Fenyang's Pov
She is gone. Zaffera's Mother, Salome has notified me that Zaffera is no longer intrested in marrying me and forming a partnership morning of her decision. Something Zaffera wasn't able to tell herself as she wanted to hurry back to Zyron as soon as possible since she's have been away for a few days. She never even denied Ginn's words, or given me an explanation for what is happening now
'You can call me Salome from now on,' the memory of some of her Mother's words resound in my mind as though fluctuating about. It seems as though me and Salome, which I'm getting used to calling such, have gotten closer while me and Zaffera have formed quite the gap in the meantime.
"I just heard the news, I'm so sorry", voices Klaus making an entrance. He takes his helmet off, uncovering his head but still keeps the gaze low.
One thing Zaffera has made me realise is that I forgive easy. If she was to tell me that those things Ginn told me weren't true or that she didn't mean any of it I would have been willing to forgive her right there and then. But rather I'm say in my desolate bedroom with a bitter taste in my mouth I was almost acustomed to not having because she dare not to speak a word instead.
I nod slightly and I wouldn't be surprised if to him I seemed not to have moved a bit for how little of an effort I make.
"Guess we weren't meant to be as I thought..." I sigh.
"Then I suppose this is a bad time to remind you about the building renovations. The deadline for the paperwork is tomorrow and thought your last days have been quite eventful they are still duties you must take care of." I groan and walk myself towards the door with my eyes mostly shut, feeling uncomfortable at how sticked to my skin my clothes currently are from being so still for such an extended period of time.
I take a seat at my office and repeatedly slam my head against my desk in an attempt of making myself feel something. Anything.
"Are you alright darling?" inquires Mother walztibv towards me in my office, "You don't look so good."
I shake my head and grab a pen to start on some paperwork, but she stops me.
"I'm so sorry about what happened. I do have a good feeling she will be back, sooner than you think and then you two will be able to unite... I can tell you that."
"How do you know? Has she told you that?" I wonder hoping for a positive response.
"Unfortunately not, but I've seen the way she cares for you. A mother can tell those things." she pauses and heads back towards the door, "Don't stress yourself too hard, okay?", she leaves.
Even my most naive fantasy cannot seriously consider her words right now. Zaffera is gone and I suppose that is okay. Except it's not. I love her and I'm more certain of it now as I can feel a lump on my chest as I consider for the hundredth time a future without her.
Hours later I'm still tied to my desk dealing with paper work. Looking up at the clock I realise that I've not had a break in quite some time and take on board Mother's advice of not stressing too much by going out for a walk around the Enchated Guarden as my old usual.
It all started here. Except that time I was running away from my responsibilities, this time I running away from my own pain.
After I bit of wondering round observing the majestic creatures, I make a return to Palace. To my surprise Salome is stood at the entrance with an expression I can't quite decipher.
"Fenyang! I was just looking for you. I'm really concerned for my daughter's decision and upon deep reflecting I have an idea on what might just bring her back to her senses, but it won't be easy. In fact it will probably take months to actualise. Are you wiling to take the chances?"
"Yes." I say without a hint of hesitation. I would do anything to bring her back.
"Okay", she nods pleased. She hints me to follow her and we walk towards the meeting room I have only been constantly in and out of this past few days.
"I'm glad you are willing to help me with this Fenyang." says her closing the meeting's room's door behind us shut. She then takes a seat before me. "As you might have realised, Zaffera's Father has not been around. That is because one day he chose to leave the kingdom, including me and Zaffera, as he was fed up it the constant fights that were taking place over time..."
I nod in understanding.
"Years after he left he sent me a letter. He was apologising for abandoning us and wanted to somehow fix the problem... I was angry and denied his request. In understanding he promised me that if I were to ever change my mind I could contact him at this address and he would come back."
She points with her finger at the address written on a piece of paper by a letter envelope.
"Where are you going with this?" I ask utterly confused at how this remotely relates to our current situation.
"I think that if we were to find him, he would be the only one to bring Zaffera to her senses. But it won't be a quick fix. He would have to get back into her graces and... I don't exactly know how he will pull this off. To her eyes this will be his only attempt to contact and if the truth comes out she might end up hating me."
I nod finally understanding the issue at hand.
"There's also another problem... He no longer resides in this address."