Verduny grab Lydia hand and turn her to him.
*kiss*
They were kissed. Lydia try to struggling. Verduny kiss and hug Lydia more tightly because of Lydia struggle. Lydia finally give up and enjoy the kiss. After awhile, Verduny let go of the kiss and hold Lydia hand.
"What's wrong, Lydia? What made you upset?"
Lydia didn't answer and look away. Verduny confused then look at Edward. Without a sound, Edward was beside Verduny. Edward whispering something on Verduny and back to his previous position without any sound too.
*smile* *hug Lydia* "Were you upset about earlier story? Don't worry, it's just in the past. I've never do that again since get married with you."
Lydia didn't respond to Verduny. Verduny release the hug, he looked up Lydia's head to him. Now Lydia forced to look at Verduny. Meanwhile Erin and Edward take turn with Vincent and Lyla to get measurements.
"Didn't you heard that I've never interest in them before? Why were you so upset? You were the first and only woman that I've ever interest in" *convincing*
*suspicious* "Really?" *disbelieved*
"Of course. I didn't lie to you"
*still upset* "Hmmm" *avert her eyes*
*thinking for awhile* "Alright, alright. How about we have dinner outside today? I'll obey all of your requests this whole day as my apology"
*look at Verduny with disbelieved* "Is that really fine? Aren't you busy, my Lord?" *still upset*
*smile* "Of Course it's fine, I've never take back my word before"
Lydia brighten up and hug Verduny. Verduny stroke Lydia head. Finally the warm atmosphere around them are back.
*hug* "I'll believed you this time, my Lord" *smile brightly*
They've finally made up. Meanwhile the two tailors have finished measuring Edward and Erin. Mr. Sketchy slowly approached Verduny.
*cough* "Ahem, Your Excellency. We've finished the measurement" *Mr. Sketchy report to Verduny*
*glance at the both tailors* "You both can go back" *indifferently*
The tailors get irritated a bit.
*salute* "Farewell for both of you, Your Excellency" *the tailors said it together*
Verduny nodding, Lydia wave her hand. The two tailors leave the room and followed by Bella.
*realize* "Then, I should get prepared right away" *standing*
Lydia stand up, Verduny pull Lydia's hand and kissed Lydia's palm.
*looked up to Lydia* *smile* "I'll wait you here"
Lydia blushing and abruptly leaving the room. Erin and Lyla bow to Verduny and following Lydia leave the room. There were only Verduny, Edward and Vincent left in the room. Vincent serve Verduny herbal tea from his storage ring.
*drink the tea* "Vincent, prepare the carriage"
Vincent bow to Verduny then leaving
*sip* "Edward, any news from Second Prince?"
*salute* "My Lord, the prince send a letter and its arrived this morning" *take out a letter from his storage ring*
Verduny take the letter and read it. The contain of the letter are
Dear Brother Verduny
I have received your letter earlier. Brother, even though that bastard were beyond our limit. Right now aren't the right time to provoke him. Let's wait for a little while to confronting him right away.
Brother, how about I cut off 4 years of his lifetime as your temporary compensations? When you were a child, you cut off his 3 years of lifetime as starters and he was sick for a few days. Then several years later, you cut off 5 years of his lifetime accidentally and he was bedridden for a few weeks. Aren't you curious what will happen to him if I cut off his 4 years of lifetime?
About the healers, don't worry too much about it. I'll let my people slip in on the troops. Just tell me how much do you need them, I'll fulfill it for you. Aren't I a nice little brother?
I heard you have a hard time buying rice and wheat for your citizen. What an absurd rumor! I wonder who the mastermind of the rumors is. Tell me brother, do you know anything about that rumor? I know that you don't care about the environment, but if the rumors continue spreading, I'm afraid the Amethyst Dukedom's reputation will decline. Or is this part of your plan, Brother? I am curious! And don't forgot about my Wedding in the next few days.
Your Beloved Little Brother
Ruartzon Xanthus Aurum
Verduny finished reading the letter
"My Lord, what did the prince said?"
*glance at Edward* "He told me to hold on for now"
"Then, you should hold yourself on, my Lord" *firmly*
*irritated* "I really want to kill..." *halt*
Verduny sense someone near them.
*confused* "What's wrong, my Lord?" *curious*
*look at Edward* "Someone coming"
After awhile, Bella come in the room. After in the room, Bella shocked because there are only Verduny and Edward in the room.
*kneeling* "Please forgive my rudeness, I don't know there were people in here" *trembling*
Verduny glance at Edward, Edward nodding and approached Bella.
*approaching* "Miss Bella, why were you come here?"
*kneeling* "I'm sorry, Sir Edward. I though that my Lady were here. I don't know that the Lord was the ones that here instead" *trembling*
*smile* "Is fine. You could go back now. I think the Madam was preparing herself in her room. You should go to help her."
*trembling* "Yes" *trembling*
Bella stand up then bowing to Verduny and leaving. Edward come back to Verduny.
*salute* "My Lord, she is gone."
"Good. This are my reply to the prince."
Edward prepare a paper and pen in the blink of eyes. He's ready to write.
"Dear Your Highness,
I want to perform a show on your Wedding, so don't made him gone bedridden yet. I need him in my show. If he's not there, the show won't be fun and pointless. Do anything as your please, just don't overdo it.
About the healers, perhaps I need 8 - 10 high rank healers on the war. You could also just find me 1 - 2 of saints if you have the difficulty on slipping all of them in.
And after your wedding day, please spare some time for us to meet before my departure. I will tell you about that rumor and there something that I need to discuss with you." *serious*
Edward write everything down. After he finish writing, he give it to Verduny.
"My Lord, is finished." *give it to Verduny*
Verduny inspect the letter then take out a sign from his storage ring and stamp the letter with it.
"Send the letter immediately" *give it back to Edward*
*take the letters* "Yes, my Lord" *bow*
Edward leave the room. Verduny drink his tea leisurely. After awhile Vincent come to the room
*salute* "My Lord, the carriage are ready"
"Good job!" *quiet for awhile* "Vincent, I don't know when I'll be coming back. You should start your work with Edward in study room after I leave. I've a surprise for you in there"
*confused* "Yes, my Lord" *curious*
*knock knock knock*
Verduny look at Vincent then Vincent bow to Verduny and open the door.
*come in* "My Lord, I'm ready. Let's get going" *full of spirit*
Lydia come in after getting ready for awhile. Verduny stunned of Lydia beauty.
"My Lord, you should get going. The carriage have been ready." *Vincent reminding Verduny*
*come to his sense* "That's right" *stand up*
Verduny approaching Lydia
*amazed* "You look more beautiful with this hair style, Lydia" *smile*
*embarrassed* "Thank you, my Lord"
Verduny ask for Lydia hand. Lydia happily took Verduny's arm. They start to walk out.
*halt*
"What's wrong, my Lord?"
*quiet for awhile* "Lydia will be with me all the times. There's no need for personal guard around her if I'm beside her. So you two leave us alone." *look behind at Lyla and Erin*
"Yes, my Lord" *Erin and Lyla said it together*
They walk out from the room.
On the way to the carriage
Verduny and Lydia walk holding arm along the way.
"My Lord, I'm still curious about the woman that slept with you before."
Verduny stunned and confused.
"Could you tell me more about it?"
Verduny hesitant to answer it
*smile* "Don't worry, I won't be mad at you. Just freely told me about it."
Verduny look at Lydia. Lydia look that she won't change her mind for awhile.
*sigh* "Actually I don't really remember them."
"Really?" *menacing with disbelieved*
"True, most of them weren't from this Empire. It's just one night stand. Everyone has experience it."
*dark smile* "My Lord, not everyone have experience of one night stand. At Least, I don't have that experience like a certain someone that have a lots experience about it."
*cold sweats* "Is that so?"
*sigh* "How many woman that you slept with before?"
Verduny get quiet
"My Lord?" *smile menacing*
*hesitantly* "I... I don't know. There were a lots of them. I've never properly count them"
Lydia grab Verduny arm tightly
*dark aura* "OH... There were lots of them?" *menacing*
Verduny nervous
*cold sweat* "Lydia... I promise that I won't have any one night stand again. So, could you please calm yourself?" *uneasy*
"You better keep your promise" *hold Verduny arm more tightly*
Verduny felt a bit hurt on his arm. But he didn't comments on it.
"Lydia, is there anywhere you want to go? Is rare for us to have a spare time outside."
*smile* "Then, will you bring me everywhere I want to go today?"
"Of course" *smile*
"If so, I won't hold myself back"
Verduny has a bad feeling about this. But he can't take back his word.
Outside the manor
The horseman was already waiting near the carriage
"Greetings for both of you, Your Excellency"
Verduny and Lydia nodding at him. Lydia get in the carriage with Verduny help.
*look at the horseman* "Bring us to the capital city"
"Yes, Your Excellency"
The horseman bow to Verduny. Verduny get in the carriage. And they are departing.488Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTS6LCik2I
