At The End, My Love
Episode -1
My marriage ? I never wanted to marry anyone else other than Him. But... it's not what is happening. I knew it well from the start...Gosh, that's why I can't even blame anyone.
I knew that he wasn't mine but I loved him... wanted him anyway...
Hazel Prescott
*Standing in front of the priest*
Arthur Xantheus
*Standing in front of the priest*
Priest
Do you, Arthur Xantheus, take Hazel Prescott, as your wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part, according to God's holy ordinance ?
Arthur Xantheus
I do. *cold*
Can a miracle happen and this marriage will stop like what happens in films ? This can't be real, right ?...This shouldn't be real...
Priest
Do you, Hazel Prescott, take Arthur Xantheus, as your wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do you part, according to God's holy ordinance ?
Wow ! Wow ! This is real...this nightmare is real...I can't delude myself anymore
Hazel Prescott
*Teary eyes*
Priest
By the authority vested in me by the Church and by the state, I now pronounce you husband and wife. What God has joined together, let no one separate.
God has joined together ? Us ? Hah ! I can't believe it. Let no one separate ? I, myself, want him and me to separate !!
Priest
You may now kiss the bride. *smile*
So... everything ends here...my dreams about him...my prayers for him...my wishes for him...my desires for him... everything should be stopped from here...
Arthur Xantheus
*Turn towards her*
Hazel Prescott
*Turn towards him*
Arthur Xantheus
*Come closer and lift up the veil*
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at him*
Arthur Xantheus
*Make eye contact with her*
So...he is Arthur Xantheus...my husband...
Arthur Xantheus
*Kiss her gently*
Hazel Prescott
*A tear falls*
Arthur Xantheus
*Breaks the kiss*
My first kiss...I saved it for him...
I was sitting on one side of the car and he was sitting at the other side. Silence everywhere...
Maybe because he doesn't want to talk...but I know for sure that I won't talk with him first...
I guess... I am the first bride in my family who... didn't cry at her wedding for leaving her parents...
Arthur Xantheus
...Are you feeling bad ?
Hazel Prescott
*Turn head to his side and look at him*
Did...he just talk to me ?... Feeling bad ? Yes, mentally I am. I am feeling worse. I am feeling depressed... frustrated...sad...
Even before I knew...his face comes in my mind...
Hazel Prescott
*Teary eyes*
I am so tired of this world...I am so done with myself...
Arthur Xantheus
...I mean, are you physically feeling bad ?
Arthur Xantheus
Like head hurting ?
Arthur Xantheus
...I see *Looks away*
Am I messing up ?...I should at least reply...
Hazel Prescott
I...am fine...
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks at her*
Arthur Xantheus
*Nods and looks away*
Hazel Prescott
*Close eyes*
I am tired... very tired...I need to sleep...I am gonna take a nap...
Hazel Prescott
*In deep sleep*
Hazel Prescott
*Opens eyes slowly*
Hazel Prescott
*Yawns softly*
Hazel Prescott
*Feeling good*
Hazel Prescott
I had a nice sleep. *mumbles*
Hazel Prescott
*Sits up immediately*
I look outside and... it's morning. Wow ! I was taking a nap in the car and...no I slept like a pig, a damn pig ! And now I am here.
Is this my husband's room ?
Now am I referring to the man I married as my husband ?
It's better to call him that...
Hazel Prescott
*Looking around the room*
Hazel Prescott
This room is weirdly comfortable looking...
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at him*
When did he come ? I should have looked at the entrance of the room first...I literally embarrassed myself by screaming...
Okay...I was taken aback... that's why I screamed. No need to feel embarrassed.
Arthur Xantheus
Good morning.
Hazel Prescott
... Good morning. *smiles nervously*
Hazel Prescott
Can I come in ?
Hazel Prescott
I mean, you know you can... come in ?
Arthur Xantheus
It's okay.
Arthur Xantheus
Breakfast is ready. After you fresh up, please get downstairs.
This guy's anything but...bad.
Seems like I am not going to be mistreated here...
I make my way out of the room and... just where did I get married ? Is this some kind of shooting spot ? Because this house is so...cool and nice looking.
Hazel Prescott
*comes downstairs*
Hazel Prescott
Where is he ?
Arthur Xantheus
Behind you.
I...was about to scream again !!
Hazel Prescott
*Turn around and face him*
Hazel Prescott
Jumping out of nowhere is not a good thing !
Wait...Did I just say it out loud ? The hell !!
Arthur Xantheus
I'll keep that in mind.
Arthur Xantheus
Let's go and eat.
He makes his way to the dining table and I follow him. I thought, he would get pissed but he... didn't.
He takes his seat at one end and I take my seat at the other end.
Looking at the food... my mouth is watering... Just who the hell made this much yummy food for breakfast !!
Arthur Xantheus
I am not sure what you like...
Arthur Xantheus
If you don't like -
Hazel Prescott
Are you serious ?
Hazel Prescott
I mean, this is the breakfast one would die for !!
Arthur Xantheus
... Please suit yourself then.
Here I go... embarrassing myself again.
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at him*
Hazel Prescott
Can I ask you something ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks at her and nods*
Hazel Prescott
I was sleeping in the car yesterday. So -
Arthur Xantheus
That, I carried you to the bedroom.
Arthur Xantheus
You were in deep sleep. So, I didn't wake you up.
Hazel Prescott
...My clothes ?
Arthur Xantheus
Wedding clothes ?
Arthur Xantheus
I...changed them...
Hazel Prescott
You changed my clothes ?
Hazel Prescott
Seriously ?
Arthur Xantheus
...I am sorry.
Arthur Xantheus
I should have asked for your permission before touching you.
...Is this man for real ?
Arthur Xantheus
I changed your clothes in the dark...
Arthur Xantheus
So, I really didn't see anything.
Hazel Prescott
Why did you change my clothes ?
Arthur Xantheus
... For you to sleep comfortably...
This man is really something.
Hazel Prescott
Only this time...I don't mind.
Author
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Author
The pictures used in this story are not mine.
Author
And... there's not going to be any introduction as I suck at it.
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And it's a goodbye.
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Episode -2
I guess, I married a nice woman... like my parents said.
She's pretty, very pretty. And too good for me.
I changed her clothes without her permission, I touched her without her permission and she says that it's okay...
Arthur Xantheus
Can I...ask you something ?
Arthur Xantheus
Why do you think the bedroom is weirdly comfortable looking ?
Arthur Xantheus
You don't need to answer if it's bothersome.
I should have stayed silent...
Hazel Prescott
I thought your room would be like those novel male leads ?
Arthur Xantheus
... Like ?
Hazel Prescott
Totally black ? Or gothic ?
I don't know why but I feel like smiling. She's surely funny.
Arthur Xantheus
That's why you said -
Hazel Prescott
Weirdly comfortable looking ? Yes...
Arthur Xantheus
What are the characteristics of those novel male leads ?
Arthur Xantheus
Would you like to answer ?
Hazel Prescott
...They are grumpy ?
Arthur Xantheus
Hmm ? Do I look grumpy to you ?
Hazel Prescott
I,no... It's just, I...
Hazel Prescott
*Flustered*
It's going to be fun... living with her.
Arthur Xantheus
It's okay.
Arthur Xantheus
I am not that expressive.
Arthur Xantheus
So, people tend to think that I am grumpy or cold.
I don't even remember the last time I smiled...
Hazel Prescott
You are not... grumpy.
Hazel Prescott
You are anything but... grumpy.
Hazel Prescott
You are nice ?
Hazel Prescott
At least, your actions are !
Hazel Prescott
And yes, I am not lying.
Hazel Prescott
I don't lie easily.
Hazel Prescott
*Looks down and eats*
Arthur Xantheus
...*does the same*
She's so... angelic. It's been years... someone tells me that I am nice. Even if it's a lie...
I was reading files in the hall room and she was just sitting in front of me, on the other couch. I could say it surely that she was feeling awkward.
I put the files down and take a nice glance at her...
Just how much can she sleep ?
Last night...she was also sleeping so peacefully in the car like this...
As the car reached the house, I looked at her and she...was in deep sleep.
That's why... I didn't call her up.
Arthur Xantheus
*Carries her in arms*
I put her on the bed but she looked uncomfortable... obviously she would be.
The wedding dress was so long.
Arthur Xantheus
Should I change your clothes ?
Arthur Xantheus
But... it's not appropriate.
Arthur Xantheus
I should at least ask for your permission before I touch you.
Hazel Prescott
*Moves in sleep*
Hazel Prescott
*Clearly uncomfortable*
I'll deal with it tomorrow. For now... let's change her clothes.
I took her night dress out of the closet and then...I turned off the lights.
It's bad as it is...I am touching her without permission. I can't see her naked too...
After changing her clothes, I leave the room...
I can't sleep in my room today... before sleeping with her in the same bed, I should ask for her opinion...
If she wants to share a room with me...then it's okay. If not, then it's okay too.
I have been alone all this time... marrying someone won't change anything.
Arthur Xantheus
Arthur, let's sleep in the office room today. *mumbles*
Hazel Prescott
*Opens eyes slowly*
Arthur Xantheus
*Staring at her unconsciously*
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at him*
Hazel Prescott
Do... you need anything ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Flustered*
The hell ?!! She caught me staring at her and...I didn't even notice ?? I am going crazy !!
Hazel Prescott
*Sits up straight* Okay
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks away*
After 5 minutes of awkward silence, I finally look at her. She looks at me at the same time.
Hazel Prescott
*Sighs and looks down*
Arthur Xantheus
This is honestly awkward, no ?
Arthur Xantheus
We are feeling awkward...
Hazel Prescott
*Nods* Honestly... yes.
Arthur Xantheus
... How about you ask me something ?
Hazel Prescott
... Really ?
Arthur Xantheus
Yes, go on.
Arthur Xantheus
It will reduce the awkwardness...I guess ?
Hazel Prescott
Can we try to be free and honest with each other ?...
I can guess...that took her a lot of courage to say out loud.
Arthur Xantheus
Sure. I'll do my best.
Arthur Xantheus
What about you ?
Hazel Prescott
I'll do my best too.
Hazel Prescott
Now you ask.
Arthur Xantheus
Can we share the room with each other ?
Hazel Prescott
... Just where did you sleep... last night ?
Arthur Xantheus
In my office room...
Arthur Xantheus
I didn't know if you'd like to share the room with me...
Arthur Xantheus
...So can we ?
Hazel Prescott
Obviously we can...
She agreed ? She... just agreed ? Well... that's normal. I am the abnormal one here after all.
Hazel Prescott
My turn to ask ?
Hazel Prescott
Let's call each other by our names ?
Hazel Prescott
I am Hazel...
Hazel Prescott
😐😐 You should introduce yourself too !!
Arthur Xantheus
Oh...I am Arthur...
She's really going to be a good company...
Arthur Xantheus
Do you want to...
make this marriage work out ? It's going to be tough... with me. I am broken. I don't want to love. What if I get hurt again ?...
What if I mess up ? Can you really love me ?...You are so angel like... you deserve far more better than me...
Hazel Prescott
Please ask ?
Arthur Xantheus
Do you want to go to my parents house ?
...I don't have the courage to ask you something like this... what if it hurts you ? I can't hurt you...
Hazel Prescott
...*Taken aback*
Arthur Xantheus
Mom wanted us to go...
Arthur Xantheus
Do you think, you'll be comfortable ?
Arthur Xantheus
If not, then it's okay...
Arthur Xantheus
We'll go some other day...
Hazel Prescott
When do we go ?
She agreed ? Isn't... she uncomfortable ? Will she be... alright ?
Arthur Xantheus
You know... you don't need to force yourself...
Arthur Xantheus
You can simply say no...
Arthur Xantheus
I thought... you wanted us to be -
Hazel Prescott
Free and honest ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Nods*...Yes...
Hazel Prescott
I am being honest...
Arthur Xantheus
Are... you sure ?
Hazel Prescott
Are your ears okay ?
Arthur Xantheus
...Yes. They are completely fine.
Hazel Prescott
Then, why are you making me repeat ?
Arthur Xantheus
... Okay then...
Arthur Xantheus
...Are you really sure ?
Hazel Prescott
I am really S.U.R.E
Hazel Prescott
So... when do we go ?
Arthur Xantheus
You say...
Mom said the same thing...
She literally said tonight !?? Not even tomorrow ?
Arthur Xantheus
Fine by me...
Hazel Prescott
All's set then...
Episode -3
I am kind of nervous...I have only met my in-laws at the wedding... now meeting them in a close manner ?
Well...I need to meet them anyway...so, why delay ?
And...they were so good to me at the wedding...I can assume that... they are nothing like my parents...
Forget about them Hazel... It's better this way...I was never going to end up with the man I love...By getting married to Arthur...I am treated nicely and...
Arthur Xantheus
*Driving the car*
Arthur Xantheus
We are almost there...
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at him*
Arthur and...Zaiden are very different from each other...
Arthur Xantheus
Are you finally regretting your decision ?
Hazel Prescott
...No. *looks outside the window*
Arthur Xantheus
... Welcome to my another house...
But Arthur's nice to me...Till now, he is...
Arthur stops the car in front of the house stairs and... it's a freaking mansion...more bigger than Arthur's one...
Hazel Prescott
... Just how much loaded are you guys ?
Arthur Xantheus
...Well, very pretty much...
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks at her*
Arthur Xantheus
If... my parents ask you something weird...
Arthur Xantheus
Yes, stuffs which are personal ?
Arthur Xantheus
Like...How was our first night ?
Arthur Xantheus
Then don't answer...
Arthur Xantheus
*Gets out of the car*
Hazel Prescott
*Gets out of the car*
Hazel... let's go and meet your in-laws...
Arthur Xantheus
*Standing in front of the door*
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at him*
Hazel Prescott
Are you... scared ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks at her* No ?
Arthur Xantheus
Are you sure that it's okay ?
Hazel Prescott
*Slaps herself in the head*
Hazel Prescott
You are a scaredy cat !
Arthur Xantheus
I am not ?
Hazel Prescott
*Rings the bell*
Arthur Xantheus
...So, you are sure ?
Hazel Prescott
If you ask this one more time then...
Arthur Xantheus
Then what ?
Hazel Prescott
I'll...bite you...
Hazel Prescott
*Looks away and smiles*
He's cute... Wait, what ??
At that time...my mother in law opened the door...I look at her and she...smiles at me so prettily...
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
Good evening dear !
She is looking so excited...
Hazel Prescott
*Smiles* Good evening aunty...
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
*Pouts* Aunty ?
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
You should call me mom !
Hazel Prescott
*Nods* Good evening mom.
She's such a jolly lady !!
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
*Satisfied* Now that's my daughter !
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
*Looks at Arthur*
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
...
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
Haa ! I can't believe it !
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
You aren't even greeting me !!
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
Learn something from my Hazel !
Arthur Xantheus
Mom, are you serious ? You just -
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
What ?? *narrow eyes*
Arthur Xantheus
... Nothing 😐
She called me by my name !! She's going to be my favorite. That's confirmed !!
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
*Looks at her*
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
Hazel *sweet voice*
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
Let's go inside dear.
She takes me inside with her and Arthur just gave her a stunned look !
Arthur Xantheus
*Follows them*
Arthur Xantheus
Mom, I am also here...
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
I know. I am not blind like you.
Arthur Xantheus
You should also call me inside then...
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
Do you need an invitation card to get inside ??
Their bickering is... funny. I am honestly enjoying it...
We go to the living room and there was Arthur's dad...
He looks handsome... I'll give him that one !
Arthur Xantheus
*Goes towards his dad*
Lucas Xantheus (Arthur's dad)
Yes ?
Arthur Xantheus
Mom is doing fake love with me !
Lucas Xantheus (Arthur's dad)
Then you do true love with her. Simple. *shrugs*
Hazel... baby don't laugh. Don't laugh. Don't laugh... Control yourself !
Hazel Prescott
Good evening...dad ?
Lucas Xantheus (Arthur's dad)
*Smiles*
Lucas Xantheus (Arthur's dad)
Good evening dear. How are you ?
Hazel Prescott
Fine. How are you ?
Lucas Xantheus (Arthur's dad)
Well, your mom keeps me just fine ! 😊
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
I know. I know.
Arthur Xantheus
Mom, where is Iliana ?
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
In her room.
It's his sister. Man... she's also pretty...Why is this family full of handsome and pretty people ??
Aria Xantheus (Arthur's mom)
Arthur, show the house to Hazel !
Lucas Xantheus (Arthur's dad)
Yes. Don't disturb me and my wife.
Hazel Prescott
*Looking at Arthur*
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks at Hazel*
Arthur Xantheus
Let's go. Let them have their romantic time...
I and Arthur explored the whole mansion and now...we are walking in the garden...This place is amazing...
It's peaceful... not like my parents house...
Arthur Xantheus
*Stands in front of her*
Arthur Xantheus
Your feet...
Hazel Prescott
*Stops and looks at her feet*
Hazel Prescott
It's red...
It's because of the heels I am wearing...I don't wear heels... that's why...
Arthur Xantheus
Sit down...
Arthur Xantheus
It's not. So sit down.
Arthur Xantheus
I didn't know that you are stubborn...
Arthur Xantheus
*Takes her in his arms*
Arthur Xantheus
Sorry for touching you without your permission...
This man...is unbelievable !
He takes me to the little resting house in front of us and makes me sit on the bench.
Hazel Prescott
That's considered forcing !
Arthur Xantheus
Then so be it !
Arthur Xantheus
*Kneels down in front of her*
Hazel Prescott
*Looks down at him*
Arthur Xantheus
*Takes off her shoes*
Arthur Xantheus
*Staring at her feet*
Hazel Prescott
Stop staring. It's... embarrassing...
Arthur Xantheus
You haven't worn heels before ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks up at her*
Hazel Prescott
*Face close to his*
Why is our face so close to each other ? Aghh !! Why does this man do everything so suddenly ??
Arthur Xantheus
*Backs his face away*
Hazel Prescott
*Sits straight*
Arthur Xantheus
Is this your first time wearing heels ?
Hazel Prescott
I wore heels first at the wedding...
Arthur Xantheus
That explains it...
Arthur Xantheus
*Stands up*
Hazel Prescott
Are you going somewhere ?
Arthur Xantheus
You sit here and don't wear those heels.
Arthur Xantheus
I'll just go and come.
Hazel Prescott
But... where are you going ?
Arthur Xantheus
Somewhere...
This day...is too good for me...I have never been this much happy in one whole day till now...as much as I can remember...
Someone caring for me ? It feels so foreign...a feeling I have always been craving for.
I was looking at my feet when... someone talked. I look up at that person... it's Iliana...
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*Smiles back* Thanks
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*Sits beside her*
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Your feet...is it paining very much ?
Hazel Prescott
No... just a little...
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Hmm ?
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Mine hurt quite a lot though...
Hazel Prescott
...This happened with you too ?
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
It's normal for anyone who wears it at first...
Hazel Prescott
I see *nods*
Hazel Prescott
Are you used to wearing heels now ?
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*Nods* They are my favorite !
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
...
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Sister ?
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
... Thanks 😊
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
If you know you know *shrugs*
Hazel Prescott
But I don't know !
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Then you don't know *shrugs*
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Sister ?
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
How was your wedding night ? *smirks*
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
I thought you heard me...
Hazel Prescott
I think I heard you wrong...
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Let me ask again 😄
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
How was your wedding night ?
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at front*
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*Looks at front*
Arthur Xantheus
*Standing with a so done look*
Arthur Xantheus
Is this how you talk with your sister-in-law ?
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Correction. She's my S.I.S.T.E.R !
Arthur Xantheus
And ! That gives you the right to ask questions like this ??
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*Sighs*
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
Why are you such a mood ruiner ?
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*Stands up*
Arthur Xantheus
I am glad that I am a mood ruiner !
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
I know.
Arthur Xantheus
Whatever ! *goes and kneels down in front of Hazel*
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*Smiles* Yes. Whatever. See you inside, sista !
Hazel Prescott
*Nods* Yes. See you inside.
Iliana Xantheus (Arthur's sister)
*leaves*
Hazel Prescott
*Looks down at Arthur*
Beside Arthur... there's a box...a shoe box if I am right...Is that for me ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Wiping her feet with a wet towel*
Hazel Prescott
Where did you get it ?
He didn't look up. He was attentively wiping my feet...
Arthur Xantheus
... What are you talking about ?
Hazel Prescott
...The towel ?
Arthur Xantheus
From my room...
Hazel Prescott
It's yours ?
Arthur Xantheus
...Yeah...
Then...why are you wiping my feet with it ?...
I wanted to ask him but...I couldn't...
Arthur Xantheus
*Keeps the towel aside*
Arthur Xantheus
*Opens the shoe box*
Hazel Prescott
You went to...buy shoes for me ?
Arthur Xantheus
... Don't bother...
Arthur Xantheus
The mall is near...so it's okay...
He makes me wear the shoes...they look so pretty...
Arthur Xantheus
Are they comfortable ?
Hazel Prescott
...How do you know my shoe size ?
Arthur Xantheus
Well...I know everything about you...
Hazel Prescott
...What ? *says in a low voice*
This... what's he saying ? He knows everything about me ? He knows about Zaiden ? He knows how badly my family treats me ?...This can't be...This isn't true...
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