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- Wow. You are getting married! - she tried to sound excited- When?
Ominis played with the creases of the wooden table. A telltale that he was uncomfortable.
- Our parents haven't decided yet.
- Your parents? -both eyebrows reached her hairline- Well... um, she seemed... lovely?
- Seriously? - his face twisted in a mocking smile.
- Isn't she... lovely?
Ominis laughed out loud with mocking humour.
-Oh, I am sure she looks "lovely". But for you to regard her as such without meeting her...
- Ok, fair enough -MC rolled her eyes-. How is she?
The question made him uncomfortable, and his hands got sweaty. He didn't want to talk about Serafina right now. This was supposed to be a refreshing encounter.
- She is the epitome of grace and beauty -his voice was laced with cynicism-. At least that is how my parents describe her.
- So... do you...?
- What?
- You know! Do you love her?
- MC. You can't possibly be serious – his eyes became slit.
- Well, how do feel about her?
- I... -he signed-. I honestly don't feel anything for her! Our families arranged our engagement, and it came about for political reasons.
MC was astonished.
- Are you sure it is ok for you to tell me that?
She couldn't imagine it would be good for any of the aforementioned families to have that detail made public. It's not that such exchanges were a secret, but to talk about it was considered dishonourable.
- I trust you won't repeat it. Besides, everyone is aware of it.
He sounded resigned. Ominis was never a euphoric child, but at least he managed to keep some sense of hope and illusion in his eyes. That was all gone now.
- I am so sorry.
- Why? - he was surprised.
- Because I care for you! Um... for you AND Sebastian – she tried to fix the slip-up -. I wished for you to be happy.
- I am happy.
- Seriously? – now it was her turn to be skeptical.
He chuckled.
-She and I have a lot in common if you can believe it. We know this is a means to an end, and we have created an alliance of sorts. It's friendly for the most part, and I know she will be a good consort.
MC didn't want to hear him talking about "consorts" or "alliances". It all sounded so militant.
- That is so romantic.
They both started laughing.
The rest of the night passed without awkwardness, filling the gaps of the last three years they hadn't seen each other. Drinking, laughing. Ominis ended up removing his black vest to be more comfortable, and MC ditched her uniform and kept the simple dress she used almost daily.
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Pure Inheritance ~ Ominis Gaunt
RomanceOminis is trying to gain control over his family's enterprises in an attempt to change their ways from within. He is willing to put up with all sorts of demands and traditions to gain their trust until he meets MC after three years. She is still the...
