Gelstat Hearts

To be Engaged

“Argghh.”I screamed at the glazing sharp light directed towards my eye.

“Good morning my lady.”she said with a sly smile on her face.

“Good morning to you too Celine.”I replied while rolling my eye and making sure she sees it.

I tried hiding my excitement,I couldn’t let celine see me acting all girly and mushy because of a man,my stomach dropped while thinking about it,very soon I get to call him “mine”,my face instantly went red at the thought of it.

“One would think of you as a very good actress,but I know you and you look as red as a ripe tomato.”she said

“Oh please celine.” I said trying to hide my red face.

I hurriedly pushed away my covers,I couldn’t keep my soon to be husband waiting,he was meant to be here the day before but I haven’t heard anything about his arrival.

“Uhhm celine?.”

“Yes, my lady.”she answered while folding the sheets.

“Have you heard anything about my fiancé’s whereabout?”.I asked.

I’m not sure she knows anything but I am aware the workers gossip a lot maybe they mentioned something,my father wouldn’t say much he keeps telling me to sit back and be a bride.

“No,my lady.”she answered with a sorry look.

“That’s fine,thank you.”I answered with a smile,I didn’t want her to feel bad.

“Your water is ready my lady,I will be leaving now.”she announced while packing the sheets,she folded a while ago.

“Okay,celine.”I answered

I had informed celine I wanted to bath myself today,I needed a moment to live in my thoughts,the water was warm and relaxing,it helped relieving my stress,now the room was quiet,My mind drifted to the first time I met Dante.

It was at the wielding festival,Noble men were to bring their wives and daughters to feed them stories about politics and warfares,it didn’t go too well I must say,men being men got engrossed in the alcohol and were not in the right state of mind to tell a tale,some told stories that were too nonsensical to be true while some couldn’t finish their stories before passing out,it was a waste of my time.

I wanted to leave,well not until i saw him.He stood tall and proud in front of the audience,his chestnut brown hair sat beautifully on his head,His skin was so neat I could have sworn his scent would drive any woman mad,His ocean eyes were clear I could almost see the waves in them,he carried himself gracefully,His aura demanded respect in the calmest way possible.

He started his speech by recognizing each houses present at the event which I thought was wise because every noble man wants his ego fed,I sat back down in awww,his words were enough to buy my attention,I listened while he continued speaking.

“Do you think loving your people is enough to lead them?.”I asked.

I instantly slammed my palm over my mouth,I was shocked by my own question,I allowed my intrusive thoughts take over and I interrupted him,oh my days I interrupted him,what have I done?, celine would have been disappointed.she would always say,

“Do not be quick to speak child,listen always,you will eventually get the answers you seek.”

“In terms of leading people,the application of wisdom is always the absence of self destruction,loving your people is very much essential but it is certainly not enough.”He answered me with a bright smile.

It was at that moment I knew I was a finished woman,he carried on with his speech but this time he kept on looking back at me,each time our eyes met it felt as though he was trying to read my facial expressions.He ended his speech few minutes after,I went ahead to look for my father,the only fun thing ended already,we should take our leave.

The ride back home was quiet,I kept on looking at my father who was busy with the newspaper he had brought along with him,I didn’t know if I should ask him about the man.

“Father.”I chuckled at his startled posture,he was deeply engrossed in what he was reading.

“Yes,My child?”.he answered while folding back the newspaper in his hands.

“Who was that man?”.I asked softly.

“Which one of them,my child?.”

“The one who spoke few minutes before we left.”I answered carefully monitoring his facial expressions.

Why are you asking about the duke?,did he say anything to you?.”He asked curiously.

“No no I asked a question during his speech and he answered beautifully,He seems like a very intelligent man.”I answered back sharply,I didn’t want to raise suspicions.

“He is a brilliant man indeed,a very meticulous one at that,his mother is the queen’s closest friend,the relationship was passed down to their sons,Dante grew up with the crown prince,they basically grew up together but that’s all I know about him.”He said.

I was quiet through out the rest of the ride,Dante that’s his name,Even his name had a way it made my mouth feel,I was getting all giddy inside but how do I see him again?.

I got off the carriage,I think I have a talent of making myself unhappy,I could have stopped over analyzing everything and I wouldn’t have realized my dreamy state,I have no choice other than letting it be.

Few days after,my father called for my presence and he announced that the duke and his family thought of me as a suitable wife for him.

I couldn’t contain my excitement but marriage seemed a bit much so I asked my father to arrange a meeting,I wanted to know this man more before making a decision.

The day came,I finally got to speak to this man,All the questions I had in mind were stuck in my throat and I was panicking,his presence dominated mine.

“I’m pretty sure I don’t look that scary.”He said almost looking worried.

“Oh no no it’s just…” i couldn’t get the words out.

“It’s just?.” He said raising an eyebrow.

“Uhhm I don’t know the words to use.”I said while trying my best to avoid eye contacts.

“You don’t have to think much around me.”He replied while using his index finger to lift my chin.

“Well,you look too good to be true,I’m wondering why you chose me.”

“My lady,You look like you could cause a war,your beauty would fuel all the noble men to draw their swords at each other’s throat that’s while disregarding your intelligence,Most weren’t even listening at the event,they were not moved by the subject at all,you my lady were the First Lady to raise a question for me to produce an answer to,it’s intriguing.

“So i interest you?.”I asked while trying not to blush.

“Very much so.”he responded.

The rest of the conversation were a bit of our likes and dislikes and in a way it felt intimate,almost like we were made for each other.

The day went by beautifully,we got to know each other,I knew my answer already,we decided to meet one more time before finally deciding.

After our final meeting we finally decided to get married,I was in love with this man already,I would like to think he was falling in love with me too.

I was called back to reality by a knock on the door.

“Come innnnnn.”I yelled.

It was celine,she had her head down,almost like she couldn’t look at me.

“What’s wrong celine?”

“My lady Uhhm.”she said while looking up,her face already stained with tears.

“Where is he celine?.”