Fairytale
Part 3: The Affairs
"Did you hear?"
"Yeah, Yuri-heika left without saying goodbye to his Excellency!"
"I heard Geika has a thing for his Excellency."
"Ooh, I wonder how Heika will react."
"I feel sorry for his Excellency."
Conrad needed to get rid of this gossip.
-X-
"Dammit Ken! Stop pestering me!" Yelled Wolfram von Shibuya-Bielefeld as he stomped through the halls of Blood-Pledge Castle. The people who heard smiled at the blond prince. It had been awhile since the Maou left and Wolfram had been sulking. They were happy for the blond prince that he was out and about. But there were rumors that were spreading out about the Great Sage and the blond prince. Of course they didn't know about it, except Murata, or course. But he didn't bring the subject up to Wolfram nor did he even try to dispel the rumor either.
"I'm hurt, Wolfram, you don't want my company?" Murata said in a teasing tone, which irritated the blond noble even farther.
Wolfram saw how pointless it was to brush off the Great Sage and opted to search for Gisela's company. The healer was easier to hang out with than Murata was. Plus he had to dispel the rumors happening about him and the Great Sage. He knew. The people can't keep to themselves. For all he cared the rumors were just rumors until they get to the outside that's when he'll care. As long as it stays within the confines of the castle then it was okay.
But there were times when he wished that maybe he didn't fall in love with the black haired king, instead fell for someone that would love him in return. Wolfram wasn't blind. He just refused to see the truth before him. He knew that there was no love from Yuri when they married. They never did anything with each other as the king always had an excuse. 'I'm tired… I have to leave… I don't think it's the right time.' Wolfram was sick of it. He felt sick just thinking about it. Yuri detested him to the point where he wouldn't even speak to him only as much as a 'hello'. Maybe he should've said no before they got to the altar and got married. He was sure that Yuri was probably seeing a woman in his world behind his back. It would be unfair to ask Murata to spy, but he was sure Murata would've done it anyway just because it was a request from him. He sighed. Sometimes he wished he fell in love with the Sage instead.
He glanced back at the smiling Sage that was following him.
Maybe if it had been another time or another life… just maybe…
With a signal of his hand he motioned for the sage to walk next to him. He didn't care if the rumors grew. They were just going to find Gisela.
-X-
"His Excellency had been going out with Geika and Lady Gisela."
"Yeah, sometimes he'd be seen with one of them."
"More of Geika than Lady Gisela."
"Ooh, do you think His Excellency likes them?"
"He spends more time with them than Heika."
"Heika is always gone and is usually busy when he comes back. Either spending time with the princess or playing catch with Lord Weller."
"I feel sorry for his Excellency."
-X-
Gisela could see what Wolfram had become. No longer was the fiery prince but a solemn prince that no longer cared. She had been hearing the rumors spreading around the castle. Although she wondered why anyone would think she would be interested in Wolfram. They were just friends. But she could see why the Great Sage would be. Even if the Great Sage was a pervert towards women, Wolfram was an exception. She thought they make a great pair. But she knew Wolfram's heart belonged to Yuri, which had been brutally shattered since they had gotten married. That's why she was there. She was there as someone he can come to. She was the friend that he could trust.
She watched as Murata pegged Wolfram with a splash of water. In which the blond retaliated back. She giggled at their playing. She decided not to join them and just opted to sit back and watch just in case she needed to be a healer. Someone was always getting hurt, especially Wolfram. She was glad that the prince was taking time off from paperwork, as Murata and she kept asking him to do. She was happy for Wolfram, that even in his time of despair, he was trying to make himself happy instead of sulking in the confines of a room.
Next thing she knew, she was soaking wet and in a huge puddle of water. When she specifically said she didn't want to get wet, she wasn't supposed to, now…
Gisela watched as Wolfram and Murata hold out their hands to pull her out. Getting this wicked idea, she grasped both their hands and pulled them both in the water, as she herself got out. She smirked at the two coughing boys. She was sure Wolfram would have a minor cold tomorrow.
But she'd be there to take care of it for him.
-X-
A month later, Yuri came back and brought a friend with him. A lady friend to be exact. She had brown hair with brown eyes and was beautiful. Of course the castle was shocked but what really shocked them the most was that Wolfram didn't yell, scream, do something… Instead the blond prince greeted the woman with kindness and hospitality. Apparently Yuri had been telling this girl about their world and how he came by it. She had gotten curious and begged Yuri to take her with him.
But Yuri forgot to mention that he got engaged and was now married to his male fiancée.
Wolfram knew and so he played along as his already broken heart and soul was slowly being crushed again.
-X-
Yuri was basically surprised. It was something he hadn't seen before. He was afraid when he brought his friend Midori to this world. Wolfram would've accused him of cheating or whatever, but it wasn't his fault. Wolfram was the one that took everything out of proportion. After all this marriage was out of convenience. Wolfram should've understood that. He could go see other people if he wanted as long as the court didn't find out or any of the nobles. Yuri was happy when Wolfram didn't mention it and just treated Midori with politeness.
He had asked Wolfram to take care of his work for the day so he could show Midori around with Greta. Greta was excited about all this since he told her. He didn't tell anyone else or else the might tell Wolfram and plus he wasn't sure yet. At least Wolfram agreed to do it. Yuri was glad that Wolfram was finally accepting the fact that this is a marriage of convenience. Besides, he wanted to do something in his life that was his only decision. He wished everyone had gotten that fact. It wasn't just about the blond, it was also about him.
He deserved to have his own happiness too.
-X-
Paperwork.
It was the word that ran through Wolfram's mind. He didn't like paperwork but it had to be done before Gwendal got mad at Yuri for not doing it. He sighed. There was still a lot since he had taken a break that one time. He should've never listened to Murata and Gisela. He skimmed through the papers and signed if they were good enough.
Wolfram then came across a particular paper. He recognized it. It was one of his that he created for Yuri to sign. He knew that Yuri barely glanced at the paperwork and signed it. Some he didn't. He was hoping that Yuri had gotten to this piece of paper and proved to him that… this marriage wasn't really of a convenience, that the black-haired king really did marry him out of… love. If Yuri signed it then they wouldn't have to break off this marriage. But if Wolfram himself did then…
He had written this five months ago when he couldn't take it anymore. A year was unbearable. If he signed this then Yuri would be able to marry someone that he wanted. After all, if he was happy then Wolfram would be happy too. That is what love was right?
His hand slowly reached for the inked pen. He wondered why his hand was quivering. It was proven true right? Yuri didn't love him. He was just another person to make happy and care about right? He shouldn't be selfish and let Yuri have his happiness too.
Wolfram knew Yuri had been seeing this girl Midori behind his back. It was so obvious. He could feel the heat from his tears streaming down his cheeks. His hand grasped the pen, ready to sign. He began to put his signature, while shutting his eyes. His hand slowed down as he finished dotting the I's and crossing the t's.
Wolfram sat there looking at the paper. He had written a formal declaration. Yuri didn't have to agree to it since it was a race. The longer he stared at it, he felt calmer than usual. He should be bawling his eyes out or something but it didn't happen. His earlier tears have dried up. By signing this, it felt like a huge burden was taken off his shoulders.
He felt free.
He… was… free!
He put the paper down and rushed out of the office. He bolted through the halls, should anyone have looked any closer they would've noticed a smile on his face. He was free!
He didn't have to do anything anymore. No more paperwork, no more leers, no more… anything!
He didn't care anymore.
-X-
"Do you think Heika is seeing that girl he brought with him?"
"I heard she was a half-mazoku like Heika and Lord Weller was."
"Lord von Bielefeld didn't say anything this time."
"Yeah, well at least we don't have to clean any broken glass."
"I hope Lord von Bielefeld didn't take it too bad."
"How long do you think their marriage would last?"
"How about when Heika proposes to Lady Midori?"
"No, no, how about how long before Geika and Lord von Bielefeld decided that they're an item?"
TBC-----------
BLK Angel of Destruction: Haha! Here's the next chapter! I hope it was good enough! There's more coming soon. About Yuri seeing someone else, he's too timid to say no. That's how I think he is. Anyways thanks for your reviews! I really appreciate it!
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