okay so here we go again...
CHAPTER 24
Andro was about to reply, but there was a voice from behind him.
" You love him?"
Erestor stood suddenly and looked into the face of a very angry Elladan.
" Elladan, you should not be here."
Elladan shrugged.
" What does it matter now Erestor? You tell me you love me and now I hear that you love him. What do I believe?"
Erestor lowered his head.
" Elladan, I..."
Elladan held up a hand.
" Do not speak Erestor. I am done with all of it. Our courtship is over. You are now free to pursue Lord Andro."
Elladan left the room. Erestor stood there in shock with tears in his eyes. Andro stood and put his hand on Erestor's shoulder.
" I am sorry mellon nin."
Erestor turned to face Andro.
" Can we speak another time? I need to be alone."
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Andro walked into his rooms, smiling when he saw Hadereth sitting in a chair.
" What brings you here mellon nin?"
Hadereth shrugged.
" Can I not just visit a friend?"
Andro laughed.
" It depends. What is our topic?"
Hadereth took a sip of the wine he was holding.
" Elladan."
Andro sighed.
" I did not do anything."
Hadereth nodded.
" I know. He explained to both Elrond and myself what happened."
Andro raised an eyebrow.
"And?"
Hadereth swallowed hard.
" I know you are here for Erestor's forgiveness and once he gives it I..."
Andro's eyes widened.
" You want me to leave Imladris?"
Hadereth nodded slowly.
" I must ask this of you Andro. I am sorry."
Andro felt his heart crack in two. On one hand, he returned Erestor's feelings, but he could not court Erestor and then leave again. Hadereth watched as Elladan entered the room. Hadereth held up his hand.
" Elladan, not now."
Elladan ignored Hadereth and turned to Andro.
" After what you have done to Erestor in his past, I should be angry that you ask for forgiveness. But I am not. If you truly love Erestor, you may go to him for I have found someone for myself that does not carry any emotional weight."
Andro's eyes widened.
" You were against Erestor?"
Elladan raised an eyebrow.
" I have been for awhile now. Since the day he forgave Hadereth."
TBC...