FUTURE BRIDE
- DEVOURAH -
"Why do you keep on chasing someone who's not even interested in looking at you?" Serina inquired while we kept on walking down the corridor. "It's because when you love someone, you never give up." The fact is that it's easy to say "I love you" in my era.
The 21st century is filled with romantic words and yet, they didn't end up with each other. Pathetic, isn't it? It's easy to fall in love, but it's not always easy to let go. "I will just stop if I'm already hurting." which I doubt will happen.
"How could you be so oblivious to the feelings of others? You can't just bother me every day for small reasons!" She doesn't appear to be upset, but her face is etched with irritation. "Can you tell me what it is that really bothers you?" She looked confused as I started to speak.
"Is it because of the scenery you see on a daily basis? Is it because Her Majesty doesn't pay you as much attention as she once did?" She comes to a halt, taking a step backward. "How can you be so callous to your feelings? You know you're already hurting and yet you can't give up on someone." That's one of the side effects of being head over heels in love.
It comes to the point that we're willing to be hurt just to be with someone. "What I feel.." She fixes her gaze on me as she takes a firm stance. "Is none of your business." I break contact as her gaze is getting long.
"I understand you still harbor romantic feelings for Her Majesty. That's why I'm here to change it. However, this does not imply that you must accept me right away. I'm just going to court you and continue until you accept me. That is my definition of not giving up." I also know when it's time to put my foot down. After all, I'm well aware of my worth. I have too much money in my pockets to cry.
"There are many people-" I had to cut her off. What an all-too-common retort. "There are millions of people in the world, but they aren't you."
"What exactly do you like about me?" If I'm being completely honest, "Your face. You're a beauty. How can you be so numb about it? " I can feel her face erupting as she looks enraged.
"So you're only interested in my face, isn't it?" I chuckle slightly. "Are you going to make yourself ugly? Are you going to paint your face? Well, that'll be fine with me, as I won't have to worry about opponents. " Her strategy appears to have backfired, as she seems even more irritated than before.
"You could send me back home, but I'll always come to visit you." My feet kept moving as I felt her presence at my back. "You could always come to my manor if you wanted to. The house is open for you." She maintains her silence.
"Why do you hate the idea of having me around?" I asked. "I don't even know the intention behind all of your actions. Is it purely for the sake of your amusement?" Please don't make me laugh. Can't she tell that I've been pursuing her for the past two weeks? If we were in my world, I'd already stop and talk to someone else instead.
I wouldn't waste my time on someone I don't even know. But Serina.. for the sake of everyone, you have to be with me. "My wealth is sufficient to quell my boredom. I know you're already aware that I could buy any man or woman if I wanted to. " I touch her cheek as I chuckle. "But if they're not you, then I don't want it."
"Be glad that you're not in my territory." Or I could have done something completely inappropriate. "The only thing you should be concerned about is how you will work in order to meet and exceed Her Majesty's expectations. Just consider that I'm just here to watch my wife. If you didn't get it, let me rephrase my statement."
"I've come to keep an eye on my future wife." She gives me dismissive looks, as if the concept is too revolting for her.
"You're probably hallucinating. I'm not going to be your bride."
"I know you will." Even if it's only a 15% chance, it's still a chance, and it could change. But I'm not in a hurry. Even if it's just a stroke of luck, I'm willing to take the chance.
"You don't have to talk back." I don't want to hear any more rejection coming from her mouth. The silence was so loud that I couldn't help, but look around the palace.
To think of it, I've never wandered around the palace before. I may come in here frequently, but I don't inspect every nook and cranny. The book already states that there are many passages and secret exits in this palace.
I'm just curious if they ever employ it in combat. Moreover, I'm currently looking into how the Ethereal knights were killed on that particular day. How could the other Empire ambush Her Highness' knights if they're that cautious?
I mean, you can't really tell if someone is going to attack you unless someone said so. Maybe it was the knights who betrayed the Empire. Maybe the plan doesn't work well. We can't really tell the truth unless someone unfolds it.
I haven't finished the novel yet, so I'm not sure who will betray the Empire. But what I do know is that one of Helvetica's subordinates will betray her eventually.
"Are you heading back home?" A voice drew my attention. It was Lithia. You know, sometimes I wonder if she's the one who betrayed her sister.
I mean, they're not blood related and Helvetica would always cause trouble for her. But the author portrayed her as a helpless angel. I don't think she has the courage to do such things.
"I will be back tomorrow. I would be homesick if I didn't get to watch over my bride. " Her face is befuddled as she looks at me. "Bride?" I nod. "That person standing next to you is my future bride." Serina just stays quiet as she looks irritated.
Lithia, on the other hand, looks at me in the eyes as if she's asking my words. "You might be searching for the General. She's in your sister's chamber. " That innocent expression... It couldn't possibly be her.
"I'm not searching for her. I'm just roaming around." Look at this woman who keeps lying to her own feelings. She's already in love and yet.. "You'll regret that if she finds someone else." Although I don't think Vien could do that.
But in a real situation, if we suddenly find someone better, we will leave the first one. She stays in silence as her gaze is locked on mine. "I trust Vien. It'll be her decision if she ever gets attached to other people. " Come on, I'm just kidding.
After all, this story is all about 'girl's love'. If I were just a boy in my era, I would be the perfect boyfriend. "Don't be so serious about life, Your Highness. It's not healthy. Well then, I'm going to bid my farewell." The fact that I don't want to go home is suffocating me.
My boredom is screaming and I can't take another house tour. "You'll be here tomorrow, aren't you? Why don't we have a little conversation in the garden and talk about things while you watch for her?" All of a sudden?
"I only have a few questions for you. If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to ask you a favor." I have no intention of keeping Lithia on a schedule, but her tone... It was impossible for me to dismiss it.
"It's an honor to be with the Princess."