A Happy Family (Claude, Diana, and Athanasia) Who Made Me A Princess

Chapter 6: Seeking Advice from a Friend

Diana, Lily and Felix's heart dropped when they heard Claude's remark. Of course, Diana didn't mean she'll actually kill the guy but Claude seems to be taking it seriously. 

"It's no one! We're just joking~" Diana said as she tried to laugh it off, Lily and Felix did the same. Claude didn't seem convinced though. "I'll take care of it, now tell me" 

The three of them soon panicked, he's really serious! They didn't want this, after all they never intended to kill a man who hasn't done anything yet. Claude might not mind but it will still be a big issue. And they wanted to keep his reputation clean as much as possible. "It's really no one, don't you trust me?" Diana asked as she looked at him. "But I've never heard you talked that angrily before, I should at least know who you want dead for you to speak that way" Claude said as he tucked her hair behind her ear. 

After thinking about it, she finally spoke.

"It's Lily's fiance." Thunder could be heard from Lily and Felix's reaction, but they were soon dumbfounded by her next words. ""It's nothing serious though, I'm just jealous!"

"....jealous.......?" 

"He'll be taking away my sweet Lily from me~" Diana said as she held Lily's hands again. "Can't you just be with me?" She said in a sweet voice while Felix tried his best to hold his laughter. 

"...I see" was Claude's only response. Well, at least it worked!

The tensed atmosphere soon died down and they continued their tea time together. Felix accompanied Claude to the office while Diana and Lily took a stroll in the garden. When the sun is almost setting, the two parted ways and said their goodbyes. Diana reminded Lily to always tell her if she has any problems and reminded her to eat properly as she looked skinnier than the last she saw her. Lily gigled saying she's already like a mother. The two shared one last hug, and wished to see each other soon again.

Diana decided to visit Claude in his office before going back to the Ruby Palace.

-Meanwhile at the Royal Office-

Claude's mind was occupied from the earlier events at the Royal Hall. 

Marraige

Claude had never really thought about it until it was mentioned. Truthfully he'd never imagine himself to ever marry someone. Let alone fall in love. 

Love. He was truly in love. 

And he wants to marry her. He couldn't believe it himself but he actually does want to get married, to her. 

But how does he do it? Do he just, tell her? Ask her? Isn't there some kind of ceremony for this or something? Claude was confused. He's the Emperor. But why does he feel nervous about this? His heart leaped when he finally looked up and saw Diana peeking at the door. 

"What brings you here?" Claude immediately stood up from his chair and walked towards her. He wondered why she looked hesitant. But nothing could have prepared him for what she did next.

Diana hugged Claude while on her tiptoes, as she burried her face on his chest. His ears were soon red. She really is the only one who can bring out such reactions from him. "W-what's the matter? Is something wrong?" He asked, not knowing what to do. No one has ever really embraced him for a hug before.

"Nothing....it's just that, well....thank you...." She said, her voice muffled. "Hm? For what?"

"For everything else and, for letting Lily visit" 

Claude softens as he slowly hugged her back. "You do not need to thank me, it's the least I can do for you" Diana finally lifted her head up and Claude stopped himself from almost smiling as Diana was pouting adorably. "But you always do something for me. I feel like I'm getting spoiled. I want to do something for you too. Do you want anything? Hm?" She urged.