I ENDED UP AS A DUKE'S 7TH CHILD

CHAPTER 56

"What happened? What did Lady Sierra said?" asked brother Henry.

We three were in carriage going back to Holler villa; where we are staying for now.

"She said she'll think about it." replied brother Cedric.

"What did you told her?" I asked.

"Yes! That's also very important. What did you said. Tell us everything in detail," brother Henry added.

"You both are embarrassing me, right now."

"Don't you trust us, you brought us here. So we have all rights to know what exactly happend," I added.

"Fine! I told Lady Sierra, 'My Lady, I would like to marry you.' ["That's too direct," whispered brother Henry.] She was a little startled at first. But then she asked, why her. ["That's a good question," I whispered. Brother Henry nodded in agreement.] So I told her that I like her. Then she asked why does I like her........

"Okay we understand," said brother Henry.

"After hearing why you like her, she said she'll think about it?" I asked.

"Yes."

"I think we should wait for her reply. Then, Davinia and you should go back. I'll stay here for now. After finishing my work I'll come back too," said brother Henry.

"I think I should go back for now. But brother Cedric should stay for a while," I said.

"But brother shouldn't stay away from the capital for too long Davinia," said brother Henry.

"But going back just after the proposal won't look nice."

"That's true. But it's not like we have told about it to anyone else. So unless they told anyone about it, we don't need to worry about that."

"But still the proposal would seem insincere if brother go back right after."

"But we don't know when will Lady Sierra reply. How long can brother stay back?"

"But he can stay for at least for one or two days."

"Katrina is all alone right now in the capital and I also have some work left,........." brother Henry was lost in thoughts.

"You both stop worrying so much. I'll see what can I do. Henry you finish your work, take as much time as you need. And Davina I think you should visit some places in this state. Please let me know if there's any place you would to visit specially," said brother Cedric trying to give us both faith.

To be honest if a Grand Duke give someone a marriage proposal there's no reason for them to decline the offer. But brother didn't sent an official letter and now I understand why.

Although even in the past Lady Sierra was engaged to brother. It still is very unconventional for a Grand Duke to marry a widow.

A Month Ago

"Davinia can I come inside?" brother Cedric knocked at my door.

"Yes brother, can I help you with anything?"

"I hope you aren't busy," he said as he came inside.

"Not really. I was just revising my lessons."

"How is study going?"

"You get report about all this, anyway. Why bother asking me."

"You don't have to worry Davinia. History is totally useless unless you are interested in politics. So focus on everything you are good at."

"Did you came here to talk about it only, brother?"

He was staring at my books then after some time said, "Do you remember, I wanted you to meet someone?"

"Lady Sierra Dawson?"

"Uh....... yes. I am thinking of marrying her."

"Is it because of business?"

"Do you also think I would marry someone only for money, Davinia?"

"That's not what I meant but,......... it's just...... that's what came to my mind at first."

"Katrina is against it."

"Sister thinks rationally."

"So do you also think it's wrong for me to marry her?" I stayed quiet. "Is it because she is a widow?"