Rumor of the Crowned Prince's condition worsening has permeated the walls of the palace. It's been 10 years since I've traveled to Joseon to act as a national relations ambassador for the Benin Empire. My heart felt a grave depression forming in an empathetic wave of agony for the Crowned Prince. When I first arrived at the age of 12 years old, I knew nothing of this culture just the language. To maintain the country's pact with the Joseon Empire I was sent faster than one could realize. The Crowned Prince extended his kind hand helped me adjust to this foreign land.
"Beautiful day isn't it, Royal Translator Eniye" said Crowned Prince Seong-Nam
"Quite the day it is Crowned Prince Seong-Nam" I said passing by the large male to leave his overpowering presence with quickness. As I made the attempt he gently grabbed my arm to spin me back to him. Realizing how close we are, I was sure to step back. I made a promise to the Dowager that I would not leave a trace of myself once my service is over. Her ominous tone was enough to erase any thought of the palace men being men in my eyes.
"Why do you avoid my greetings? I long for the day your eyes stare into mine with the warmth I give to you each encounter I-" I cover his mouth before he's able to even release another set of breath
"My life is at stake if you even utter those words. Don't hope for anything farther than a rash greeting" I replied
He pulls me closer to a blind spot from the rest of the noble body, places his arm around my waist, lowers his lips to my ear.
"I have yearned for you since the day I laid eyes on you. Eniye"
"I ask of you to lift this burden from my shoulders and Forget the conviction of your heart, for my life will be the price"
"I will protect you to relieve your worry. For if anyone were to harm a hair on your head they'll have to answer to me"
"I acknowledge your passion however to accept your heart please-" He tightened his embrace on my waist with both arms as he met his lips with mine. The intensity grew as he pulled me closer. I put my hands on his chest to create a space between us but instead he intertwined our fingers. He broke apart from my lips emanating a sound.
"Please receive my love. Not as a lover but as my wife. As I see it, you are the only woman i'll ever love"
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