Lover While The Duke
#34 Arrive in the Capital (Visiting Nachtion)
"Annet sure?" Ask Eliz again.
Tomorrow is the day of their departure to the Capital City. Yola's wedding day is just around the corner. They would leave three days early due to the considerable distance Nachtion and Vexia had.
This trip will also be a little slow to see the condition of Yanneta who is pregnant. His comfort is the main.
The journey that would be taken normally was half a day without rest. If they leave at night, they will arrive in the early hours. If they leave in the morning they will arrive at noon.
The time Eliz chose was the morning, the trip at night was too risky. They brought two train cars. One for him and Janneta, another for the servants.
Preparations were almost complete when Elizabeth again convinced John.
"Yes." Yeah." Yanneta nodded slowly.
"alright. We're ready to go tomorrow."
"Thank you Eliz."
Their journey is longer than the normal time estimate. In the middle of the journey they stopped several times for a rest. They spent one day and one night. Almost early in the morning the group arrived at Nachtion. In the midst of the winter night fog the train drove on the silent streets of the Capital City.
Dawn nearly died as they arrived at the Vexia mansion in Nachtion. Although not as big as the mansion in Vexia, this mansion is very well maintained and quite large.
The doctor who had been prepared beforehand had been waiting for his arrival. He immediately checked Yanneta's condition. His feet are swollen not playing. In addition to the age of the womb is getting older, which is five months. Fatigue on the road with a bent leg is also the cause.
There was not enough room for Janet to rest well. He did not complain much during the trip. This condition is common in women who are pregnant. The baby in the womb is fine. So he admonished the doctor not to overdo it.
Finally the doctor suggested that Yanneta rest for a full day.
This day Yanneta spent with a full rest. Two more days were Yolanda's wedding day, she had to recover soon in order to attend.
His arrival may have quickly spread because of Eliz. At night, Hillary and Rebecca come to visit the Vexia mansion. How surprised they were to see Yanneta's distended stomach.
They do often send letters but this fact Yanneta hide with a meeting.
"Is Duke Soveil his father?" Ask Rebecca blatantly.
"Ruby, Hill. What if we don't talk about it? We know the truth, right?" Eliz immediately cut out Rebecca's question.
They immediately understood that Lionel Soveil's name was very sensitive to Yanneta. The mood changes quickly. The topics they talk about are different. Starting from the current Nachtion situation to the many snack shops that have sprung up.
It was almost late at night when Rebecca and Hillary left the mansion. It feels good to meet old friends they haven't seen in a long time.
"Tomorrow I will visit His Majesty the Emperor. Can Eliz drive me?"
"Emperor Zagc?"
"Yes. I've sent a letter before our departure."
"Annet." Eliz's voice was full of worry.
Coming to Nachtion is a secret mission. They quietly came and will be back soon. To avoid unwanted things. But Yanneta wanted to visit the palace instead. The chances of his meeting with Duke Soveil will be high.
"A lot of people went in and out of Eliz's palace. Don'worry. I have something to tell His Majesty." Persuade Yanneta.
"I'll prepare the horse carriage tomorrow morning."
Zagc Palace has changed a lot. Probably the result of chaos. The atmosphere looks better. Bright and warm. The building lines looked neat and many gardens were filled with flowers. It's winter soon. It seems like a lot of work was done by Verdian.
"We've arrived." When the train stops, Eliz gets up. He went out first to help Yanneta get off.
They both walked down the hallway. Verdian had sent his adjutant to fetch Yanneta. They were escorted to one of the halls near the emperor's palace. Because there was a meeting Verdian asked Yanneta to wait.
Doesn't matter. The waiting place he provided was close to the Garden of Eden. The large glass door in the room is connected to the Garden of Eden.
The Garden of Eden has not changed. Still beautiful as before. Yanneta was there once. When she was invited by Gwinia and ended up with her abduction.
Slowly John told Elizabeth. They laughed together remembering that horrible thing. Very funny to them. As the two were chatting, the door opened. The most anticipated person shows up.
Verdian Zagc's.
"Greetings to Emperor Zagc, may His Majesty live a long life." Yanneta and Eliz compact down.
"Lift your heads."
"Thank you Your Majesty."
They see each other now. Yanneta smiled faintly at Verdian. Instead Verdian froze looking at Yanneta's current appearance. His big stomach caught his attention.
"Lady, you."
"Yes Your Majesty. I'm pregnant."
"Are you married?"
Yanneta shook her head slowly.
"There is something I would like to say to His Majesty. Can we talk for a second, just the two of us?"
"Of course." Verdian nodded.
"We can go to the Garden of Eden." Further.
"Good." Answer Yanneta.
He beckoned Eliz to stay waiting for him there. He won't be long. He just needs privacy with Verdian. Fortunately, Eliz did not ask much. He is Yanneta's best friend.
"Thank you for granting my request to meet Your Majesty." Yanneta started the conversation.
"No need to thank Lady, I should have returned your services. If it wasn't for you, Zagc would've been ruined."
"I'm grateful to be able to help."
"You didn't come during my coronation ceremony. You are the one I want to show you the ceremony." Verdian sighing.
"There are many things that I must consider, Your Majesty. Forgive me for my helplessness." Replied Yanneta while stroking her round stomach.
"I'm sorry if you're so presumptuous, is Duke Soveil the father of that child?" Verdian's gaze was directed toward Yanneta's stomach.
Janet did not answer. He just smiled.
"Lady Rainhart, actually.."
"I'm not Rainhart anymore, Your Majesty, just call me Yanneta. I no longer have a family."
"Yes?"
"long story. If there's a chance I'll tell you."
Verdian nodded.
"Ehm.. Yanneta, does Duke know about the boy?"
"No. This is my secret and His Majesty."
"But.."
"I came to see you because I had something to ask for. Please help me."
"What do you mean?"
"Your Majesty must have recognized Lady Vexia who was with me earlier. Right, all this time I was living in the Vexia mansion. But it is not possible forever that I trouble the Vexian family. I want to ask you for help."
"You can assume this is a payment because I've helped you."
"Yanneta can deliver whatever it takes? I'll definitely help."
"Please guarantee my life and that my son will be born. I have no family or money. I wanted to live independently when this child was born."
"Yanneta, shouldn't you go see Duke Soveil. He needs to know the kid."
"No. I can't. I can't possibly disturb his life."
"Why not? Duke is not a narrow-minded person and after all.." Verdian could not continue his words. He's reached his limit. He shouldn't have interfered in Duke Soveil's affairs.
"Because it's better for Yanneta to meet Duke. Yanneta will definitely get the answer."
Yanneta. He didn't come here for this. He took the time to meet Verdian because he was Yanneta's last hope. He just wanted to be helped a little with money, not a lot.
Just a house and a little treasure to survive. That's all it is. But Verdian instead told him to meet Lionel.
What about Rose?
That's the impossible. He will not destroy Lionel and Rose's relationship, even though he himself is devastated.
"If Your Majesty can't help it's okay. I'll think of another way. Thank you for your time." Yanneta's body was slightly lowered then immediately turned away.
"Yanneta, I mean.. Aghh! Where's the tone going?"
Verdian widens his pace to chase after Yanneta.
"Of course back Your Majesty. I have no business here anymore."
"Is Yanneta angry?"
"I don't."
"Wait."
Yanneta stopped her steps and then turned around.
"How can I refuse Yanneta's request. Yanneta is my savior. The heavens can punish me if I don't return the favor to Yanneta."
"So?"
"Say whatever Yanneta wants. I'll grant you everything."
"Really?"
Nullify Verdian very convincing. Janet could no longer hold back her tears. His cheeks were immediately wet.
Eliz who was looking from a distance immediately approached.
"Annet what's going on?"
Yanneta's cry broke.
Seriate...