I want to keep my promise\u00a0<\/p>\n
:\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Points\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian visited Abril the next day. The room was filled with flowers, their fragrance permeating the entire space. The doors leading to the balcony were open, and a gentle breeze stirred the curtains. Abril was looking outside as if she wanted to leave the bed she was lying in to enjoy the beautiful summer day. He asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s all this? Are you trying to turn your room into a garden?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHis Majesty sent them yesterday. I think it was to ask for my forgiveness.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian couldn\u2019t believe what he was hearing or seeing: his brother sending a gift and asking for forgiveness from a woman? That was something he never thought would happen. \u201cHow are you feeling?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m better.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you still upset with my brother, or have you forgiven him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, we made peace yesterday.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Deep down, Cassian had hoped that Abril hadn\u2019t forgiven him, that the two had grown distant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril continued looking outside. Cassian asked, \u201cDo you want to go outside?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe truth is, yes. I don\u2019t like being cooped up all day. I hate it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen let\u2019s take a walk in the garden.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril was feeling better, but Alessandro had been very clear that morning before leaving. \u201cDon\u2019t leave your room. Stay in bed and rest for a couple of days. The inspection trip will be soon, but if you\u2019re not well, you won\u2019t go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Although Abril longed to go outside, to walk among the flowers under the blazing sun, to feel the soft, cool breeze caressing her skin, she also deeply wished to know what lay beyond the castle walls, to travel and discover a new world. So, she decided to be obedient and stay in bed, even though she didn\u2019t like it very much. She shook her head and replied, \u201cHis Majesty said I should stay in my room and rest; otherwise, I won\u2019t be able to accompany him on his trip to inspect the kingdom.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you really want to go out that much?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I want to see what\u2019s out there, though I would like to have a book to make my time in this room pass faster.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
<I want to keep my promise\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you want me to bring you a book from the library?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Points\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, I\u2019ve already sent one of the maids several times to the library, but there aren\u2019t many books that interest me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you want me to buy you a new book? I could go to the city and buy some books if you wish.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWould you really do that for me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI would appreciate it very much.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian had spent little time with the princess, and if he left, the pain would return in the middle of the night. So, he took her hand for a moment and said, \u201cI won\u2019t be long. I\u2019ll see you later.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian stood up and left, leaving Abril alone. She wondered why he had taken her hand, but those thoughts quickly disappeared when she saw the king enter. He approached her, gave her a soft and sweet kiss on the lips, and asked, \u201cHow are you feeling?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not in pain anymore?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t say that, but the pain is bearable.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro decided it was best to change the subject since Abril always made a grim face whenever they talked about it. \u201cI was thinking we could go for a boat ride on the lake as I promised you a few days ago. It would be in two days if you feel well by then. There are some flowers in the water that are in full bloom. I think you\u2019ll like them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril\u2019s eyes lit up like two bright stars shining with pure happiness and excitement. \u201cReally? Is His Majesty not lying this time?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not lying. I\u2019ve learned my lesson. I just want to fulfill what I promised you that day in the garden by the fountain. I want to make you happy.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro caressed her hair, her cheeks, and down to her neck and said, \u201cI told you I would show you all the beautiful places within the palace. I want you to forget the idea of wanting to leave the palace,\u201d Alessandro thought as he gave her a sweet kiss. \u201cI want you to stay by my side and never wish to leave because I won\u2019t allow you to leave my side either.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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