The rumors about the engagement were not subsiding anytime soon. Rumors had been flamed up by other stories, like how Kali is sneaking to Ren's room at night and their subtle looks to each other and their sweet conversations.
Their story of how they met had made it to the newspapers.
It was already beyond repair.
"You need to go back to the South." Ren finally exhausted his means of stopping it. His fame has risen after the war but Kali's fame is even way above his.
By being together longer the rumors will not rest.
"No." Kali replied.
"What do you mean 'No'?" Frustrated.
"Do you want to hear it again? No!"
Inhale. Exhale. Ren calms himself.
"Why?"
"...Just because."
"Damn! Kali. Do you want to get married to me?!" He raised his voice.
"..."
"What the hell?! Are you really considering that?"