Chapter 5: Unfulfilled Expectations
I kept roaming from this corner to that corner, but no one came. It had already been two hours since I took a bath, and the maids left, saying he would come, but no one came.
I didn’t know how long it had been since the sun was going to rise above my head, but the disappointment running down my spine was something else.
"Where is he?"
"How long will he take?"
I thought and tried to sneak out of the room, but it was all dark. The entire corridor was empty, as if there was no one in this mansion but me. I was getting scared, but I was not as well. As if I’m not scared, but feeling too empty. At least I never had this feeling in my place.
I continued walking in the corridor, but I heard no noise. I didn’t even know which room was the duke’s room. I ended up returning to my room when I realized my tears were already pouring, touching my cheeks. As I felt my cheek wet, I realized it made me cry even more. I had no idea when it will start. I had no idea when my heart started aching even more, making me so freaking regretful.
Why is he not coming?
Was it just a business marrying me?
Does he think that I got married to him for this reason?
If not, why is he doing this to me? Is he not aware of how people think when the husband doesn’t enter the bridal chamber for the first night? Or is he doing this knowing everything? Why? Why?