Woman in black

Two hours ago…

"Stop… mmm… kissing me or I will bite you!"

This man is shameless and jealous. Too jealous that he is turning crazy. We are going to an only women's party, only women who will try to get his attention and covet the position of his wife. So, I should be the angry one. How did things reverse?

Well, I choose to not wear my veil. Yes, my mistake but I was not going to ruin my makeup on my gorgeous face. I wished to deliver a knockout to any woman daring to approach my man with the elegance and delicacy of a stunning face. They just don't have a chance.

But Sir Greyson had to be there, sighs… he had to be beside the carriage waiting for us. His eyes just lingered a second on me, only a second and this man almost went crazy. I had to threaten him with a weak of no bedroom activities if he killed his knight.

We should seriously work on his temper.

"I can't stop… Lucia, we should return to the mansion."

"No, we won't."

"Why?"

"Because this time I want to deliver a message to every woman coveting you."

"Are you jealous?"

He smiled smugly, I felt his happiness arising and the beating of his heart disturbed me. He should work out more, what if he suddenly collapses.

"Stop being a fool, you can't be that happy anymore or your heart won't take it."

"…"

He kissed me again and his lips were painted in red.

"Gosh! You smeared my makeup!"

He bit his lips and looked at me intensely.

"Lucia…"

"Mm?"

"I love you."

Oh no, my heart is beating non-stop. I am having a heart attack. We can't go to the party.

"We should return." My breathing is very fast. I am collapsing. What should I do?

"Lucia? What is going on?"

"I don't know, I think I have a heart attack, we should go back."

Again, a smile… Is this man not taking my health seriously?

"… Idiot." He chuckled

"What?!" Now he is mocking me?

He laughed, is there a reason to laugh? I am dying, is he happy?

"Lucia, darling my heart is the same."

We are the same. The same… idiots. Hehe

** **

Two hours later we arrived at the venue. Gosh, this man, what would his sister think of me. What if she doesn't like me?

My appearance is good, my personality extraordinary, my talents out of the word, but what if she values punctuality and manners above anything else. She would say I spoiled her brother into a shameless man. Oh no. What if she doesn't like my dress? Mmm, the color is quite different.

Well, I had to admit that I look awesome, I was born to wear this color, not white for the pureness of the heart, not pink to look cute and lovely, not red for the passionate ones, well maybe that a little, for the lips. Black, the one color that has surrounded me since infancy. The one that covered my nature and kept my secret hidden for this long.

The guards opened the gates at once, I was waiting to see the women's eyes turning red in jealousy. This is my moment, this is my message to all of you.

"Who is that?"

"I don't know, I've never seen her."

"She is…"

"Breathtaking…"

"Then… who won?"

However, the collective sighs stunned me. What did I do to this group of women? It is not like I stole their money. Shouldn't their eyes be filled with jealousy? Shouldn't my predator instincts be guarding me against their murdering gazes? Why do I see disappointment? Tsk.

Sigh…

"I think you are not that handsome."

I showed my pity to the stunned man beside me. I worried for nothing.

"…"

We moved among the young ladies and something distracted me. Some familiar faces in the crowd. Is that older sister and cousin Katia? Nah how can they be here?

A tug in my hand woke me up from my daze. "Lucia, is everything alright?"

"I don't think so…"

"What do you mean?"

"The little devil inside me wants to play… what should I do?"

"Darling, I am your little devil, and I am not ins…"

"You!"

How could he? I had to close his mouth with my hands. He is so shameless to say that in front of so many people and his sister, the Queen. Is he trying to ruin my reputation?

Then stunned grasps filled the hall.

Damn.

I put my hands down quickly and pulled his hand to move to the front faster. I know he was smiling all around. I could hear his chuckles. My face was so red, how embarrassing. I will punish you later, you idiot handsome Duke.

"Lyon!" The voice from a woman made me stop and raise my head. She was a beautiful and regal woman, she looked like the female version of the Duke, with black combed hair and blue stunning eyes. The crown on her head shined like the sun with all that gems adorning it. That worried me a lot, we may not be compatible. The light versus the shadow. The day versus the night. What if she doesn't like me?

"Your Majesty."

"You came. I was beginning to worry little brother."

"I was about to not come."

"…"

"This lovely lady, who is she? Do you mind introducing her to us little brother in law?"

Wow, that was a first. A man with the King crown just mocked the proud Duke. I should carefully consider him. Tall, chocolate hair, green eyes, handsome and gentle face, amazing smile, and the ring of the head wizard of Docrem. Crap, he is the second male lead.

** **

A few moments ago…

"I can't believe my eyes. Darling, are you seeing it? "

This man is my King, and he is a little weird. The first time I met him was because of my brother. His gentle smile brought to their knees several women and his sweet words conquered the hearts of half the Kingdom. However, he always showed me the cold shoulder. What did I do to him?

He didn't smile at me, and his words were crass, ugh, thinking back, what did I look in him?

Well, he is my King now. The one I chose freely and the one who accepted me with all the duty that meant to be the ruler of this country.

But…

He is weird. I feel sometimes that he has a feud with my brother, although they are best friends. Seeing that scheming smile on his face, I know he has some mischievous plan ready. I might be a little jealous, he always tells me this plan at the end and now he is watching intensely the young couple teasing each other very openly.

However, I must say the woman in black is breathtaking. I was lost for a moment when she moved inside. She looks amazing, I've never seen any woman like her, but… there is also something more, she is lovely innocent.

But.. how bold of her to bring such color to an engagement party. Thought she fitted it amazingly. It was elegant and alluring at the same time. Her white pale skin was glowing like the moon and her red lips were magical.

Is that some lipstick on my brother's lip?

"My Queen… I think you got a sister in law."