LOVER IN ALTUS

Chapter 5

My mind began to blank. Did I hear him right? What a straight-forward man. Helion Altus, is this really you? You're so different in the novel. I was just staring at him when he broke the silence.

"I apologize if it was too sudden. It is not like I want to marry someone, but my father insisted on finding someone. "

Hmm, I heard he got countless marriage proposals. He should just choose one of those noble women.

"Countless marriage proposals are sent to me every day. But I ignore all of them. I don't have a plan to get married to a stranger. " He added

Eek, but I'm a stranger too. It is like I know you. What about this man? You were handsome, but you're not in the right mind.

" The previous emperor gave me a chance to find a woman whom I should marry. I accepted his order and found a noble woman who was the residence of Altus. I did investigate you and your family and I guess you're very suited to be my wife. "

"I did offer this marriage as a political marriage since it was just arranged by the Royal family and the house of Alkim. And I don't mind if you want a divorce as long as you fulfill your duty. "

What an asshole! So he just needs this marriage to make me one of his puppets who obeys him.

"I don't have any objections since my family has already decided on it. Your Majesty. "

It is not like I can do anything. I am in the world of novels where every scene is already written.

"I have already set the date for the wedding. You will need to move into the palace as soon as possible. You will become the future empress of the Kingdom of Altus. "

What the heck? He had already set a date, so why bother asking?

As I left the castle and was going to return home, I felt like I was exhausted because of those conversations. I just want to lie on my soft bed. Ahh.

When I stepped out of the carriage, I saw my maid running in my direction.

"My lady! Are you alright? "

"I'm fine." I forced a smile.

"I prepared your bath"

"Where are my mother and father?"

"They are in the living room waiting for you."

"Oh, OK"

As I walked towards the living room, I felt like my feet were carrying a stone.

Mother! Father!

Come and sit here. We need to talk.

I heard you met the emperor. Would you mind telling us what's going on? He asked

"I... I'm going to marry him since you say it is for my own good. I was just following what I was told to do. "

"I see and we apologize for doing this without asking you if you want it or not." He said,

"Eli... You've always been a good girl and listen to us without question. We've always been proud of you, but that also worried me. I've always been worried about whether or not this would make you happy. He added.

"Right. You don't have to always be an obedient daughter. " She said

We love you and always support you, but if things go wrong and he does something unforgivable to you, it doesn't matter even if he is the emperor. Eliot said.

I clenched my fist and didn't look at them. I can see how much they care about my well being. I feel lucky, but I also feel ashamed.

"Thank you"

I am not your daughter. The truth I couldn't tell ate at my soul.