Jacob threw off his bedsheets, stood up and stretched a bit before continuing his talk with Joseph.
"Thank you for worrying about me. Do you know if Maria's up yet?"
"She should be talking to Miss Lidia right now. Apparently, it's about something important."
Jacob walked over to Joseph and patted him on the back.
"Thank you, again. I'm going to get ready and head out. I also have an important meeting with the head of the Katra Clan. Whether he knows it or not."
"I'll be in the palace if you need anything, young lord."
"Please just call me Jacob. We're practically best friends by now!"
Joseph held a bright smile on his face.
"As you wish, Jacob."
As Jacob started putting on his baggy attire, he remembered the moment he shared with Maria the other day. As he thought about it, he felt his face growing hot.
'What the hell's gotten into me?! I don't have time for this!'
