Breaking out of the room was easier than Eden thought.
All it took was a basic distraction from Lenny outside to drive the guards at Eden's door off to check what the noise was all about.
With them gone, Eden quickly sneaked out of the chamber and hurried off to meet the other ladies.
He was barefoot as he tiptoed through the hallway of the residence to get to his destination. But the golden dance bead around his legs didn't make matters easy.
It jingled as he found his way to the other ladies.
*****
"Where the hell is Silva??" The other ladies were already panicking.
"She stepped out for awhile and now she's nowhere to be seen!"
"How irresponsible! She knows she's the main entertainer tonight. Where the hell did she run off to?"
While they panicked, Mr Hugo stepped in. "Are you ladies ready? The Grand Marquis is already waiting"
The ladies stared at each other, feeling uneasy.
"Someone's missing. Our main entertainer" One expressed.
"What?" Mr Hugo was speechless "Where the hell did she run off to??"
"Well, she stepped out for a while but still isn't back" Another explained.
Mr Hugo was losing it "How the hell can she step out knowing that she has to serve the Grand Marquis??"
The ladies said nothing. They were already shivering.
"You girls... Don't you know The Grand marquis can have your heads if you don't entertain him tonight? don't you know the gravity of the mess you're making tonight?"
The ladies shivered. They didn't even know what to say.
"What if.... Someone steps in for her?" Someone suggested.
"There won't be any need for that."
They heard a voice at the door as they all turned to see a "lady" standing at the entrance. She looked gorgeous. But she was slightly unfamiliar.
"Silvia? Is that you?" The ladies stared anxiously.
Eden cleared his throat "Sorry for the delay. Caught a cold so..." He cleared his throat again while speaking softly.
Some girls were skeptical. Raising eyebrows at the sight of the "lady" before them.
But Mr Hugo didn't have any chance for that "Quickly. Let's get going! The Grand Marquis is already waiting"
He stepped out as Eden followed immediately. He didn't even give anyone the opportunity to be suspicious of him or so.
He followed Mr Hugo closely while the other girls followed behind.
They finally arrived at the entrance as Mr Hugo stared at the ladies.
"Don't mess anything up right now. The Grand marquis isn't in his best mood. So better make him feel good tonight"
"Yes" The lady chorused.
Mr Hugo looked at Eden "You're up now"
Eden casually nodded as he made his way into the chamber.
The other ladies stood there watching him go in. They had some thoughts running through their head as they stared at each other.
"Is it just me or did Silva's breast suddenly disappear?" Someone broke the silence.
*********
As Eden stepped into Adrian's chamber, closing the door behind him, his nostrils were greeted by the strong smell of alcohol.
The strong smell braced his nostrils as he paused for a while, trying to adjust to the atmosphere.
"You've kept me waiting for quite a long time now. You know I hate waiting" Adrian's lazy tone came from his bed.
"Are you looking down on me or what?" His continued.
Eden turned to the bed. Amid the dimly lit room, he could see a figure laying lazily in bed. His silky glittering black rob wrapped around him.
He lay on his side, a hand firmly cupping his chin while the other played with the cup of wine before him.
He was already wasted. Eden could tell.
"I'm sorry My Lord. We had some emergency" Eden tried his best to sound soft and feminine
"Is that so? What's more urgent than serving me? I really am curious to know" Eden could hear him pouring himself some drink and gulping it down.
For a while, Eden said nothing. He casually observed the figure from a distance before he slowly walked close to him.
Eden could see his face more clearly. His wasted face that had gotten mildly red from the drink. His robe didn't cover him up properly as expected.
The sleeve only covered his hands, but his chest was left exposed. Exposing his perfect broad chest and packs under the dim light. His black pants then covering the lower part of his body.
Eden looked at his bed side. The incense container was there as expected. He always recalled the author describing it in some noble's room in the novel.
"Apologies for my ignorance my lord. But I'm here to serve you. Fully" Eden said softly.
"Then quit standing there and come closer. I'm getting impatient" Adrian said in a commanding tone, his voice hoarse.
Eden walked to his bedside, looking down at him. "So, how do you wish to be served, My Lord?"
Adrain suddenly grabbed Eden by the hand and pulled him down to his side, making him sit on his bed, leaning close to his face.
Eden felt he'd suffocate from the reeking smell of alcohol.
"Aren't you the pro here? You should know how to hit the spot while leading the way" He looked hungry. His eyes buried into Eden's eyes which he could only see because of the veil that covered up his face.
Adrain continued nevertheless "Or do you think you can handle it if I led you on?"
Eden's eyes fell on his Adam's apple that sailed up and down while he looked up at him, his hungry expression growing wilder.
Eden smiled "I'm the one who came to entertain you. So don't worry, I'll lead the way, and I'll lead you well"
Eden said, his eyes gently falling on Adrian's hands that were tightly gripped on his wrist, pinning him down to the bed.
His hands gently ran to Adrian's hands that was on his, caressing it "You should let go of me My lord if you wish for me to lead you well"
Adrian still had his hungry eyes on him. Sailing his Adam's apple up and down as though he wanted to swallow Eden up.
But soon, his hands let go of Eden as he muttered "Then do well to serve me well"