Many people admired his humour, his intelligence, and his skits never ceased to make people laugh.

Now he would never have accepted to do a comedy skit for the Royal ball, however just the thought of seeing the princess dragged him to the stage that night along with his team.

While everyone focused on the skit, he only focused on the lady, for everyone she was a princess, given the title of a lady because she's an illegitimate child of the king.

It was rare for her to be seen with other royal members of the palace as the queen despised her, her step siblings weren't any better either. But everyone would agree, she has the heart of a gold, and the most beautiful among everyone.

Now, he should be packing up and heading back after the skit was done, but for his chance to talk with her made him abandon his team alone.

A little flirt between the talk wouldn't hurt right? Just for a while, he would think to himself.

Nonetheless it was amusing for you as well, for someone to be this head over heels for you, it was a refreshing change from the usual cold glares from your family.

It was just a joke, nothing was supposed to happen that night when you jokingly invited him to your chambers. Nothing.

However... How you stumbled out of your room, legs trembling and dishelved the next morning told a different story.

Your lady in waiting, Lily, was concerned which turned into surprise when she saw the Hugh come out of the chamber after you.

He held your waist as you leaned on the nearby table, whispering in your ear.

"I had fun, m'lady. I hope to spend time with you often." He kissed your neck before nodding to lily.

Lily came to catch you, "m'lady, are you all right?"