The Sequel
Her Concern
Rubella
Why won't you accompany me?
Rubella
I'm sure you won't regret going with me
Zaxerius
How many times do I have to tell you.. *sigh*
Zaxerius
For the last time, I cannot accompany you
Zaxerius
Please find another man. I'm sure there will be many who's willing to
Rubella
Well, why won't you?
Zaxerius
With all due respect, I already have a wife, lady Rubella
Zaxerius
And it is not courteous for a man to go with another woman other than his own wife
Rubella
And I'll have you know, oh good sire, your wife is the one to allow me to ask for your company
Sebastian
Lady, I believe master would like to rest now. Please allow me to guide you to the front door
Lily
Greetings, Your Grace
Zaxerius
Is my wife inside?
Lily
But I was instructed not to allow anyone enter as Her Grace would like to rest
Lily
......Yes, your Grace
Lily
Forgive me, my lady for interrupting your resting time
Lily
But I believe His Grace would like to meet you now
LunaMiria
At this very current? I'm still having a terrible headache..
Lily
What should I say to His Grace, my lady?
LunaMiria
Greetings, your Grace
Zaxerius
You can drop the formalities
Zaxerius
It's only us here
LunaMiria
...Is there something you wish to discuss with me?
Zaxerius
I was told by Lady Rubella.. that you were the one to give permission for me to accompany her at the party tomorrow.
LunaMiria
...Should I have not done that?
Zaxerius
I believe you know the answer
LunaMiria
I reckon it would be nice for someone to accompany her
Zaxerius
But not your own husband, Luna
Zaxerius
Do you seriously think it will be nice for people to see a man courting another woman at the party?
Zaxerius
Or is that you wish for me to find another woman?
LunaMiria
I simply think that is for the best-
Zaxerius
And by what means you think is best? For Lady Rubella not to be lonely and have a great time with your own husband or the fact that you want me to find another woman?!
Zaxerius
Just what do you see your husband as?
LunaMiria
I truly didn't mean any direspect..
LunaMiria
I will discuss it with you first next time
Zaxerius
....I come here not to interrupt your resting time nor interrogate you
Zaxerius
How is your condition?
Zaxerius
Last time I heard, you were having a severe headache. Has it gotten better or worse?
LunaMiria
I believe I have been better, though sometimes it still comes up with slight pain
Zaxerius
Tomorrow I will call the doctor here to check on your condition
LunaMiria
Thank you very much, your grace
Zaxerius
I have said to drop the formalities
Zaxerius
It's only us here
Zaxerius
You can be free around me
Zaxerius
I have another work to attend
LunaMiria
Will you be able to dine with me tonight?
Zaxerius
I shall make time to eat dinner today
Zaxerius
Whenever you ask for
Zaxerius
Then I'll be off now
Zaxerius
Be sure to take some rest
LunaMiria
Yes.
Please do your best
Lily
I heard you are going to have a dinner with his grace, my lady
Lily
Then should I up do your appearance?
LunaMiria
No, you don't need to
Lily
But you're going to dine with him
LunaMiria
It's just a dinner, Lily
Lily
His Grace rarely has the time to eat dinner with you
LunaMiria
I'm worried about him not taking care of his body
Lily
I'm sure His Grace is fully aware of your concern
Lily
Then please allow me to updo your appearance just for a little bit?
LunaMiria
..Do as you wish then
The Current Lady
Each of them eat in silence
Zaxerius
Is the food to your liking?
LunaMiria
The food matches my taste.
It tastes very good
Zaxerius
Then they do their job well
Zaxerius
Should the taste is not to your liking, be sure to tell me
Zaxerius
I shall change the cook at once
LunaMiria
Oh no, there's no need to
LunaMiria
The chief is a great cook
Zaxerius
That's good to know
LunaMiria
I wish to attend tomorrow's party
Zaxerius
The one Lady Rubella attend to?
LunaMiria
Yes, I wish to attend that party
Zaxerius
...Usually, you don't wish to attend those parties as it causes you discomfort
Zaxerius
Is there any particular reason as to why you want to attend?
LunaMiria
I believe that the wife of an Arch Duke should make an appearance sometimes
Zaxerius
If that is the case, you don't need to worry about it
Zaxerius
No one would dare to judge the wife of an Arch Duke
Zaxerius
So you don't need to worry
LunaMiria
I also wish to clear up some untruth rumors
LunaMiria
That Lady Rubella and your Grace are both in love and that I get in the way of your love
Zaxerius
....What do you wish for people to see?
LunaMiria
Merely the fact that you are not in love with Lady Rubella
LunaMiria
And that she should not take the chance to gain people's support from it
LunaMiria
I've heard she's taking advantages of those things
Zaxerius
I will accompany you tomorrow
LunaMiria
Are you able to?
Zaxerius
I can finish important matters at morning
Zax noticed immediately his wife's discomfort. He put down his fork and knife
Zaxerius
Everyone leave at once
The servants were surprised but nonetheless they all scurried away at their master's order
Luna looked at him confused
LunaMiria
Is there something wrong?
Zaxerius
Do you wish for me not to go?
LunaMiria
No.. that's not it..
Zaxerius
Then why do you look so unhappy?
Zaxerius
Your complexion changes once I offer my aid
LunaMiria
I did not mean it..
Zaxerius
I am no fool, Luna
Zaxerius
I recognize when I see someone's face
Zaxerius
And surely you're not happy with my company
Zaxerius
Then what is it, Luna?
Zaxerius
Please do tell me
Zaxerius
Because I cannot possibly know if you do not speak what is in your mind
LunaMiria
I merely wish you to not be the main topic of discomfort truth..
Zaxerius
About my wife who has a scar on her face?
The silence filled the air. Zax sighed. Even though he already told her many times that he doesn't care about such rumors, she still takes it up to her heart
Zaxerius
I believe I already have told you about this many times
Zaxerius
I do not mind about your scar at all. So I wish you would not mind it either
LunaMiria
..Even until now, I do not think I am of qualified partner for you..
LunaMiria
There's plenty of beautiful ladies out there. So I do not understand why you would choose someone as miserable as me to be your wife
Zaxerius
Please stop thinking about yourself like that..
Zaxerius
I love you not because of your appearance-
LunaMiria
Because I have been your wife since before all of this
LunaMiria
Zax.. What happened in the past was not your fault
LunaMiria
It was my own choice
LunaMiria
And you don't need to feel guilty about it nor do you have to feel responsible of me
LunaMiria
The current me is not someone who stubborn and not listen to what other people say
LunaMiria
I am now perfectly capable of choosing what is good for my own good and others
LunaMiria
So if you wish to end our relationship at this once, I understand very well and I shall not have complaint at all
LunaMiria
Then please excuse myself for I wish to rest
LunaMiria
Your Grace also, please take care of your body
LunaMiria
Too many workload can affect your health and I do not wish for that
The lady left, leaving the speechless husband alone in his seat
Comfort at Night
The moon was bright without any clouds and the lake was glistening under the light of the moon
Luna was looking outside the window as her mind drifts away to the scene in the dining room not too long ago. His face looked as if he was so desperate yet miserable, even though she gives him a choice
LunaMiria
(I already speak what I must say. Let's no need to overthink this)
Luna was preparing to go sleep when she heard there was a knock on the door
LunaMiria
(Who is it at this time of hour?)
LunaMiria
Do you need something, Lily?
Lily
That is.. His Grace wishes to enter..
LunaMiria
(Zax? What does he need this time?)
Lily
May His Grace come in, milady?
The door opened and a man entered, dressed in his night attire. His eyes laid on her
Zaxerius
I hope I'm not interrupting you
LunaMiria
Certainly not, my lord
Zaxerius
...May I spend the night with you?
LunaMiria
(You wish to spend the night with me?)
LunaMiria
Of course you may, my lord
He walked to the other side of the bed and made himself comfortable as he lays beside her. Luna was not uncomfortable but certainly she was confused by his behavior
Zaxerius
Do you feel uncomfortable?
LunaMiria
To be honest, I am quite surprised that you come here..
Zaxerius
Can't a husband sleep with his wife?
LunaMiria
I do not mean it in a bad way
LunaMiria
You are always so busy with your work..
Zaxerius
I will try to spare some time to spend with you
LunaMiria
Please do not worry about that and take care of your health
Zax slipped his hand under hers and grasped it slightly, attaining her attention. She was a bit surprised but she doesn't hate it. It was just something that she hadn't experience in a long time
Zaxerius
Can I still come with you tomorrow?
LunaMiria
It would be odd if we come separated, don't you think?
Zaxerius
No, I mean for me to stay by your side for the whole time there
LunaMiria
...Are you sure?
Zaxerius
And I request that not because I feel guilty nor responsible
Zaxerius
I merely wish to spend time with you, together
Zaxerius
Of course if you don't feel comfortable, you are free to refuse...
Luna smiled and gave his hand a slight squeeze for comfort, telling him it was okay
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