THE LOVE THAT BLOOMS AT NIGHT
CH 1
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
MARRY ME!
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*dumbfound*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Are you aware that you are inviting yourself inside a monster cage?❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Yes *confident*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( OF COURSE, I DO. IF NOT I WOULDN'T STAND HERE IN FRONT OF YOU AND ASK YOU TO MARRY ME )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( IT TOOK ME FOREVER TO HAVE THIS COURAGE TO COME IN FRONT OF YOU AND PROPOSE YOU JUST TO MAKE MY LIFE BETTER)
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
(EVEN THO IM QUITE SCARED...😅😅 )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( BUT STILL, FOR MY OWN SAFETY, I NEED TO DO THIS )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I-Im not asking for a love marriage, I just want to form a marriage contract with you
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Why do you think that I should form a marriage contract with you?❄️ *raise his one brow*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I am doing this for my own safety and only you can provide me that fully
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
My parents are trying to marry me off to Count Trusova. You also know what he is like *making disgust face*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
And what can you give me in return?❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I'll help you bring the Emperor down
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*frown* What makes you think that I want to bring the Emperor down?❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Everyone knows that you hated the emperor. Isn't that obvious?
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Besides... You want to take revenge on the emperor because he killed your family didn't he?
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*glared* How did you know about this❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
It's not important to know where I get to know about this
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
8 months
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
We will divorce after 8 months and you will achieve your goals in that time
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
And.. I do know that we have a very different status but... You're the only one that can save me from my family *look down*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I just need a wife as a name and I'll help you in anything *confident look*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Hmm❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( Marrying her is not bad. After all, there is no woman who wants to like a monster like me )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( The emperor also has been pushing me to get married to one of his choices but they are just too annoying for me. They might also be a spy from the emperor )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( This woman is definitely looking more unique than those noble women )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Nolan❄️
Nolan Rosewood { ML Aide }
*get inside the room* Yes Grand duke *bow*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Get a wedding dress that fits her perfectly❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Buy anything that is necessary for a bride❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Tomorrow, I'll meet the Emperor to ask permission and after that we'll get married immediately❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( Oh.. That was fast.. )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*bow* Thank you so much Grand duke.
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I will surely help you in anything *serious*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*nod*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*get out of the room*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
....
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
IHIIII.. I DID IT
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I will save myself no matter what even if it costs me to make a deal with the devil✊🏻
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Ahem *compose herself *
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I should cook something special for myself *whisper for herself*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*walk away*
Well you might be wondering why I did this... ITS BECAUSE MY PARENTS ARE GOING TO SELL ME OFF TO COUNT TRUSOVA AND MAKE ME HIS WIFE!!
Count Trusova is known for his horny, jerk, and bastard personality. He has like a thousand of women in his house just as his plaything. I don't even know why the emperor doesn't take any action toward his disgusting act on women.
And because of that, I realize that I need to run from the house and search for a man that is more powerful and on the good side. That's why I chose the grand duke(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
Grand duke Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio
To be honest, the people in Lumia have never seen the grand duke before. The emperor sends him to the north to settle down the monsters there and he rarely get back to Lumia Kingdom because of that. When I was deciding to make a marriage deal with the grand duke, I also assumed that he was some kind of ugly guy with a big body. But everything was wrong when he attended the emperor's birthday 2 months ago at the ball. HE'S LITERALLY LOOKING LIKE A F*CKING GREEK GOD. HOW CAN PEOPLE HATE HIM AND CALL HIM MONSTER?? Well then after that, I became more enthusiastic to make a deal with the grand duke
Well.. About me, I'm Henrietta Ashbourne. My father is Baron Ashbourne and my mother and I have one older sister. For my parents, I'm just a "USELESS" and "UNLUCKY" for them. My sister also mocked me a lot because of how stupid I am. I keep on with my positive vibes so that I could hold myself to live with them who keep on abusing me whenever they get the chance. I work as a gardener in the castle, that's why I could take a sneak peek on what happened in the castle. This is also why I got to know about the reason why Grand duke hates the emperor and wishes him dead. No one has ever known that I am the daughter of Ashbourne because they feel embarrassed about me unlike my sister who is the center of the attention in the kingdom because of her soft look, humble and innocent personality towards them
But whatever it is, It will just be an 8 month marriage contract and after that I can continue my life moving to Florrey Region, live in my little cute cottage peacefully without them<(￣︶￣)>
CH 2
Knights
GRAND DUKE D'AMBROSIO IS ENTERING
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*enter the room alone*
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
Grand duke Isaac
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( Ugh.. I don't want to see his face )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*bow* Greetings to the sun of the empire ❄️
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
It's been a while since I saw you, Grand duke *sinister smile*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
I've been preparing to search for the monster cave on the north❄️ *still bowing*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
And we decide to move back next week❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( Bastard )
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
Haha.. You can raise up your head, grand duke. Why are you still bowing?
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
So tell me.. On what purpose did you want to see me?
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*raise his head*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
I came here to ask for permission for me to get married
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
*laugh* You?? Married?? With who??
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
A commoner who caught my heart when I was hunting in the jungle, Henrietta
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
*raise his brows* ( Henrietta? I've heard that name somewhere )
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
Well well.. Henrietta.. That's a beautiful name *grin*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*standing still and calm*
Empress Suzana Von Lumia
Oh my.. Congratulations to you Grand duke. I am sure you guys would be a lovely couple
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
Well then. You got my permission. I hope that you and your love life could live happily ever after *smile*
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
When is your wedding?
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Tomorrow❄️
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
( Huh? That is fast? Is he planning something? )
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
Ah.. Unfortunately.. I can't attend that tomorrow.
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
It's fine❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*bow* Thank you. Then I'll leave first to inform my soon to be wife this happy news
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*walk outside*
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
*scoff* Married??
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
A commoner who suddenly caught the Grand dukes heart?
Empress Suzana Von Lumia
I think that woman must be forced by the grand duke
Empress Suzana Von Lumia
There is no woman in this world who wants to sleep on the bed beside a devil who loves to kill monster merciless
Emperor Azhral Von Lumia
Let's just see what will happen
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*humming*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Haa~
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
How I wish my everyday life could be a peaceful day like this *closing her eyes*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Huh *look at the voice direction*
？？？
*moving in the bushes*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*tilted her head*
？？？
*pop out from the bush* *growl*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*gasp* Awww. It's a baby tiger🥺🥺🥺
Baby tiger
*walk toward her* *sniffing her leg*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*laugh* Are you lost, little baby? *get down from the swing and pat the cub's head*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Hmm.. How do I find your mother? *thinking*
Baby tiger
*growl back and run toward the mother*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*smile* There you go, you have found your mama
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Bye little one *wave*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
It seems like my soon to be wife is an animal lover❄️ *leaning on the tree*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*flinch*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*look back* Your grace..! *stand up properly and bow*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
How did you know that I am here??
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
I have my ways❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
I am here to inform you that I have gotten the emperor's permission for our marriage❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
We will get married tomorrow, so tonight you will sleep in the dukedom❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Alright *bow*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
I should meet your parents right now❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
E-eh.. Why?
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
They should know that I'm about to be their son in law *turn around and about to walk away*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
W-wait *hold the hem of his uniform*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
But.. My p-parents..
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I'm afraid that they will ask you for money and property.. I don't want that to happen😟
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
It would be troublesome for you and-
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
It's okay❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
We are just going to meet them and ask for their blessings. Your future husband here makes money way more than you can imagine❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
B-but I haven't told you something
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
What is it?❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
My parents. They are Baron and Baroness of Ashbourne
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*frown* What?
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I'm their second child, Henrietta Ashbourne. I was never introduced to the kingdom so nobody has ever known about me *look down*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
...
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( He must've thought that I'm useless too. He will cancel the deal now right?) *grip her hand
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*sigh*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*hold her hand* Let's go *drag her with him*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*look at him and just go with the flow*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*heart beats fast* ( He doesn't despise me? )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( It would be okay right? )
CH 3
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Um.. This is my house.. It's not really big like yours but... *fidgeting*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Hmm❄️
As both of them are entering the gate, the maids and guards were surprised. Not because of Henrietta but the sudden appearance of the Grand Duke in the Ashbourne Estate. They walk to the dining room
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*get inside the house* Mom.. Dad.. I'm home
Cole Ashbourne
*look at her*
Cole Ashbourne
Do you get your money today?
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( Is that Baron Ashbourne and his wife?)
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Uh.. N-no
Cole Ashbourne
USELESS! *about to throw the glass to her*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
I-i am here with Grand duke to ask for your blessings for our marriage *close her eyes in terrified*
Cole Ashbourne
Huh? Grand duke *look at her and behind*
Ana Ashbourne
Marriage with the Grand duke?
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Y-yes *grip her dress*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Greetings to Baron Ashbourne, I am Isaac D'Ambrosio. We are here to ask for your blessings for our marriage❄️*step up and stand beside her*
Cole Ashbourne
( Grand duke? The one that was sent by the emperor to the north to kill down monsters? )
Cole Ashbourne
*look at his wife*
Ana Ashbourne
*eyes shining* ( I can smell more jewelry from here )
Cole Ashbourne
( Selling Henrietta to the Grand duke is more worthy than Count Trusova. I must seize this opportunity to get more money )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( Ah.. I can see their eyes are begging for money. They never see me as their daughter, right ) *look down sadly*
Cole Ashbourne
Haha.. Grand duke. You want to marry my daughter? You have my permission, Grand duke.
Ana Ashbourne
I know Henrietta might be a little trouble for you but it's fine, you just need to scold her if she did anything wrong *acting like a nice mother*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( Not inviting us to sit, no greetings, insulting the future Grand duchess, they got no manners at all! )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Well then, we will take our leave❄️ *hold Ria's waist*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Let's go❄️ *walk away with Ria*
Cole Ashbourne
W-wait..! Grand duke..! *get up and run to them*
Cole Ashbourne
How about we have a small talk. You know, we can bond with each other as you are going to be my son in law?
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*look at ria*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*look at Isaac*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Fine❄️
Cole Ashbourne
Come let's sit inside *make his way*
Cole Ashbourne
*look at Henrietta*
Cole Ashbourne
*eye talk* (Go and make something in the kitchen! )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
( Y-yes )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Excuse me, I'll make something for you guys *bow and walk to the kitchen*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*frown* ( Why would she need to go to the kitchen and make something? She should have just asked the maid )
Cole Ashbourne
*look at Isaac*
Cole Ashbourne
So then, How did you meet Henrietta, your grace?
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
While I was hunting in the jungle❄️
Cole Ashbourne
Ahem.. I'm quite sad now that my daughter is going to marry a man who she loves. She was just a baby to both of us *fake sad face*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
( Do you think I'm stupid? That sound so fake. )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
Yeah, yeah❄️ *look away in annoyance*
Cole Ashbourne
( Ugh.. He doesn't seem to convince it.. )
Cole Ashbourne
You know Grand duke, I am planning to build a business in the future. It was going to be a.. Food business. So you know.. I need a bit of money.
Cole Ashbourne
*sigh* I don't know where I should find the money. I have already got a perfect plan but *making sad face*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*raise his brows* ( Idiot )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
That's a pity❄️
Cole Ashbourne
*excited* ( Now he will give me- )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
However, I'm sorry that I can't help you. My money needs to cover your daughter's wedding dress and jewelry❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*frown*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*stand up and get to the kitchen*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*making a drink*
Ana Ashbourne
Henrietta ❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*flinch* *look back*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Mother *lower her head*
Ana Ashbourne
*step forward* Now that you are married to the grand duke, you will have an easy Life *tuck Ria's hair behind*
Ana Ashbourne
But don't you forget about us *smile*
Ana Ashbourne
How about... Sending us money every day? Maybe about 1000 gold coin?
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*shocked* Mother that is too much😟😟
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Even my salary doesn't give me that much😟😟
Ana Ashbourne
*grip her hair* You dare to disobey me?💢
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Ahh..!! Mom..!! It hurts..!😭😭😭 *hold her hand*
Ana Ashbourne
You better listen to me or else💢 *let go of her harshly*
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*stumbled and fell down* Ahhh.!!
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*hiss in pain* ( My ankle hurts )
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*come there* Henrietta..!
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*look at him* ( I shouldn't let him see me like this. He doesn't like weak women😔😔 )
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
*get up slowly* Grand duke *bow her head*
Ana Ashbourne
Your Grace, did you have fun talking to my husband?😊
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*glared*
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*look back at Ria* Let's go back❄️
Henrietta Ashbourne {FL}
Uh..Yes *low her head and walk toward him*
Ana Ashbourne
Wait.! Where are you taking my daughter..?!
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*glared at her* A parent is not a parent when they treat their own child unfairly ❄️
Isaac Evander D'Ambrosio {ML}
*hold Ria's wrist and drag her away*
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