Chapter 85
"Many are not interested in it but then they find themselves preparing for a wedding. I like to avoid this season as it makes many not think," said Zayne.
Rose figured it had to be a bigger problem for Zayne since he was handsome and had money. He was a hot topic among the women in the brothel so there was no doubt in Rose’s mind that he would be popular among other women.
"You will be the one who needs to hide. I do not know much about your world but I am assuming that a general would be quite sought after. I have no interest in it when it comes to me but I would love to see others courting each other. It must be fun," Rose said, imagining a room full of new couples.
Zayne thought the opposite. "It is not as fun as you think. Many are not looking to marry for love. They are marrying for some benefit whether it be for more money, status, or security. I have avoided it for years and I will not let it be this land that I get dragged into hearing marriage proposals again."
"I am starting to pity you," Rose confessed as he seemed to have a hard time. "If you do not want to marry, no one should approach you whilst knowing it is not what you want. It is not on my mind and I do not know what to do with the gifts they wanted me to take."
"Gifts?" Zayne narrowed his eyes. "What gifts?"
"They are inside with the new dresses and shoes I have. It is mostly flowers and what looks to be treats from the stalls we passed by. They kept coming and Soren was annoyed so I took the gifts to make them leave. I don’t want any of them. How do I know they are safe?" Rose asked.
"They are not safe so throw them away. I saw a goat on my way here who would be happy to eat the flowers. Give them to me," Zayne said as he would make sure they were properly disposed of. "If you don’t want something, don’t take it. Tell them to get out of your way or have Soren do it."
Rose wasn’t confident in sending anyone away especially when there was a small crowd gathering around her. "I am not like you to be so confident then. It was strange for me and there were a few insults when I tried to ignore them. I just wanted a peaceful day in the market."