Broken hearts and new dreams (athos x Bianca)

Chapter 5

Athos was smiling like an idiot. "Bianca!" Bianca couldn't stop smiling . "Hello, Athos.  I've missed you so much." "Would you care to dance Bianca?" Athos asked hopeful. "Of course, I would love to" Athos tenderly took Bianca's waist and her hand in his and they began sway to the waltz lost in a dream. Athos couldn't take his eyes of Bianca and he had something he wanted to tell her. After they danced, Athos escorted Bianca out to the terrace. They sat on a bench together and Athos took Bianca's hands his. "Bianca, I know I probably am to late to say this...But I was blinded by the mystery and glamour of Sabine to see your own beauty and genuineness. What I mean is, I love you. I always have, but it didn't finally sink in till Sabine's death. I'm so sorry for being so foolish." He said looking hopefully into her eyes. She smiled her heart bursting with love. "I've always loved you too Dearest Athos. I know how bewitching we women can be and I don't blame you for falling for that snake in the grass but I love you no matter what!" It was Athos' turn to feel his heart nearly pounding out of his chest. He kissed her hands and they walked back into the party arm in arm. When their friends saw how happy they were they cheered.

A few days later, Athos was visiting his Beloved and they were taking a walk in her garden. A messenger came with a letter for Bianca from a friend in Russia. Bianca opened the letter and gasped in shock and horror. Athos instinctively put out his arms to catch her. "My darling, what's the matter?" He asked worriedly. "Athos darling, a friend of mine from Russia has proposed to me in this letter. He's coming here next week to get my answer. Of course the answer is No but he won't back off!" She says alarmed. Athos felt the opposite of calm but he had to stay calm and help his beloved. So he got down one knee. "Bianca my love, I wasn't planning on asking this so soon. But I can't bear the thought of losing you a second time. Bianca, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" He asked sweetly. Bianca almost swooned. "Of course my love! I will marry me!" He smiled and they kissed for the first time and everything felt right. The following week Prince Leovitch demitri arrived for Bianca's answer. She told him that she was already engaged to someone else. The prince was outraged and demanded a duel with Her lover for her affection.  Of course Athos accepted, and the musketeers where going to be there as back up. Bianca bwas against the duel but Athos wouldn't hear of it. On the day of the duel, Athos,Bianca, Porthos, Aramais,D'artagnan and the count .et in the woods at 10:00.  Both Athos and the Russian prince fought bravely. In the end it was Athos who won the duel. Both men were injured but alive. Bianca tended to Athos' wounds and The prince was sent home on a stretcher. Two months later Athos and his new bride walked out of the Church arm in Arm. They got into their waiting carriage and as they were being wisked away Athos whispered to Bianca. " I love you till death do us part Lady Bianca de la Féré!" "And I love you till death as well My lord." They kissed and enjoyed their honeymoon.