Chapter 4
The couple chatted for hours till it was night from noon and then had to part their ways. Soon, Ethan dragged Eloise towards his room's massive and well decorated expensive balcony.
Ethan Breno
You fell for your chaser!!!! (shouting)
Eloise Breno (FL)
Shhh.... Keep it low
Ethan Breno
What is wrong with you????
Eloise Breno (FL)
What do you mean??
Eloise Breno (FL)
He is your very good companion. How can you say that me loving him is wrong???
Ethan Breno
But you are ruining the plot of the story. This shouldn't be like this!!!
Eloise Breno (FL)
Plot?? Story???
Eloise Breno (FL)
What are you blabbering?? Are you in your senses??
Ethan Breno
[oh…fuck] No...nothing
Ethan Breno
I mean what if our parents tend to know about you being partners who is not from a high status.
Ethan Breno
What will you do???
Eloise Breno (FL)
I will try to tell father about this first and then.....mother.....I believe.
Ethan Breno
Then, lord be with you!!!!
Eloise Breno (FL)
Are you not going to aid me???
Ethan Breno
I will but kindly be in your right mind.
Before their conversation could go further they received a call from a maid.
Maid
Young mistress......Young master!!! Your parents are demanding you.
"Yes, we will be there!!!" Both said at the same time.
They went from there and reached the dining area.
The dining table was immensely exquisite and embellished with roses and a massive golden chandelier. The food was freshly cooked and smelled delicious. The head of the family Duke Breno sat at a prominent place.
Ethan Breno
[Wow!!! I am so famished. Even on Earth I cannot afford this much of food]
Ethan Breno
[Today, I will eat to the fullest]
Ethan and Eloise sat on their assigned seats.
Alexander Breno (Duke)
Before starting with your meal of tonight.
Alexander Breno (Duke)
I have a big declaration to make.
Alexander Breno (Duke)
The king of Augustenburg kingdom has signed a treaty with us.
Alexander Breno (Duke)
The treaty concludes that the Augustenburg kingdom which more powerful than ours will provide the Duke provinces with the ultimate protection if we elope our daughter to the Prince of that kingdom.
Eloise Breno (FL)
Father, I can't marry someone whom I don't love...
Alexander Breno (Duke)
You will meet him and his family at tomorrow's Grand Ball and nevertheless the treaty has been signed.
Alexander Breno (Duke)
The chief minister Thomas Hughes came to us this morning to know our answer on this.
Ethan Breno
The gentleman from earlier???
Alexander Breno (Duke)
Yes!!
Eloise Breno (FL)
Father...but
Charlotte Breno (Duchess)
Eloise do not be so egoistic and self-centered.
Charlotte Breno (Duchess)
Have a sense of selflessness for your father.
Eloise Breno (FL)
But mother...
Charlotte Breno (Duchess)
No more words!! (commanded)
Eloise Breno (FL)
Father, I beg you to have a thought about me. (tears welding in eyes)
Eloise Breno (FL)
How will I spend my entire life with someone I am not accounted with??? (tears streamed down)
Alexander Breno (Duke)
This is not a discussion, indeed it is a order that I am giving you.
Alexander Breno (Duke)
My decision remains final!!! ❄❄
While all the drama was going on, Ethan seemed to be more interested in his thoughts.
Ethan's POV
The Prince of Augustenburg means the ML. This is as per the novel, the FL refuses to marry the ML. But as soon as they meet both fell for each other at first sight. ML treats the FL as the queen of his heart and cherishes her till his last breath.
Eloise might not know about this, but they have to meet in order to live a happy life as per the novel.
Furthermore, I need to convince her so that the plot remains the same.
I came here to make my character's life better and less problematic. I just need to avoid the drama in my life and focus on living so that Ethan does not die.
End of Ethan's POV
Ethan was interrupted by her mother's call.
Charlotte Breno (Duchess)
Will you not convince your sister??? (says to Ethan)
Ethan Breno
Eloise, listen I think this is for the provinces and for our own good.
Eloise Breno (FL)
Not you too Ethan!!! (crying)
Eloise Breno (FL)
Every one of you is sacrificing me to a person I have not seen.
Immediately after saying that, Eloise run upstairs towards her room.
Ethan Breno
Eloise!! (shouts)
Charlotte Breno (Duchess)
She is a young stupid lady. She is reacting highly disproportionately. (scoffs)
Ethan Breno
I will look after her.
Ethan Breno
Excuses me!! (gets up)
Ethan goes after Eloise. He reaches her room and sees her crying while her head is buried in the pillow.
Ethan Breno
(comes to her and puts hand on her shoulder)
Eloise Breno (FL)
Don't Ethan!!!
Eloise looked up and her eyes were bloodshot red while tears were still streaming down her cheeks.
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