The Marrying The Prince

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"So, when are we getting married, Dinand?

Both of Ferdinand's eyebrows shot up high, his facial features looking back at Kenna in full view, he was quite surprised when he heard the question slide from Kenna's mouth, a question that Kenna had never asked him. In the past, Ferdinand had promised it to Kenna but now, until the grass that swayed in Francia - even knew if he was married to Anastasia.

"Why are you suddenly asking Kenna?"

Although Kenna could see clearly if there was no enthusiastic look or even just a smile full of promise imprinted on Ferdinand's face, Kenna could not back down anymore

"You don't want our son to be stamped as an illegitimate child for the rest of his life? After all, this is our plan, your promise, because you love me, because we love each other"

Ferdinand's long breath blew. Right, he knew if Kenna would definitely discuss this, then how Ferdinand would explain it to Kenna. Explain to Kenna about the marriage of a member of the kingdom more, about his own will? Finally after a moment of silence, Ferdinand started to reopen his voice

"I'm married to Kenna"

Kenna's forehead flinched

"I know Dinand"

Ferdinand again took a deep breath, as he began to step up to open the window of his room.

"If you know, why ask Kenna?"

Because Kenna does not understand and needs certainty. That was what Ferdinand had in mind, he knew that very well but somehow he kept asking. Kenna had already started clenching her hands while looking at Ferdinand's back, she would not give up. Kenna told me that she needed some relief and reassurance, so she couldn't back down anymore

"If there's a marriage it means there could be a Dinand divorce, don't you think? after all, until when are you going to have a household with a woman you don't love? how can you have a child with a woman you don't love? how's ka-"

"The royal wedding cannot be a divorce"

Like being struck by lightning, Kenna rounded her eyes with her mouth still gaping because she had not finished speaking. His feet involuntarily stood up violently

"Impossible Dinand! You're not mung-"

"That's right Kenna. The Vatican will not allow any divorce. 'Until death that separates' and 'what God has brought together cannot be separated from man' I swear it when I get married"

"NO WAY!!!"

Ferdinand was still standing while staring out the window. He was too cowardly to look at Kenna, a sense of regret in him who had promised to make Kenna his wife made Ferdinand unable to look at Kenna. But what he can do, because now Ferdinand is married especially, he also does not want a divorce. Divorced in the loss of Anastasia? Hell no's! Ferdinand didn't want that to happen

"That's the truth Kenna"

Brakk!!

Kenna threw the wooden box on the table in a fit of rage. All her life, Kenna had never felt this angry, she felt so deceived

"You tricked me Dinand! you bragged when you said all your promises!"

The clashing, roughness, and more Kenna made Ferdinand immediately turn his head and look at him sharply

"I made a promise back then, I admit it. And I remind you, back then, when I said all our future promises and plans, I said it sincerely, I didn't cheat on you. But now it's not all that easy, Kenna, I'm married"

Not enough Kenna felt if her heart was pierced, now she could feel if all her dreams and dreams would be destroyed. What will happen to her child, then? With both eyes already glazed over, Kenna looked at Ferdinand with full of supplication

"Then... What about me? what about our son? Can you let our son be despised as an illegitimate child for the rest of his life even until he dies?"

Both of Ferdinand's eyes were closed for a moment as his fist began to throb, and as he calmed down, Ferdinand again made a sound.

"I'm in need of time until things start to calm down, until Ana calms down"

"Ana?"

Ferdinand's head nodded, as he looked at Kenna who was looking at him confusedly and both cheeks were wet.

"Yes. When Ana calms down, I'll persuade her to accept the child"

Kenna was increasingly unable to understand the direction and max of Ferdinand's words, a very clear streak of confusion was etched on her face

"I don't understand"

Finally, Ferdinand rounded up his resolve to explain his plan. The real plan hasn't been for him to tell Kenna but, if not now, he's sure that Kenna won't stop

"I plan to have Ana accept and raise the child as our child. That way, at least the boy won't be stamped as an illegitimate child, and I can raise him well too. After that, I'll guarantee you and Elsa's lives as well"

Not one bit, not one word, not a speck of Kenna had ever imagined that Ferdinand would say such a thing to her.

So actually, Ferdinand's max who was looking for it, taking it, giving it attention what? did Ferdinand indeed not care anymore and give up on their promises? was Ferdinand that afraid of his father to be willing to forget and give up his love for Kenna? Was that as hard as Ferdinand? Is that cruel the royal rules over the palace? If so Ferdinand would have been extremely tormented. Well, I must have, surely that's why Ferdinand became this way and was forced to do this. The rules of the kingdom, palace, and King must have caused Ferdinand to suffer and be squeezed, therefore Ferdinand could only have such a way out.

Well then, after thinking for a few minutes, with full attention and understanding, Kenna will hold back her ego, because Kenna thinks if Ferdinand is also forced to like this, forced to keep running his marriage, he said, forced to bury his promises and dreams with Kenna.

Kenna took a deep breath while rubbing both of her wet cheeks

"Alright Dinand, I'll accept your plan"

Actually, Ferdinand was ready to accept Kenna's rampage again when he had already declared his plan that sounded a little cruel but, Kenna accepted it? Ferdinand was now confused as to what to say

"You're accepting?"

With a gentle smile, Kenna began to step closer to Ferdinand

"Yes, because all this is for the common good, right? For our children and for us. Even if we're not married, we can still be together because, I understand if you're forced to do this, I'll always try to understand Dinand" Kenna dissected and immediately hugged Ferdinand who was still standing petrified with a face that showed a million binging feelings, a sense of confusion that Kenna regarded as confusion because Kenna was too understanding, Ferdinand must be surprised "I don't care if we're not tied to marriage, it's better because we can make your marital status a protective wall of our relationship. I love you Dinand"

"Our son wants to go together, Dinand. Let's go both out"

--000--

Fredrick was still staring out the window at the beginning of autumn. Occasionally his gray eyeballs glanced at the back garden of the palace, where the Princesses and daughters-in-law were sitting leisurely enjoying their afternoon tea.

Fredrick looked at Anastasia for a moment, then looked back to the front. His memory returns to the moment where his first encounter with Anastasia. When Anastasia was about to give up on horseback, it was Anastasia who could have taken her life if Ferdinand had not seen and helped her. And one year after that, there was an unknown letter that came to Fredrick. Letters with neat writing but still look like the writing of a young child who is new to writing.

A letter about the offer.... The royal inscription and murder of the royal family.

At that time, Fredrick could not possibly believe all the contents of the letter about security, economics, political spin secret Trancia kingdom written in detail in the letter. Fredrick even ignored and did not consider the letter at all. Every two months, the letter continues to arrive with contents explaining every turnaround, stability, and secret movement within the Trancia kingdom.

Still carrying a sense of disbelief, but also curiosity, Fredrick asks Gregory to investigate the letter. And what Gregory got was, if there was a merchant around the world who could also be a mail agent who had been channeling the letters very neatly and secretly. A merchant who was also a relative of the late Queen Mary, mother of Anastasia. Anastasia, the sender of letters of treason and murder for the kingdom and her own family.

Fredrick who found the fact that he felt more interested, he continued to find out about Anastasia. Anastasia the unwanted Crown Princess, the Crown Princess who wants to be eliminated, the Crown Princess who does not have strong supporters, and the daughter of a father who hates does not even consider herself a child herself.

Over the years that the letter kept coming, Fredrick received and studied it well, until in the fifth year the contents of the letter changed. A letter that had only been filled with changed information. Not only about the treachery of the kingdom, but also about the offer of the plan to assassinate the entire Trancia royal family, without exception. In fact, in the letter, the sender clearly described how he wanted the way each member of his family would be killed later. At that time, Fredrick believed that Anastasia who had been determined to kill her entire family had not even turned fifteen years old.

Fredrick's long breath blows as he remembers how he betrayed and deceived Anastasia. In the treaty, which Anastasia offered her, Anastasia wanted to help Anastasia ascend to the throne, and Fredrick refused. Fredrick wasn't that relaxed to take care of and nurture someone else's royal daughter. Moreover, if he were to attack Trancia, he wanted to grip the kingdom. There was no particular reason for him, only, it was impossible for Fredrick to help Anastasia without pay.

And because of his refusal, a new covenant was made. Anastasia again made a new offer and agreement to Fredrick. Anastasia was prepared to renounce her kingdom, provided that Anastasia was helped to escape with the goal that Anastasia wanted. An offer that was more than tempting for Fredrick was immediately agreed upon by Fredrick but, that is where the greed of man and the cunning of a Castalarox arose.

Knowing, knowing, and studying Anastasia's entire life made Fredrick want to hold her. Because, by grasping Anastasia, not only could Trancia safely possess without having to worry if one day there would be a troublesome commotion in Trancia. But also by having Anastasia, Fredrick could provide a useful pawn for Francesca's future. Anastasia will also be useful when Francesca will have to run or want to overhaul all the contents of Trancia. Pion, Fredrick is desperate to make Anastasia a pawn.

The pawns he had to woo and lure in order to stay calm and willing to become pawns willingly after being dragged to Francia. And now, seeing how Anastasia loved the Princesses, her wife, and her family so much, Fredrick had already gained Anastasia's heart but, the problem now was her son.

Because of a meltdown in Anastasia's heart, it could make all of Fredrick's plans fail. 'All' includes plans to fix his son.

Although Fredrick had closed any political meeting related to the family of the late Queen Mary so as not to give a touch to Anastasia but, Anastasia who used to endure torture, could do anything to live. Including escaping as far as possible until it vanished without a trace like Anastasia's initial desire before Fredrick managed to drag her to Francia.

That thought, made Fredeick look back at Anastasia while muttering

"Watchout Dinand's... Or you'll lose"

--000--

Anastasia had just set foot in the Chasembord castle when the sky had started to darken. Today he was quite satisfied after playing with the Princesses in the palace.

Anastasia's steps continued to walk towards her room and ignored the few maids who greeted her.

After arriving at his doorstep, Anastasia recalled Lucas saying that Ferdinand had left by noon and had not returned when Anastasia was coming home from the palace. Only Solar and Carl drove him home, without Ferdinand.

I don't know where Ferdinand went even without Solar. And because of that, Anastasia thinks maybe Ferdinand is sick?

Well. Anastasia should find out firsthand. Anastasia's hand quickly knocked on Ferdinand's room door, but there was no answer either. Until a servant arrives

"His Highness hasn't returned yet, Your Highness"

"Oh well..."

Anastasia thought, perhaps Ferdinand went out with Michael or went to work on something important to leave his job at the palace to Solar but, Anastasia's steps stopped when the servant who told her earlier, returned to a quiet voice

"Sorry Your Highness. I want to let you know that His Highness picked Miss Kenna up here this afternoon, and they left together in a horse-drawn carriage. And it looks like they'll spend the night outside"

"What?" The servant immediately lowered his head in agitation. Anastasia spoke again. "Is Miss Elsa coming too?"

Doubtfully and with his head still bowed, the servant shook his head

"Miss Elsa is in her room"

While putting on her best smile, Anastasia nodded in understanding. Then I went back to the door of his room.

Ruth, who kept following Anastasia, was silent, not knowing how to comfort her mistress. Because obviously, when he entered the room, the look on Anastasia's face immediately turned grim.

"I want to take a shower now Ruth"

After she finished with her dress, Anastasia asked Ruth to deliver dinner later in her room. Anastasia doesn't want to have dinner alone with Elsa, especially Michael who's going home at what time.

--000--

Here else, Ferdinand and Kenna had just finished their afternoon and evening. Ferdinand would take Kenna for a walk around an inn they occupied, an area located on the edge of the capital near the mountains.

When he reached the place he wanted to show, Ferdinand glanced at Kenna who looked sparkling when he saw the sun setting.

"It's pretty Dinand"

Ferdinand's head nodded in agreement, then his body slightly snapped as Kenna directly wrapped her hands around Ferdinand's neck while gluing their lips together. After giving Ferdinand a short kiss, Kenna stabbed her head to stare inside Ferdinand's two beads as she softened and whispered

"I love you"

Ferdinand smiled, tidying up Kenna's hair, which flew in the wind. He thinks and contemplates again. It was obvious that he still loved Kenna, even though he loved Anastasia, and therefore Ferdinand did not hesitate to spend time with Kenna outside. Although Ferdinand knew, it was possible that this would make his relationship and Anastasia even more tenuous.

But Ferdinand thought that he could definitely fix it later.

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