The Arrabella Twice Lives
Chapter 44 The Agility of the Heart
Duke Reese and Viscount Benedict looked puzzled at Arabella's angry reaction and seemed to want to cry, the girl's reaction was so shocked.
" Daddy must have forced me to marry her !" arabella is sad
" What's wrong with you?" duke Reese asked in astonishment
" Dad forced me to get married, what exactly did you think??? but I wouldn't marry for the rest of my life if I was forced to marry a DUDA !! What do you think of this father's daughter !!" arabella shouted exploded
" A..What??!!" Duke Reese and Viscount Benedict were shocked to hear
" Pfutt's.. HAHAHA "Viscount Benedict laughed hearing her until she held her stomach.
" Abel. you!" duke Reese looks embarrassed
Daisy, Layla, and Felix were astonished to see the unexpected reaction of Viscount Benedict laughing until his stomach was in pain.
" Why did the Viscount master laugh instead?" ask Layla plain
" I don't understand Layla either, maybe Felix understands " said Daisy dumbfounded
" I don't either. But, is this something funny to make people laugh?" ask Felix didn't understand
Other than the three people who were shocked to see Viscount Benedict laughing, Arabella was also very surprised by the man who was laughing seeing her angry.
" Did I say something funny?" ask Arabella wonder
" Duke. really.. Hahaa.your daughter is very cute, but it's okay..I liked it more and more "Viscount Benedict smiled at Arabella
" how dare he tease me? I'm single and a virgin, I don't want to marry a widower. Someone the same age as my father! the only person I want to marry is Aiden !" inner Arabella grumbled
" Viscount Michael, stop teasing my daughter "Duke Reese smiled
" the end of your daughter is really funny "Viscount Benedict smiled broadly
" what the fuck? father and Viscount Michael why are you smiling like that? " inner Arabella confused
" I'm angry, why are you? is this funny?" ask Arabella upset
" Abel, that's polite to Lord Viscount Michael !" duke Reese
" His nature is plain and open, it deserves Ashton likes her. This kid, he's even just sober about his feelings now, hopefully it's not too late "inner Viscount Benedict
***
Moments later inside the Reese mansion, Arabella, Viscount Benedict and Duke Reese sat down together with a serving of tea and a snack at the table where they were sitting. Arabella still showed her grievous face.
" You misunderstood, Arabella" Viscount Benedict said with a friendly smile
" misunderstand what? aren't you going to marry my uncle Michael?" ask plain arabella
" Haha. I've guessed it..." The viscount laughed again
" Geez you are ! so you thought that dad would marry you to Uncle Michael? " ask Duke Reese seriously
" Wasn't that so? and Uncle Michael also said that he liked me, right?" ask Arabella not understand
" Who said Uncle Michael would marry you?" duke Reese asked as he patted his eel
" A.dad.what am I.. " Arabella is nervous
" You misunderstood son, the man to be betrothed to you is my nephew Ashton" said Viscount Benedict
" A..WHAT??!! brother Ashton?? "
Arabella was even more shocked when she found out that the person her father was referring to was Ashton, Viscount Benedict's nephew who had grown up like his own son.
Arabella did not say much and just kept quiet, she looked shocked and still shocked.
Meanwhile Duke Reese and Viscount Benedict spoke seriously about the matchmaking of Arabella and Ashton. They spoke familiarly and made Arabella restless because her father was really serious about setting her up with Ashton who was already like her own brother.
2 Hours later..
" Abel, you wait at home. Father and Viscount Michael will travel to Lostia for a few days. I've entrusted you to Ashton" said Duke Reese softly
" I can't argue with Dad right now, whose mood is going to get worse again. All right, I'm patient for now "inner Arabella sad
" Yes dad, I'll be fine. After all Ethan's brother will also be at home "said Arabella forcing a smile
" Dad, why are you like this?" inner Arabella heartache
" I'm sorry, Abel.dad had to do this to force you. I can't let you be with the prince Aiden you like, or the King Dominic chasing you. Second, can't be your companion. If you're with them, you'll be dragged into politics and it'll make you depressed "inner Duke Reese feels guilty
Duke Reese is guilty of his selfish thoughts and he is also aware that he is selfish for forcing his will on his daughter. But everything he does has a reason and he is sure of it.
***
At the palace of Clarines, Ariana looked bored and upset because she did not find Aiden anywhere.
" He must have deliberately avoided me?" ariana was upset
Ariana walked quickly towards the white knight camp, she saw the kstarians were practicing archery. Almost all kstaria welcomed Ariana's arrival and were fascinated by her.
" Good afternoon princess" said the kstarians kindly
" Have I told you? if I am attractive, all the men I can tame easily except prince Aiden and the Demon King is "inner Ariana full of confidence
" Good afternoon everyone, you guys are practicing huh?" asked Ariana while spreading her sweet smile
" Yes, your majesty" answered the kstarians in unison
" all the kstaria welcomed the kindly noble princess, but the two kstaria looked indifferent huh.' Inner Berry looked astonished at Ethan and Ashton who were engrossed in archery
Ariana realizes that Ethan and Ashton are not paying attention to her, she is seen restraining her annoyance.
" only a kstaria can behave this way!" ariana was upset
Ethan and Ashton who just realized the presence of Ariana immediately gave a formal greeting.
" I'm sorry princess, I'm so focused on practicing that I don't realize you're here" Ethan said politely
" Rather focus on thinking of marriage "inner Ethan fretted
" I'm sorry for being too focused on practicing" Ashton said, looking down
" I was too focused on how to express my feelings to Abel, to the point that I didn't realize there was a daughter Ariana here "inner Ashton
" You guys focus on archery and don't care about me being here? am I not attractive anymore." Ariana's mind is upset
" ahaha.it's okay, I'm sorry for bothering you guys who are training. You guys just go on with it " said Ariana with her fake smile
" As if he's not here, neither are his two bodyguards here. Where the hell's he going? did he go see the girl?" ariana thought
Ariana turned her body, and accidentally her feet tripped over a rock.
Duk !
" Ohh !!"
" it's a shame that I fell in front of them now "inner Ariana is upset
Ariana was shocked when a pair of hands hugged her and held the girl back from falling.
" Woah .. romantic once !" yeri Berry got carried away
" the captain is so cool !" exclaim the soldiers
" Haa??" Ashton was surprised to hear that
Ethan hugs the princess so that she does not fall into the fish pond that is in front of him. Soon Ariana pushes Ethan hard.
" What the hell are you?" asked Ariana angry
" I'm sorry, princess, I'm just helping you to not fall into the fish pond" said Ethan blak blak
" Why are you hugging me like that? are you looking for a chance, huh? I know I'm pretty, but you can't be so disrespectful!" ariana was angry
" it seems that this princess is so narcissistic "inner Ethan is astonished
" I'm sorry, princess, I know you'd be ashamed if you fell so I took the initiative to help you. Why is saying thank you so hard?" ask Ethan wonder
" A..WHAT did you say??! me ? embarrassed?" asked Ariana angry
" When I know I'm going to be scolded by a princess like this, I'm so sorry to have helped you just now, I should have let you fall" Ethan said honestly
" This guy? dare her she !" ariana was upset
" God ! is the chairman really this cold?" inner Johnny fear
" What if Ariana's daughter gets angry ?" roy is one of the knights
" How could Ethan say bluntly, right? find her dead !" inner Ashton was worried
" You, what's your name? " ask Ariana sharply
" My name is? is it important for the princess?" ask Ethan cuek
" Of course not ! I'll report your actions and punish you, oh where is your captain?" asked Ariana while looking at the kstarians
The kstaria held back their laughter, seeing Ariana so seriously looking for their captain who was in front of his eyes.
" Her Highness the Princess, just like her I heard earlier the man in front of the noble was called the captain!" berry whispers to Ariana
" What? he's captain?" ask Ariana slowly
" i am his glorious captain" Ethan said with a smile
" You ! " snake Ariana was getting upset
" I will then report myself and punish myself" Ethan said cuek
" HUH?? " the soldiers were stunned to hear her
" Sick guy, I'll remember you're "inner Ariana pissed
" It's true that the princess is arrogant, dares to disturb my sister, just be careful if you are like my sister. No matter you're the princess or not, I'll fight you" Ethan's inner annoyance
Before his death, Ethan had learned that someone was watching Arabella in silence, and he knew that the spy was an agent of Ariana. He suspects that Ariana has hidden intentions for Arabella.
***
The Clarines city centre..
Dominic and Cane were walking and looked like they were shopping. They were disguised in the clothes of ordinary people.
" Your Majesty, is it okay like this?" ask Cane
" Don't you say we can go shopping wearing clothes like this? " ask Dominic casually
" Yes that is true, but I mean is it okay if your majesty also goes shopping? I guess it's just me "asked Cane in disbelief
" I want to buy it myself and make sure it's right. Things like this don't have to tell you " Dominic said firmly
" Okay, your majesty, I indeed cannot win against you "Cane gave up and sighed
" If only master Peter and prince Aiden hadn't provoked him like that, his majesty would have returned to the Vanders quickly. Her Majesty I hope you can soon get Miss Arabella and take her to the palace as Queen then the world will be beautiful in Vanders "inner Cane hope
Unknowingly, people on the street started to notice Dominic especially the girls.
" Look at that handsome guy, who is he?" ask Girl 1
" like her she's not a real person here" said Girl 2
" He's so handsome, I've never seen him" said Girl 3
" In addition to crown prince Eugene and prince Aiden, I have yet to see another handsome person besides them. But now I see her " said Girl 4 fascinated
" Is he a noble too?" ask girl 1
" No way, he was wearing ordinary clothes" said Girl 2 in disbelief
" But he's handsome!"
Cane heard the girls talking about her King and looked anxious. Dominic looks annoyed to hear her, he shows his murderous gaze to the girls, until the girls are frightened.
" Cih the troublesome women "thumbed Dominic sebal
" His Majesty, do you not realize that the troublesome is you? even though you look like an ordinary person, but your face is still striking carried wherever "inner Cane
Dominic is stunned for a while and then remembers his accidental meeting with Peter at the palace.
#FLASHBACKS
" Who is he? oh yeah, she's her sister Arabella's "inner Dominic
Peter walks away, and Dominic calls him.
" wait, Mr. Peter !" dominic exclaims
Peter turned his body and went back to the Demon Lord.
" What's the king's majesty?" ask Peter
" Would your majesty call her sister Miss Arabella?" inner Cane wonder
" If you have time, can I talk to you? " ask Dominic politely
" A..Did I not hear wrong? his majesty spoke formally and courteously to him ? is he really my king !" cane shouted in disbelief
" What's wrong with him? suddenly being formal and polite. " Peter's inner astonishment
" Okay, your majesty, but I can't speak for long I have to go home immediately" replied Peter in agreement
" I just ask you for a minute" said Dominic kindly
Eventually the two men spoke at a restaurant near the palace in disguise, fearing that anyone would recognize them.
" Oh, your majesty, what do you want to talk to me about?" peter asked curiously
" If my guess is correct, this must be about Abel "inner Peter guessing
" I want to ask you about food" Dominic replied
" Ma.. food? what do you mean by the most delicious food in Clarines? oh that's beef liver, bacon, then..
" It's not that. I want to ask you what Duke's favorite food, Mr. Ethan, Mr. Peter and Arabella's favorite food is also "Dominic said
" why is he asking all this? what plan? does he want to bribe me with food? " inner Peter is suspicious
" What do you mean you ask this? you have a hidden purpose, right?" ask Peter
" Obviously no, I like your sister" Dominic replied with a flat face
" A..What's?" ask Peter not to believe
" He was blunt " Peter's mind was shocked
" Let's order the food you want first, and then we'll talk " Dominic said kindly
" No, I won't be glorious for long" Peter refused
" Come, Mr. Peter, just for a second. His majesty won't be long either because we have to get back to the Vanders soon" Cane said with a smile
" But.." Peter is confused
" Mister Peter please, help me. His majesty will not go home before speaking to Mr. Peter, "Cane whispered to Peter
" Why should I obey him?" ask Peter about Cane
" Please, let's just say you're saving my life " whispered Cane persuaded
" Right, this is to save my life. Otherwise, your Majesty will kill me if he does not get information about Miss Arabella "inner Cane
" Alright , I'll order something" said Peter in agreement
" I'm glad to hear that, how about we have a little drink?" ask Dominic
Moments later, Peter and Dominic are familiar and chatting casually like friends.
" It turns out they can talk familiarly too. Is this the effect of drinking ? Your Highness is not very strong drink, how could he possibly be drunk ? " inner Cane wonder
" Her Majesty the demon lord, I've been satisfied to drink. This is enough." said Peter, looking down at the table
" How dare you call me a demon, Yes it's okay I'll forgive you because you're my future sister-in-law" Dominic said with a smile
" What? your Majesty do not think that I will give my beloved brother to you. After all he already has people he likes " Peter said with a smile
" Haa.he's drunk "inner Dominic.
" Yes I know he has people I like, but that doesn't allow him to like just one person. He could have liked me one day" Dominic said, sipping water in his glass
" You can't, my father he won't agree that Abel is related to the royal family, let alone a demon king like you" Peter said with a smile
" Mister Peter ! you are not very polite to your majesty !" exclaims Cane's upset
" Cane, shut up" Dominic said coldly
Peter, who has a habit of talking carelessly while drunk, answers Dominic's questions one by one.
" So my sister really liked the chocolate cake at Pia Bakery, and she liked the grilled bacon, the egg rolls on the side of the road. Since childhood we loved to go to festivals, Abel loved fireworks so much" Peter said.
" Oh so yeah " Dominic smiles happily
#END FLASHBACKS
Cane and Dominic stand right in front of the Pia Bakery pastry shop.
" Your Majesty, like this cake shop that Mr. Peter mentioned" Cane said as he pointed to a board that read Pia Bakery
" Yes like that's right, let's go in "give Dominic
" For the sake of Miss Arabella, the noble one even willingly shop for his own favorite food and disguise himself as a commoner. Love can really change everyone, even people who used to have no heart like a noble. "cane's inner heart is moved
Dominic walks into the cake shop, and he sees Ethan there and orders a cake. Ethan is surprised to see Dominic there.
" Mister Ethan?" ask Cane
" Mister Cane, your Majesty the King. Good afternoon " said Ethan hello
" Good afternoon too, Mr Ethan, are you shopping too?" ask Dominic
" Yes, I just got home after archery practice at the palace. And stop by here to buy some snacks " replied Ethan
" what's up for Arrabella?" ask Dominic
" Yes right" replied Ethan
" Did he come here to buy cookies too?" ethan's inner
" Arabella's sister is more cute than her brother's "inner Dominic
" What noble king likes snacks in this place?" ask Ethan
" I'm actually here to buy Arrabella's favorite chocolate cake" Dominic said honestly
"What does your honor know that Abel likes to buy cakes here?" ask Ethan
" Yes, I'll be back to Vanders soon. So, I wanted to buy him something before he left" Dominic said
" I didn't think that the demon king, this tyrant would really fall in love with my sister. And willing to go to a crowded place, also disguised like this for the sake of my sister "inner Ethan began to feel respect for King Dominic
" Look at the look on Mr. Ethan's friendly face, as he began to be moved by this noble nice "inner Cane pleased
Dominic and Ethan also buy a cake together and Arabella's favorite food. They chatted about the war, which made them connected and familiar.
"If it wasn't for father not liking the royal family, it's a shame that father had intended to match Abel and Ashton, otherwise King Dominic might have, or prince Aiden would be a good candidate for a potential mate as well for Abel
" Mister Ethan, may I say goodbye to Arabella before I return ?" ask Dominic
" Maybe, of course "ethan said
" Yes, maybe this is for the last time also "inner Ethan
" He's like he's in "ethan said
Ethan invites King Dominic and Cane into Reese's mansion.
" I'm sorry, for making you have to come to our little place" said Ethan lowly
" Please don't go down like that, I see the garden in front of this mansion is so beautiful" Dominic said as he looked at the garden filled with beautiful flowers
" Abel loved flowers so much, and it was her who planted them" said Ethan
" I so remember when he was in the Gionda tower, he also liked when he saw the flower "inner Dominic was happy
Daisy and Layla run over to Ethan with panicked faces.
" Aunty Daisy, Layla what's wrong? why are you in such a hurry? where's Abel? didn't I tell you to call him?" ask Ethan
" Miss Abel ! he's not in his room young master " replied Daisy
" WHAT?" Ethan was shocked
Dominic , and Cane was dumbfounded to hear her.
***
Arabella, who is known to have disappeared from her room, apparently went alone in a park in the city.
" Why is everything like this? why am I being betrothed to Brother Ashton? why is Dad so serious about my matchmaking? Why did you become a dictator like this? do you really hate the royal family?. I was the first to say that I would not be related to the royal family, but that was true only for crown prince Eugene. Not for Prince Aiden, if you keep forcing me this way how can I be with him? He never said he would propose to me, he just said he loved me. Why didn't he tell me to wait for him? " Arabella muttered in sadness
The girl's feelings become mixed due to her pushy and serious father to marry her to Ashton who is already like his own brother. While Aiden does not know anything, and that makes him confused because the man he loves has not provided certainty and status for their relationship.
Ashton, Roy and Johny, who had just returned from the palace, saw Arabella sitting in the corner of the park.
" Vice chief, isn't that Miss Arabella?" johny asked while looking at the dark side of the park
" Your eyesight is so good to see it in such darkness" Ashton said in surprise
" Is that really Abel? why is he there?" inner Ashton
" the end of Miss Arabella looks very bright, so even in the dark she still looks" said Roy cheerfully
" Johnny, Roy, you go first" Ashton said
" What? so we're not drinking?" ask Johny sadly
" Next time, Johnny don't you see that the vice chairman has an important date" Roy said
" You guys talk a lot" Ashton said
Ashton approached Arabella with the package in his hand. Arabella seemed to be crying. Ashton knelt down in front of the girl who was sitting on the chair, his heart ached to see Arrabella cry. He wiped away the tears on Arabella's cheek.
" Who?" arabella asked while looking at who the man in front of her was
" I guess prince Aiden I wish what the hell "inner Arabella was sad and disappointed.
" Why are you here? why are you crying? " ask Ashton worriedly
" who is crying? " Arrabella wiped her own tears
Ashton sat down next to Arabella and told her to eat the food she was carrying.
" I know you're sad. But, why don't you tell me like you used to? " inner Ashton hurt
" Sister Ashton does understand me the most, I haven't eaten anything since noon. I'm so hungry, let's eat together "said Arabella while devouring the roast in spirit
However, Ashton only looked at Arabella seriously and kept quiet.
" Sister Ashton why? let's eat.." asked Arabella confused
" I don't want to eat "Ashton replied
" What's wrong with you?" ask Arabella
" Why are you? I know you're sad, why don't you tell me like you used to ?" ask Ashton annoyed
" You said you didn't want to be my brother, why am I telling a stranger now? ain't you?" ask Arabella upset
Arabella walked away and looked upset.
" I wanted to talk to him about matchmaking, but he seemed to be unable to talk to "inner Arabella upset
" Abel, do I really not have that chance? I don't want to just be considered your brother, but I don't want to be a stranger either. I want to change our relationship ! don't you see a different me?" inner Ashton was sad
Ashton's usually warm and relaxed gaze that day he showed a domineering gaze and his serious side as a man. Ashton pulled the girl's hand and stared at her deeply.
" What's up?" ask Arabella
" Don't you want to know why I don't want to be your sister anymore?" ask Ashton seriously
" What's wrong with Brother Ashton, he looks serious?" inner Arabella confused