Chapter 17 : Fighting over the engagement

"Crys, you must get up now," Crystelle whispered softly, patting Crystopher on the head.

They slept together last night because Crystopher whined about it.

"I don't want to." Sister, sleep more." Crystopher pulls his pillow closer to him and embraces it.

Crystelle makes a happy face.

"Then just do it." I'll inform Father and have him wake you up instead of me," Crystelle murmured, shrugging her shoulders.

Crystopher is startled and instantly sits up.

"You are such a demon," sulks Crystopher as he gets out of bed.

Crystelle laughs. "Did you expect me to be an angel this morning for you then?" she asks, laughing.

Crystopher makes a disapproving expression.

'Put a stop to it! and "I got goosebumps!' enraged him.

Crystelle laughs once again. 'It's been a while since I've teased him,' she reflected. Such negative ideas.

"Don't be like that; you know I love you, right?" Crystelle teases once again.

Crystopher's face turns very crimson. He's flushed!

Put a stop to it! "I'm not like brother Cass, who would respond to that corny stuff!" said Crystopher as he ran out of Crystelle's room.

' Hahah!" Owhh... that kid, if that's your reaction, how could I not torment you?' Crystelle grins.

"He has always been clinging to me since we were kids, but when I was the one to do it, he would always be timid and flee. Why don't you feel humiliated when you're the one who acts this way? ,.. I'm curious.' Crystelle murmurs.

Ah! If you were looking for my sweet elder brother, Cassius. He was indeed working at the border again. It was so unexpected, and I had just seen him the day before yesterday. As you recall, we were walking around the palace one day when the emperor abruptly asked for his attendance. That day, indeed! I haven't seen him in a long time.

If you're asking to whom I said this, I'm not sure either.

Crystelle laughs.

She went for a stroll in the garden that morning.

It's been three days since she left the palace. It's a beautiful day, as it always is.

"The birds are chirping, and the sky is blue and clear, as it has always been. The smell of the blossom mixed with the breeze."

"Ahh, such a peaceful day," Crystelle hums.

'How could you have known?" She wanted to get married to him! 'So just leave her alone!' shouted Grand Duchess Aria.

' But..! That child is a monster! I can't allow my daughter to marry someone like him! Grand Duke Harrison, yell!

Crystelle smiles in tears.

"Stop it already," she whimpers.

The reality is not as it appears.

As I already stated, my family will have a fit about this.

They were like this for three days after the letter announcing my engagement was delivered to our resident.

"It's an emperor's command!" My brother must have had a purpose in proposing to Crystelle, mad grand duchess Aria.

Crystelle shivers. "It's not the emperor's fault, mom." I was the one who asked him about it. Crystelle whimpers once again.

But still...! I'm not going to let that happen! If Cassius were here, I'm sure he'd do the same!" said an angry Grand Duke Harrison.

Grand Duchess Aria sighs.

'Can't you two figure out how to let her go? She's a lady, and even if you don't like it now, she'll marry a man one day! So what difference does it make if she gets engaged now?' Grand Duchess Aria stated that she was tired of fighting.

"But mother... sister Elly has us, me and brother Cassius, so why would she want another guy to marry?" Crystopher questions. He began to talk after they had been silent for a time.

Grand Duchess Aria was taken aback and sighed.

Crystelle shivers.

' Not you too, Chris,", thought grand duchess Aria and Crystelle at the same time.

"Let's stop here." I'm exhausted. If someone calls for me, tell them I was resting in our chamber. Grand Duchess Aria remarked to her husband, pinching her brow.

' De, my darling! Are you okay? Let me accompany you,' Grand Duke Harrison inquires, concerned.

Crystelle developed chills.

'Have a look at them! After all the conflicts, be lovey-dovey! It's as if the conflicts never happened!' Crystelle gives a shake of her head.

"I can't comprehend them, even if I'm their child," Crystelle thought.

If brother Cass was also at home, I may get a headache. Sad to say, but I'm pleased that he's currently across the border and hasn't heard anything about this," grins Crystelle.

"EL..LY!" exclaimed someone.

Crystelle twists and

Gasp! brother Cass?!!!

'What, what are you.. doing..h,here...?' Crystelle pauses.

'Put that away! What does your engagement to the first prince mean? 'I know there's something going on in the palace that you're keeping from me!' Cassius yells and begins a tantrum.

Crystelle grins and chuckles.

"I have such a vivid imagination."

Even though I was simply visualizing it, I had chills.

'He may be angry with me, but he will never yell at me. That's what makes me proud of him, that gentleman brother.' Crystelle smiles as she imagines her brother's possible actions.

' Wait..! You don't believe it for real, brother Cassius, do you? If this is the case, please keep in mind that my brother is a gentleman with a stunning figure, a charming face, and a gentle voice, and he will never raise his voice or hand towards a woman. He's a perfect person, and, once again, he had his eyes only on me! ' I repeat, he just had his eyes on me!'

"And I don't remember who I said it to again."

"Maybe toward his recent surge in fans?" she pondered thoughtfully.

Crystelle continues her stroll and returns to her room.

"Cry, Sisters! What are you doing in front of our parents' chamber? Crystelle asks, looking at Crystopher, who is standing in front of the door.

"Shh!" "Mom and dad were arguing again!" Crystopher says quietly.

Crystelle tilted her head.

"Comes again?" she inquires.

They approach the door cautiously and softly together.

'How come you let him come here without my permission?" mad grand duke Harrison

' Oh my! Honey!" Are you upset with me? What's wrong with him becoming Crystelle's fiance? The emperor officially engaged them yesterday, and Crystelle's suitors who beg for her hand in marriage have been decreasing recently. Aria, the proud duchess, stated

Crystelle shivers. 'By fiance, do you mean Rigel?" ' Will he come here? 'Are you serious?' Crystelle is speechless.

This time, it was Grand Duke Harrison who sighed.

'When will it be? I'll make sure Crystelle goes out on that particular day. 'I don't want them to meet until the day of her coming-of-age ceremony,' he stated firmly.

Grand Duchess Aria was rendered speechless.

Meanwhile, Crystelle is frozen.

"How far do you want to go with this, honey?" That ceremony will take place four years later! The grand duchess Aria's head felt dizzy.

Crystelle sighs and shakes her head.

"Let's end it; I need to rest now," Crystelle remarked as she walked slowly to her chamber.

Crystopher turns to face his sister.

"What a difficult moment for her..." he thought as he went to his room.

Mia, Crystelle's personal maid, enters her room.

"Do you want to rest, Lady Elle?" "Let me get you some change first," Mia responded.

Thank you, Mia. Thanked Crystelle.

Mia makes a happy face.

' Ah! ' "It's been a long time since you served me, and I'm curious how things are going between you and Sir Ethan," Crystelle said.

Mia is flushed.

'Ermm.. it goes smoothly.." Mia hesitates shyly.

Crystelle makes a dissatisfied expression.

'Don't be that way! Tell me a story! hurry! ' Crystelle was ecstatic.

Mia pauses. "Well, we've been going out for four days after your stay at the palace. 'When we have a leave day, we go out together, and he's been lovingly caring for me in this residency when you're not around, my lady,' Mia added.

When she told the story, her expression was filled with joy.

Crystelle laughs. "You look so happy about it," Crystelle replied.

"That must have been a fantastic day for you when I was at the hospital simply to endure my future," Crystelle replied.

"Excuse me, lady? "Where?" Mia inquires.

Crystelle gives a shake of her head.

"Mm!" "That is nothing!" Crystelle denied.

' Let's get changed quickly and get some rest, shall we?" said Crystelle.

Mia laughs as she watches Crystelle in action.

Sir Ethan's name is Ethanny Siel, and he is 24 years old. Our faithful knight, Soleil, who has served us since he was 14 years old, is a gentleman, yet a chilly individual. Really, I am afraid of him, but if Mia truly loves him, what can I do...? Should I say it's his looks that make him appear frightening? He has a scar on his face, yet he's genuinely nice to me; he has a large body, but it's nothing compared to Cassius; he has hawk eyes; and his grin is terrifying. Meanwhile, Mia's name is Emylia Lloyd, and she is the daughter of a count. She was a sweet and lovely maid to me.

She has a wonderful body, and if she wears costly clothes, she will appear to be a true noble, just as we will appear to be true siblings if we go out together.

Crystelle smiles. "I hope your love lasts forever this time, Mia." Crystelle honestly wishes

Mia gives a kind grin. 'I hope so as well, Lady Elle. 'Thank you,' Mia replied as she exited Crystelle's chamber.

Crystelle makes a happy face.

Mia had previously been married, and her husband was a front-line soldier. Unfortunately, he died as a result of it, leaving this miserable young woman a widow.

"If Sir Ethan dares to make you weep, Mia, I will be the one to teach him a lesson!" Crystelle resolved her thoughts in her mind.