Eleanor's P.O.V "So, how is this one?" I asked trying on the tenth gown as the gazes of three women analyzed the cloth clinging to my body, deciphering it as if it was some sort of morse code. Their eyes scrutinized the dress bit by bit. As, the female assistant was almost in tears. And, me?I was dying dead. I swear. My feet were aching from standing for so long in those high heels, and my head was spinning with all the different dresses I had tried on. And, kept trying on.The women continued their analysis, occasionally whispering to each other and pointing. I couldn't help but wonder what they were saying about me behind my back.Finally, Daniel's mom spoke up. "This one is lovely on you, dear. It accentuates your figure and the color complements your complexion."Finally! The seventeenth dress. God! The sun has gotten over the head and we've been here since 7 in the morning. Just how long did we take with the dress?I looked in the mirror and I had to admit, the dress did look
Daniel's P.O.V I wonder if drawing a sketch of the wedding dress was a mistake. I mean, I am no professional. What if Eleanor doesn't like it?"Your Majesty." Two words brought me out of my thoughts as I stared at the Royal Council with a blank expression on my face."Whar?" My voice came a little rougher and rude than I intended for it to be.But, I couldn't be blamed for that over the fact that I wasn't able to see flower since morning as I was too busy in dealing the upcoming marriage preparations. "We were discussing about the magic devices to project the wedding at the capital square, Your Majesty," one of the council members said, looking at me expectantly.I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "Sorry, I got lost in my thoughts. Can you repeat what you said?"The council member repeated their statement, and I nodded, trying my best to pay attention. But my mind kept drifting back to the wedding preparations, specifically the dress I had sketched for my lovely future wife.
Eleanor's P.O.V "Keira?" Her appearance behind me astounded me. As I took a few steps back, placing my hand over my chest trying to calm down my erratic heart beating. She did an ever so delicate bow as she greeted me,"How have you been, Your Majesty?"Gosh! I can't believe she's doing this when there's so much hatred for me visible distinctly in her eyes. I straightened my posture, trying to maintain my composure. "I have been well, thank you. And yourself?" I asked, trying to be polite.Keira's lips twisted into a sneer, "I have been surviving, Your Majesty. After all the drift you've caused between the nobles and His Majesty."What? Was Daniel having troubles because of me? And, the way I've been treating him has been so awful.I seriously shouldn't have done it. But, the crack I have made from my side is mine to repair. Not for other to watch and enjoy and comment!I bit my lip, trying not to let her words get any reaction out of me. "Thank you for the information, Lady Keira.
Daniel's P.O.V "WHAT DID YOU SAY!?" Henry's voice rang through and through in my ears. As I stared at him astonished and somewhat irritated by his scream. "Nothing, dammit. Just let it go, won't you?" I tried to calm him down, but he was heated up and aggravated."You can't just say something like that and expect me to let it go, Daniel! What's the matter with you?" He yelled, his face turning red with anger."I'm sorry, okay? I just didn't mean to offend you. And, I didn't even say anything about you for you to react like that. And, moreover it was a slip of the tongue," I replied, trying to sound as apologetic as possible."Well, you should be careful with your words then. You can't just blabber anything and think it won't affect others. How can you say you regret being born a vampire? Did it even for a microsecond cross your mind how would aunt feel if she heard it?" he asked, his tone lowering down a bit."I don't know. I seriously don't know what to do at this point. I wanna b
Eleanor's P.O.V Morning. The morning had arrived and everyone was rushing back and forth. But somehow, my was as still as that autumn leaf that has fallen to the ground. Keira's words were ringing in my head, no matter what I did. They just wouldn't drown down. They came like waves as they hit my heart each time as my heart winced in pain.Did Daniel really not trust me? Could I mend my relationship? Could there be a bridge built across this gap? Could everything be... fine?The answers were something I wanted to know. Needed to know. But, couldn't know. "Your Majesty?" The words from the make up assistant made me shake my head as I returned to the reality. The reality which took me on the mountain top with my marriage to Daniel and then pushed me deep into the never-ending abyss with Keira's words."Yes?" I asked gazing at the gleaming face of the makeup artist. "Your Majesty, you look like an angel. So pretty. I'm sure His Majesty would faint at the sight of you." The makeup a
Eleanor's P.O.V Words.They are like the consequences of some darn war. Some make you bleed. Some leave scars. Some bring happiness which is followed by the long struggle. And, some... they leave you shocked. Shocked at the bloodshed caused. Changing the entire flow of thoughts in your brain channel.That's exactly what happened to me today as Henry's next statement filled my ears."I liked you." "What!?" There was no processing. No understanding. Just a reaction. A reaction which was well deserved given the situation. "What, what? I said I liked you." Henry said, shrugging as if liking his brother's mate was totally not a big deal."I heard that. And, that's totally absurd. Why would you tell me you like me on the day of my marriage? And, that too when you have a mate? Have you drunk some alcohol like your brother or what?" My words forced a laugh out of him as he turned to look at me, amused. "El, I used past tense. It was way before I met Rayene. Like way way before. I-"The re
Daniel's P.O.V :"Your Majesty, Her Highness must have wanted to make a good impression on you. Please don't be angry with her." As I waited for my bride to arrive, Petroka, my knight whispered into my ear for the hundredth time thinking I was angry at her. But, that wasn't the case. I was angry. True. But, not at her. No. I never could be. She is my life. My angel. My flower. I could never be angry at her. And so, I just stood there with a foolish smile on my face. Waiting patiently for her. I knew she'd come. I just didn't know when.The ministers. The nobles. The commoners. The slaves. Each one of them attending the wedding were looking at me with a gaze I've never ever been looked upon with. Pity.It was a new experience. And, I don't know if I want to experience it again. If it was her looking at me like that. I would have never felt angry. But them? They called me 'The Tryant', 'The Red Iceberg' and so many more names without knowing my true self. And yet, here they were looki
Eleanor's P.O.V Anger. It is supposed to be a natural response when you see your hard work not in the same condition you created it in. But, rather deconstructed or destroyed. But, somehow as I walked down the aisle there wasn't a hint of it on Daniel's face.No. It was just sadness and... disappointment. The gown which he had created for me with so much effort. It was nothing as he imagined it would look like on me. It had red patches all over like red flowers and blood splatters. It was hardly a white gown anymore. All in the process of reconstructing the gown I failed to protect. Daniel's first gift for me. I could have simply worn another gown. I could have followed the custom of being an angel while walking down the aisle. But, I just could not not wear the dress Daniel has made for me.I just couldn't. As I walked down the hall full of whispers straight to him. Straight to my Daniel. All I could see was him. It was as if my other senses had gone on vacation. I wonder why I