A Plead Of Affection

DÓDEKA

Eva could not believe what just came out from the Noble's mouth. "I like being with you, Eva," The Noble added, "I am more than satisfied to have you by my side,"

Alexios knows what she planned from the start; he just played along to be with her; however, the Young Lady telling that she is having an engagement with him also means that you are giving yourself up.

If she ran away, it would be good for the both of them; sorting out their lives and composing themselves would be the best option. Even so, he will miss the Lady, and he cannot bear to be apart with her.

If he let her go without knowing what he wants, he will not hold himself back like before. He cannot control what his heart desires. "You made me like this, Eva," He stated, "You know that our Houses are against each other, we will not get along," She took a deep breath pushing the man off her.

A grin then formed on his lips, "Is that so? Our only problem is our Houses," He mumbled, "I can't give you up, Eva. No matter how much obstacle we face, even if people stood against us. I won't wait no further,"

He cleared his throat, "Spiro, are you there?" Seconds after, appeared his attendant, "Send a prior notice to the House of Rabellino. I'll go to their Residence tomorrow," He declared.

Alexios concluded that if society and the world are against it, he has no choice but to force them to be together. "What do you think you're doing?" Lady Eva questioned the man, "Prepare for everything that the Noble Rabellino may like," He had a present in mind.

The Noble can approve of him with his fortune; he needs diamonds, gold, and jewels that may be an easy pass for him. He swore that he would never turn back and give up until he got what he wanted.

He then proceeded to grab her arm, leading towards the front, "Eva," He called her name, "You can go for now, my servants will escort you back to your residence,"

Alexio reached out for a hug and soon released her as the two continued to stare at each other's faces. "It's you, who I chose, Eva," The man kissed a peck on her lips, "I'll be good to you, I promise,"

"You're the one who taught me how to love once again, so at least, allow me to do this much," They both entered the carriage, "Alexio- I- We-," She stuttered as the man leaned over to kiss her more.

As the man leaned back and sat at the opposite end, she averted her gaze and looked down, "I desire you, Lady Rabellino. I want us to continue being together," He had his hands clasped together. "I'll see you tomorrow morning," The Lady lowered her head.

"I will be at your Residence tomorrow, I will be finishing my work today to be at your service tomorrow. I'll tend to everything today to be with you tomorrow," He continued, "By doing so, I'll have plenty of time go to you,"

"Eva, since I'll be visiting you, I would like to have you for the day after. I hope your Father allows us to see each other," The Lady heaved a sigh, "He is not kind to give his permission and let us do what we want," She replied.

"I picked you up today at your Residence, perhaps your servants already knew what happened between us," Eva gripped her gown tightly, "I'll see you tomorrow, My Lady," With a last kiss on the back of her hand, he walked out of the carriage as it took the Lady home.

Going out of the carriage, Foivi greeted Eva with a smile on her face, but it was soon replaced with a shocked expression as she looked around the Lady's neck. "A necklace, My Lady," She then held the necklace with her hands, feeling the details with the tips of her fingers. "The Noble gave it to me as a token of gratitude," The two of them started to walk inside immediately as they entered the door Thalis' face, the Master-Servant greeted the Lady with a smile that was plastered on his face.

"Your Father has arrived and is waiting for you at the dining, My Lady," Her brows furrowed as she stopped advancing, "Father? You must be ridiculous, my Father wouldn't do such thing," She chuckled out.

He then shook his head, "I'll go straight to my chamber, apologies, I am not feeling well at the moment," As she curtsied subtly, Eva proceeded to walk up the stairs as the Lady continued to feel the Master-Servant's staring as she marched, "Your Father is always busy, My Lady. You should at least join him for dinner," Foivi suggested, which made her stop in her tracks.

"I don't see the reason why I should go there knowing that the first things I would hear would be his scoldings," They might not be as close as she sees; however, when she knows that she has done something terrible, it would always result to her being belittled, "It's my choice not to meet Father in order to preserve the existing honor that remains in me,"

She understands that if she becomes entangled with the House of Schleswig's successor, she will face his Father's wrath; this will not be an exception when he is the sole heir who will continue to support his House.

Nobles remain to be Nobles, even if they lose everything, including their money and fortune. They retain their titles, which are difficult to annul. An attachment to other Nobles, whether they rise or fall, can be a chance to reclaim the Family Honor.

With Eva known to be someone who wandered out, she could not taint her family's image in any way that would damage them from the inside and at the outside, which could bring more harm to the House more than anything else.