~Chapter 20~

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R: (Why did he have to put a soldier to follow me everywhere? There's no way I can get rid of him.... like what is he thinking exactly? And why did I have to start bleeding right now? Everything is going so wrong..)

*Ruby entered her room and shut the door, she is once again trying to make her wound stop bleeding*

R: If I won't find a way to see where Claude is going ... I'll end up marrying him and I'm pretty sure that he decided to be with Irelia's side...

*Just when she told that , she saw a carriage stopping, outside of her window, she approached to see *

R: That's Claude's carriage....he is leaving again....

*She then run to open the door to go outside and follow him, but someone stopped her*

S: Excuse me miss , but I believe there's no reason to hurry about anything...

R: (Him again..) Of course......i just really wanted to...

*She makes a quick move to avoid him and go outside, but the soldier grabbed her*

R: Okay , okay , I won't go anywhere but could you please stop touching me ....with all due respect

S: Yes miss , but that means that you need to stay close to me...and not trying to avoid me or run..

R: (should I punch him? No I'm not that kind of person....) Fine ... I'll just go back to my room then ..

*She walked inside her room touching her hair lost in her thoughts...*

R: Hey Alucard....what should w-

*Just then she raised her head and realised that Alucard isn't there *

R: Oh yeah...I forgot....(he would sure be flattered to know that I'm used to talk to him)

*She then opened her door again *

R: okay, I don't have anything to do , could you please at least find something for me to spend my time?

S: You could start preparing...for today's dinner miss

R: yeah.. thank you (this is for sure not a good way to spend my time, but no other option...)

*Ruby went inside, she picked an elegant purple dress to wear*

R: (I swear I'll find out today what is going on with Claude .... ) 

*She exits the room, the soldier is staring at her*

S: You look stunning miss ...

R: Thank you...

S: Would you like me to escort you to castle's event room to take a look to the preparations?

R: not really..... can i go to the balcony please?

S: Of course miss

*As she went out she was just feeling that sweet cold air crossing her.... looking at the sky she could only remember one person*

R: Father...i miss you....(whispers)

*She just lowered her head and tears started running to her face*

S: ...Miss... You shouldn't be sad...

*Said as he approached her*

R:(please... you don't know nothing..)
I'm fine don't worry..

S: Instead you should smile , you're about to be married in a while..

R: Yeah...such a great news...

*Just then another soldier approaches*

S(2): Colleague...we need to be prepared...king Claude is asking for us

S: Okay, miss ... I'm going to find you right here after I'll finish

*They both make their way *

R: [(Al:Wait....i just wanted to say that you look beautiful....

R:Keep those compliments for the other women playboy ... I'm not bitting again)]
Hmm..... Why do i keep bringing him in my mind? ....
[(Al: Could you please tell me , what am i doing here if that's a joke then? )] There's no way I'm the biggest patron.... I won't believe him...but why lying for that?

*She grabbed her head*

R: What am i doing...?
[(Al: you're never being careful! )]
Why did he kept showing up everywhere, anytime...?

*She raised her head*

R: I'll just go inside....

*As she enters the castle she hears footsteps of two soldiers, she's hiding behind the door*

S(2): Remember, do not leave the girl... Claude will get mad..

S: I know, what about Alucard?

S(2) Not a sign ...but as long as he stays away from here , there's no reason to think of him...

S: When they are coming?

R:(who's coming?)

S(2): Not sure , soon

S: Okay I'll just bring the girl

*Ruby then returned back to the balcony silently*

S(2): King Claude is marrying her for his own privileges, so make sure she won't realise anything

S: Sure

*Nods and is going back to Ruby*

S: Miss... We can attend the dinner

R: Yes I'm ready...(Now the game begins..)

*They're walking side by side, the soldier opens the door and let Ruby to walk in, Claude is sitting at the table waiting *

C: Happy to see you again Ruby.....

*He stands up and pulls the chair for her*

R: Thank you...

C: You look stunning i need to say .
Ladies and gentlemen, Dukes and
Duchesses , may i represent you Ruby....

















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