From Emily's point of view.

As soon as we arrived at the entrance of the palace, a servant approached us. 

"Mr. Simon, we have something to discuss with you regarding the princess's wedding dress. Please come with us," she said. 

"What is it? Is it urgent?" Simon shot me a glance. I knew that he wasn't willing to  leave me alone.

Not wanting him to worry, I said, "Don't worry, go ahead. I can go back alone." 

"I'm worried about you," Simon said. 

He added, "How about you wait for me here? We'll go back together when I'm done, okay?" 

"Alright, Simon. I'll wait for you outside the palace," I...