Neno 1445

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra turned in shock to Adam as he started implying what she hoped was not true. 'Burdened with an order.... she has since looked at me with contempt' Her heart tightened. Getting a proposal from a prince? When all she dreamed of was a noble or a lord? She took a sharp breath in as he directly admitted she was the woman he spoke of. She gulped as she felt blood rush to her cheeks, not in flattery, but in confusion and surprise of such an intimate proposal after months of mistreatment. She dropped her gaze of him as she slowly tucked her hair behind her ear.

''Proposing to a handmaiden, Prince Adam? You know then socially you are-- dead, correct?'' She asked as she looked up at him with a raised eyebrow. ''I hope you reconsider that proposal carefully.'' She said, making it clear she was most likely to refuse, but something inside her urged her to just agree-- That was more than she could have ever asked for, maybe then her family would live better, maybe then she would be completely happy. But knowing she only thought of her materialistically, she grew distasteful of her own thoughts as she turned to tie the horses to the tree.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra was surprised as she stared at him while he confessed of Adrian's supposed plan. She took a deep breath in as she continued scanning him, for any signs that he was lying or fooling her, but unfortunately she found none. Lost at words and in her thoughts as he continued on. She shook her head and gave Adam a slight bow. '' What your majesty and Prince Adrian had agreed on are none of my concerns. I am sure that had he actually ordered you to do so that you are well and capable of analyzing your situation, Prince Adam and you chose to do what you've done. I do hope Prince Adrian is a changed man, and I do feel so, but after all these are the simple thoughts of a handmaiden. It is inappropriate to be left so behind while your Fiance clings to your brother, Prince Adam.'' She said before grabbing the horses' reigns and slowly starting to lead them to the tree near the lake.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra willingly took the reigns and gave her a slight nod with no words. She hated how she was then; She was fiery, outspoken, and even cheerful, but Hye Jin and fate had succeeded to break a part of her, and for that she absolutely disliked, even hated, the foreign princess. She inwardly rolled her eyes as Hye Jin hurried to Adrian's side and wrapped her arm around his-- Didn't she know when to give up? Her supposed fiance was even standing right there. Her thoughts were interrupted as her eyes focused on Adam instead of the other royal couple as he took the reigns from her hand. She blinked a few times as he actually spoke to her.

She raised an eyebrow slightly as he simply dropped the reigns, but she knew he was right-- It was unlikely for the horses to misbehave, and if they do, it was quite obvious Adrian could get them under control. She giggled slightly, mockingly at his apology and then attempt to 'catch up'. ''I guess Prince Adrian deals with the responsibilities a little better than you do your majesty, for he hadn't intended to ignore, or neglect, or go as far as offend me, the moment I became known to him with my intentions. I am disappointed in you, Prince Adam. It's great prince Adrian has returned. Power doesn't suit you.'' She said, with obvious distaste and intentions of 'scolding' the younger prince. She had no intention to walk with him, or to catch up with him.

What she said was true, although Prince Adrian was harsher in nature since their first meeting, prince Adam had befriended her and took care of her. Yet the moment he seized power-- He changed 180 degree. She was surprised she had spoken up so truthfully, but she had no intention to lie or compliment the younger prince who she then held dislike to him as well, may not be as horrible as her distaste to Hye Jin, but it was distaste nevertheless.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra blushed as Adrian laughed so wholeheartedly. She giggled slightly as she watched him speak once again, shaking her head a little at his assumption. She wondered if he would have actually even done so, but she quickly shook away the thoughts-- He was her prince, not the other way around. Alessandra was brought out of her thoughts as Adam's voice interrupted. She turned back slightly and watched him and Hye Jin approach them. She felt disappointment fill her as she also climbed down from the horse and gave them a slight bow before sticking to Snow Queen's side.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra smiled and straightened her back a little, holding her chin up. "I am too kind to let you do so. I will stay." she said with a little giggle, some of her old spirt retrieved.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra looked at him surprised as he actually hoped she stayed. She giggles slightly with a small smile. "Maybe if you ask a little nicer-- Prince Adrian." She said in a teasing tone, adding the title only to tone down the edge.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra stared at him in disbelief and wonder. What had he done? Had he really released her? She felt her heart tighten with disappointment and confusion. Had he really given her up? Did he really not want her around? She breathed in deeply and slowly followed behind Adrian, silently. They stopped at the lake, and she took in a sharp breath.

"It is unfortunate that your majesty would give up on me so soon. If it is your wishes for me to leave the court, I will. I would not want to leave your majesty's side. There is no need for me back home-- but I think I may be of use here. But I will leave. If you wish so. If I have already become of heavy weight, I will leave." She said, although her tone was stable as she stared at the lake, her eyes were shining with tears.

Had she really grown useless in all parts of the society?

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra lowered her gaze off him and nodded silently, knowing she might have pushed it. At the mention of loving someone who is not of royal blood, she wondered slightly if he had met someone during his time away from the castle, but she shrugged the idea off as it was none of her business. "I apologize then for overstepping my limits, Prince Adrian. It's all what my simple mind could come up with." She mumbled, perhaps a little hurt, but it was obviously not her style anymore to burst out as she usually did before.

More Than A Lifetime (Kyrisse x Neno 1445)

Alessandra looked back at her prince with a sigh. "I still believe you can change that without giving up the throne." She said with another sigh. "Do not give up the throne to Prince Adam. I-- I don't believe he is a better prince. At all. I believe-- in your reign more than Prince Adam's." She said in a lower voice.