Being Cruel Empress
44. Ellena's Confession

Ellena lay on her bed with Winter sitting on the edge of the bed. Winter held tightly onto Ellena's hand, her face looking very worried.

"Ellena ... are you okay? Want me to call the doctor?" ask Winter.

"no need. I don't feel pain. I had a nightmare and was shocked" Ellena replied.

"You sure?" ask Winter to convince.

Ellena nodded her head, "Yes .." she replied slowly.

"alright. Just in case I'll keep you company. Go back to sleep" Winter said. Moved Ellena's blanket.

"Winter .." call Ellena to hold Winter's hand.

"Yes? what do you need? drink or want something maybe?" ask Winter.

"I want to say something. Wanna hear?" ask Ellena.

Ellena feels that she must reveal the truth at Winter's. If he also repeats time, just like Winter. Although he should have done it earlier, but it is still not too late to tell everything.

Winter rubbed Ellena's face, "Say, what's up?" ask Winter in a soft voice.

"Actually ... mmh .. That, I'm actually just like you. I repeat time. If you feel different from me after you go home to war, it's because I don't want to live the same life as the first life. Second life, I intend to do whatever I like. Just so I'm not killed by you. And that was .. I had a nightmare, a dream when you drew your sword into my stomach. Hiks .. "obviously Ellena is crying.

Winter was surprised, "What? you're repeating time too?" winter muttered in disbelief.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to hide this from you. But you know, it was hard for me to tell at the time. When you say, if you repeat time. I was very surprised and could hardly believe it. However, after I thought about it, everything made sense. Winter in the first life was cold and ignored me. He only cared about one woman, Catharina. Every time Catharina and I fight, you always defy Catharina and you'll tear me apart. Until the moment I was about to tell the truth, you stabbed me until I died" Ellena explained.

"Ellena .. That's because I'm affected by brainwashing. But I who am now will not be. I know it's hard for you to forgive me, but I hope you can still give me a chance to correct my actions in my previous life. I'm guilty, I'm sorry . " said Winter lowered his head.

Ellena gently caressed Winter's face, "Why are you the one who's apologizing? it should be me, because I'm not telling you the truth" Ellena said.

Winter held Ellena's hand and shook her head, "No Ellena. I am the guilty one. All the bad things that happened to you in your previous life, it was because I was so stupid that I was easily deceived. I believed too much what Erwan said and did not expect, if I would be played by my own closest people" Winter said.

"It's okay, Winter. I'm honestly afraid you'll kill me again this time. And therefore as much as I can avoid you, do something as I please myself. But now everything is revealed. And the two people who made you a murderer are no more. Even more surprising, we know who is behind it all. Don't you think there's something good being picked? God has a reason why you and I have to repeat time" Ellena explained.

"I have not admitted one other thing .. "kta Ellena took off her arms.

"Whatis that? it seems like something no less important than your dreams" Winter replied.

"Actually, I like you. Whether it was in my first life or this time, my feelings have not changed. Hmm ... I .. "murm Ellena.

"Is that true? you like me?" ask Winter with a serious face.

"Yes .." replied Ellena.

"W-was he angry? I don't know what his feelings are like. Meksi she once said sweet words to me, not necessarily she has the same feelings as me, right? this marriage is just my marriage to her is just a political marriage. Ahh .. apparently I've been mispronouncing." - Inner Ellena.

Unknowingly Ellena let out a long breath. Winter kisses Ellena's forehead and says she likes Ellena too. Winter also expressed her feelings. If she had liked Ellena since before she got married. When Ellena debuted in the upper class. It's just that he's not very good at expressing his feelings.

Winter tells how beautiful and enchanting Ellena was at that time. To the extent that Winter's face heated up because he was embarrassed to be caught stealing a look at Ellena. Winter said that he also did not like the Young Lords who glanced at Ellena. It felt like Winter had closed the eyes of all young men of her age who were fixedly staring at Ellena.

Hearing Winter's story, Ellena laughed. He did not pay attention to the details at the time, as he focused only on the talk of the Lady who were gathered to celebrate the hearts of maturity together. Ellena admitted, at that time there were many adorable beautiful Lady and handsome Young Lords.

"You didn't see me? and I keep staring at you" Winter said grumbling.

Ellena smilingly rubbed Winter's face, "Hm, I don't know ... The crown prince was shining. Who doesn't see? And ... is it polite for a Lady to stare intently at the crown prince? all it can do is not just steal a glance once in a while, because I'm quite curious what the crown prince is looking at. Haha .." replied Ellena.

"The thing is, you saw me. Right, right?" ask Winter.

Ellena nodded her head, "Yes" Ellena replied.

"You know? How am I feeling right now? I'm so happy, my heart keeps beating. And I can't take my eyes off you. I want to kiss you, from here (kiss the back of Ellena's right hand) to here (kiss the arm of the hand) and keep going up here (kiss the shoulder). Ellena ... can I kiss you until I'm satisfied? however, I'm not sure if I can be satisfied with just kissing?" ask Winter.

Ellena just smiled pretty. Winter brought her face closer and immediately kissed Ellena. This time Winter was full of gentleness and caution. He didn't want to make Ellena uncomfortable.  Ellena put her hands together, and kissed Winter back. After revealing everything, his heart felt relieved. Now he has nothing to keep from Winter. Both kisses deepened. Winter pushed Ellena's body to lie down. She kissed and kissed Ellena by the neck. Winter's kiss landed everywhere, so his hand had slipped under Ellena's clothes.

That night the thing they wanted happened. The first night after the wedding is unprecedented as Winter has to go to war. Night is meaningful for husband and wife, who are missed because of the many obstacles that exist, and things that are not desirable happen.