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"Are you enjoying your stay here?"
Hearing the duke's voice, I looked at him and smiled.
"Yes, I am"
"That's good." he nodded.
He continued to rub his long hair with a towel, drying it off.
He is also wearing his white robe, looking like he just finished bathing...
I looked away from him when he went towards my direction, I could see from that mirror how leaned in and smelled my hair.
"Do you like it here?"
Looking back at the Duke, I was a bit confused. "Pardon?"
Why wouldn't I like it here?
"I'm asking... if you've gotten used to live here in the North"
Oh.
"Well-"
"Don't get use to it, wife" he interrupted.
I huffed and glared at him from the mirror. I don't like being called 'wife' but he keeps on teasing!
"Why?" I asked.
"I just need to finish something here, but when everything is settled and taken care of... we will head back to the Capital"
Capital.
"Hmm." I hummed and nodded. "Am I required to come?"
He stopped and looked at me, confused and surprise?
"What?" I looked at his reflection from the vanity mirror.
I am the Lady of the House, shouldn't I be left behind so that I can help and manage the mansion and the responsibilities?
"What are you implying?" he asked seriously.
I didn't answer him easily...
What am I implying?
"I just..." I stopped mid-sentence.
I shook my head and looked away. "Nothing." I smiled.
He didn't looked please but he didn't push it.
Going back to the Capital means that Father will be able to come near.
Thinking about it, My hand clenched at my hairbrush.
"Do you want to stay here?" he suddenly asked.
I stopped brushing my hair and turned around.
He went straight to me and leveled his face to mine. "Do you want to stay here, Shinobu?"
"I... uh" I hesitated.
Yes!
"Why are you asking me?" I chuckled.
He seems serious, he is kneeling in front me. Waiting for my answer.
"Again... you are my wife." he answered.
Now tucking away some of my hair out of my face. He took my hairbrush and peck the side of my lips before brushing his hair.
I didn't gave him my answer and he didn't ask anymore.
It's just that I am hesitant to go back...
But the King have already declared that the crown prince will be ascending to the throne.
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Life of the Heir
FanfictionFOR HEIR SERIES #1 Shinobu Kocho, one of the daughters in Kocho House was obligated to marry Giyu Tomioka, the known cold and powerful Duke just to save their family's reputation. But not long enough after the wedding, her life began to change as sh...
