Guards bowed as they made their way towards the carriage, flowers moving sides by side as soft wind flowed. Jones, his buttler stood beside the carriage, his hand on the door knob ready to open as his lord comes close.
"W-wait !"
A voice, soft, hurried voice halted Dian's steps. He turned around and frozen for moment...
Infront of him, stood Marina and her mother, both catching their breath from their hasty steps to catch upto him. He still didn't get to know her mother's name.
And both of them looked too beautiful. Maria wearing a simple golden gown with a white collar matching with her blonde hairs, her face clean, no bruises, no marks, all healed under the maid's care. And she looked... Cute.
Beside her, her mother. Her hands over her hem of the dress, she too had an golden gown matching her smooth long hairs, her face looked otherworldly, a harmonious balance of features, including clear, radiant skin, bright eyes, and full lip.
And her body, damn.... Full breasts, slim waist and plump ass. She clearly had something a woman with a child should have but even then her beauty only got enhanced instead of diminishing.
Maria's mother bows. " I-i am sorry, I didn't introduced myself, young lord. My name is 'Silf', Maria's mother". Her voice soft, shuddering inbetween.
" Drop the formalities, stand straight". Dian spoke, he didn't like these formalities and especially from women. It's just didn't fit him.
Hearing him Silf stood straight.
" I-i wanted to thank you, young lord." Silf spoke. " I will do my best as I can to manage these lands". Her voice determined.
She didn't asked why he gave this role to her, questioning the family's young lord was out of her thoughts and when she needed it the most, she can't let this opportunity slip.
Dian studied her for a moment. " Hm, but don't forget to take of yourself too. I feel bad if you got sick due to overwork". He spoke, his voice tender, soft with a smile.
Sulf blushed, her heart skipped a beat as she felt the warmth her in his voice. Something inside her deep in slumber, suddenly bloomed. " I-i... O-okay, young lord." Her voice shudderd as she spoke.
Dian's eyes turned beside her, a small smile tugging his face as he saw Maria. " Do you need something ?" He asked, leveling himself to her.
His one knee on the ground looking directly into her golden eyes.
Maria blushed, her heart starta beating fast. His demeanour... his soft voice... . " I-i just wanted to ask ." She spoke coming out of her reverie. " Will you come back, Mr...?"
Dian blinked, caught by her sudden question. And the way she spoke. Ermm.. from big brother to Mr...? A moment of silence followed, his smile grew wider. " Ofcourse, I will." He answered.
He lifted his one hand, patting her head softly. " Untill then, take care of yourself and your mother". He spoke as his eyes turned towards Silf and their eyes met.
A deep blush crepts on Silf's cheeks and she looks away but her smile told otherwise.
" I will !". Maria chimed hearing his answer, her eyes sparkled, smile grew wider.
" Okay, now it's time for me to leave ". Dian spoke as he patted her head one last time and stood.
Maria's smile flickered for a split second, before it came again more wider this time.
" Hmm" she nodded.
With the final greetings, Dian turned around making his way towards his carriage. Jones opened the door once Dian was close. And without looking back he ascended the carriage.
Following behind him Gianna, a step behind too ascended then carriage the door closing 'shut' behind her.
Once onboard, the horses whinned and the carriage departed with a 'creak' sound of their wheels. Jones too, left with a horse this time as Dian got himself a beautiful company. Young Lord... is a bit different... from late lord. I don't think even he can imagine how his son now have two wives... at only a age of 16.. Jones shook his head and with a last glance from his shoulder he departed.
Infront of the castelet, the mother and daughter looked as the carriage faded in the horizon. Their eyes glued untill the carriage disappeared in the long green lands. It's like before... just like how he left... A faint memory from past surfaced Silf's mind as she looked towards the now disappeared carriage.
Shaking her head, she held Maria's hand. " Let's go inside now, shall we ?". She asked.
Maria still a bit reluctant nodds. "Hmm".
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Now far from them, inside the carriage. Two figures sat beside each other, Dian sitting calmly on his soft dark blue seat, eyes closed. Beside him, sat Gianna her eyes too closed, whole body close to Dian, head on his left shoulder, a soft smile on her face.
Inside here, there was no noise comparing outside the carriage, only the beats of their hearts. The carriage was enchanted with spells to ensure smooth and calm rides. The atmosphere light, loving and still as if time itself has come on a halt.
" Darling". Gianna spoke, breaking the stillness. " Do you think they will be safe ?". She asked, her voice carried the worries she tried to hide.
" Hm?". Dian opened his eyes slowly, looking towards her.
Gianna lifed her head as she continued.
" Even though it's a remote area, it can still be dangerous and not to mention. You choosed the two of them from all the worker, someone might try to harm her out of jealousy".
Dian looked towards her for a moment, his heart warming seeing her concern for other people. " Hmmm, come here first ". He spoke patting his lap.
"Hng !". Gianna squeked, her cheeks turning bright red. " W-what are you saying...! ". Her voice shudderd as she spoke but her eyes betrayed her stealing glancing towards his lap.
" Just come, dear". Dian spoke as he held her waist with one hand and legs with another, and in a swift motion he settled her on his lap.
" Aah! ".
Gianna gasped as she got startled, her hands holding his neck instinctly. Her eyes opened after a moment she settled... And instantly her cheeks face flushed completely, lips trembling
If this scene was of some anime's then you can say 'steam puffed out of her head'.
" D-dian.. !" She spoke, her voice shuddering as she hit his chest with her small fists.
Godd... She's so damn cute... Dian's thought ran wild as he saw her little protest. " Are you uncomfortable, dear ?". He asked, a glint of sadness on his face.
Gianna stiffened hearing his sad voice. Her hands instinctly holding his face with both hands. " N-no... I-i was just surprised... Quite the opposite If I have to say..." Her voice shuddered, a small guilt in her word's.
Guess my acting isn't that bad... Dian thought. " So, Do you like it ". He asked again, this time his voice more soft, like a devil's sweet whisper. ( Acting mode still on ).
Gianna's hands slid down from his neck to his waist, she clutched his robe lightly as she spoke. " Hmm... It's warm and... feels good in your embrace".
Dian's heart skipped a beat hearing her genuine words, his already decent (if you can call it that ) acting faltered, and a sweet smile tugged his lips. He laughed softly, sending soft vibrations to his chest.
Sensing the soft tremors, Gianna lifted her face from Dian's chest, her eyes on his face.
" Y-you...! ". She exclaimed.
" You always tea– ! ". Her words stopped, as two soft lips captured her's. Dian's.
Her eyes a little wide from the surprise, but in an instant she melts, her lips following his, her hands slids in his hair. 'Mummphhh'.
After some moment they parted, both gasping for air. Gianna's face flushed, fire in her eyes, her lips a little swelled. " Calmed down now ?" Dian asked.
Gianna nodded. " Hmm". Her hands coming back to his waist, her head on his chest as she reclined on him.
" So, back to the question". Dian spoke.