NOT THE USUAL CINDERELLA (Season 2)
DESYA AND ALVERO
Evan walked closer towards Deanda whose face still looked awkward due to the incident just now. Actually Deanda wanted to go and catch up with Alvero, but it felt impolite if he immediately left Evan who had already seen him and walked towards him.
"The Gracetian Empress was truly an admirable figure, even a child was instantly made to fall in love at first sight." Inevitably Deanda immediately smiled amusedly at the words of Evan whom she knew was praising her sincerely.
Whatever Evan says, Deanda knows the man is always serious about his words, unlike Alvero who is always a prankster and likes to tease him. Ever since he became acquainted with Evan, Deanda has always seen the calm and serious attitude of Evan, which to Deanda may be due to him also having a background from a military family, which Deanda has always been a part of, so that his figure always looks firm and serious.
"Good night Evan, we've been in the same place since noon, but only now can we greet you." A smile returned on Evan's face to hear Deanda's friendly greeting for him.
"Good night Permai..."
"Huh, I've already called you Evan, and now you intend to treat me with the empress? Don't joke, Evan. You remember the rules between us, right? It is forbidden to mention titles when not with others. Because we're good friends." Again Evan could only smile at hearing Deanda's plain words for him.
Good fella? I feel like I have to settle for that relationship for a while. Because right now you are still bound to His Majesty Alvero as his legal wife.
Evan said inwardly, trying to stand not too close to Deanda's figure, other than for fear of people spreading cheap gossip, she fears their closeness will make it even harder for Evan not to make Deanda realize her true feelings for Deanda.
"Eh, sorry, I seem to have made noble Alvero wait too long for me because of that little incident earlier. Other times we might talk again. Give my regards to duchess Danella yes. Tell me I miss him." Deanda said as she moved her body to the side and without waiting for a response from Evan, Deanda rushed away following Alvero to the deck of the ship, let alone the sound of fireworks erupting already starting to sound in the air.
Not just my mom.... I miss your figure too, Deanda. Suppose we could talk to each other and eat together, or just send each other messages like when you were not married, to treat my longing. But I don't want our closeness to be used by irresponsible people to spread gossip. If the time comes for you to part ways with his highness Alvero, I also do not expect the breakup to happen because of bad rumors about you, let alone until you are accused of having an affair with another man. When that comes, you should still be an honorable woman despite parting with her majesty.
Evan said inwardly as he stepped towards the deck of the ship, intending to join the fireworks display held there. Where, almost everyone gathered there to enjoy the beautiful view of the sky due to the eruption of fireworks that show a variety of colors that form.
In another corner of the room just left by Deanda and Evan, the real figure of Dion also observed what had happened between Deanda and Simon immediately took a deep breath with his head slightly looking up. At first he wanted to approach Deanda after the little boy ran to the bathroom, but Evan's presence made Dion hold his footsteps to get closer.
Deanda Federer. A child's words are words spoken with honesty. The words of the little boy show the absence of lies, representing the feelings of many people in Gracetian when he saw the amazing figure of you as a woman who is not only beautiful but also friendly and kind.
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"Sister Alvero..." Doubtfully Desya's lips called out the name of Alvero who since Desya walked towards her looked sharply at the girl.
"What do you want from me Desya?" Without further ado, as if he could read Desya's mind, Alvero immediately asked Desya with a probing look.
The incident that day, when Desya tried to make Deanda have an accident while riding really still makes Alvero feel disappointed and angry with Desya. It felt that if Deanda did not prevent it, she would definitely give Desya the most severe punishment.
"Sister.I know I was guilty that day. Today, I just want to apologize to you for what happened that day. I'm sorry jealousy made me do something so stupid." Desya said in a soft voice, making Alvero try to resist her disappointment and anger, learning from Deanda's attitude so easily forget and forgive the mistakes of others.
"Have it, just forget about it, and don't try to do anything like that again. Be a princess who can boast of Gracetian. Don't act stupid like that anymore. After all, you're always saying nonsensical things like just now." Alvero said as he looked towards Desya who immediately scrunched her forehead.
"What does big brother mean? I said something unreasonable?" hearing a question from Desya, Alvero took a deep breath and then exhaled a little loudly through the sidelines of her lips, making the hair on her forehead flutter slightly.
"Never again say about your feelings of jealousy to me, especially if it is heard by others. They'll misunderstand, think that we have an abnormal relationship as half-brothers." With difficulty Desya gulped her saliva hearing Alvero's words which showed that Alvero did not have the slightest feeling of being more than a half-brother to him.
Already several times Desya expressed her love for Alvero, either implicitly or in an overt way like today even though always Desya experienced rejection from Alvero. But, today, Desya could feel that Alvero said that to keep her feelings of anxiety from misunderstanding the relationship between the two of them. An act that shows that Alvero is so guarded the feelings of his empress, a reality that is quite painful for Desya.
Brother Alvero... Do I have to back off now? Have you never been interested in me? Loving me? Even as a sister? Even touching my head, stroking my shoulders, never once did you do as a sister to me.
Desya said in her heart as she stepped closer to Alvero who immediately shifted her position while glancing towards the door that connected the deck of the ship with the party room where Deanda had asked her permission to go to bathroom for a while. Alvero really hopes to immediately see the figure of Deanda so that he can find an excuse and avoid Desya. However, Deanda's figure had yet to be seen appearing there, making Alvero's eyes again stare towards Desya.
