She was about to climb back into the carriage, when the gatekeepers called her. One of them rushed to her, his armour clunking into each other. "Grand Duchess!" He passed through the grand duke and stopped by her.
"You have been allowed in." He says, barely catching any breath.
"Why? Did you suddenly have a change of mind or did you perhaps take pity over me?" She asked, glaring at him from over her shoulder.
"No, Grand duchess. The Madam asked us to let you in."
Eleanore swirled around on hearing that, anticipating the appearance of her dear friend. But she was not there. Instead, a maid stood at the open gate, with a smile tugged on her face.
She somewhat gets what is going on and gets off the carriage. She traces her feet back and holds his arm. "Looks like your ex loves me." She says with a gentle smile, pulling the stunned Caelestis into the mansion with her.
