CHAPTER 6.

...Beatrix's Point of View...

A few days later I walk into our summer mansion, with the two trunks filled with things, mostly books, I brought along, and a smile slowly creeps onto my face.

"Phase three. Enjoy a month of vacation."

It's completely quiet. No butler to greet me, no maids to constantly make sure I look perfect. No servants constantly looking to be at my beck and call, and no guards telling me I can't go out when I want.

"It's perfect!"

My voice echoes through the entry hall, and I enjoy it as I breathe in the air of a month of freedom. Or, as my parents think of it, a month to heal the heartbreak while Clovis gets over his puppy love.

I pop the high heels off of my feet and happily saunter through the empty mansion, to look for a room overlooking the royal gardens. Yes. That is the best part about this mansion.

It lets me follow up on the drama going on inside, and otherwise just enjoy the view of a beautifully blossoming garden. Perks of being from a powerful ducal family that has always been close to the royal family.

It's not that I'm going to spy on them intensely, but it's not like I'm uninterested either. Not that there will be much to spy on, as Clovis will practically have little to no time with Delia, because of all the work he has to do.

Most days he will come back after dark. In the past, both of us usually end up completely exhausted, looking like wet rags that have been squeezed dry and sloppily placed in a chair.

Poor Delia.

I smile a bit at the pain she's going to go through. One could think of that as cruel, but she's the one what went and flirted with someone in a high position without thinking about the consequences.

It's time for their first real obstacles as a couple.

I'll get myself cozy though. I'll need some blankets, nails and some string.

First though, let's get out of this formal dress, and into something more comfortable.

Only my happy hums fill the quiet mansion.

...Clovis' point of view ...

I reach my hand out to Delia, after stepping out of the carriage, and she puts her soft hand in mine, while our gazes meet.

The sea breeze makes her cherry pink hair flutter, and her eyes glimmer in the sun.

"Welcome to the summer palace. We will stay here for the next two months, Delia."

She looks past me, and up at the summer palace with stars in her eyes. She almost looks dizzy at it's magnificence. She manages to make these things seem beautiful again, though I myself have grown bored of the extravagance. It's one of those things that made me fall for Delia, how she made my mundane everyday colorful.

I give her hand a gentle squeeze.

"I'll take you to our room."

I feel flustered saying it. We haven't slept together in the same room till now, and usually we wouldn't, but I got permission, as long as nothing more happens. Not that I would push things that fast.

Delia blushes too, stepping a little closer to me.

"Our room."

I can't hold back a smile.

I look down to her finger, where an engagement ring adorns her beautiful ring finger. It may be rash of me to do this before my engagement is fully broken with Beatrix, but, it's not like my feelings for Delia will change in a month. I have already adored Delia for a couple years now. What is a single month of hard work going to change?

Delia gives me a caring, shy smile as our eyes meet, and I guide her through the halls of the summer palace, to my room... now our room.

Delia's, eyes shine, as she lets go of my hand, and walk into the room, twirling around to see everything, then smiles as she stops by the bed, and holds a hand out to me.

"Clovis," she calls my name so sweetly, that it makes whatever worry I had left from the conversation with Beatrix melt away.

I walk up to her and put my hand in hers, before pulling her to me tightly, and kiss her forehead.

She giggles sweetly.

I cup her face in my hand, the way I know she likes, and kiss her softly on the lips, sweetly and innocently.

It'll be painful how little I'll get to see her. But the agreement with Beatrix was that I complete my duties properly. Which is better for us anyway, so I can give Delia all my attention next month.

"I love you, Delia," I say softly.

"I have to go now, but remember, this is now your home too. You can go wherever you want," I try to reassure her softly, hoping she won't be too sad with me gone, and that she will befriend the castle staff.

She smiles at me and cups my cheek back.

"I'll be waiting for you."

She sends me off with a smile.

...Delia's Point of View ...

It doesn't take long for me to find the library of the summer palace, and it is huge, and beautiful like everything else here.

It's a little over whelming, and reminds me all the time, that I will be Clovis' wife.

I happily touch the engagement ring, and the pink diamond embedded in it. He spoils me so sweetly, and makes sure I always feel loved.

Apparently Clovis will be very very busy with work, especially now were Lady Beatrix isn't helping out anymore, as she's no longer the future queen.

So I decided, I would begin to study, to better myself, so I can help Clovis and we can spend more time together!

"Do you need help?"

Blink, as I look to a handsome silver haired man, that approaches me. As he walks through the rays of sun, it shimmers like stars. He looks older than Clovis, and a bit more mature. Is he the librarian perhaps? 9

Would he be uncomfortable if I told him how beautiful he is?

I shake the thought away.

"I was looking for books on territory and castle management," I state determinedly.

He smiles at me softly, showing such a gentle expression.

"I see. Wait at the table over there and I will find them for you, milady." He motions towards a cozy little reading nook by one of the tall windows facing the ocean. The sun casts a ray through the window, sending a warm light down over the table, but keeping the chair in the shadow.

"Is that okay? I can help carry the books. I'm stronger than I look," I appeal to him, making him smile softly again.

"Don't worry, just enjoy your time and get seated, milady."

He walks off, leaving me alone in the library. Milady. I think getting used to that might take a while. I'm a lady now. The crown princess. No longer a little Miss Delia.

I will really have to do my best.

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