Chapter 2: The Mistake
Aurora then covered her mouth realizing what she had just said
Lady: First of all, how come you remember Duke Savoy and not your own mother and your lover whom you seemingly value the most?! And second of all, I am deeply offended by what you had just said, why wouldn't he ask for help from me, Duchess Habsburg, the daughter of the Greatest Duke that ever lived, Duke Bourbon.
Aurora couldn't believe her ears
Aurora's mind: How come I've never heard of her before?
Aurora: I am deeply sorry, Mother.
Lady: You've been acting different since you woke up. Are you really Aurora?
Aurora: I-uh
They were interrupted with a knock
Lady: What is it now?
Maid: Your son, Alexander Habsburg, have returned, your grace!
The lady's eyes lid up and she immediately went outside to greet Alex, Aurora wondered
Aurora's mind: Who's Alex Habs--- wait the lady is Duchess Habsburg, he must be "my" brother.
In Duke Savoy's office, the Duke didn't waste much time
Duke Savoy: Send this(letter) to Ruby Chrysanthemum
Duke Savoy's Mind: I hope she will agree or else our honor will never be the same again!
Then suddenly someone knocked at the door
Duke Savoy: What is it?
Maid: The Duchess is here to tell you something, your grace
Duke Savoy: Send her in
The door creaked open and the Duchess entered
Duke Savoy: What is it that you wish to tell me?
Duchess Savoy: Alice has been attempting to suicide multiple times.
Duke Savoy: Who doesn't?
Duchess Savoy: Well, someone like you
Duke Savoy: What are you implying?
Duchess Savoy: You don't care about anything
Duke Savoy: Who said that?
Duchess Savoy: No one, just me, based on my observation
Duke Savoy: I do care for something
Duchess Savoy: Oh, that something must be the Savoy's honor, am I correct?
Duke Savoy: *sigh* Why are you here, really?
Duke Savoy: Can you solve this... sooner?
Duke Savoy: I just got here
Duchess Savoy: You are the Great Duke of the North, you could've solve this in a mere second
Duke Savoy: Hah! Only if it was a mere problem but no, that wasn't the case. I'm doing my best here
Duchess Savoy: I'm just extremely worried for her, she's so precious to me. After all, she's my only biological child
Duke Savoy: Ugh...! Not this again
Duchess Savoy: You only spent the night with me once, when you were drunk that is.
Duke Savoy: I married you 'cause you bear my child, I always take responsibility
Duchess Savoy: Although, it was a marriage of convenience, I still tried loving you but you never once tried
Duke Savoy: Tsk! What a foolish thing to say
Duchess Savoy: Am I unlovable?!
Duke Savoy: ...
Duchess Savoy: Answer me!
Duke Savoy: If you're just here to argue with me then get out!
Duchess Savoy: W-What?
Duke Savoy: Get out!
Duchess Savoy: Hah... Gladly
The upset Duchess left, banging the door shut. The Duke's and Duchess's relationship was just a pretend and there was never a thing between them. They first met when Duke Savoy's sister, Rosaline Savoy, held a tea party, where the Duchess was invited. Rosaline was a drunkard and in her tea party, she did not only serve tea but also wine. When the wine was serve, the Duke appeared.
Duke Savoy: Greetings ladies, may I join your tea party?
Rosaline: Of course, brother. Think of this as a celebration of your victory against a wild beast.
Duke Savoy: Would it be okay with you ladies?
Noble lady: No problem, my lord
Noble lady2: You are, after all, the Great Duke Savoy
Rosaline: Let us raise a toast for my brother.
Everyone: Cheers!
They all were very drunk and the Duchess was going to the bathroom while the Duke was going to his bedchamber. The Duchess was having a problem with the directions, she ended up bumping into Duke Savoy and they started a conversation on the balcony until the Duchess ended up on Duke Savoy's bed. It was just one night but the Duchess got pregnant, the Duke took the responsibility and married her.
On their wedding day, a young lady with dazzling silver hair and golden eyes appeared. The Duke was surprise as the young lady was his previous lover, Ruby Chrysanthemum. He saw that Ruby had a big tummy.
Duke Savoy's mind: Could it be that she's... pregnant!
To confirm his suspicion, he hesitantly approached Ruby and asked her.
Duke Savoy: A-are you expecting?
Ruby: Unfortunately, yes
Duke Savoy: What do you mean by unfortunately?
Ruby: I'm two months pregnant
Duke Savoy: But we broke up a month ago.
Ruby: Exactly
Duke Savoy: Why did you not tell me?
Ruby: I was about to but you end ties with me
Duke Savoy: What?
Nobleman: Look who it is
Duke Savoy: Ah, my old friend. How have you been?
Nobleman: Great after you know, I, not only captured some wild animals but also,I captured a lady's heart hoho
Ruby walked away from them without excusing herself. After the wedding, she left and that was the last time the Duke saw her...
To be continued...