Chapter 347
"Excuse me... yet allow me this time again." — Looking back, taking her by the wrist he now told the lady. — "I do not wish for us to separate in the crowd and lose you once more."
"!"
Brief, their gazes met. Her surprised ones met the complicated turquoise of the prince to then lower her head in a flustered and relieved nod... for mistaken thoughts had emerged and finally dissipated by his impulse... causing the lady’s confidence to shake before the favoured man.
’... ~! He’s back to normal... gosh... thank goodness...’ — Tender, softening her guarded heart, Marianne joyfully sighed inside. Bowing her head shyly so Zeleskiaz would learn she welcomed his actions.
"....."
Their pace did not halt yet his heart did to the loveliness hidden under her slipping hood. The prince’s silence was the pause of contemplation, ultimately invoking the last action that would decorate her visage with much appetising blush as it had been her innocent wish during their afternoon stroll that occurred.
Strong fingers going down her wrist to reach her palm and grasp it smoothly finally granted the maiden’s desire. Taking Marianne with a gentle hold through the crowd, frisky shyness invaded the man, as such a kind touch his heart had also ached to achieve.
Many steps, heated and unfocused for the warmth of their plans were too sweet to admire the surroundings... and yet, the prince and lady stopped their movement... For a merchant at a stall called their attention. Letting the timid young pair blush further at the words of an old woman.
"What a beautiful couple! Good young man! Your wife’s hand is well held yet the other one feels lonely! Get her a flower so her hand can hold it!!"
’!? Wh–’
"–... Pardon?"
"Your wife, young man! She should hold a flower before the lights illuminate the sky! Buy the woman a flower, so her beauty never fades in a smile!"