Elen and Alexander had already arrived. She was getting nervous, what would she say when she meets with them? Would they accept her? Can she really fit in this kingdom? She asked herself but that was not the top reason of her restlessness. It was what her husband Alexander, here, said. Was he trying to scare her? Or it was actually true? What if it happens to be the truth? What then? She won't be able to get out of this sticky situation if it happens to be true. So she should brazen herself if it's the truth, because she'll have to stay with him for as long as she lives. There's absolutely nothing she could do about it.
Few minutes ago....
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They both were in the carriage, Elen was thinking on how she could remove the nervousness in her. She wasn't actually ready to meet with his parents, but since that's what he wanted. She couldn't defy him. She subconsciously sighed and placed her face on both her palms.
Meanwhile, Alexander was in a whole different world far away from earth. Though his eyes were open, he couldn't take notice of what was happening in his surroundings. He was thinking that something had sparked up in him, ever since he got married to her. He wasn't used to getting riled up easily, but she could easily do that just by calling him 'Alex'. After what happened to him in the past, he forbade anyone from calling him his short form. He had tried so hard to forget what happened in the past but he couldn't do so. He had distanced himself from everyone just to make sure he didn't hurt them, and his wife shouldn't be an exception. He should make her fear him just like everyone else, or she wouldn't take him seriously. He needed to make her get scared of him so when he's in a bad mood, she would know better than to stay close to him. He subconsciously sighed and closed his eyes for a moment.
He opened his eyes and threw his head back. His face that held emotions some moments ago had turned blank. As if it were never there in the first place.
"Helena." He called, though his voice was very calm, it held no emotions in them. His voice at that moment was devilish and sinister at the same time. When Elen didn't answer, he smirked subconsciously.
"Helena." He called again. His voice was still calm but it screamed of something sinister. His aura at that moment was suffocating and Elen was forced to look up.
She looked up at him, and it seemed what she saw seemed to scare her a bit. His handsome face was very dark. His eyes held no emotions, and his aura at that moment, was as if he wanted to kill.
What did she do now?! She's sure she did not do anything wrong, right? So why did he have that look on his face? Did she perhaps anger him unknowingly? She tried to figure out what she did, but before she could even complete her thought, he spoke.
Alexander saw the expression on her face and he commended his self inwardly. 'Good job, Alexander...make her fear you, it's for her own good, don't forget that.' He said inwardly, trying to convince his self that what he was doing was absolutely the right thing.
"You've heard about the rumors about me right?" He asked, causing Elen's eyes to widen a bit. Why was he asking? Does he think that she believes it? Well, she initially believed it, but after her father had told her they were all lies, she removed it from her mind, even if she was still feeling wary at that time. But after seeing this man, her doubt died down. Though he acted cold sometimes, Elen just thought that was how he is, so she didn't mind about it again.
"Yes...b-b-but I don't believe them." She said, causing the man to give her a long devilish chuckle. Elen gulped, why was he acting like he wanted her to get scared of him? If that's what he wants, then he's clearly mistaken!! Her mother told her not to get scared of her husband, rather be friends with him, and be like a companion. Elen didn't know why she had to do all of this. This marriage is an arranged marriage, and she shouldn't behave as though he's her love!! She shouldn't care if he wants her to get scared of him!! So why is she feeling this way? Why can't she accept the fact that he's trying to make sure she's far away from him. Maybe he's disgusted by her presence and wants her far away, but the question is why did he agree to the marriage when he knew he was not ready? And why is her heart clenching just by the thought of him disgusted by her presence? Why? She's only been with him for just two days. So why??!
"Why??" Was the question that came out of his lips. Elen jolted. He was asking her 'why'? She doesn't understand him anymore. Does he wants her to believe it?
"Why?" She asked him back causing the man to crease his brows ever so devilishly.
"Answer my question Helena, why don't you believe the rumors?" He said.
Elen couldn't predict him anymore!! What is going on with him? Does he really want her to believe them?
"I don't know.... I-I-I, don't believe in rumors, most of them are lies." She said causing the man to chuckle once more.
"But you know most rumors are not lies, right?" He asked her and Elen subconsciously nodded.
"Do you want me to believe them?" She asked.
"I don't know, you can believe it, if you want to." He replied.
Elen choked, does he really want her to believe? Or he's just trying to scare her? Whatever it is, she is not going to get scared or believe anything he's trying to imply. She thought, calming herself.
Alexander looked at her face and he was surprised with what he saw. He didn't see any fear in her eyes, though she looked confused, and that was still a good sign. He could turn her confusion into fear. He needed to do that. Her safety was his priority and he would never forgive himself if he hurt her. She was his wife and he needed to keep her safe, even if it meant him to resort to this.
Elen was still figuring out why he was saying all of this when their carriage abruptly stopped and it was then that she realized that they've reached the palace already.
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