You Think I Won't Talk?-Chapter 710

Khibi was infected by my anxiety... and I told Paige and Theressa how nervous I am after they saw her move around too much.

"Sister but... You have not agreed on marriage yet... he has yet to propose as he said..."

"Miss Theressa! Does it matter when both love each other this deeply? My lady, please have an enjoyable night!"

"Paige! You shouldn’t say that! Sister is a pure lady, daughter to a Duke! You cannot do such things before marriage, Marianne!"

"Ugh! But I truly want to!!... I’m not completely sure of how it’s done but... I want to be with him..."

"You can once married!"

"She also can while not married, my parents got married after I was conceived! His highness wouldn’t let it go with just one night as well, my lady. It is only a matter of time before you two marry! Go ahead and do it!"

"..."

"Sister, do not do it. Do not listen to Paige."

"... sigh... it is best for us to change the subject... once the time comes, surely I will know what decision is best to be made."

It was clear that both thought differently... and both wanted my happiness in different ways. Nonetheless, I was a little doubtful now. Was it truly a good idea to be so straightforward about such an intimate matter?... I don’t know.

The Spring ball was just around the corner as well. Maybe waiting until then could also be a good idea... thinking what could be, what is not, the ifs and don’ts... the rest of the afternoon felt endless. Without really noticing it I went to the balcony earlier than agreed on because of these feelings and messy thoughts.

While there I could see that the place Fenrir liked to rest was empty. He must have gone somewhere to wander out of boredom and then I began to think of everything I have lived until now that felt so far in the past now.

’It is amazing...’ — I thought, happy to be able to breathe this night’s cold air. — ’I am so happy to be alive.’

I couldn’t help but smile at the simplicity of my days now and the hues that were always glad to see me around.

’... he was supposed to be frightening and dangerous... yet he is the sweetest and the most sensible when it comes to me...’

— You must be sure of this, sister. It is an important event in a woman’s life... —

"... I surely love him deeply to be so eager to give myself fully to him..." — I told the moon, blushing to this warm truth. — "... haha... I did not think I would ever talk to the moon like this..."

"It is not the agreed time yet... aren’t you cold my love?"

"?!... like you said, it is not the agreed time yet, so why are you already here?"

"I should be early and wait for my woman in the cold, not the other way around."

’... his woman...’ — As possessive as it sounded, I liked the sound of it when said with my lover’s manliness.

"Anne..." — Zel extended his hand waiting for mine... and I silently took it, nervous out of my mind because of how this would go. — "Let me bring you to the garden."

"... alright." — I agreed, seeing how something delectable rested in his hues.

Taking me in his arms, putting on me his cloak, he took me from the balcony, to take me to the quiet Empress’s garden, which only had the sound of the fountain as company.

"I have never visited the garden at night..." – I told him, elated by how harmonious the place was.

"When I first saw you..." — He suddenly began. — "I ignored the flutters in my heart were those of bottomless love. I was trapped, immersed in how your everything led me into lovely days and fantasies... into grief for I never knew true care for someone until your quiet gaze told me the world in one elegant blink of your lashes."

"..."

"You could talk with the light of your soul and your melodies enchanted me further into the sweetest whispers of your heart... I loved every second of it... of discovering you... I love it even now as you look at me moved but confused by these sudden confessions."

"... haha... well... I did not think you would say all of this..." — I lowered my head timidly at his handsome grin. Closing my eyes to fully feel the delight and opening them to see some dancing petals that later wrapped us in their aroma. — "?! Are those the fairies?"

"Anne... tonight we cannot spend it together."

"... oh... I..." — ’Yeah... I figured that out already...’

"We cannot, if it won’t last forever."

"... I see."

"Hence, do accept this request of everlasting love, Marianne Elise Sylfinnier, chosen by Calla, the Ninth promised to this Empire... for you are the sole one who owns my heart and devotion. My soul has fallen into infinite hopes for a future next to you... Having you by my side... would you allow my hand to hold yours at the altar?"

It was magical. The ring came to him as if born from a petal born from the fountain that had fallen delicately thanks to the fairies’ work. The moonlight and the lights that lit for his proposal added more romanticism to this night.

"I want you as the love to share my life, Anne..."

"Yes... I... I would love that." — I answered lifting my ring finger so he would do as he must.

The smile he granted was one so satisfied that even I felt nothing could beat this moment. But then, he kissed the ring and my fingertip to seal it to my finger.

"Then... engaged we are now."

"Yes, we are." — I smiled as I saw him stand, intertwining our hands to share the delightful fluff.

"Uff... I had been thinking for a long time about how to do this yet all I knew was that it should be with only the two of us..."

"It is perfect. I love every second of this night..."

"... I love you, Marianne."

"Hehehe~ I love you too, my loved fiancee~" — Our foreheads collided merrily and he laughed with a lovely shade of red on his face, biting his lip as I looked up at him, hoping for some caresses to begin. — "... Anne."

"? Yes?"

"... If I told you to marry me now would it be too much?"

"... uh..."

"It is isn’t it?"

"Well... I would like to have a ceremony... right now it would be impossible to do all of that... but maybe tomorrow would be fine?" — Playfully, I fanned my lashes at him waiting for his reaction. — "Hahaha~ I’m kidding—"

"Tomorrow? Alright."

"Huh? Hahaha~ n-no, silly~... didn’t you hear me, love? I am just jesting~ it is impossible to have it all ready for tomorrow~"

"It is not. I have been planning our wedding with mother for a long while. Tomorrow can be done without trouble."

"..... what?"

"We can get married tomorrow, my love."

"We do?!"

"Yes."

He looked as aloof and unbothered as the first time he approached me for a dance. The news were unbelievable. Shock and common sense were telling me that there was no way such a wedding should happen... but... he looked so composed and sure... that I instinctively dismissed common sense from my mind.

"Alright! Let’s get married tomorrow then." — Holding his hands tight, I felt the nerves build up. Good ones, for even though this was not what I thought would happen tonight... I feel it’s just right for us. — "I agree to this proposal with all of my heart, Zel."

"Truly?"

"Yes."

"Hah... haha, oh love—mph?" — Leaning forward, going for the expected kiss, I covered his lips stopping his intention with mischief and anticipation. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Even so! Since that is the case, no more kisses nor caresses until tomorrow! We must get ready! I at least want to prepare thoroughly for our wedding the night before it! I need to tell dad and mom, also Theressa and Jasmine...! What are you doing? Hurry! You must go and tell your mother, the Empress! Otherwise, how will everything be ready? Hurry, love! Hurry!"

"!? But... not even a little graze? We just got engaged, Anne..."

"No buts! Tomorrow I will be your wife, you can expect anything you want from me after that!"

"... could you repeat that... my love?"

"? After we get married you can expect anything you want?"

"Alright. This is a promise on your behalf so..." — Coming closer I felt a sense of threat in his eyes. I maintained the distance yet even as I stopped for him to get even closer... not even his breath grazed me this time. — "You cannot go back on the words you have told tonight and you cannot complain as I reclaim my prize tomorrow."

"... huh? W-what do you mean? Whoa!" — Taking me in his arms, he used his skills to take me back to my balcony. Lowering me previously while I still couldn’t wrap my mind around his institutions.

"I am off to see the Empress. I shall meet you tomorrow, my love."

"N-no, wait a second, come back! You sounded truly threatening just now!" — Seeing him stand on my balcony’s railing, he smiled mischievously.

"Good night, Anne, my love~!"

"!? Do not dare to imitate me!—... he’s gone..." — Never in my life was it more difficult for me to gulp down than just now. The question was just a formality for I already had quite a good idea of what he meant with that...

’... it will be our first time... h-he wouldn’t go overboard with... that... right?’

I’m happy... but now I’m a little scared of what I got myself into because of a little naughty jest...

’I should have let him kiss me just now! Ugh! He obviously has a huge lívido! I might die on our first night tomorrow!!’

Full of remorse by my impulsive side, I walked back into my chambers for even if I was regretting being a teaser, I was not going to back down from this wedding and of course... if those are going to be my life’s last moments...

"I won’t grope only his arms, I’ll take a good look at that body he has! This is war! Even if I die I will get some battle recognition!! These hands will feel those muscles til death do us part, d*mn it!!" — I stomped my way to my chambers doors, opening them to find Vitor and Theodore making guard while Paige flirted with Vitor a little to the side. — "Paige!"

"!? Y-yes, my lady?!"

"Call dad right now! I’m getting married tomorrow!"

"... WHAT?!"