Wolfram and Greta arrived at the fountains. What greeted them did not please the princess at all. Adelinda's hands were draped around Yuuri's neck resting her head on his shoulder. The two from afar looked like lovers. Wolfram remained as passive as ever. Greta cleared her throat loud enough to get the two's attention. Greta's eyes bore down on the girl next to her father, while Wolfram looked at Yuuri with only a hint of sadness. Wolfram had to put a hand on Greta's shoulder to calm her. He knew his little girl was seething mad.
"Greta, don't you have something to say to Adelinda."
Greta no longer wanted to apologize to the her anymore. In her mind, Adelinda was the cause of her fathers' problems. One look at Wolfram, Greta's took and deep breathe and did what she came her to do and them some.
"Adelinda, I apologize for calling you a tramp earlier even though you are one."
A resounding slap could be heard echoing through the yard. Greta's immediate reaction was to lunged at the girl for hitting her, but to her surprise when she looked up Wolfram was in front of her. Tears sprang up to Greta's eyes. Cupping her check where Wolfram has slapped her, she asked "Why, Wolfram, why is everyone protecting her?"
Lowering himself to Greta's level, the blond pulled the teenager close to him.
"I'm sorry Greta, but that was uncalled for. I thought I taught you better than this. Adelinda is not to be blamed. No one is to be blamed for this. Our problem began long before her arrival. Adelinda's arrival only sped up what was bound to happen. Loving someone is not wrong. Do not fault her for caring for Heika. Also do not fault Heika for not loving me. I'm the one that wasn't good enough to have Heika's love. You can't force someone to love you. You may not understand it now, but when you're older you will. Princess, don't feel any resentment towards either one of them. Don't you see; it is as it should be. Children shouldn't have to worry about their parents. Greta, don't be angry anymore, don't be angry with Heika, Adelinda, or myself. I'm so sorry I put you through this. I'm sorry that I hurt you. I understand if you will never forgive me. I'm so sorry."
The blond prince held his little girl closer to himself for comfort. Greta could feel her shoulder getting wet. Wolfram could no longer hold in his tears and cried quietly. Greta whispers soft apologies into the blonde's ear. Getting a hold of himself, Wolfram wiped the remaining tears away from his face and Greta's.
"I understand Papa Wolfram. I'm sorry for not doing what you ask me to do. But I'm still not sorry for what I said about her. I still believe that Yuuri loves you and I know you love him. If you can forgive Yuuri, I know you two will be happy again."
Turning around to face Yuuri, Greta saw pain in Yuuri's eyes she has never seen before.
"Daddy Yuuri, do what you believe is right. But know this, no matter what happens, Wolfram will always be my Papa. I love you Daddy Yuuri, always and forever and I forgive you."
Wolfram held Greta by the hand and walked away.
"Does it still hurt Greta?"
"A little, it's alright, I acted like a brat. Just don't do it again."
"Yes princess."
"I apologize for Greta's behavior. She has been too spoiled by us."
"No need for apologies, she has the right to believe what you believe. If I were in her position, I would most likely react the same way. Do you see it now Yuuri? You tried so hard to make up for what you did, but you ended up hurting all of use even more. I never wanted your pity Yuuri, but that is all that you gave me. Wolfram was full of spirit when I first meet him, but now he is a shell of himself. You were vibrant and full of life, but since Wolfram dissolved your engagement, you completely lost sight of who you are. Don't you think you danced around this situation long enough? We all deserve better."
"You are absolutely right, I been a fool. I thought by caring for you I was doing the right thing, but like you said, I didn't really care for you out of love. I cared for you out of obligation and guilt. I am truly sorry Adelinda. I believe it's time that I forgive myself."
Yuuri was more determine than ever to set things right again. He never wanted to see Wolfram or Greta cry again. There is one problem, how was he going to right all his wrongs?
"Lord Bielefield, I need to speak with you."
"I have nothing to speak to you about."
"I just need a second of your time, please hear me out."
"Did you know that night he was only thinking of you? He spoke your name, Lord Bielefield."