"Shibuya, when was the last time you talk to Wolfram?"
"Yesterday, Gwendal had a briefing with us to discuss patrol routes. Wolfram has requested to be put on more patrols. He said he has more free time on his hands. I granted that request."
"Shibuya, talking to Wolfram as king to soldier doesn't count. Don't let him slip away from you, you going to regret it, take is from someone who knows. Happiness is something you need to work hard on; it doesn't just fall in your lap. You still have a chance to obtain the happiness that is within your grasp. Don't let it slid away otherwise you may be waiting for centuries for a second chance that may not come."
"Murata, don't you think I have tried. Besides speaking to me as his king, he hasn't even acknowledged my existence. What can I do?"
"I thought you grown up Shibuya, but I guess I was wrong. Everything needs to be pointed out to you. Why do you think Wolfram is requesting more patrol duties? It is because he like sleeping on the hard ground at night, maybe it's because dried bread agrees with his delicate palate. Oh, wait, the pristine prince like getting down and dirty and be one with nature, maybe that's it."
"I get it already"
"I don't believe you do. If you did, why are you still letting Adelinda hang around you like a lovesick puppy? I am not asking you to throw her out like yesterday trash, but you need to make it clear to the girl who you want to be with and maybe then you can convince Wolfram to be with you again. That bed of yours is awfully big for one person, don't you think? Do us all a favor, let go of your guilt."
"It's not that easy."
"Shibuya go see Gunter."
"Why?"
The great sage did not answer and left Yuuri to contemplate what he had said. The king did not like how Murata can get under his skin like that. Before long Yuuri was standing in front Gunter's study. He could her Gunter mumbling something about replying to the request. Not wanting to walk in unannounced, Yuuri knocked on the door to let the lilac advisor know he was coming in. Immediately Gunter flew to block the door. Crushing his back to the door and locking it.
"Heika, give me one moment."
Oh, got to hide them, got to hide them.
"Gunter what is going on in there? Let me in."
Yuuri was getting impatient. He knew the Gunter was hiding something from him. He did not like to one bit. The black hair king rasped at the door even harder, while Gunter was running around trying to find a good hiding spot. Within minutes, Gunter opened the door..
"What were you doing Gunter."
"Nothing, Heika, just straightening up the mess I made. Heika should never be in a dirty room."
Yuuri was very suspicious of Gunter's fidgeting. Looking around the room trying to see what Gunter was hiding. Yuuri found a blanket haphazardly thrown over a chest. Gunter followed Yuuri's movements. Seeing Yuuri looking at he chest suspiciously, Gunter quickly stepped in front of it hiding it from Yuuri's sight.
"Your majesty, I have something to show you. This way please."
Gunter tried to usher Yuuri away from the chest, but Yuuri was determine to find out what Gunter was hiding. Spinning quickly around the lilac man, Yuuri bolted for the chest. Gunter was unable to stop the king from seeing what was inside. Quickly opening the chest, all Yuuri could see was lots and lots of papers. Yuuri thought he was overacting, until he spotted a familiar name written on it.
Wolfram von BielefieldThe black hair king picked up the first document he can get his hands on.
Frederick von Spitzberg requests the honor in courting Wolfram von Bielefield. I sincerely hope you will accept my request for courtship. I do not posses a mass amount of wealth, but I will never let you go without.
Sir Warren Walter would like to request your companionship to a ball held two months from today. I will lavish you with love and companionship. Waiting for you always.
Lord Wolfram von Bielefield, I write to you today to request the honor of your present at my coming of age ceremony. There is no greater honor to be in the presence of such refine beauty. I wait for your reply.
On and on, Yuuri scanned each piece of document. All either requests the presence of the blond at a social gathering of some sort. Some even bold enough to request that Wolfram allow them to slap him on his porcelain cheek. Yuuri was enrage, how dear these fools request Wolfram to accompany them anywhere. Yuuri face turned menacing. The black hair boy, started to shred every piece of request in front of him. After completed destroying the contents in the chest, Yuuri turned around to look at the lilac advisor. Gunter had looked on with a sad expression in his eyes.
"How long has this been going on?"
"Heika, these requesst have been coming in since Wolfram came of age. What you see in the chest is only this month's request. Wolfram use to have suitors come to the castle, but due to the numbers that where coming, Cheri devised a plan to have the suitors write their request in writing. The requests drastically dropped when you and Wolfram got engaged. But once your engagement was dissolved, immediately the request started to come again. We never wanted you to know about this. Till this day, Wolfram had not accepted a single request, yet they still keep coming."
"I'm sorry Gunter, I overreacted."
"No need to apologize, this is a difficult time for you."
Yuuri stepped out of the study feeling a sense of relief knowing Wolfram has not accepted any request thus far. Gunter stared at the pile for shredded documents trying to figure how he was going to reply to them now.
"Stay away from Yuuri. He doesn't belong to you. Why haven't you gone home yet? You not welcome here anymore."
"Princess Greta, I have no where else to go. I can't go back to my father's estate not after what he has done. I don't have a family to go home to anymore. Yuuri is all that I have, please don't take that away from me all well."
"He doesn't love you Adelinda."
"I know that. But I just can't give up on him. I believe with time he will change his mind about us."
"You're such a fool."
Yuuri was walking through the courtyard when he heard what sounded like whimpers. Yuuri followed the sounds to find Adelinda hands to the face and crying in them. The black hair king moved to sit next to the girl. Adelinda recognize Yuuri's presence and draped her arms around his neck and cried on his shoulder. Yuuri gently stroked the girl's long blond mane to soothe her. Not long after, Yuuri could feel Adelinda body relax and slow rhythmic breathing could be heard. Yuuri gentle moved himself into position to lift Adelinda into his arms. Securely in his arms, Yuuri carried the sleeping girl towards her room.
The girl did not wake during the trip to her room; instead she nestled further into Yuuri's chest. Yuuri nudged the door open with his foot. Walking over to her bed, he laid the sleeping girl down. Yuuri turned to leave the girl in peace when he felt a hand on his wrist. Yuuri turned around only to see that Adelinda was still in her slumbering state. Yuuri did not wan't to wake Adelinda, he resigned to sit next to her while she slept hoping she would release his wrist soon enough.
"Where is Heika, Conrad?"
"I'll go look for him Gunter, kept Wolfram from leaving until I come back with Heika."
The brunette soldier has an uncanny knack of finding his king no matter where he is. Conrad followed his instinct, which lead him to Adelinda's room. The door was still open from earlier, Conrad step into the room to find Yuuri sitting next to Adelinda, her hand still holding onto his wrist. Conrad ignored his growing frustration that was building inside of him.
"Heika, Wolfram is about to leave for his patrol. He will not be back at least for a week. Would you like to wish him a safe journey?"
Yuuri nodded to Conrad, but then turned his face to stare at his wrist. Conrad understood that Yuuri did not want to wake the girl. Conrad normally would have waited until the girl release the hold on her own, but Wolfram was not going to wait. Conrad walked over to Yuuri and as gingerly has he could removed the girl's grasp on his king. Once freed, Yuuri fled out the door towards the castle's gate.
"My apologies, Adelinda, Heika has someone to attend to."
Conrad arrived at the castle gates only to see a dejected looking king.
"He was already gone when I arrived."
Conrad gave Yuuri a reassuring pat on the shoulders.
"It's only a week, before you know it, he will be back in the castle."