A Plead Of Affection

TRIÁNTA OKTÓ

His eyes were full of love; how could they doubt this man when all his eyes could see was me. With a plan in mind, I pulled him to the center; Alexios already knew what I had in mind—kneeling in front of the Nobility.

"Lady Eva Maria Del Mar Rabellino, will you grant me the honor of a dance?" With a smile on my face, I accepted his hand immediately, "Of course, Noble Schleswig," Gently, the man.

He slithered his hand on my waist, pulling me close as we danced in the center, "I heard what others the others were saying, do not mind them," He whispered in my ear, "Should we show them how much I love you? They do not seem to believe how much I adore you." He pulled back, spinning me, landing on his arms.

"Here," On that note, he reached out closer, "The Lady Vasilas told you to not let small things go, it will not end that easily, do not wait for it to become a bigger problem."

"I advice you to follow her words, if you have to stomp out your problems, do so, so it does not happen again," He smiled at me, "Even if we get married, you will still hear others talking about us, it will not stop."

"It possible that even our children will have to hear what they said, it will be a never ending cycle," Alexios added, "I have something in mind," With no hesitation, I pulled him close and kissed him deep and passionate.

"Is that enough?" The Noble returned a chuckle as we heard gasps around us, "I doubt if no one will believe us after that,"

A kiss on the cheek will not suffice all the murmurs that resonated across the room. After the music ended, the man brought me to the deck, where he pinned me on the railings, kissing me once again.

They would undoubtedly say how unsightly we are, kissing out in public, open, and the act. With all the gasps and murmurs, he returned a smirk, "Now, is it believable?" I laughed out and kissed him on his cheek, wrapping my neck around him, "I am sure they look convienced by now."

"I love you, Eva," Kissing him once again, this time on his lips, the man looked caught off guard, "Do not try me, Eva. There are empty rooms in the Lodge, perhaps, we can even do it in my room."

I laughed it out and playfully smacked his chest, "Alexios, I have one thing to ask," His face immediately lit up as he was anticipating a deed that would bring him honor, "Of course, anything, Eva!"

I scoffed, "I am quite parched, care to get me a glass of water or any liquor would do?" I smiled as the man had his face disappointed, "Please?"

He took a deep breath and sighed; with no choice, he nodded, "Sure," He patted my head, "I will be back," With a kiss on my forehead, he turned around and left me at the deck.

Leaning back, I composed myself; I immediately felt breathless as my face turned red, as the crowd scattered when the Noble left, a certain someone stood up as he walked towards me. He stared at me with suspicious intent.

With a glass of champagne in his hand, he presented himself in front of me, "What do you want from me?" I questioned the gentleman who stood before me, "You should know by now that you are in front a soon to be Lady from another Household, mind your manners, My Lord,"

"I am Noble Nikolaos Alexios Schleswig's bethroted," I said to Lord Demeas; why is he even showing his face to me, "I am here because you are Nikolaos Alexios Schleswig's bethroted," He retorted, chuckling in an unmannerly way.

"Follow me," He said, attempting to grab my hand, "Do not even dare run away and resist."

Before he could touch my hand, Lady Vasilas' words came to my mind. As someone to be called as soon Lady Schleswig, if you let something small go, it will not end that easily, do not wait for it to become a bigger problem.

Who does he think he is? Just because he is Count Barret's nephew, the Noble Lord of Crubet? Alexios also told me to follow her advice; if I had to stomp on anyone who tried to threaten, I should not worsen any problems.

As he tried to grab me, I pulled both of his arms to the back, catching him off guard. "Do not dare underestimate me, Lord Demeas." I muttered, "Harrassing someone can also send you time to jail whether you are a Lord or not."

How strange for him not to fight back. I might look pretty and weak, but I am strong enough to defend myself against enemies. However, that is not the case for this man. He can stand against hundreds or even thousands of soldiers, but he could still win.

As I could feel my grasp loosening, the Noble took it as a chance to make things go round. There I was pinned against the other way as he locked my arms, "What are you doing-" A familiar voice came into rescue, "-Lord Demeas?" I could feel him turning around.

With the sound of glasses breaking, and a loud marching on the ground, I could feel Alexios thundering with anger. "Alexios," I called out his name, "Release her, this instance!"

His grip loosened, immediately, the Noble pulled me into his arms, "It is all right, Eva," He hugged me tightly and had no intentions to let me go, "I am here,"

Guards soon approached us, making a commotion together with the crowds of Nobles piling up, "Are you all right, Eva?" I heard Lady Vasilas' voice, "Who did this to you?"

I pointed my hand at Lord Demeas, who immediately raised his arm, guilty of what he did, "The Lord attempted to grap me and pinned me against the railings." I said, quivering in fear, "Since this concerns my betrothed, I ask everyone to excuse yourself, I will take full reponsibility for what happened,"