Protect Siara No Matter What

Chapter Ninety-Five:

Manu Palace

Earlier…

"So, now you know my reasons, would you still decide to marry her?"

I have no intention of saying everything I said to Haimon but I want to confirm something once he hears my reason why I object to their marriage. But in fact, I want Siara to marry Haimon because I know it would be better for her to be with him than Kieran. Because I know what behavior Kieran has and that is one of the reasons why I just let Siara avoid him.

Beside even without the marriage, Kieran will be the next on the throne that is why I decided to cut off their arrange marriage and let Siara to love freely. And I saw the result of my giving her the freedom to let her love the person she wanted to be. Siara chose the right person even though she came from the other clan I know she loves him very much and I already see how much he loves my daughter. For that enough knowledge, I know she will be fine whatever she will decide to do.

Haimon stares at me with those serious eyes. "Yes, indeed. I will marry her."

His words were full of conviction and honesty and I am so sure Siara will be fine.

"Then, take her." I firmly answered.

"What?"

"Did you not hear me clearly? I said, take her and make sure she won't hurt. Physically and mentally."

"But I don't want to just take her, I want to marry her."

"Then do whatever you want but make sure she won't be known as my daughter. Not to reject her but to protect her." I said before I leave him without an answer.

…

"Are you sure about your decision?"

"Yes, I am so sure Alcina." I answered as we watch Siara and Haimon leaving the palace together. "Because I am sure Siara will come back which is no longer necessary to force her."

"Alright, if that is what you want then what shall I do now?"

"You still keep an eye on her because I'm sure you can enter their land freely."

"Yes, my King."

Edelweiss Kingdom

Sage's Residence

Norward just silently looked at us after we said what we did. That even if I tried to read his reaction to what I said I could not read anything. He just looked at us so seriously.

"I want to talk to your father." Norward finally said something.

"But Uncle--"

"Yes, I will send him a letter." Siara suddenly answered that made to look at her with surprised.

"What are you talking about?"

"Haimon, I know he talked to you even if you didn't say so." She spoke. "That is why, let Uncle Norward talk to my father and don't worry whatever my father's decision was, it wouldn't change even if Uncle Norward talked to him." she stated as she holds my hand firmly.

"The decision making is done. Now, you need to go home Haimon."

"Fine, we'll go home." I said and we both stand up but to my surprised Norward stops us.

"Wait." He spoke.

"What?"

"Lady Siara will be living here for a while."

"No!" I firmly refused. "Why does she have to stay here?"

"Because as long as I cannot talk to her father and you two do not marry, I will not allow you to leave her with you under the same roof. Understand?"

I turned to Siara who was just smiling at me while she's staring at me. Knowing that look I already knew she already decided.

"Alright," I said as I turned my gaze back to Norward. "Maybe I can take her to the room she will use? Will I?"

…

Haimon's face shows intense concern as he helps me organize my belongings. I couldn't help but hug him from behind.

"Siara…"

"Don't move. Just let us stay like this for a while." I said as I buried my face at his back.

For a moment there, we stayed quiet and let each other to feel and listen to our heart beats. And from what I did gradually he finally calm down.

"Thank you." I heard him said that made me smile.

"I love you and I care for you Haimon."

"I love you more, my Love." He said and pulled me to face him and he embraces me as my head rest to his chest where I could hear his heart. "I care for you so much I won't let anything bad happen to you." He seriously and firmly said.

Haimon's words were enough for me to feel at ease even though there is still something missing from me. Yet, I don't let it fill me in. Rather I chose to fill with this moment being with the man that I love the most.

Reinhardt's Residence

"I need your help, Medea."

"What help can I help you?"

"I want to talk to 'The Joker' but I don't know how to call him because I don't know where he is." I spoke. "That is why I came here to ask for your help to find him. Will you?"

"I'm not sure if I can call him but… I'll do everything I can to find and talk to him."

"Thank you so much." I excitedly answered as I hold her hands tightly.

"Don't thank me yet, because I am not so sure if he will answer my call or rather if I can summon him as easy as what you think."

Cullen Village Ruin

"What are you doing here again?"

"Lama om manna rogusi nguk nonga riyanang as Saseprin, dihin ka?"

"Yes, I know, Galdur." I answered. "Is that all you came here for?"

"No."

"Then what?"

"The Princess's true consciousness was momentarily awakened. And she herself fought 'The Joker'."

"How sure she did what you said?"

"Because that is what I saw after waking her up. Even if it was only for a moment I'm so sure even for a glimpse, her consciousness awaken that defeats him."

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