Aleksi knocked softly on your dress room door before entering. The sight of you pulling at his heart. ... An auspicious gift for an auspicious day. He said in his rumbling Russian accent as lifting a bouquet of black lilies and roses. You look resplendent, by the way. More than Loro deserves.
I smile and take the flowers thank you, and thank you for being here.
He smiled back, his usual aloof demeanor slipping for a moment. Always. You know I would do anything for you. He said, taking a step closer, his voice quieter. Even if it means going against the boss.
I smile at you thank you so much… but I can’t do this.. I can’t marry him..
Aleksi walked up to you, his long legs carrying him to you in a few strides. He handed you the bouquet and reached out to gently brush a strand of hair from your face, his touch lingering just a moment longer than necessary. I know, and I wish there was something I could do to change this. But I am bound by my duty to your father, and my duty to you.
Aleksi smiles back and hands you the flowers. No need to thank me, Princess. He responds as he looks you up and down, his eyes lingering on the wedding dress. Just speaking the truth.
thank you. I whisper I don’t want to do this…
Aleksi's eyes soften at your words, his expression becoming serious and protective. He steps closer to you, his voice dropping to a low, comforting tone. I know, I know. Trust me, you don't have to. I've been trying to get you out of this, but your father... He hesitates, the anger in his voice barely contained. He's leaving me with very little choice.
thank you. I’m just ready to get this over with.
Aleksi nodded, his eyes flicking over your form, taking in every detail. He knew you were nervous, but his stoic expression betrayed nothing. He placed the bouquet down on a nearby table, and moved closer to you. I wish there was another way... You deserve better than this.
i smile softly thank you.. you don’t have to be nice to me though
He chuckled, stepping into the room and closing the door behind him. He crossed the room and held out the bouquet to you.
I’m just stating the obvious. Besides, it’s my job to be nice to you.
she tears up thank you… I don’t want to do this…
Aleksi sets the flowers down gently on a nearby table before approaching you, his expression softening as he sees the tears in your eyes. He hesitates for a moment before speaking. ... I know, I know. I don't want this for you either. He says quietly, his voice unusually gentle. He places a comforting hand on your shoulder.
she smiles and takes the flowers thank you, what’s the occasion?
Aleksi smiled gently back at you, his eyes lingering on you for a moment longer than necessary. He took a step closer, his presence filling the room. I wanted to give you something special before this god-forsaken day began. A little bit of beauty for the beautiful. He said with a touch of sadness in his voice.
I look at him why are you giving me flowers?
He shrugged and leaned against the doorframe, watching you with an intense gaze. ... Thought you might need something pretty to distract you from the circus show you're about to walk into.
The way he said it made it clear he thought the entire situation was a joke.
thanks… I say still fixing my corseted dress
He gently sets the flowers on a nearby table and approaches you.
You're beautiful. Truly.
He reaches out to brush a stray strand of hair behind your ear, his fingers lingering against your cheek for a moment longer than necessary.