A Plead Of Affection

TRÍA

I immediately took my hand back and drank the tea straight up, "Get me first my clothes, I do not want to talk properly with me wearing such a thin clothing," I lowered my head, gripping the nightgown, "Where are my clothes?"

I do not want to face him with me barely clothed; his appearance is one to fool me. As a Lady of the Rabellino Household, I am embarrassed to show him this appearance of mine. He reminded me of how mighty this man in front of me is.

Unlike other Nobles who belong to an average Household, similar to me, Alexios is born in a proud Household with great fortune and power. As a result, he has a higher status than an average person.

In particular, he's a man with potential and honor that leads others to be insecure, posing a threat to him that could potentially kill him one day. Since birth, he was a man born with everything.

He might have gotten used to all he experienced; it would still feel bad knowing that others want you to get off the throne. Even I, born into a Household that's also distinguished and refined, gets those at some points; it feels as if I am always walking on thin ice.

I can relate to him because I experience things that he also does, I feel bad for him. However, he suffered atrocious tragedies just because he was a step higher than everyone, born with the status he never asked for but was given to him.

Alexios needs someone who can bravely stand by his side, "I told them to wash it so you don't have to wear it again. I'll get you an appropriate gown to use," He stood up and gave me a box, revealing a gown that suited my taste, "When did you prepared this?" He chuckled out the obvious.

As servants entered the room helping me get dressed, the man had worn a cheeky grin as he observed me from afar; after finishing, the servants went out, he soon walked towards me, snatching me by my waist.

"You look ravishing, Lady Rabellino," Whispering as he kissed on my cheek, immediately, I pulled away from him, "We should talk first, Noble Schleswig."

Last night, I only possibly approached him because he looked good that night, "Forgive me if you found me impulsive last night, I only approached you because I was drunk and probably because you looked wealthy," I reasoned out once again, on the other hand, he laughed out, "It seems like I should work twice as hard because you like money,"

"And of top of that, you look good right now," He pulled me by my waist, "Tell me, what do you like more about me, besides my wealth? To tell you the obvious, it seems like you like my face more," How did I even end up here in the first place? I shouldn't have drunk too much if I knew that this was going to happen.

"You should be responsible for me from now on, Lady Rabellino," He uttered, kissing my forehead, "Responsible for what?"

I caught myself in the spider's trap; why did I misbehave last night? Moreover, it seemed like I bewitched the Noble, which is the same man I tried to avoid the very first moment I laid my eyes on him.

"I took you home in my abode, of course, the town would know that I took a Lady in," He continued kissing me, "And what happened after you took me?"

He stopped and looked at me directly, chuckling. "Well, we kissed," He smiled, "Like this," Immediately, the Noble took me in surprise as the man scooped me in his arms, kissing me deeply.

I shoved him away from me, "You don't want it?" His forehead creased disappointingly, "I- It's not like that," I composed myself.

"Then what?" He returned a question, "These stuff... This is what you do with your lover," I fixed my gown, straightening the creases.

I do not want to get involved with him, or else I will really find myself in the dusk. As I looked up, his face gleamed with joy, "Does that mean that you love me?" My brows furrowed, "What?" I exclaimed in shock.

"You said just now that you do these things with your lover, and it was you who made the first move yesterday, which means that you love-" I interrupted him, "No! No, I mean, do not misinterpret what I am saying!"

His face fell, "Is that so," His voice sounded disappointed, "No-" The instant I said it, his face lit up.

"Really?" He leaned close and kissed me once again, "Noble Schleswig," I called out his name.

I know that I shouldn't do these things with him, but the moment our skin touches, my body instantly betrays me. My hands wrapped around his neck, deepening the kiss. As he slid his hand on the inside of my gown, I shifted back into reality.

I pushed him away that led him into a shock, "I know someone who would love to have you in their arms, I can set you up with her if you want," It's not too late for us to part ways; also, I do not want to get caught up in other's schemes, "There is no harm in trying, you can sort thing out with her,"

He just sighed and looked at me sternly, "You're the first one I held, there are others but I chose to be with you," I was shocked by his statement, "Even so, you may find others different from me,"

"You'll like her when you met her," In truth, I do not have any friends in the society; I will just find a random Lady who wants to be with him and pretend that we have a close bond with each other, "Why would I meet someone else when you're here?"

I took a deep breath; this man does not know how to give you, "Well, you're one of the most distinguished gentleman in the land, and she's someone who will be a perfect match for you," He just smirked, "I appreciate the offer, but no thank you,"