Sweet Proposal
Diana
That's why I argued earlier with my husband
Diana
Sometimes he can be very slow, really
LunaMiria
It must be nice to be so close with your husband
Diana
From what I see earlier, His Grace is very much in love with you, your Grace
Luna only smiles lowly. She does not think he loves her. He respected and regarded her as his wife is what he merely thought.
LunaMiria
I'm grateful for his kindness and responsibilities for me as his wife
LunaMiria
I believe I cannot find other man who is kinder than his Grace
Diana
You are so fortunate to have him as your husband
Diana
It is an obvious, no, factual statement that every single ladies in this country will chase him were he to be single
Diana
Even some ladies would not giving up on chasing His Grace despite he is already with you
LunaMiria
It is no surprise to me. As you've already mentioned, some ladies would even try to find excuses to come to the mansion to pay him a visit
Diana
Is Lady Rubella one of them?
LunaMiria
You already know
Diana
Despite the fact that His Grace is already married, it does not change Lady Rubella's shameless behavior to claim your husband as hers
Diana
She even claimed that her and His Grace are in love with each other
LunaMiria
That is not the truth
Diana
Your Higness loves you only!!
LunaMiria
The very reason I come to this party is to justify what is wrong
LunaMiria
Spreading false rumors around the society that could harm my husband's reputation is the least of my intention
Diana
Of course, your Grace
Diana
And I believe every single person who could witness the intimate relationship you and His Grace have will surely support you
LunaMiria
Thank you, Lady Diana
LunaMiria
You are very considerate. And it is a joy to be able to converse with you
Upon hearing the kind words, tears formed on the raven-haired woman. From that day forward, she swore to her honor that she would follow Lady Luna everywhere
Diana
Then, shall we return to our husbands?
Diana
I'm sure they must have run out of political business to discuss
Luna giggled at her small joke
LunaMiria
Yes, let us return
When they returned, lots of people have gathered around where their husbands are
Diana
Hm? What happened here?
LunaMiria
I do not know either
They make their ways toward the crowd and that's when she saw the brunette lady beside her husband, clinging her arm to his as she laughs happily while her husband looks around
Just as before Luna could call him, Diana's voice surprises her out. The brunette turned to both of them.
When Zax noticed his wife in the crowd, he immediately tried to walk toward her yet the brunette's lady beside him just won't let go
Zaxerius
Lady Rubella, would you be so kindly as to release my arm this very moment?
Zaxerius
There are lots of people here and I do not want to cause any other false rumors
Rubella
You come here because you wanted to see me, don't you?
Diana
Release your arms at once!!
Rubella
What is she doing here?
People started to crowd as they begin to whisper to each other and steal a glimpse at the wife of the Arch Duke
Diana
His Grace Zaxerius came here with his wife which is Lady Lunamiria!
Diana
So I demand you to- umph!
Edward quickly rushed to her side and closed her mouth at once. His face was as pale as a ghost as his wife tried to break free from his grasp
Edward
P-Please pardon my wife...
Rubella
Marquess Edward, I beg you to please educate your wife manner as I see she is lacking in manner
The brunette's head turned to Luna as she glares down at her
LunaMiria
...Please release my husband at once
Rubella
....Did you come here to spy on both of us?
LunaMiria
I came here with His Grace on a carriage
LunaMiria
His Grace decided to come with me as I am the one to suggest coming here
Rubella
His Grace comes here because I asked him to
LunaMiria
You can ask him if you want..
Zaxerius
What my wife said is true
Rubella
You're the one who allow your husband to accompany me
Rubella
You said it yourself yesterday!
Rubella
Is what I said not correct?
LunaMiria
....That is correct
The crowd whispered even louder
Rubella
You do not care if your husband goes with other lady to the party
Rubella
So why would you even pretend to care for your husband and make me the bad woman who tries to steal your husband?
Rubella
Aren't you going too far?
Diana
Oh, the nerve of her!!
Edward once again tried to hold her with all his might before she goes berserk at the party
Edward
Please restrain yourself, Diana! I beg of you!
LunaMiria
....I would be lying if I said I do not care..
LunaMiria
No matter how many or with whom he goes, there will always be a small part in my part where I feel jealous
LunaMiria
However if he has decided to marry again, I would neither interrupt nor mock her
LunaMiria
I would respect his decision to have another woman in his life
Rubella
Then why would you-
LunaMiria
I admit it was my mistake
LunaMiria
His Grace has told me specifically that he does not have feelings for you and would never
LunaMiria
Thus I hope that you would know your place and not taking any advantage from my husband's position
Rubella
You're just jealous that His Grace Zaxerius pays more attention to me than you!!
Rubella
If you do recognize your looks, you wouldn't even da-
All eyes laid on the Arch Duke who looks no less than furious that no one dare to mutter even a single word
Zaxerius
If I were to hear another words from your mouth about my wife
Zaxerius
I will make sure you would never step into one of these parties, ever again
Zaxerius
And to all people that are present here, I announce
Zaxerius
That I will never ever marry nor love another woman other than my wife who's standing right here, at my side
Zaxerius
For the rest of my life
Rubella clicked her tongue and quickly scurried away from there as people's gazes become too unbearable for her
She walked towards him and as soon as she reaches his arms, he immediately pulled her to him. She gasped when he took one of her hands and kissed it while gazing into her eyes
Zaxerius
Forgive me for my imprudence all these times. I'm simply too much of an idiot to have the perseverance of ignoring you
Zaxerius
I promise that from now on, I will love you even more
Zaxerius
So much that you will feel sick of me
Zaxerius
But until then, please allow me to stay by your side and protect you in my arms with my whole life at stake
Zaxerius
Will you forgive this fool husband of yours and give him one more chance to make it up for you?
LunaMiria
...Yes, of course *cries*
Zaxerius
I love you too, Luna
Everyone in the crowd finally cheered and congratulated the couple. The party ended peacefully and later it became famously known as "The Duke's Sweet Proposal"
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