I Became Crown Prince's Wife
I thought this was a Fake Marriage (8)

After we hooked our little finger, Blake kissed me.

It was not the kind of kiss that hardly touched the lips, but the real adult kiss.

We shared the temperature for a long time, and as soon as we stopped, a huge firecracker exploded with a loud noise.

The dark sky is shining brightly.

The incredible fireworks show is suitable for a big festival.

As the flickering lights slowly disappeared, the atmosphere became silent.

"It's over."

By the time we finished kissing, the fireworks were over. How long have we been doing that?

"I didn't see it right ..."

"Shall I ask them to light the fireworks again?"

Blake asked affectionately.

“It's okay it's not necessary.”

“Tell me if you want to see her again.I'll do whatever my wife wants.”

Hearing him speak so confidently, I was deeply moved.

It felt like just yesterday we saw fireworks in the attic of the small palace, but now his status had risen to the point where he could hold the festival as he pleased.

He was the Crown Prince of the Empire, which was recognized by everyone.

"It's okay. Let's look again next year.”

After the fireworks ended, people left one by one. But even after everyone left, we stood there.

We made this promise seven years ago.

I stared at the pitch-black night sky while leaning into his embrace.

"Blake, when you married me, wasn't that a little disappointing?"

"What's disappointing?"

“Your wedding partner is me.”

"What does that mean?"

"I know Diana was your first love."

Back then, even if I knew it, I pretended not to know. But I said it this time.I don't know why I suddenly brought this up.

“Diana?”

Blake sounded angry. I looked at him in amazement

“Blake...?”

"My first love was Diana?"

“...isn't that true?”

"Since when have you thought of such nonsense?"

Since when…

That's what I thought from the beginning. After all, that was what was said in the original story.

Blake liked Diana, and upon learning of it, Tenstheon allowed her to marry into the Bellacian family.

Gilbert Bellacian did not want to give her beloved Diana to the cursed crown prince, but she wanted a great wedding gift.

That's why Ancia was sent to the palace instead.

"Aren't you marrying me because you failed to marry Diana?"

“No, from the beginning I just wanted you. Ancia, I got married because it was you. If it was anyone else, I would have refused. ”

“So not Diana, but me..?”

Come to think of it, the Emperor did not really determine who would marry Blake in the original story.

Considering the situation, I naturally thought it was Diana, since she was the same age as Blake and she was valued by Count Bellacian.

Diana was the main character, so I never doubted her.

But isn't that…?

“I told you I liked you from the beginning. I also said you were the only one for me.You don't believe me? Do you think I like Diana? Is that why you wanted to leave me?”

I've never seen Blake this angry. That must be a big misunderstanding.

As soon as I tried to apologize to him, a drop of cold water dripped onto my face.

Huh huh? That rain?

As soon as I realized it was raining, the specks of rain that had been dripping slowly one by one started to fall down heavily.

The rain washed our clothes in an instant.

Cold wind and temperature drop when it rains. At this rate, we will be trapped before we even reach the Imperial Palace.

“Come go there.”

Frustrated by the sudden situation, Blake pointed to the hotel next to the square.

It is the largest hotel in the capital.

I nodded and we entered the hotel without wasting any time.

***

As we entered the hotel, the manager took us to the suite on the top floor as if he had been waiting.

"Do you make a reservation?"

All accommodation is fully booked due to the festival. There can be no good rooms left.

"Yes. If there are too many people and VIP seats are not comfortable, we will see it here.”

I looked out the window. The night view was beautiful as it was the best hotel in the capital.

Although now covered by heavy rain, the square is still a little visible.

Blake held my hand firmly as soon as we arrived at the square.

"Shall we see it from here?"

I shook my head.

"I like it here, but I still prefer to see it in the square."

We can enjoy the fireworks comfortably if we see it at the hotel, but we will miss the party atmosphere.

“That's a good thing.”

“...Blake, are you angry?”

Blake's expression had become stiff ever since I brought up the topic of Diana.

He shook his head at my question.

“No, but you are my first and last love. Don't forget that.”

"Okay, I won't forget it."

Blake's stiff expression relaxed and he smiled brightly.

“You'll catch a cold. Go ahead and take a shower. ”

Now he has no curse. However, I am still worried about him.

I pretended to rub Blake's face to see if he had a fever, but he grabbed my hand.

"It's cold. Go inside first.”

Unlike when he was a child, now his hands were warm.

He was no longer a fragile child.

"okay."

I'll go to the bathroom first. After a quick shower, I told Blake to take a shower.

Blake went to the bathroom, and I was left alone in a large hotel room.

I sat in the chair in front of the window in my bathrobe and saw the scenery.

It was raining more heavily than before, so there was nothing to see except darkness, rain hitting windows, and dim streetlights.

Stalls and shops were closed and people left the square.

I was surprised by the sudden rain, but I was glad the fireworks were over.

Crunching

I can hear the door open.

When I turned my head, I saw Blake wearing a black bathrobe.

“……”

I'm at a loss for words.

Blake feels very different.

This isn't the Amoria Palace where we spent our childhood together.

It wasn't the Foren Palace that was full of the items I chose when I was a child.

Is it because this place is completely cut off from my memory?

When I was a kid, I used to see her naked body when I helped her take a bath.

I used to check his body every day, worried that the curse would spread.

However, when Blake appeared in front of me wearing only a bathrobe, it felt completely different.

The silver-haired man stood tall and faced me with an indescribable gaze. I met his gaze but quickly threw away my face without even realizing it.

"Why did you avoid my gaze?"

“……”

Blake approached.

“……”

And then he touched my hair.

"It's wet."

At first, I had to dry it in the bathroom.

But Blake was also drenched in the rain, so I rushed out because I wanted him to warm up with a hot bath as soon as possible.

“Ah, I will dry it.”

As soon as I was about to stand up from the chair, he grabbed my shoulder and made me sit down again.

"I'll dry it out."

“It's okay..”

"I want to do it."

I finally sat in the chair. Blake stood behind me and dried my hair.

His long fingers swept my hair slowly.

"Today is not a good day?"

"No, it's like a dream."

I woke up at dawn and was busy preparing for the dance. But despite the heavy rain, the day was very pleasant.

It's just that my body feels a little weird.

I was well aware of Blake's presence and my head went blank every time his finger touched my hair or the back of my neck. My body is also heating up.

To hide my condition, I answered briefly and quickly closed my mouth.

We both fell silent, and the sound of rain outside the window filled the room.

This time, Blake broke the silence.

"Ancia, how much longer do I have to wait?"