Standing on the grand staircase as Aisha stood watching the crowds of people in the banquet her step-mother had held filled with arrogant aristocrats.

“How distasteful…” She mumbled watching her step-mother along talking amongst other men.

Aida had gone to be with her step-brothers leaving her alone in the sea of people as she observed the banquet from the staircase.

She had always hated social gatherings as she continued to glance around until her thoughts were disturbed by someone speaking.