NOT THE USUAL CINDERELLA (Season 2)

LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE

“Ah... actually it's not the only thing I'm thinking about.” Deanda said with her eyes slightly staring up at the ceiling of the room, indicating she was thinking something.

“O, yes? Is there anything else that's bothering you sweetie? Tell me what makes you look like someone who is thinking something heavy. Is it because you can't enjoy the fireworks tonight?” Hearing Alvero's joke at the end of his words made Deanda slightly smile amusedly.

Alvero, the figure of the man he loved so much, not long before they met until they finally married. However, the man was already like a good friend to him. Like someone who had known him for so long, always managed to keep his mood entertained with his teasing, in a time when he was in need of entertainment, just like this moment. Although actually, what just disturbed his mind was not just about Alexis, but about Melva's lover.

“Yang is right. Just a fireworks show, why can I think so hard and feel unsettled?” Deanda said her words with an amused smile on her face.

"After all, if I wanted to, wouldn't my Gracetian king husband be more than capable of just throwing a fireworks party for me? Isn't His Highness Alvero?” Deanda continued her speech by emphasizing the words "the noble Alvero" at the end of her sentence.

Deanda who said while looking at Alvero with eyes looks spoiled, managed to make Alvero laugh immediately.

“Whatever for my queen. Let alone a fireworks party. Even if you ask for half of the kingdom I will also give you.” This time Deanda who immediately laughed chuckled at Alvero's offer.

“No need to bother giving half of the Gracetian kingdom to me. I have no talent at all in governing the kingdom. I'd rather hand it over to a more qualified man, His Majesty King Alvero Adalvino. I'm sure he's far better able to lead this kingdom well. I was quite the one sitting sweetly beside her and.” Uncompleted Deanda finished her words, Alvero directly grabbed Deanda's head and leaned her on the chest of her field, which she had not yet finished, with his nose, he was busy kissing Deanda's head warmly.

“That's more than enough for me. Stay by my side and I will do many great things for you and our people.” Alvero whispered softly with his hand moving around stroking Deanda's upper arm.

“Now, tell me, other than papa Alexis' problem, what's bothering you? As much as possible I will try to help you.” Hearing a question from Alvero, with her head still leaning against her husband's chest, Deanda raised her head upwards, looking at Alvero's face that was lowered towards her.

“I know you and the others are busy solving the case of papa Alexis and looking for evidence of the crime from the Queen mother of Eliana. But can you help me do something for me? Uh, not really for me. More precisely for prince Enzo.” Alvero raised one of his eyebrows upon hearing Deanda's plea for Enzo.

“What do you want me to do?” Hearing a question back from Alvero that showed signs Alvero was willing to help him, Deanda immediately smiled with a happy-looking face.

“Eh…. I had a chance to talk with countess Melva, including how the figure of her lover according to the view of countess Melva, and the reason why she fell in love with her lover.”.

“Wah…. That far as your talk goes? Indeed, you women are faster if you have to dig up information than us men. It is fitting that a man who likes to gossip is often said to be a man with a mouth like a woman.” Alvero's words made Deanda slightly embarrassed, shown with a red tinge on her cheek.

“Eh, why are you silent? Continue your story.” Alvero immediately asked Deanda to continue the story because she saw Deanda who suddenly fell silent.

And Alvero's words succeeded in making Deanda smile a relieved smile, then hold her breath for a while before returning to speak.

“I don't know if prince Enzo knows about this or not. But Melva is the one who caused the accident so the mother of her lover was paralyzed. Whether it's just my mind or it's the truth. But, I feel Melva became that man's lover just because of guilt and a sense of responsibility. Apart from prince Enzo who likes countess Melva, I just don't want countess Melva to go the wrong way, and fall in love with her lover out of a sense of responsibility, let alone out of pity. Love based not by sincere love, will not last long.” Deanda said her words in a slightly hesitant voice, as she realized what she was thinking about Melva and her lover was not necessarily true, still her thoughts were only.

“Oh... is that so? Was the accident the first time they met?” Alvero asked with his eyes looking at his wife's face looks turned serious when talking about the relationship Melva and her lover.

“True, like that..”.

“That's the story about Melva and her lover huh? If empress…. What made you fall in love with me?” Deanda's eyes widened slightly at Alvero's unexpected question.

“I….? Because it's…. Ah, we're talking about countess Melva, why am I the one you're interrogating?” Deanda said as she changed her position from sitting cross-legged to sitting on a slouch and further buried her head in Alvero's chest so that Alvero could no longer see her beautiful face which now looked misbehaved as a result of her question just now.

“Come sweety, answer my question. I was also curious about the answer. Although I know, it is difficult for a woman not to fall in love with me and reject my charm.” Alvero said in a confident tone.

Narcissist! Absolutely narcissistic! My husband is really overconfident. But what you want to say, your majesty is indeed a figure who besides being very handsome, he is also very rich, as well, with his great ability to lead an empire and also become a successful entrepreneur. If there is an election about the 10 most handsome men in the world, it could be that he is in the top three.

Deanda said inwardly while holding back her gel smile, as well as a proud smile, for the man was already hers now..

“As if sweety... let's answer my question... What made you fall in love with me?” With a childlike attitude that was seducing his parents for wanting something, Alvero said as he grabbed Deanda's chin, forcing Deanda to look at him who was waiting for Deanda's answer impatiently.

“I don't know my Al. To be sure, whether you are a Gracetian king or a commoner, as long as you are. If asked why I love you? Ask God why he made me fall in love with you. To be sure, everything that is on you, it really fascinates me and amazes me, it also loves you so much. Whether your arrogant nature, your cold attitude, your stubbornness, jealousy, your overprotective and possessive nature, even your easily provoked emotions, your attention, your self, your wisdom, as well as your kindness, all make me love you so much. No matter what, whether your advantages or disadvantages, I love you for who you are.” The reply from Deanda that was spoken in a soft voice but there was no doubt when he said it all, made Alvero smile with a feeling so proud and happy.

"Thank you, Sweety, you are my wonderful woman. Thank you for loving me what

there's." Alvero whispered softly as he tightened his hold on Deanda's body and rained down on Deanda's face, with enough kisses to make Deanda grimace from being amused, as a result of unceasingly Alvero kissed the entire surface of his face without the slightest pause.