Luana narrates.
She was in my chambers lying on my bed trying to sleep, but she couldn't fall asleep, she was thinking about many things. Suddenly I heard the door open, I was scared because no one had come in here at night, I covered myself with the blanket because I didn't know who it was, until I heard Lukan's voice.
___ Luana___ said ___ forgive me... I... I didn't want to do it
He was drunk, he had never drunk too much, it was the first time he had drunk too much. He felt the scent of liquor on his clothing, he also felt the perfume of a woman, perhaps he was with some prostitutes from that place. And I also think he was in a fight with the tavern, because his right hand is bandaged. I peeked out a bit to see it.
___ I also have feelings for you ___ she said formally ___ I love you too
___ What?! ___ I yelled and got up from the bed ___ Are you taking me by the but?!
I accidentally threw the blanket in his face and wanted to run out of my chambers, but Lukan's arms prevented me.
___ Don't go ___ he said with a hoarse voice ___ let me hug you like this for a while longer
___ You are drunk! ___ I answered ___ What you said is crazy!
I tried to get out of his arms, but he was too strong for me.
___ It is not ___ answered ___ I really love you
I felt even more hurt, I knew that the love I felt was not the love of a man towards a woman, but the love of brothers. Thinking about it made me cry in his arms.
___ Enough, enough! ___ yell ___ You don't really love me Don't delude me like that!
___ Don't cry anymore ___ it comforted me ___ I won't tell you things like this in the future, if this makes you cry, I won't, so rest and come down later, there's a surprise for you
He released me and walked out of my chambers and left, and I stood there with a lump in my throat.
<< No... he will tell me... things like that again in the future>>
___ Aaawww whooo mmm ___ cover my mouth
I contained all my tears inside me, thinking that Lukan will never come near me again.
<< No! Don't walk away from me I beg you! >>
Later I went down to the great hall since Lukan said there was a surprise for me. When I came down there were dozens of gifts on the table and a lot of people there. Some I knew well and others were new to me. Among them were Nathanael's and Lukan's friends. Lorenzo, Sergio and Pheonix and their fiancees, Nathanael's fiancee was also there.
___ Happy Birthday! ___ all said
___ What is all this? ___ I asked confused
___ Isn't it obvious? ___ answered Lorenzo's fiancee ___ it's your birthday sweetie, this is your beautiful party
She is Denia Voncour, pretty woman, of the nobility, charismatic, always smiling, daughter of Commander Jonhk Voncour of the first order of the King of all England.
Everyone congratulated me and gave me their gifts, we chatted, ate, drank and danced. I didn't see Lukan anywhere, he didn't show up at the banquet. So I approached Nathanael to ask him about Lukan.
___ Nathanael Do you know where Lukan is?
___ Luana, today is your birthday ___ puts his hand on my shoulder ___ have fun, he will be here soon
___ Yes ___ I said thoughtfully
<< It is also the anniversary of the death of your mother Luana >>
Narra Lukan
At the bar I drank too much, I said absurd things, maybe not, maybe I said it because I feel something for Luana, maybe I do love her.
Today is Luana's birthday and also the anniversary of her mother's death. I came to leave you flowers in the murmuring mountains, a name that my brother carved on the headstone of his grave. I never told Luana how her mother died, if one day I tell her, I hope she forgives me for not telling her the truth.
___ Hello ___ I told Luana's mother ___ I know you must be hating me for not keeping my promise to protect Luana
I put the flowers on the headstone, I always removed the weeds that grew around the grave. . I got up and got on the horse and bought a gift on the way and went back to the palace.
When I was about to enter, from afar I saw my older brother Kazan's imperial wild maroon horses. I thought I would never see him again.
The horses stopped, Kazan gets off, always with that serious face and stands in front of me.
___ Won't you welcome your older brother? ___ said seriously
___ Of course yes ___ I said with a smile and hugged him ___ let's go inside
When we were going to enter, Kazan noticed the carriages.
___ Hey, do you have guests today? ___ I ask
___ Hahaha ___ I laughed ___ the truth is they are not my guests, today is Luana's eighteenth birthday
Kazan frowned, Luana didn't like him and he didn't like hearing her name. Kazan noticed the injury to my hand.
___ What happened to your hand? ___ point to my knuckles
___ Ah... I ___ covered it up ___ it's nothing
Apparently I was a bit clumsy, I had taken a bath, I had forgotten to bandage my hand. Sobe my hand a little to remember what had happened this morning.
<< I hope Luana doesn't hate me for this, I went too far >>
We are in the living room, Luana looked up, she seemed happy to see me.
___ Lukan ___ smiles
But when my older brother Kazan came in second, his smile disappeared.
___ [... ] ___ would be like an ice floe
___ Brother! ___ Nathanael exclaimed ___ What a joy to see you again
___ Welcome to the first heir son Kazan Drackhos! ___ They all exclaimed
They all bowed to Kazan.
We went to the midnight banquet, we ate, we drank and we danced. I danced a piece with Luana, I felt her so happy. We had a nice time.
At the end of the dance, I separated from Ella and Kazan to chat a bit. Luana didn't seem happy anymore, maybe she's still mad at me Or because of Kazan's arrival.
The party ended, and the guests left, Kazan didn't greet Luana, he just went straight to his room, Nathanael left with his fiancee.
Luana and I stayed together at the entrance of the palace.
___ Luana ___ I said something sad
____ Tell me ___ answered sweetly
My heart stopped for a moment, his eyes in the moonlight, shining brightly.
___ I ___ swallowed hard ___ I wanted to give you this birthday present
___ Huh? Gift? ___ she said surprised
___ Yes, have it open ___ I'll give it to him
She takes the gift in her delicate hands, and she begins to unwrap it.
___ It just can't be! ___putting his hands to his mouth ___ The necklace of the Sword and the Moon?!
___ I know you liked it the other day, when we went for a walk around town, so I bought it for you ___ I told him smiling
I look into her eyes, and I saw tears in them, my smile disappeared when I saw her cry. She was hurting him again, she didn't want to do it anymore.
___ Sorry about this ___ I apologized ___ I thought you liked me... me
___ I love it ___ she said smiling ___ Can you put it on me?
I nodded, and put it on.
Her white skin is smooth, her spring flower scent is exquisite, her golden hair is as silky as a peacock's feathers.
___ Thank you ___ she said caressing the necklace
Her voice brought me out of a trance, I was distracted by all her beauty
___ You're... nothing ___ I stammered
Suddenly I take the collar of my vest and I approach her, I taste her lips for the first time. I never thought they would be so soft, so warm.
I pushed her away, but my wishes made me reciprocate her kiss. I took her from her waist, I didn't want to let her go. Apparently my feelings for her are love and desire at the same time.
I broke away from her and fell to my knees.
___ Luana, sorry... I really love you
___ Lukan ___ I get up ___ I love you and I told you so... but don't get your hopes up like that
___ No, it's not an illusion... I love you
___ Lukan ___ started to cry ___ look how silly I am
___ What are you talking about? ___ I said confused
___ I think this is a dream that I am going to wake up from at any moment
___ Boba, open your eyes and wipe your tears
I look at me and hug me.
___ Can you look only at me?
___ I've always seen only you Lukan.
Until the next chapter.