more rude right now! How dare you call me a Lady! I am not the concubine of the Alpha, am I? You should address me by the title I bear and not with a title which isn't deserving enough!" Claire shouted at Amy in anger. Charlotte was listening to their rantings and she didn't bother interfering. Charlotte wasn't ready for trouble at all.
"But…" Amy began. "You have always been comfortable with that. I have always called you 'Lady Rose' and you've never complained about it."
Claire began to laugh. She gazed at Amy surprisingly and began to talk to her.
"Really?" Claire began by asking. "Well, I don't care about whatever name you have always called me. This is a new me and it's time to change. From now on, you will address me with the title I bear. Is that clear?"
"Yes, Lady Rose!" Amy replied. Immediately after this, she recognized her faults and corrected them instantly. "Sorry, I meant to say Luna Rose."
"Nice trial but it's not very good!" Claire said slowly. "I don't feel comfortable with that name and I think you will have to remove it. Instead of calling me Luna Rose, cut it short and call me 'Luna' alone instead. Is that clear?"
"Yes, Luna!" Amy replied. She was hurt and she was about shedding tears. Claire noticed this but she said nothing about it. She was determined to let her do her thing without interference.
"Good!" Claire replied. "Now, you can go ahead and tell me what your message is. I am listening now!"
Amy sighed. She was almost shedding tears now. She was thoroughly fighting the tears away from coming out of her eyelids.
"Well, the Alpha…" Amy said slowly. Now, she couldn't hold the tears anymore. She broke into uncontrollable tears and those tears flowed down her cheek. She couldn't stop crying. Claire was surprised upon seeing this. She didn't expect that from Amy at all.
"What is this?" Claire cried. "Come on Amy! You are a big girl! You shouldn't be crying like a kid. Or are you a kid? Are you four years old?"
This didn't deter Amy from crying. She continued sobbing without caring who was listening to her or if she was going to be mocked later on. Claire was more shocked about this ordeal. She never expected a grown-up to weep like that.
Claire wanted to get the information out of Amy and to do this, she had to be soft towards Amy. Claire had to be tender if she wanted any information and she was going to be doing just that.
"Okay! I'm sorry, darling…" Claire began. "Stop crying! I know I have been hard on you but I want you to stay strong. I am telling you sorry right now so I want you to stop crying. Will you do that for me?"
Amy continued sobbing. Now, Claire could see catarrh coming out of her nose. This irritated Claire but she had to get that piece of information from Amy. Claire needed no one to know that Amy was most likely an immature young lady who had been called on to serve in the mansion. Amy's immaturity was of a different level. She could be a Mama's spoil brat.
"I will do that for you, Luna…" Amy said amidst tears. She began to clean off her tears with her handkerchief now.
Claire watched her for a while.
"Amy, what information did you come to deliver here?" Claire asked her carefully. This time, Amy answered without qualms.
"The Alpha wanted me to invite you for breakfast at the dining hall…" Amy answered.