The Psychopath's Daughter

The Past That Could Never Be Forgotten (5)

Noah and Enisha got married, Neil took a week off.

'What... Is wrong with me..? Why... Why... Why am I like this..? I don't like this feeling.. I hate it.'

He gasped as he clutched his clothes.

He couldn't breath at all. It's as if something is blocking him from breathing, his heart pounded painfully.

"Ugh..." He groaned.

'Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why... Did I ever love you..?'

He felt something wet running down his face, he wiped it only to see tears.

Tears? He's crying? Wow... He didn't even cry when his parents sold him, he didn't even cry when his friend died, he didn't even cry when he was near to death. But... He's crying because of a woman?

'This is ridiculous.'

He have to get rid of this feeling. He have to, or else, it might grow deeper and deeper until he can't take it anymore.

***

"N-Noah, is it really okay?" Enisha asked as she looked at the lavish meal right in front of her. She was already eating a good meal when he first brought her here, and now, it's even more delicious.

"It's alright, it's alright. You're the Archduchess now, so you have to get used to it." He said nonchalantly.

He have to dismiss the complaints he received because he married a commoner woman with unknown origins, but looking at her smile, he doesn't regret it at all.

He felt a warm, tingling feeling in his heart, he slowly caressed his chest.

'What is this?'

He couldn't comprehend this feeling he gets everytime he sees her.

On the other hand, Enisha's heart is beating fast.

'Noah is already treating me so nice... I have to be good in acting his wife!'

She ate the meal happily, determined to help the man.

Little do they know, something that they have never predicted would happen.

***

One year has passed, Noah and Enisha's relationship changed.

It became awkward and distant.

Enisha has bottled up all her emotions, taking the slanders and humiliation from the other ladies.

Noah is busy with work, constantly going to wars. Whenever he gets home, Enisha is already asleep.

Neil... Still hasn't moved on from his feelings, but he can still take the damage.

The three that always talked with each other with a cheerful aura is gone. It was all replaced with a cold silence.

She ate her meal across Noah, Neil standing beside him.

The meal no longer tasted warm and delicious. Instead, it's cold and tasteless.

She smiled politely, putting down her utensils.

"How's work going?"

"It's fine."

...............

The mansion that was once filled with laughter and bright smiles, is no longer there.

"I see. How are you doing? You should rest when you're tired."

She asked worriedly. Noah smiled a little.

"It's alright. I still have a lot of work to do."

"How about I help you?"

"No worries. You have a lot of work as an Archduchess too."

Enisha sighed. She started to blame herself, if another woman was his wife, then she would have already perfected the job.

But despite that, she doesn't want her husband to be taken away from her.

"Your highness..." The family butler spoke hesitantly.

"What is it?"

"It's been one year... The vassals of the house has been questioning if you already have an heir."

They both flinched. As they made eye contact, they looked away and blushed.

Neil looking at them, couldn't help but feel pain in his chest.

"We will have soon. Just shut them up." He coughed behind his fist.

The butler sighed. "Yes.."

They changed. They have changed.

If Enisha hasn't taken noble etiquette, maybe the mansion would have been bright. If only she wasn't piled up with work, then maybe she could go for a walk in the garden and have a talk with the servants.

Enisha started to blame herself.

'If only I was a better Archduchess...'

She already started to change.

Enisha... Is not herself anymore.

She is not Enisha Taylor, but Enisha Addison.

That's why. She has to be perfect. A perfect Archduchess.

She engraved it in her head.

To be a perfect Archduchess.