My Choice

chapter 72

Vilu's pov

*The sentence left an echo in my ears and I didn't know how to react. Why did it have to be like this...*

V: León, I-

L: No, you don't want to be my friend. You want to be more and don't tell me that's not true

*As much as I want to set the boundaries, I guess nothing will help me now*

V: Y-yeah. I like you. So much. My heart is about to explode whenever you're around.

L: I like you too. I am willing to make you my wife. Tomorrow, I will send Lara home if you agree.

V: No wait. I-I don't think I can do this

L: What do you mean?

*My mind was so overfilled with love, with my feelings to him, that I couldn't phrase out why I can't do this. I don't even know why I've been opposing it the whole time...*

V: But... but what about the big project me and her are supposed to do?

L: It doesn't matter

V: No. The project is to impress the people outside. And I want to win their hearts, if I want to be by your side.

L: Okay, if you want so, I am in for it. I'm sure you will do a great job.

V: Thank you... I should go, it's late and I need to start with the project soon...

L: Thanks for this date.

*I walked to my room, changed in a nightgown and layed on my bed. I feel better. I told him what I feel. And I've never felt so good. Even though I just burried all my previous goals. I didn't want to be in the spotlight. I didn't want to be the queen. But with him, it feels so easy.*

...

*I woke up, did my morning routine and went to the salon where Angie was sitting with Lara*

V: Good morning, Lara, breakfast is in ten minutes, we should-

A: No, you won't eat there. Because of the projects, your food and all you need will be brought here, where you will work.

V: Oh... okay

*I still have no idea what to write about. But looks like Lara does. She took a paper and started writing all her ideas. I took a paper too and pretended that I'm doing something too until I really get an idea. What do people want... what have I always wanted for the people... oh! That was faster than I expected. I grabbed an empty paper and started writing like crazy. Me and Lara didn't talk the whole day, except for some short questions. We worked until the sun was down. Then Angie came and took a look at Lara's project. She has written all over the papers she had avaliable. Wow, that's impressive.*

A: I see... that is very interesting

La: Thank you

A: Don't forget that you will show the project tomorrow evening

V: Tomorrow?

A: Yes, now show me what you've got Violetta

*She came closer and read the caption of my idea. Her smile faded and she looked at me doubtfully. I knew she would react this way.*

A: This is a risk. Are you sure you want this?

V: Y-yes.

A: Alright. It's time to go to sleep now, you should be well rested. Good night.

*She walked away and me and Lara headed to our rooms*

La: Violetta, thank you

V: For what?

La: You gave me the idea for my project. When we had the conversation about the subject's lives.

V: Uhm... you're welcome? I'm glad I helped

*She embraced me and then wished me a good night. Lara would really make a great queen. I feel like crap in comparison to her. She should be the next ruler of the country.*