Later that night.
The count walks me to my room. He's changed.
He passes me a bundle. It's wrapped and tied with string.
"Open it". He says.
I carefully open the package.
What's inside shocks me the most. Laid in the middle is.
A long hairpin. Decorated with blue jewels at the end.
"It's beautiful". I say. "Thank you"
"You don't need to thank me. You're my wife and I want to make you feel special."
He caresses a stray lock of my hair sitting on my cheek.
Then he does the same to my cheek.
My heart is confused. If this happened a long time ago. I would have pushed him away. But now.........
He drops his hand and turns to leave.
I pull on his sleeve and reach up.
I plant a soft kiss to his cheek and quickly run into my room and close the door.
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Winter Song •「冬の歌」• CPN
Historical FictionCarefree isn't a word that describes Fuyu's Life. Bearing the burden of causing her mother's death during childbirth is heavy. When life can't seem to get worse she is suddenly whisked away into an arranged marriage with a mysterious half Japanese...
