Duchess From Hell

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Not proofread yet, I apologize for the typo and grammatical errors.

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R|18

Matapos bumili ng bulaklak ay tinungo naman nila ang ilang stall ng pagkain. Parang nagtutubig ang kanyang bibig ng makita ang masasarap na mga paninda.

Her eyes widen in amazement as she saw the sugar candies in different exquisite shapes. There are also cotton candies in various character form. Halos bilhin niya na lahat ng uri ng panindang pagkain matikman lang ang mga ito.

"Ahhh." Lumingon soya kay Zealand habang nakabuka ang bibig, urging him to open his mouth so he did.

Napangiti naman si Anna saka ito sinubuan.

"Do you like it?" He asked referring to the cotton candy on her hand.

"Yeah. It taste different from those I have tasted before. They tasted like sugar but this one is different, you could taste the rich milk and strawberry. It's soft and doesn't hurt your tongue and gums." She replied at kumagat ng cotton candy saka sinubuan ulit si Zealand.

"You're right." Pagsang-ayon ni Zealand.

They are just strolling around like a normal couple on a date.

They paid no attention to the gazes of the people. They just savour the moment they are together, admiring the beautiful surroundings while holding each others hand.

They tried some games and as talented and genius they are, they won all the games they are playing. They even tried writing their wishes in a paper and bought a flying lantern and let it fly above the sky. They also watched circus and plays, and Anna's mouth remain hanged open, marveled at the artists' performances.

"What are they doing?" She asked while watching some couples tying a red string under a huge tree then tossed a coin in the near well.

There are a lot of string tied in it's twigs. There are also cute small heart-shaped wooden tablets hanged.

"That's the Tree of Passion, blessed by the gods and goddesses. Couples believe that when they tie and hang their names in it's twigs and leaves they'll be fated to each other and their prayers will be heard and be blessed." He explained.

"It's a famous destination in North. Even people from the capital visits here just to knot their love on the trees and pray to gods." He added.

She looks at Zealand at saka sinubuan ulit ng cotton candy, "really? Is it really working?" She asked, doubtful.

Nagkibit balikat naman si Zealand habang ngumunguya, "what do you think? Do you believe it works?"

"I don't know. For me, what makes the relationship strong and last is the couple themselves. It's how fateful and loyal they are. It's how much they love their partners, compromise and understand each other. It's basically how they handle their relationship." She explained.

Manghang tumango si Zealand while watching her explain. They have the same perception when it comes to relationship.

"I agree."

"But, should we try?" She asked and look up to him. Hanggang balikat lang kasi siya ng asawa niya.

He pat her head then smile, "if you want to."

Her smile widens and stamp her feet on the ground in excitement. She may not believe in some belief but it won't hurt them trying one.

Zealand chuckled seeing her reaction. He intertwined their fingers and walk towards the stall near the tree where the red string were displayed.