Ask for Her Hand

Rolan and Christina enjoyed their tea and coffee in the coffee shop at the mall. They sat across one another, sipping their drinks from the straw as they discussed light matters, particularly about the rising economic growth of the Ruthenia Empire.

"I never imagined that my brother would drastically change the Ruthenia Empire in just five years. Such a feat was unheard of, not even from another country's history. He will surely go down as one of the greatest rulers in the history of the Ruthenia Empire," Christina said, giggling. She twirled a single strand of her hair around her index finger, playing with it as the conversation continued. 

"I could say the same thing," Rolan agreed to every word she said. His gaze remained fixed at her face, as if he didn't want to look the other way. However, despite the pleasantness of their conversation, Rolan is honestly not liking the topic.