
"Valen, have you been waiting for me?"
Hellen entered Valentina's room which had been decorated in such a way. As a girl who will let go of her bachelor, this includes a sacred day. Valentina in her white dress sat in front of the dresser so gracefully.
Valentina smiled wryly, staring at her reflection in the mirror. He looked so happy that he could not hide his tears. In fact, he and his bride-to-be could hardly be united when the war was going on. Luckily things turned around very quickly.
With a slow movement, keep the makeup awake. Valentina looked at Hellen stroking her stomach. At Hellen's neck, there was a beautiful sapphire gem necklace. Valentina's view changed.
"If only, he was here..." Sluggishly.
"Valen, how are you preparing? It's all done, isn't it?" Hellen asked who was busy paying attention to the room decorations filled with lavender flowers. Even from the outside it smells.
"Yes. Just waiting to be called by my father. Oh, maybe the Saw and James will pick me up, too. They are my sweetest cousins. Hehe..." Valentina chuckles.
Hellen held both of Valentina's shoulders from behind. Valentina grabbed one of them and widened her smile even more.
"Congratulations on your marriage, Valen."
"Thank you..."
Tears that fall today, not only involve happy emotions. That was because, the presence of the person they most wished for would never come on this day that should be filled with smiles.
...****...
Edmond looked at himself in the mirror. The imperial clothes he was wearing looked too mature. Better to be used by people who are wise and have charisma.
"Whenever you see yourself there, nothing will change. Why not move a little? I'm the only one who just looks sore."
Edmond looked at the reflection of Rovers' figure in the mirror. Somehow, Rovers can get this close to the famous alligator man throughout Herbras. Even beside Rovers, Hendrick stood there with a look of disdain.
Because Hendrick belongs to the ranks of normal men with a normal life. It was impossible for him to familiarize himself with Edmond. The reason he came here was because of Hellen's drive to go with Rovers.
Edmond grinned.
"Dear Duke Wayne. When will you catch up with me?" He was half-mockery.
"Should you tell me 'do you?"
Edmond's grin disappeared when his hoax intention was rejected raw by Hendrick. Even the man replied to her in a cold voice as well as a reluctant tone. Okay, let's not talk to this sensitive guy.
"The trick's starting soon, it's better to go to the hall first." Edmond.
Rovers nodded with a smile. Very different with Hendrick who continues to display a sour face. The three of them came out of the room and walked towards the hall.
Upon arrival in the hall, everyone seemed to have sat in an orderly manner. There was no eldest son of Count Cheltics or Heir of Agapanthus. They must be picking up the bride right now.
Everyone was present in the hall in their best clothes. Sure oes. For the one who will marry is an heir to the throne of the Vinca Empire.
Even so, there was the figure of one person who was not seen by Edmond.
Where's Meiger?
...****...
The wedding ceremony was solemn. Grand Duke Harold was unrelenting - he stopped crying because he was about to be abandoned by his youngest child. Likewise with her sister Valentina, they continue to tease their youngest sister. There is also Hellen who accompanies Valentina.
Rovers, Vester, James and the Rovers also gather just to have a casual conversation.
"When will the three of you catch up with us?" Rovers asked half-mockingly, she even raised both of her eyebrows.
"following? Follow what?" James was confused.
"Sigh. forget James. That man is just playing you. Abandonment is the attitude you need to face it." The roar let out a long breath.
"Ah, I haven't thought of having a companion yet. I don't have a candidate either. So. maybe it's still a while." Answer Vester. He was the one who most seriously answered Rovers' question.
Gerald himself stood with his wife talking to Eleanor and Nike.
"How's the Saw? He's not rebelling now, is he?" Nike asked half a laugh.
He recalled that the Geese had been very dislikeful of accepting the post of Royal Advisor a few years ago. Eleanor nodded - nodding, after all, the behavior of the Role was not much different from that of her son.
"Well, he's gone down now. I don't know why he changed his mind so quickly. I wonder what happened to him in Agapanthus." Gerald guessed, while his wife nudged his arm slowly.
"Maybe someone changed his eyes."
It was as if forgetting the absent Meiger. Edmond kept asking George for a drink. While other nobles have come to him to congratulate him directly.
George looked at her flatly. Why could this man be an heir to the throne? It was always a big question mark on his mind.
"I'd better not drink it at all."
"George?"
An old man approached Edmond who was half-drunk and George who pulled the booze from Edmond's hand. When George looked at him, he smiled broadly.
"Dad."
George spontaneously stood up and ignored George's worsening condition.
"Dad going home now?"
"Well, there's a lot I need to do in the palace. I still have a lot of work piled up." King Willem glanced at Edmond who was getting dizzy. "It looks like you're gonna be late."
"Ah.Yes..."
"Don't be too late. All right, I'll go first."
George nodded and spread his wide smile. It is great to have a harmonious family. Black magic was already over thanks to someone, and he felt indebted to her.
Thank you so much, I owe you.
All the nobles from the five great regions were now gathered in one place which was the Southern Region. There is also a look at Duke Nielsen and his only daughter, Cattleya.
Cattleya just kept quiet behind her father. He did not have many noble acquaintances, so since then there was nothing he had done other than tailing Duke Nielsen.
When he saw his father discussing with the famous nobles, Cattleya resigned on his initiative. It's a little risky to stay there without saying anything.
Cattleya approached the table that had arranged sweet food on it. His hand moved to pick up one of the brownies with a garnish of strawberries and oranges.
As a lover of sweet food, he could have spent everything presented at the table if he forgot his status as a noble.
"Be careful, ladies, hold your fork well."
Cattleya was shocked as she was daydreaming and was unaware that her grip on the fork was beginning to loosen. For someone to remind him, or the fork will fall. If that were to happen, her image as a graceful princess would be shattered.
"Thank you for reminding."
Cattleya reviewed her smile at the person. He was quite surprised to see Duke Wayne who had warned him just now. Honestly, this was the first time for Cattleya to speak to a man with the rank of Duke in Ranunculus.
"It's nothing."
Hendrick picked up one of the sweets. His body was pushed forward as Rovers came to him. This strange prince even smiled mischievously at him.
"What are you doing? Get out and take care of my sister now. You forgot she was pregnant with your child?" Sindir Hendrick is not reluctant. He left all the formalities to Rovers.
"Duke Wayne is very sensitive to me. But take it easy, now Allen is resting in the guest room. He's exhausted with all this show." Answer Rovers casually.
"Then accompany her." Hendrick said in a sharp tone.
"alright. You really don't like my presence. Good luck getting the love of the Hortensia nobleman next to you." Rovers whispered in his last sentence.
Hendrick stared at Rovers' departure with his irritated face. He just wants to eat the cake but is presumed not - no.
Although Rovers whispered, Cattleya could still hear his words. The girl met after Rovers left them alone.
This Bajing*n is indeed asking to be killed by me!
...****...
Hellen was lying in a simple room with an elegant impression. He decided to take a short break from the crowd of nobles in the hall. Valentina provided this room for him.
Since Hellen had let out his breath, he had done that many times. His eyes were so empty ahead. Alone there accompanied by dim lights and the sound of the clock ticking.
Hellen's hand moved touching his necklace. The only necklace he will wear until his death. Because of this, it would remind him of the presence of someone who once colored his life.
"Clara.it has been a year since that day. Your white rose, the fragrance of every petal can always reach me. I miss you."
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