A 'loving child' of Count Helwind. A lady with a weak body, who stays in bed all the time .
'Delphimium', a fragile doll.
She wasn't loved or cared for. She was still a sunflower, a shining personality with a scrawny body. Her shiny hair and emerald...
Okay, madam. Here, the pendant is made with emerald and looks as pretty as your emerald eyes. No! Your eyes are prettier!
Okay, Thank you, Casey. Yes! it looks perfect with my dress.
Casey, do we have something to do today?
That... I think other than meeting the Duke.... No we don't.
Casey, let's go to the library.
Yes, madam.
IN THE LIBRARY
What should I read? A novel? That would do fine. I should look for a romantic novel when I'm on it. And a book of flowers and herbs.
I am thrilled that they have novels. "A Knightley confession" so by name I suppose a knight is going to confess his love! It looks good.
Let's start reading 'A kingdom where only male knights were respected and trained, how did Aster become a knight? Oh! so she became a knight by fighting with all the people and finally joined the royal guards. She was brave, half way through the novel and I don't want to leave just yet. Let's read the remaining pages later.
TEA TIME
As I was walking to the garden I thought how he would be looking. I shouldn't be dwelling on this feeling, he has a handsome face and strong body, so what! I smiled to myself, I should stop arguing when I am only going to praise him.
Greetings Duke!
Hello, madam.
How was your day?
It was good, I spent it in the library.
That's good to hear.
Do you like it here, I hope you are not inconvenienced by anything. Please let me know if anything worries you.
Thank you for asking Duke, I am fine.
We are married, shouldn't you stop calling me Duke now?
That.... What else should I call you?
Please call me 'Velver'.
Then, please call me 'Delphi' Duke, I mean Velver.
Is the air in the garden getting warmer? Did he just smile? Or maybe I am being delusional. It was as if the indifference around him melted away and he was exuding concern.
Delphi, let's have dinner tomorrow.
Sure, Velver.
IN THE BEDROOM
It was good. I enjoyed spending time with him. He is not as cold as he seems to be. Maybe we could keep this up and become friends. Let's do that 'Delphi'. Does he have a lover? I should ask him or not! What if he thinks I am looking for chances to win him?
Delphi, stop wandering, our first love is food. And let's just learn things for survival in case anything goes wrong. I rolled on the bed for a while and I was tired but somehow the time I spent with Velver embraced my fear and made me feel calm. I don't want to rely on anyone just yet but could I sow the seed of faith and trust him a bit? I don't want to get abandoned again! I know I am strong but I don't want to go through the same piercing situation.
I will leave this house on my own if I sense anything. I will save my world, my peace. I won't let anyone treat me bad. Huh! These disturbing thoughts won't let me sleep.
Delphi, you are fine. You don't have to scratch that scab which isn't even healed yet. I mumbled to comfort myself.
I held the pillow in my hands as I was lying on my left side. I tightly gripped the pillow as it would give me tranquility.
A butterfly! I'm dreaming, right? It's here again. The big blue wings and the sparkling light following her.
A dream! When did I fall asleep I only remember holding the pillow in my hands and I was thinking something.
What, dream.... What was it! I don't remember that as well. I easily forget my dreams as soon as I wake up.
What is happening to me! I don't seem to calm down. Something isn't right but what? I looked around the room and felt safe. I am okay, I shouldn't dwell on these thoughts.
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