"Sorry for the wait"said Elaine as soon as she arrived.
"Ah... it's all right. We just arrived. drink?" said a woman as she held her cup. Its resonant and graceful movements while pouring tea leave anyone stunned.
The woman handed the tea to Elaine.They chatted for a long time, from topic to topic.
"You must be wondering why I came here today." said the woman who introduced herself as Bella Hakezt.Bella is the wife of the first division Commander, Arya Hakezt.
Elaine nodded. She also wanted to know Bella's purpose for coming here.
"I want you to be my daughter-in-law," Bella said as she sipped her tea. Hearing the proposal made Elaine cough due to surprise and choke on her food.
Bella immediately sat down next to Elaine and rubbed her back.
"Ommoo~slowly....slowly"
"Ermm lady, Is it true what you said earlier? you proposed to me? I'm sure the lady has heard rumors about me. After all, I never told or showed my face. Aren't you afraid if I'm a man? What kind of illness do I have?" Elaine asked a series of questions.
"What's wrong with guys? Love know no. gender and i see you're healthy!," Bella said with a smile. Very open-minded to same-sex marriage. Elaine who heard only patted her forehead.
"Rumours are just rumours. Not necessarily. After all, it was my second child who asked for it. As a mother, I should be happy when she wants to start a household and find his love." Bella said again while looking directly into Elaine's eyes.Even though her face was covered with a shield, Elaine could feel Bella's sincere gaze.
"Ermmm..... Give me time to think. It's too sudden." asked Elaine while holding Bella's hand.
"It's okay. Take your time. Who wouldn't be surprised if they was suddenly proposed,right?." Bella's smile was wide.
.......
Entering the fifth day since the arrival of Bella and her suitor. On Bella's third day in the north, she returned to her home in the middle of town.
"Remember~Send a letter whether you agree or not. Decisions are in your hands. Don't feel burdened, okay?" Bella said while squinting her eyes.
Seria who was doing her work only saw Elaine pensive. If she had been in Elaine's place, she would have behaved that way too.
After thinking for a long time, she reached for a piece of paper and wrote down her decision.