
That morning the weather was very cold. Raindrops began to wash over the earth. The water dripping behind the glass looked like tears dripping amidst deep sadness. Disappointed because abandoned by someone makes Nicole like being limited to destruction. This morning he received a letter of invitation from the Palace of Artaleta. Slowly he opened it. The name of the man he loved so clearly plastered there. A golden thread is linked to the two names like two human beings who will be united by love. Nicole felt weak and helpless. He sat in the chair looking at the rainwater that kept growing. His hand still holds the card.
The door opened tightly. Lisa walked over quickly to meet her cousin immediately.
"Nicole, did you get the invitation?"tanyanya.
Nicole nodded without looking at her interlocutor.
"Who will he marry?"ask again. Nicole just shook her head sadly. "Oh my God, I'm really sad for you Nicole. When you want to change, it's too late."
Nicole covered her face with both hands. Slowly he began to sob. Lisa immediately hugged her beloved cousin and felt the same sadness.
Nicole Louisa Edgar is a descendant of the famous Lord Edgar. Louis Edgar and Adriane Edgar, both of Nicole's parents, have died because the ship they were on sank when they were about to see Nicole who was studying abroad. Nicole and Juan became acquainted while they were at the same school. When he sends a detective to search for the whereabouts of the bodies of his parents, he must go home and leave Juan who had just lost his father who was King Artaleta.
If he hadn't come home by then, they would have been happy. But Nicole never regretted finding the bodies of her parents. It's just that his immense love made him weak. He couldn't hold it.
Nicole thought she could bring back everything that had happened. He wanted to go back to Juan. But unfortunately after seeing the invitation card, he thought he was late.
"You okay?" Ask Lisa
After a little quiet, Nicole was able to answer. "Yes." Yeah."
"Nicole, if you really love your Majesty, you just need to make sure he's happy with his future wife. You must be strong and strong."
"You're right, Lisa. I'll make sure Juan's happy with his choice."
Lisa was calm to see Nicole excited again. He wished that someone kind would be his companion. Nicole has changed. No one knows that except for Lisa.
Before finding out both of her parents died, Nicole was living a wild life. Replacing a partner is a skill. When she gets to know Juan and falls in love, her life changes a little. His loitering still remains the same but he has never changed his partner to date.
No one knows but himself why he did it. Her main desire is to get more attention from her parents. Moreover, he was the only child and also a descendant of Lord Edgar who had been appointed as his successor.
Nicole never had any feelings of pride for the name. He used his grandfather's name to power. During his lifetime Lord Edgar had been appointed by the court family as prime minister. No one can break his orders.
Elsewhere
Valentino was on his horse's way home. Since last night's party, he didn't come home because he had to accompany Juan back to the palace. Juan asked about his brother last night. But he was grateful that Juan was finally able to find a replacement for the very annoying Lady Nicole.
Vale got off his horse when he got home. A servant ran in a hurry to bring the Vale horse back.
"You don't have to rush like that. I'm not papa" Vale said firmly
"Good sir."
Nissa and Imelda are seen running towards Vale. The man smiled as he shook his head. The two women were like running to find out who had arrived the fastest. Sometimes he feels like a child if he is treated like that.
"Welcome, sir." Nissa said that come first.
"Yes Nissa, thank you." Vale replied while hugging her.
"You did arrive first, but this handsome man is my son!" Imelda gasped when she arrived.
Vale lets go of Nissa and hugs her mother "You're like a teenager who's never seen a handsome guy."
"So when did you catch up with your sister?" Imelda asked without letting go of her arms to her son.
"following? Zest is not even married. There's still a week."
"So you're gonna bring a chaperone when Zest gets married?" Imelda looked excited at every word.
"Yes." Yeah." Vale did not want to extend the conversation about a life partner. He remembers loving an inappropriate woman. The woman who never belonged to him. He closed his heart to the woman. He closed his heart to his best friend. But unexpectedly, the woman had betrayed her best friend.
If he remembered the woman, his heart churned with rage. He was too upset and disappointed. If he ever met her again, he would make sure she got his payback. The woman will not be happy while in the Palace of Artaleta.
“Is the mistress happy?”ask Nissa
“Of course, Nissa. I will send you to continue to be beside my son and daughter-in-law later.”
“Serah Mistress. But I'd be very happy.” Vale looked at the two while shaking his head. He walked to his horse to get something.
Imelda whispered to Nissa as Vale approached her horse for a moment. “I don't trust my son. You know not how my son is?’
Nissa just smiled as she nodded.
When the vale approached them, he looked suspiciously. “What are you guys talking about behind my back?”
“No.” Answer Imelda quickly.
They go inside. Vale headed straight for his room. He closed the whole curtain. He was exhausted and all he wanted was sleep. For two weeks he did not come home because of the busy palace. Juan tortured him. He is to be married, all the work is left to him. Just as he closed his eyes, the door opened violently. Zest arrived to approach him.
"Sister!" His leg while shaking his waist.
"What's up, Queen?" Answer weak.
"Sister!" His shouting. "You don't love me anymore? Just because I'm getting married to your best friend!" Added annoyance.
Vale smiled and opened his hand. "Come here. I want to hug you. If you're married, it's gonna be hard."
Zest approached and hugged her sister. "I'm married just status, brother. You can still hug me." Sad talk.
Vale let go of his embrace. "Don't say anything like that. I know Juan. He couldn't have done that. John was a good man and a wise king. I can make sure of that. I didn't come home for two weeks because your future husband was so enthusiastic about your marriage.”
Zest fell silent as she continued to listen to her brother's words. Every word Juan said could calm his heart.
Nicole is on her way to Lisa's house which is about 1km from her house. He was riding on the horse he had just bought.
From a distance he could see a horse speeding up at high speed. Nicole could clearly see the man in the saddle.
Nicole tried to avoid the man. Meeting him would be the same as having problems.
Vale saw it. Nicole was nervous and scared. Vale is not like Juan. The man was handsome yet his heart was a little cruel. He doesn't want to hit someone he thinks is wrong. That's what he heard not too long ago. It was very different when they met abroad a few years ago.
When their horse was close together, Vale looked cynically at him. "What are you doing here, demon-hearted woman?"
Nicole was surprised but she could still smile even though her heart ached like that. "We haven't seen each other in a long time, my lord. Is that your first words when we haven't seen each other in a long time?"
"There is no better call for you than the devil-hearted woman."
Nicole smiled as she lowered her head. "All right my lord, allow me to continue the journey. I'm Goodbye." Nicole started taking her horse to avoid the man. But he could still hear the man swearing at him.
Vale felt his anger burning as a result of meeting the woman. There's a little bit that's changed. The woman's face looks tired. "I wish I never saw you again." He said as he took his horse away from there.
Along the way to Lisa's residence, he was unceasingly sad. Vale used to be very nice to him. His attitude now exceeded Juan's attitude towards him. Ever since they were kids, their relationship has been great. He even knew when the man followed him when he came home from school.
"What's wrong?"ask Lisa when Nicole just got home. Nicole looks pale.
"I met the successor of the duke of vanguard." Answer slowly.
"Valentino's? What did he tell you?"
"She called me the devil's woman." Nicole started shedding tears. "I've changed, haven't I? A devil?am I really a demon?" Ask nanar. He did not stop his tears from coming down.
Lisa shook her head quickly. "No Nicole. I know all about you. They don't know your decision to leave Juan. You're a good girl, Nicole."
"I want to say and explain everything to Juan and Vale in vain. I will still be hated. What am I supposed to do?"
"That's not true. You have to prove to them that you're a strong girl and an honorable girl. You can get a good guy. I'm sure it is."
Nicole feels very lucky to have her only relative, Lisa, and her family. Lisa's family has never been treated well by her and her family. Lisa's father, Nicole's father, is married to a poor woman. He was removed from Lord Edgar's family list. Although Lisa's life is ordinary, but she never complains.
Lisa was in a small room. When Nicole came inside, she saw some of her ugly-looking dresses hung on a wooden hook. Nicole frowned. Lisa will travel.
"What are you planning?"ask Nicole.
Lisa smile. "King's Wedding. Aren't all Artaletas invited? I'll go with you."
Nicole shook her head. He approached his beloved cousin and pulled his hand out.
"What are you doing?" Lisa is shocked by Nicole's sudden attitude.
"We bought a dress that we deserve to wear to the party."
"really?" Lisa felt the flowers approaching her.
While at the clothing store, Nicole is excited to find a dress that suits her and Lisa. He doesn't care what money he has to spend. Although this dress could hurt her for attending to the person she once was in her heart, she did not care.
Nicole remembers Lisa's words. If he loves Juan, then he must make sure Juan gets his happiness.
"What's wrong?" Lisa asks when she realizes Nicole is daydreaming.
"I'm fine." Nicole replied with a smile. She took one of the dresses that were hung. "It suits you very well, Lisa."
Lisa just smiled. He looked at his cousin's face. Although from the outside he smiled but deep in his heart he cried. He knows it. Nicole is not good at hiding her feelings.