One look and you would say ah they're having a friendly compitition but that was far from it. One after another they kept shooting the targets until their score was a tie. For some reason my husband was keen on winning this and Heftan, the same feeling as well. Both man didn't back down as they kept knocking everything on the shelf until only one target was left.
Without knowing there was a crowd forming around us and everyone waited for the moment the winner will be decided. I wouldn't lie but I too was rooting for my husband. He's the man Iove so of course I would stand behind him. The last shots were fired and the target was knocked over. The stall keeper cleared his throat and announced, "Congratulations Your Grace, victory is yours." . Everyone cheered and soon they left.
"Good game." My husband wearing a smile to flaunt his victory said to Heftan putting out his hand for a handshake. The other one reluctantly took it and the game ended. "My lady, Your Grace, we should go. Enjoy your evening." Jared said and left with Heftan.
And then there were two. "Your Grace, here's your prize." The stall keeper said as he gave him a pink bunny toy.
"Here." He said as he gave it to me. Once again you've made me very hard to ask for a divorce. I keep falling for you even more. My heart melted as I hug the bunny. I don't want this to end. I'm afraid that this is all just a dream.
As we went on, there were many things to see. But my eyes didn't look instead it kept locked on the hand that held mine. Just like other normal couple we were holding hands as we stroll through the town. Fresh fruits and vegetables didn't even came into view. Atlast we stopped in front of a small stall and my eyes returned to the surrounding. It was sat by an old woman who sells some precious stones and some jwellery.
"This suits you Vivian." My husband said as he picked up a flower hair ornament and put it near my head. Was he buying for me? As I take a look it indeed was beautiful. A small dandelion with small white diamonds and a few other flowers were there. So he saw this? How... Sweet. I couldn't help but blush as I feel the heat rising on my cheeks. I get to have gifts from my husband today, God must've turned their eyes on me finally.
With the hair ornament now on my hair we walked towards the centre of the city. Music and laughter as some people dance happily around the fountain. We watch and clapped for a while until a boy came to me and ask for my hand. I who had never danced before couldn't resist and shoved my bunny to my husband and took his hand and went near the fountain.
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The Duke watched as his wife got taken away by a small boy right under his nose. This wife who he had never taken a chance to know her looked the most beautiful tonight. Her dark hair put in a braid was swaying in every direction as she danced to the music with the boy. Those little glittering flowers on her hair looked like starts twinkling on a dark night. He watches her smile, her hands, her movements, her small waist, he took it all in.
He must've been a fool he thought. To have such a beautiful wife and yet he was still stuck on his first love, a love that wasn't returned. He hears her laughter, her voice as she compliments the boy dancing with her. A jealousy rose as he watched the two of them. He is a fool to ignore his wife, he knew, he noticed everytime his wife tried to reach out to him and yet... and yet he denied her. A feeling of regret creeped in and soon it turned into wanting. He wanted her to look only at him. In a way he felt that his wife would never smile or laugh at another, be it man, woman, a boy or a girl but seeing her talked to the boy with such kindness and love, a small flame started inside him, he wouldn't let anyone near her.
As his feet took him near the woman and the boy, he felt the distance close between them. Yes little by little he was gonna shower her with love. He's gonna change for her. He gave the bunny to the boy and send him away.
"I apologise for giving it away, My Lady but I couldn't resist but ask for a dance." He said as he held out his hand. His wife blushed and looked down and slowly put her hand to his. Yes, this is right, this is what he wants to see from her.
The music turned from a lively song to a melodious romantic song. All the lovers dance with their partner swaying from side to side together.
The Duke hugged his wife so close by her waist and started moving. His wife who only just reached his chin in height felt so small and fragile. Has she not been eating lately? He thought, he must fatten her up. Her scent reached his nose and he closed his eyes taking it all in. Wanting to take more he bent his head a little and breath it all in near her neck. What kind of soap has this scent that is so sweet, so tempting that makes you lose out of control and yet he can't do anything because they're in public, he must resist. He saw that his wife shivered as she felt his breadth on her neck. How amusing, he smiled in victory and continued their dance.
On the other side of town, Jared and Heftan was walking back home. The soft melody although small can still be heard. Heftan stopped walking and grabbed Jared's hand. "Would you accompany me for a dance?" He asked. Seeing that it's just the two of them in this dark street, Jared smiled and said yes. Under the moonlight the lovers danced as they enjoy the night.