[Cleo]
Chapter Nineteen:
Ugh… Engagement Ceremony
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Well, I knew the day was coming. but no matter how much I say it's not for real it feels so permanent…
Yesterday was an utter mess with the help of hundreds of people and mother doing most of the work ahead of time… there were still so many inconsistencies and things we didn't like… so we planned the event basically from scratch.
Nicole seemed far more serious than me at first which seemed to make me take the whole process far more seriously as well. At first, we were supposed to wear different dresses but…
well, we fought over a specific one once we found one we liked…
The rest were either unbearably uncomfortable or unbearably hideous. And well in a way this is our first formal introduction into high society so there's that added pressure.
Today I'm rather grumpy because once again I've been forced to have a light breakfast. *Cough* I mean starve till lunch.
On the bright side, we are on our way to formally meet our parents! which I can't help but be excited about. Though I'm sure they'll be colder than Nicole was before recent developments…
You'd think living in the same place. That it wouldn't be a long journey To their palace… but my little legs just weren't up for the walk.
Luckily there were many benches along the way. It was about this time I learned father and mother don't live in the same palace… Luckily Mother is joining us at Father's palace.
When I suggested teleportation it became clear none of the servants or even Nicole seemed comfortable with that idea.
So we walked … I didn't expect a warm welcome but I also didn't. Expect the reality either…
“What do you mean you have the right to introduce yourself and hug them first I'm their mother!” Mother was screaming at Father.
“Quite they're here,” he grumbled
Sorry to ruin the story but I blanked when they both dived at us. All I remember is Being held and hugged…
Well and crying… I cried quite a lot. There was no hint of coldness this time. Well, Nicole didn't really tolerate them touching her very well but that's more for her to tell.
One thing is clear: Mother and father hate each other… and it's painfully obvious.
In a way that hurts deeply but I'm so relieved they don't seem to hinder their feelings towards us.
It wasn't long before me and Nicole were being shoved into a changing room by the servants.
Mom and Dad were gone when we were done getting ready. The walk to the ballroom wasn't very far.
I wasn't expecting so many people…
While we were waiting in a room we both received letters from Nolan and Aeric…
They seem rather forced/ scripted by a 3rd party…
but Here for those interested
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[From Nolan]
Dear Cleo,
I'm sorry for the other day I didn't mean to say what I said and I also feel terrible about ruining your tea party. Moving forward I do hope you'll give me the opportunity to make amends and that we can at least become friends.
, Sincerely Nolan
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As for what Aeric Letter to Nicole said I'm not certain but she said it's almost an exact copy… So they don't feel genuine.
I guess it's the thought that counts but I'm not certain they even wrote them. It looks like his handwriting but… I don't know if it's worth worrying about.
The ceremony is pretty much identical to a wedding minus the vows.
That aside we were also baptized in the palace's chapel following the end of the ceremony. Unlike in my past world, baptism is merely a few drops of holy water.
Afterward, I and Nicole returned to my room. completely worn out before lunchtime. We were gonna enjoy our meal in my room but our mother insisted on us joining her.
Well, at least she came to our dining hall.
I'll admit I was overly moody. Somehow I ended up in Mom's lap being fed by both Mom and Nicole.
I was simply complaining about the amount of forks and spoons and how I was too exhausted to cut up my food.
I did want her to cut it up for me but we'll it was excessive and I was utterly embarrassed by the end result…
I Hope You Enjoyed
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Yearning For Familial Love
خيال (فانتازيا)Cleo was a social outcast teenage boy in her past life. Immersed in many solitary hobbies such as manga, anime and of course video games. Reincarnated as a twist of fate similar to his favorite mangas he had an unhealthy obsession with in his previo...
