Chapter 3 - Addie's Proposal
Maid A
Her Ladyship, Lady Adelaide Esteban.
It felt weird, being announced with a name that was foreign to me.
As I walked in, I kept my head down before slowly raising it up.
My eyes immediately laid onto the man sitting in front of an older man.
The older man shared my white hair, so I could only assume that he was my father.
And the man next to him gave a critical hit to my heart the moment I laid eyes on him.
Jet black hair, styled with a side parting, eyes of a piercing blue, a jaw that could have been mistakenly taken for a knife...
Everything about him screamed appeal.
How has no one sunk their teeth into this man already??
Count Esteban
Adelaide, bow for the Duke! Don't you know your manners?
Adelaide Esteban
*thinking* Fxxx off, you old geezer. You're partially responsible for what happened to my dear sweet Theon, you piece of xxxx.
Adelaide Esteban
*thinking* You think that you can xxxxing boss me around because you're Adelaide's xxxxing father?
Adelaide Esteban
*thinking* I'll throw you into the xxxx pit of fire myself, you xxxxing piece of xxxx.
Kyre's eyes slowly drifted towards me, and I tried my best not to hyperventilate.
It's alright, it's alright. Calm down, silly heart of mine.
I had no idea how to bow, so I just smiled delicately, pressing a hand against my chest.
Adelaide Esteban
It's lovely to meet you, Duke Cryteare.
Adelaide Esteban
My name is Adelaide Esteban. I'm sorry for not bowing, but I have unfortunately sprained my ankle. I hope that you don't take offend to it.
His harsh expression, his piercing eyes, he really is my type!
I sat down next to my father, immediately feeling something hurt me.
I looked down and noticed how he was pinching my arm until it drew blood.
I winced as he eventually threw my arm back to me.
You're going to regret that...
Adelaide Esteban
When my father told me that I would be meeting a monster today, I must admit that I thought you to be taller, and perhaps a little hairy.
Count Esteban's eyes pierced me, but I kept on smiling.
Adelaide Esteban
However, I'm pleasantly surprised.
Adelaide Esteban
I have seen what monsters look like, and I think that if you are a monster, then may everyone be blessed to see one.
Count Esteban
Adelaide, stop that at once!
When I'm getting to the good part?
Adelaide Esteban
I assume that you are here because my father wants to sell me off.
Count Esteban
T-That is none of your-
Adelaide Esteban
The Estebans are currently in a financial crisis, since they can't seem to even afford a new dress for their daughter.
Adelaide Esteban
If you threaten to hold off this marriage until after the 1st day of the new financial year, you'll be able to buy me at a discount.
Count Esteban
ADELAIDE, WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?
I didn't look at my father, I looked at Kyre.
Count Esteban
She's just a silly girl saying nonsense.
Count Esteban
So, about the price that we agreed upon...
Kyre's eyes drifted off, then drifted back to me.
I began rubbing my arm, my fingers staining with the blood that my father had drawn.
Adelaide Esteban
Duke Cryteare... will you please marry me?
Misty Plume
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Comments
roy
why my dirty mind read those words 😁😁😁😁
2024-09-10
2
Cute Devil
such a straightforward fl i like her
2024-04-09
4
Cute Devil
now ml will say interesting
2024-04-09
4