< Speak Now >

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:55 pm

"If you want to wait, then we will wait. I will not force my love to do something she doesn't want to do," he told her.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:58 pm

She smiled at him. "But what about those things that I have to do? Like hosting parties?"

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:27 pm

"Most of that will be Abby's doing," he smiled. "You only have to take small credit."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Sun Apr 17, 2011 11:54 pm

"But Abby's not the duchess..." she sighed.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:56 am

"That is why you will have to take a least some credit. But she is the Duke's cousin. She can host most of those parties," he told her gently.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:02 pm

"But then everyone will think that I can't, or don't want to host parties... I which I don't, but you don't need that kind of reputation... I'm already a commoner." she sighed.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:18 pm

"And that is why the people adore you," he lifted her chin gently. "Because you know what they want. You can relate to them. They like their rulers understanding them, otherwise they revolt and many deaths happen."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:49 pm

She nodded. "I guess you are right..." she said, slowly moving into his lap.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:57 pm

He smiled and kissed her softly. "You are my dearest one. I wish for you to be happy. I hope you will grow to like the parties, as they aren't very long. Merely social gatherings."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:04 pm

"But what if the other duchess or whatever don't like me?" she asked.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:11 am

"It doesn't matter if they don't like you, love. Your people do. They adore you. They have proven that when you were healing."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:04 am

She nodded. "You're sure that's all that matters?" she asked.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:20 am

He nodded. "Other dukes and duchesses cannot revolt against you. Your power lies in the loyalty of your people, not how much money you make."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:06 pm

"I know... but still." She mumbled.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:11 pm

"Love, please do not fret," he kissed her tenderly. "You are to be my wife and we will be happy."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:14 pm

She nodded, smiling at him. "Alright."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:25 pm

He smiled at her lovingly.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:26 pm

She smiled at him, leaning into kiss him. "Let's go to bed."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:27 pm

"As you wish, love," he got up and carried her bridal style to their bedroom.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:30 pm

She smiled at him and kissed his cheek as he carried her. "I love you."

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:39 pm

"I love you, too," he smiled and kissed her softly.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:41 pm

"Would you still like to see what's under the dress? Abby might get mad at me if she finds out I didn't show you." she smiled.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:00 pm

He chuckled. "Please, do show me," he said, lying her on their bed.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:01 pm

She smiled and stood, slowly slipping off her dress to show him the corsett underneith.

Subject: Re: < Speak Now > Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:14 pm

He smiled in obvious interest. "My dear, I cannot say that you've never been so tempting to take," he chuckled, kissing her and drawing her near.