Since they were old enough to understand they knew about the arranged marriage. They'd never met each other but were tied to one another. It only took them 18 years to finally meet after forcing their parents hand. Why so long? Even they didn't know. Eleonora was sheltered by here parents, they watched her every move keeping her from society as she tried to navigate university life alone. Nicolas was free spirited, loved by all and had a large group of friends, only he couldn't shake the feeling that he was still alone.