The early morning smell of spring was refreshing , thought Le . She was in the garden sitting on the bench with a basket of flower on her lap . She grab each flower and inhale the sweet fragrant . Tai was a few feet across from her and was plowing soil with a small shovel.
“ ..madam’ Le , shouldn’t you be at the breakfast table at this hour ..” ask Tai , his back was facing her as he the cover flower ’s root with dirt and then reach over to the bucket of water , he cup a hand full and sprinkle it over the dry soil .
Le frown and said “..the breakfast table is like war zone now !..”
“..O’ how so ?..”
“ ..ever since Prisana return back to the young master’s chamber , Rina had be throwing trauma at the breakfast table ! Claiming she the young master fiancée , as if she haven’t told the world about it yet . All the other mistresses was upset when Ms. Nawahdee announce the wedding already so we do not need to hear it again from Rina ”
“..what about Prisana ? It obvious she the young master favorite ..”
“..well, of course all the other mistresses envy Prisana but not to the point of ripping her heart out --- unlike Rina , everyone despise her and it was quite funnie to see her express when the young master came down stair with Prisana by his side ..” Le laugh and added , “ ..even though all the other mistresses disapprove of Prisana but they were please to see her with the young master instead of Rina because for the record Prsiana is not a poisonous witch ..”
Tai rise , he brush the dirt off his hand and pant “..all finish ..” he step back and view the roll of flower he planted .
Le jump and came up from behind him . “ ..great , this breed of flower is from the middle east . I read it only bloom at night and close it petal at daylight! ” she exclaimed and without being aware of her own excitement she encircle her arm into Tai’s side . He froze . The sudden touch cause him to feel unease . He turn to the side and watch her smiling toward the flower with such zeal . His heart pound and the feeling was wonderful but suddenly he was sad . The unrequited love he had for madam’ Le should remain hidden . He can’t betrayal the young master and he doesn’t want to ruin the friendship he had build with her .
“..breakfast is over by now , you should return ..” said Tai
Le turn to the side and look up at him , “ ..why ? Is my company bothering you ?..”
“ o ‘ no no no ..” he quickly said and playful hit the back of his head
Le couldn’t help but laugh at his nervous expression and she begin to swing his arm in a childish manner , “ ..come on Tai ..lets explore the garden a bit longer . It boring at the mansion …”
“..al-alright ..” he half smile
“..ah’ u so cute ..” she laughed and release his arm . She being to hum a sweet tune while making her way toward the garden maze . Tai smile and follow behind her .
Meanwhile in the mansion , Ms. Nawahdee was waiting in the guest room . She heard foot step from behind and turn round . Prisana and Aum was standing by the entrance . Ms. Nawahdee frown , she clearly call upon Prisana to talk about private matter and Aum appearance wasn’t expected!
“..I did not call you , please leave ..” said Ms. Nawahadee
The demon turn to Prisana and saw the uncertain look on her face . Even though words wasn’t spoken but he know she wanted him to stay . His arm came around her back and with the other he held her arm , he walk her to the nearest sofa and help her sat down . He even brush the hair that was in her face behind the ear and she couldn’t help but felt embarrass in front of Ms. Nawahdee . The demon had never display affection to any of his mistresses in public before . He had always been cold and aloof toward them during the daytime but at night time ..it a whole difference story , Prisana lower her lashes once she caught the glowing of his eye green . He turn to his mother and said “ ..there shouldn’t be any secret between a mother and son ? Prisana and me are not stranger . Go on , mother ..”
“..very well..” Ms. Nawahdee glare at the servant girl and then move to a near by sofa and said “..the wedding is approaching and invitation had been send out ..”
“..yes im aware of it ..” reply Prisana and turn to look up at the demon . He didn’t look her way but stand completely still beside the sofa
“..it best if you stay in your room on that day . Because it will look awkward if my in-law see you pregnant ..”
“..mother , it unnecessary ..” said Aum
“..It necessary !! Because Rina request it ..”
“..I don’t understand . Why all the sudden you listen to Rina ? When before not even a mouse will dare cross your path ? Is she holding something against you ?..” Aum asked
Ms.Nawahdee was furious and shouted , “ ..it none of your business !..”
Prisana reach up and grab the demon’s hand , “..it ok , I’ll be fine ..”
He turn to her and kneel beside the sofa , “ ....but I don‘t want you to be alone , are u sure ? ” he asked and firmly held her hand ,
“..yes . I’m not use to attending social function , I might end up embarrassing myself ..”
“..what if you go into labor ?..”
“ ..labor ? ..” she held her smile and said “..I have 3 more months ..”
He stare into her face for what seen like a life time , until it finally sink into his brain and when it did he smile , “ ..then I‘ll check on you at every hour on that day..”
“..I think not . You will have guest to greet and no time to run back and fore !.” shouted Ms.Nawahdee
His head slightly turn around and said , “ ..this wedding is your idea not mine . I will do as I please ..”
“ ..what did you just said ?! You had never talk back to me in this kind of tone before ! You are becoming to attach with this human girl . Had you forgotten what happen to your father ?..”
“..I had not forgotten ..” he slowly rise up while pulling Prisana on her feet and his eye was still on her and said “ ..but I change my perspective ..”
Prisana knew his word was sincere by the softness of his face and it lift her heart with happiness . The man she once hate and fear had became a knight in shining armor , despite his aggressive flaw , he became the man she had fall in love with . How she came about to love him is still a mystery , perhaps it’s the handsome face and muscular feature ? If that the case , she were as lusty as he is -- but she will never admit such a thing ! Or maybe she had grown attached to him because of their child ? Her thought was interrupted by the sound of Ms.Nawahdee scream . The old woman was outrage by the couple silently staring into each other eye and completely ignore her in the background .
The demon held Prisana’ hand and walk out the room together . He had never disobey his mother nor had he enrage her before but it felt good beside , he had agreed to marry Rina because his mother threaten to kick Prisana out the mansion and he had became a desperate man who blindly agreed to such term and it all because of one merely human who crave her face in his heart. They walk down the hallway without saying a word to one another and his hand was still holding her , as if his whole life is hanging off her finger . Every second he would steal a glance at her and felt warm inside . She had became even more beautiful as time goes by , the roundness of her belly does not bother him beside the fact it making him crazy over lust for her -- but he must keep his promise . The torture ! He a vampire ..a night creature with super strength who can bend a tree with no effort at all -- but he yield to her . His ancestor is probable laughing in their grave by now! He sudden stop in the middle of the hall and Prisana turn around with question in her eye and said “..our room is at the end of the hall way ..”
“..Prisana , do you believe me ? This marriage doesn’t mean anything to me and it will not change anything between us ..”
“..I will try to believe you ..”
“..try ? ..”
“..if you do not want to marry Rina , how come you won’t tell your mother so ?..”
“..because…I have my reason ..”
“..then I will try to believe you ..”
He frown and continue to lead the way , she follow close behind him . He could had easily said it because he doesn’t want to lose her but word wouldn’t come out. It should be obvious how he feel about her ! Everyone in the whole mansion can figure it out but not her and the demon is to proud to say it.