The characters from the game belong to Capcom.

A/N:I'm not english native speaker, so you might find some typos or grammar mistakes, I do apologize for that.

A/N: Contains hints of sexual content

She didn't sleep that night. She was restless. She was thrilled. Angelique Stafford finally enjoyed the happiest phase of her life. The improbable was happening, she and her father finally agreed with something and shared a more proximate relationship than they ever had.

Mr. Stafford did really show interest in knowing his daughter's husband aspirant and told her to set a meeting.

Angelique waited two days before hurrying to the lake house; after all, she knew her stepmother was watching her behavior at home.

"Christopher! Are you there? Christopher"

His day routine had barely started, among the sounds of the broken wood and birds' chirp, Christopher seemed to have heard his angel's voice at distance and he couldn't believe his ears, wondering if that could be an illusion since a month and a half had passed since they had last seen each other. He hurried to the house's entrance and his eyes showed him the image he so waited and longed for, proving he wasn't listening to any illusion. Angelique had finally returned and without hesitation he ran to her direction, taking her into a long embrace and without thinking twice or hesitation, he pressed his lips warmly against hers. She did correspond to his touches by enlacing her arms around his neck and kissing him back. This time they seemed to recognize each one's moves and their mouths danced in a passionate kiss.

"Angely, you're finally back!"

"Yes my love, I couldn't wait any longer but I'm not staying for long. I need to be home tomorrow to not get any suspicion"

"I understand, but you know it's still early enough for you to get riding alone" he spoke with a tone of concern

"I know Chris and trust me, I never rode that fast before and I will give a long day rest to my horse, but I couldn't hold myself anymore because I have some good news!"

"What? Really?"

"Yes!" she replied with a large smile from ear to ear, while her eyes had a different glow

"So tell me!"

"My father wants to meet you"

"What? Really?"

"Yes love. I told him about us and he doesn't seem to believe much that there is a man willing to marry me. But I know he used to have this image that I don't have talents and am not a marriage material because he often listens to his 'loving' wife…"

Christopher gasped, "You have so many talents, I don't know how they cannot see that and I don't seem capable to understand why you don't show that to them either…"

She let out a long sigh, "It's worthless. Moreover, I don't feel the need to prove myself to them and I also know that they won't really pay attention at me. People only see what they want to see"

"Agreed, but there are things that it's unlikely to pass unnoticed… I noticed your talents"

She smiled softly. That was one of the things she liked about him, he noticed her. He noticed people. He noticed people.

"Thank you…But there's something else…" she made a pause as he continued looking at her, "But there's a little detail, actually some details I might tell you so you can be prepared"

"Alright, nothing is always roses… what's the but?"

She took some time, "I had to lie to him about your work… I feared he could recognize you by the name since he's a soldier too and in this country apparently everybody seems to know or have heard about everyone somewhere…"

"I understand and I don't think you made a bad decision…"

"You think so?"

He nodded, "Yes… but…there's still a chance that he might recognize me which can be troublesome if he ends up spreading the news…"

She frowned with disappointment, "Does it mean you don't want to know my father and have his permission?"

"It's not that Angely… of course I want to do things the right way! But I don't know if we can trust his discretion on the matter if he recognizes me…"

"Anyone might recognize you anywhere you go"

"Yes, I know. That's why I live in fear every place I go"

"Doesn't seem that way. According to your letters you go often to the peasant village…"

"Angely, what tone is that?"

She spoke walking away, "No tone at all. I'm just saying the truth"

"You seem a little harsh on that saying the truth…" he replied following her to inside the house

"I don't think he will recognize you…"

"How can you be so sure?"

She blushed as she remembered the painting she made of him, "Never mind…"

"No, now tell me!"

"Just for forget it…" she looked down walking away from him covering her face

He insisted following her, "I won't forget it. I can't stand when someone starts saying something and leaves it in hang"

"It's nothing Chris…it's just a feeling" she stuttered still dodging him. She was embarrassed for having drawn him without his consent

"A feeling? Why are you running away like that then?"

She turned around after a heavy sigh, "I'm not running away!" she almost yelled

"It seems that way"

She swallowed hard, "It's just that…ehh…I… I'm not sure of what to think about your reaction. I was so happy about the possibility of our marriage and now I'm not so sure anymore…"

"What are you talking about?" he had a puzzled expression

"For your reaction it feels like you were planning on marrying me in secret. Without any blessing or something…"

"Ah, no! Don't think that way… I guess I just hadn't thought about that detail yet"

"The detail named "my father"?"

He exhaled in distress, "The detail called 'run away from my previous life at the court'"

"I don't know what's so bad in that, sounds like you're running away from something from there… or someone…"

"You don't know how it's like the life in the court!"

"Of course I don't! I'm just the countryside girl who doesn't know anything about life and I'm about to be sent against my will to a 'better' but wrong place!" she snapped

"What? What are you talking about?"

"What I'm talking about? Different of you I have no secrets"

"I don't have secrets either!"

"It doesn't seem that way"

"Angely, what is going on with you? I don't know where this is coming from"

"What is going on with me? I'm just pissed that my stepmother wants to send me to a nunnery and you are concerned about being recognized by my father who gave me the only chance to change my fate!"

"A nunnery?"

"Yes!"

"You can't go to a nunnery and I never said our marriage will be a secret. It's just my concern of being recognized that just crossed my mind, but it doesn't mean I won't meet your father and ask for his permission to marry you no matter if he or anyone recognizes me!"

She watched him not knowing how to react or what to say. Either ways, she had mixed feelings and felt somewhat embarrassed, upset. Maybe she had overreacted; she did overreact! But she was sensitive with the whole situation, although now feeling calmer and after explanations, it didn't seem to justify her attitude and for the first time they were having a disagreement.

"I'm sorry if I made you think that way…" he spoke apologetic

She let out a long sigh, "It's alright. I reacted wrongly too and I owe you an apology as well." She took his grip speaking with a calm tone

He smiled softly pulling her to him, enlacing his arms around her, "I don't want you to go to a nunnery. I cannot let that happen! Just tell me when and where you want me to meet your father and hopefully we will be married soon"

"Yes my love, I hope so too!" she looked up smiling back at him

There was tenderness in their gazes. There was love in their gazes. They longed so much for that since her departure. They had dreamed about their reunion. Progressively they leaned closer their faces. Their lips sealed into a warming kiss, full of love, full of longing. They seemed more synchronized this time. There was no nervousness anymore. She felt safe again, into his warm embrace. She didn't even mind about his beard on her face, she was too busy enjoying their kiss heating up and the times she was trying to follow his mouth moves alongside his tongue. A new practice for her to improve. He didn't bother about her clumsy tongue kiss. He continued guiding her, tasting her mouth while his hands travelled her back and hair as he paired her against the wall.

Although, his male body seemed to be enjoying it too much and he could feel it growing in his pants.

Angelique didn't seem to be bothered or demonstrate any sign of resistance to her lover's evident enthusiasm. Morally she knew she shouldn't be allowing such advancement. Her curiosity and emotions guided her otherwise. Her hands shyly travelled to his neck and hair.

Oh, how much he enjoyed her delicate hands navigating his body. She definitely knew how to use her hands. Of course, she knew how to use her hands! Painting gave her touch a different sensation, a delicacy he had never felt, but an accuracy to ignite his senses and a fire burning between them as he rubbed against her.

Different of the court women's amount of clothing, Angelique's simpler gown allowed her to feel him against her even through the fabric of their clothes. She liked that. She was just a virgin and not a puritan. She liked the feel of being desired. The feel of "inspiring" her man and his brush. How she wished to be his screen! She didn't want to stop him. They were engaged, right? She remembered his naked silhouette and that memory made her face blush at the same time she could feel her fire burning between her legs. She moaned when he worked her neck, kissing, licking and nibbling it causing her shivers of delight.

"Angely…make me stop…" he spoke unsteady

"I don't want you to stop…" she whispered

"There will be no turning back" he whispered back

"Not looking for it" she replied with a fiery fire in her eyes that ignited his own burn. He took her in his lap as she straddled him and took her to her bedchamber.

"Make me a woman…" she whispered in his ear

(*)

They say losing virginity hurts, bleeds and only gets good with the practice. So I guess I wasn't a virgin then. I didn't feel any pain nor had any bleed, but it weird and uncomfortable in the beginning… But Christopher made me feel so wanted, so comfortable and secure in front him that… all I could think was how good it felt to belong to the man I love. How good it felt in the two of us being one. I'm not saying I acted like a pro because I'm sure I didn't! It was weird. It was different. He made me relax. He was so patient! He made sure to always be careful to not hurt me and his concern just made me trust him even more. Slowly, inch by inch, we became one… and everything I thought about my virginity has changed. The world hadn't changed. I still am me and I still find it funny looking at his frontal lower nakedness… I still need to get used to that! and I still have the habit to cover my own nakedness from him. How silly I am!

When the sun came up that morning they woke up, still in each other's arms. Still in each other's embrace. They had spent the most wonderful night together. They moved just slightly apart and lay there in silence gazing at each other. That night was for them. A night with no worrying if someone was coming home or coming back too soon. Just for them to make love as long as they could, which turned out to be all night long. They both wanted each other and there was no holding back. It was long passionate love, no rushing- just pleasure, on and on, and on. It was sweet love.

The day looked brighter. The landscape had more color. The sky had never been so blue. The birds had never chirped so beautifully like a song. They lived heavenly moments. The young couple living the pink bubble of falling in love.

They smiled at each other, and said good morning, at the same time.

"Do we really have to get up?" Angelique said

"Yes, we do. I need to buy some loads and I want to show something"

"But do you remember I need to return home today?"

"Yes I remember that, but I don't think you will get in trouble if you return tomorrow"

"This time is different…"

"Your father won't know last night happened"

"My father cannot even dream this happened!" she snapped

He laughed, "I know! I was just teasing you" he leaned forward and kissed the tip of her nose before leaving the bed to take a bath

Angelique stood up as well and headed to the front of the mirror, studying her reflection for some time. Nothing had really changed externally, besides one little detail. And no matter how much she tried to ignore that thought, but she feared her father or even stepmother could request a virginity verification. Once again, she had mix of feelings. Hanging between apprehension and delight. Christopher had made her a woman. A very happy one.

Christopher returned to the chamber and spotted Angelique looking at herself in the mirror. The sun passing through the window only made her look even more beautiful in her open white robe. She had a different gaze expression. She looked like an angel. A thought that made him smile in delight. He had never felt that way the morning after intercourse, not even with Katarina. Actually, remorse was the feeling he had the morning after with Katarina despite their lusty and wild one nightstand. Both women arouse different feelings and sensations in him.

Noticing she was being watched, Angelique immediately closed her robe not being capable to hide the blush on her cheeks.

Christopher laughed, "I've seen it all!"

"Yes, I know…"

"You don't need to hide yourself from me"

"Of course I do! I only lost virginity, it's not a magic to erase shyness! Oh and you should cover yourself too!"

Christopher couldn't help but really laugh. Angelique was still Angelique. So opposite to show-off Katarina, "Alright. I beg your pardon if my nakedness embarrasses you" he spoke jokingly

She laughed, "Do you mind if I ask you a question?"

"No. just ask"

"I know that isn't new for you, but… I…I was wondering if you felt the difference… if there was any difference…" she couldn't help the stuttering

He smiled kindly, "It was completely different! I never felt that way before!"

"How different?"

"Everything was different… I never made love with anyone before. I felt like a virgin somehow…"

She gasped, "Oh come on! Don't come with that on me, I know I was the only virgin here!"

He shook his head, "I'm not talking about physical virginity my love. It's just that I never made love before." He tried to explain, but she kept her incredulity expression, "Angely, there's a difference between making love and copulate… I never felt the things I felt with you with anyone I have copulated previously…" he stepped closer to her pulling her to him, "I don't know how to explain that, but it's very different and way better!" he kept a warm tone as he caressed her face looking deep in her eyes with all the sincerity he could

Those words and his caresses only made her feel even more especial and a large smile formed on her lips that soon were covered by his own into a passionate seal of morning love.

One more time they became one. They did have to enjoy it as much as they could. There was no guarantee when they could repeat their lovemaking once she departed again. Although, before she could do that, she joined him at the visit to the peasant village to buy more loads and finally meet the surprise he had in mind.

The O'Gregon's women were travelling to Lake Province to meet the land the Duke had given to Katarina as a wedding gift. In their way, they passed through the village of peasants and made a quick stop at the shop commerce.

Christopher was arranging the loads on the horse when he recognized the carriage passing by and immediately hid himself. He followed the carriage with his eyes, studying its moves and at when it stopped, he spotted Katarina and her sister leaving it to walk in the commerce.

Katarina tried to as careful as she could where she stepped to not get her dress too dirty.

"What face is that my sister?" her sister asked

"What an unpleasant stop! This place is so dirty and… poor!" the brunette spoke not being capable to disguise her disgusted expression

"You shouldn't be like that. This is the life outside the court!"

"That is exactly the reason why I live at the court! Look at that dirt and mud! Look at their gowns!"

"It's not that bad. There are beautiful objects in the tents"

Katarina rolled her eyes, but soon look around. It was pointless continuing acting that way, so she decided to walk around and couldn't help the smile on her face when she looked at a particular tent and the male merchant in it

"I must agree with you my lovely sister! There are really beautiful and interesting things here…" before Katarina could think, she gave the man a flirty gaze, and he smiled back

The blonde O'Gregon couldn't help but rolling her eyes as she had noticed her sister's flirty demeanor and immediately poked her, "Stop doing that! You are engaged to the Duke!"

Katarina gasped, "Geez, if I complain you complain and if I stop complaining you complain too! dang!"

"If mother sees you doing that, she will start a scandal!"

"Of course not! I can say that I was just being nice to get more discounts! Use your brain my sister and stop being so correct! It annoys me!"

The blonde rolled her eyes, "So you're in your own. I'd better stop worrying about you. I just wish you're not digging your own grave"

"Get the hell out of here! Go away with all that negativity!" Katarina snapped walking away hurriedly

Angelique walked near a tent close to where the O'Gregon sisters were discussing. She could hear them. One of them had a clear strong accent in her tone. She spoke too correctly the words and as the curiosity took the best of her, she walked closer to see them better. She saw the blonde turning around while the brown-haired woman took the opposite direction with an upset expression.

Angelique followed the brunette woman with her eyes, mesmerized by her beauty and fine glowing pink gown. Her walk was classy, elegant. She was a charming woman and surely, she belonged to the court.

Finally noticing Chris' absence, Angelique walked to the same direction of the classy brunette. She didn't take long to spot Chris and called his name.

Katarina heard it and immediately froze, turning her face to the direction of the female voice and followed the redhead with curiosity. Katarina couldn't continue the follow as she felt someone grabbing her by the arm making her turn around quickly in scare.

"Elizabeth! Do not ever touch me that way again!" she scolded her younger sister

"We have to go. The coachman is waiting for us to leave"

"I cannot leave now!" the brunette spoke pissed trying to spot the redhead again, but it was too late and the young woman had disappeared in the crowd. She cursed.

"What happened sister?"

"I heard someone calling for Chris"

The blonde woman let out a heavy sigh, "May I remind that Chris is dead and you owe respect to the Duke now."

Katarina rolled her eyes for the lecture, "To hell the Duke!"

The O'Gregon sisters returned to the carriage. Katarina couldn't stop looking back searching for the redhead woman and in hope to see Chris. That was how Christopher preferred to be called.

Angelique found Chris near a cereal's tent, "Chris, why did you leave me alone like that?"

"I didn't have time to warn you. Sorry"

Angelique studied his behavior and didn't take long to realize his real issue, "Was it because of the court women?"

He nodded with a sigh looking away. He couldn't deny that Angelique had the right guess.

"Do you know the beautiful girl?"

"What beautiful girl?" he turned his face at her

"The brunette one with long curly hair. She was wearing a long floral dress, pink long sleeved dress… so classy…elegant…"

He gasped swallowing, "I didn't see anyone, but I did recognize the carriage. It belongs to the O'Gregon's, one of, if not, the closest family to the king's"

"Ah… so you really do know her?"

Chris cleared his throat feeling a slight distress with the question, his memories travelled to another way of knowing the classy brunette woman, "For the description you gave, you might be talking about Katarina…she's a gossip girl! That's why I preferred to not take any risk of being recognized and walked away…"

She smirked in distress, "Gossip girl… yet, still beautiful. All the men looked stunned by her, even the women were looking at her…"

Chris took her grip and with his right hand's fingers, he lifted her chin up, "Katarina might be the center of attention anywhere she goes, but my eyes can only see you!" he spoke with a soft smile

Angelique smiled faintly, she was young but not stupid and didn't really believed much his declaration, "I don't know what happened in your court life for you to be running away like that, but… I appreciate it since I can be with you"

"Angely… I'm not running away… I made a choice and I'm sticking with it, so to continue living the choice, I have to keep unnoticed by my past… and this choice now includes you, I'm staying with you and I'm not returning to the court ever again!" he reassured her

She smiled largely, "Do you promise?"

"Yes, I promise!"

The young couple rode their horses and headed to the new location Christopher wanted to show to her, his new hideout in emergency case. They didn't take long there and in their way back to the lake house, a sudden rain hit them. They kept the horses in the stable and rushed to the main manor all soaking wet.

Thank you Herpderp for the review, you rock! :D

So now Angelique is a woman... not that we had doubts of her female body, right! xD
And then Katarina almost found Christopher!
Can we sense some drama coming? Of course we can! Drama is always on the way haha

Let's see what happens next, so as always...

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