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Chapter 43

Delia's Pov

I sipped my coffee while holding a book in my hand and the sunlight reflecting the window glass making it hitting the pages of my book.

Thinking suddenly of the deal, How will I start of this relationship with Ares when I already treated him my enemy? I groaned silently and put down the book before walking outside the Palace then into the gardens

While walking, I noticed one of the most beautiful flowers i've seen was dry by the sun. I looked around and found a well nearby, I walked towards it and took a small bucket before filling it with water inside.

I went back to the dried flowers before pouring them one by one "It's been hot out here, You need to take care of yourself or else you'll fade!" I scolded the flower while pouring it with water.

"I know, I know. Everybody needs water, if only water plants you are then there will be no problem of you flowers fading. These people here just won't pour you even a little bit of water, how cruel" I said while putting the heavy bucket down the grass.

Sighing before looking at the now fresh poured flower "There are also no rain these days, that's weird. Or is it just the author of this book didn't mention any word of rains or storm" I said curiously to myself while caressing my chin.

"They can't hear nor talk back to you, delia" Ares said from behind, I jumped in surprised by his voice "What are you doing here" I asked while avoiding his gaze, Ares tilted his head before leaning down close to my face "Watching you talking to plants" He replied with his hands behind him.

I looked down trying to find words to reply back, I looked up and widened my eyes as I realised him watching me with a mischievous smirk. I quickly pushed him with both of my hands on his chest "You!- You don't need to talk that close to me!" I said loudly.

Ares got surprised of my sudden tough outburst before smirking again "Interesting" He whispered, I feel a blush on my face but looked away before he could notice it. "Flowers have lives too, smaller ones. They just need a proper care and respect like humans to live peacefully and safely."

Ares got fascinated by my speaking as if I was reading in a book "How do you say so, miss delia?" He asked while listening to me, I looked around the garden "Flowers are like humans, they have small lives like us too. That is why we need to live our lives correctly and if you cannot do it alone, others might help but the problem is that others don't care much about each other that made them die. Sounds cruel right?"

Ares nodded before tilting his head and crossing his arms "But we are not flowers" He said, I shook my head "We are not physically.. We are humans but our lives fades like flowers, for short. Life is short" I said with a truthful smile, Ares kept watching me. He was captivated of my beauty, innocence and strong truth of speech.

We were standing silently with many thoughts in mind, I looked around awkwardly and pressed my lips into thin line "I guess, I should get back inside" I said before taking the bucket to my hand and walked back out from the garden.

Walking to the door, I turned around to look back at Ares from afar watching me with unknown face expression. I smiled awkwardly at him before stepping inside the Castle, Gosh. What is wrong with him? A ghost must have possessed him, he looks like a creep watching me with- I don't know expression of him!

I went back upstairs huriedly, I wanted to take a bath. It's been a long hot day today! While walking upstairs, I met with Scarlett about to go down the stairs. She stopped when I saw her staring back at her, I remember our last meet on the dining room. The day she hurted and humiliated me.

I blinked my eyes twice as I watch her clear her throat before walking down the stairs while holding her long dress, The wind hitting us both as soon as she passed me. I turned around quickly "Scarlett" I called her, making her stop walking but not turning.

"I'm sorry for hurting your feelings, I never wanted it to happen" I explained to her, Scarlett clenched her fist while still not turning around. I keep talking while she listened "I never desire your soon to be husband, I supported you both. But you dont have to humiliate me that way, It's okay if you will stay distance from me as long as you forgive me." I said with tears in my eyes.

When I was about to continue, Scarlett turned around "Can you be quiet? I never asked you to speak to me, not now and not ever." She said angrily, I shook my head and looked down "Scarlett please, we can't just break our friendship this way" I pleaded with folded hands.

Scarlett widened her eyes and pushed me, making me sit down on the stairs roughly. Scarlett clenched her fist"I don't want to see your face again, you whore!" She screamed before slapping me hard in the face, I tilt my head to the side of the impact.

My hands shakingly held my cheek before a tear left my eyes "SCARLETT" Ares's voice boomed the whole castle, I did not dare to watch Ares walking towards Scarlett with heavy and rough steps. I hear a rough slap sound before a whimpered from Scarlett followed.

"DO NOT DARE TO HURT MY LOVE AGAIN!!" He said angrily, his veins from his hands almost popping. I turned my head to the side to look at Ares with my wide teary eyes. Ares pushed Scarlett to the ground, leaving her with scratch on her elbow. She screamed in pain before crying while holding her arms protectively.

"Ares" I whispered call his name, Ares slowly went his gaze on me and the veins in his hand faded and the look of anger turned into worry "Delia, Are you okay?" He asked worriedly before checking myself, I nodded "I'm fine" I said while trying to stand up, making me groan in pain. Ares prevented me from standing so he carried me in bridal style.

Scarlett was still on the stairs crying as she looked up to us "Learn your place, scarlett. You are not the queen here nor the ruler of this kingdom you are stepping on" Ares said while glaring at her before turning on his back as he carried me upstairs gently not to hurt me.

"Y-you will regret this, Delia! You told me you don't desire him, You're a freaking liar!" I can her scarlett screamed in pain and in anger, I feel hot tears streaming down my cheek. Making me cover my face into ares's chest.

He caressed my back while carrying me inside the room "You'll be staying here in my room after that witch leaves my Kingdom" He said and placed me on his bed, I just nodded while looking blankly at the window before sniffing.

Ares sighed and sat beside me before taking my hands in his "I will never let anyone hurt you, Delia. I promised that in life and in death" He said, making me feel happy to hear someone cares but I remembered Scarlett's words again.

My face was still looking lifeless, ares kissed my palm before he placed my hand on his cheek "You are too precious to be in this cruel world, Delia. I will protect you no matter what" He whispered with his head placed against my shoulder.

A tear left my eyes, making me turned to face him "It hurts, ares. She is my friend" I said through my tears, Ares shake his head while caressing my cheek "No no, shh shh.. She WAS your friend before, now calm down. And let me be the one to protect you for eternity" He said.

My eyes were so distracted by him and by his sweet words, making me nod my head while in tears. Ares breathed smiled before looking down my lips, I felt him taking my hand and placed it on his chest, hearing his heartbeat. "You are still the one I love and longed for, Delia after the times you rejected and hated me" He said with sadness.

Ares looked back down into my eyes while he caressed my cheek "but now, This is all proof that we were made and destined to be together" He said before claiming my lips, I closed my eyes while my hands still placed on his chest and this time. I didn't pull away instead, I kissed him back ..

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Well well well well! This Chapter is the start of their love story, this made me so excited while writing.

Thank you so much my sweet readers for all the love and supports, It all started from 15 to 15k reads! English is not my first language and that made me doubt if I should finish this book or not, yet one of my fans gave me hope. All of your supports means alot to me, I will be updating as quick as possible for ya'll !!!

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