Why is the plot changing!?

Chapter 08

What is wrong with Alexander? It's really frustrating because both parties need to agree to get an annulment. I said as I frowned and sat on the chair near my balcony. 

There was a knock at the door. " Come in"

" Lady you have a letter". Ah... It was Darlene. I told her to put the letter on the table. I somehow felt better. The clouds were dark grey a strong wind was blowing as they made the trees rustle with a loud noise. Some leaves and petals hovered outside because of the strong wind. It's my favorite weather. I don't know why but I always feel better when I witness such weather. I closed my eyes.

" Darlene wait a minute!" I said as she almost exited my room. " Yes lady?" she asked as she walked towards me.

" Do you happen to have a brother or a cousin with the same hair as you?" I asked as I recalled the uncanny resemblance of Darlene and the priest at the temple.

" No, I don't have any of blood relatives " she said with a bitter smile.

I guess I touched a sensitive topic. Although I was curious what happened to her blood relatives I decided not to dig in any further. I dismissed her. 

My room looked dark because the clouds were hovering over the sun. The only sound I could hear was the rustling of tree leaves. I looked towards my right. I forgot about the letter. I reached towards the letter and slightly smiled It was Harris. I opened it as I read the letter.  Harris asked me to meet at the pastry shop. That was kind of our hangout spot. We are supposed to meet tomorrow. I went into my balcony and sat down. Admiring the scenery. 

Psst!

What? I looked down. It was Harris!?. He was dressed as a commoner. " What are you doing here?" I asked as I gripped the cold silver railing as I bend down to look at him. 

" I am here to get you " He smiled brightly as he held on to his trilby(a kind of hat) with one hand so that it wont get carried away with the wind. 

Honestly as much as I appreciate him as a friend I do not like that he arrives unannounced at the most random times. " I am coming!" I shouted back. I went outside from the backdoor to see him already waiting there. 

" Where'd you get that dress?" he asked with his arms crossed as he leaned towards  tree. 

" I got it from Darlene" I said as I did a twirl to let him see the entire dress. " I never knew a commoner's dress would suit you as well." he laughed. I frowned as I felt a bit offended it's as if he was saying being a commoner would suit me better rather than a noble. Noticing a change in my mood he quickly realized what he just said " Ah sorry I didn't mean it that way. I meant that you look great no matter what you wear."

I knew it from the start. Harris would never do something to offend me. He just has a bit trouble expressing himself through words.

" Well it didn't sound like that to me" I said as I crossed my arms and walked away from him. 

" Woah woah woah I'm sorry Em I really didn't mean to say it that way" he said as ran a little to catch up to me.

I stopped in my tracks as I let out a burst out in laughter. It's just fun to see his reaction when I teased him.

He understood that I was just teasing him. He let out a sigh of relief " Wow I can't believe I fell for that". 

" Wait a minute where are we going? " he asked.

" Our place" I said as I smiled.

His face lit up but he felt as if something was missing. He touched his head with both his hands only to realize his hat was missing. He looked up to see it drifting away along with the wind.

I giggled he looked like a naive little boy.

" Well it's been a while since we went to our place" he ruffled his hair trying to hide the frustration of loosing his hat.

" What happened?" I asked.

" It was Gilbert's hat " he whined. 

" Oh shit you're dead " I said as I laughed at this point was paining from laughing do much.

" I know you don't me to remind me. I will have to make it up to him. Although I don't know what to give him I don't know what the old man likes".

I smiled as I remembered Gilbert. He was Harris's butler. He was one strict man but inside he was really nice. Me and Harris often pranked Gilbert only to get punished every time. His punishments although seemed hard did not do any harm to us. We both knew Gilbert cared for us.

" We're here, but it looks like it will rain" I said as I hoped the rain wouldn't fall any time soon because I absolutely hate the feeling of wet mud getting into my shoes.

I sat down on the grass. 'Our place' was a place where me and Harris would sneak out in the night to as kids to see the fireflies. It was a high cliff from where we could see the sunset right in front of us. 

" Well what's up with your life?" he asked has he sat down beside me.

" Alex wont give me annulment" as I sighed. I lied down on the grass as though this topic drained the energy from me.

" That bastard" Harris said as he furrowed his eyebrows.

" Why won't he give you an annulment doesn't he practically hate you?"

I stayed silent for a while. I honestly didn't know. The only reason I could come up with is that he wants to use me for the throne. However I am not sure wether that's his motive anymore. I am being a nuisance too him and as far as I know him he would've found another way to reach his goal instead of putting up with me. So now I honestly don't know why he is persistent about not annuling our engagement

"I honestly have no idea" I said as I tried brainstorming about the possible reasons.

" What's even crazier is that he said it's because he LOVED me" I said scoffing knowing damn well it's just an excuse.

" What!? What's up with him? Emma you know that's a lie right? he doesn't love you. He must have an ulterior motive. Leave him." 

" Don't worry I know it's a lie and I won't fall for it." I said giving him a reassuring  smile.

" Hey, let's date" he said.

" What!?" That came out of nowhere!.

" Woah calm down let's PRETEND to date. I am sure Alexander won't be interested in you if you have a lover." he said panicking hoping I didn't take it the wrong way.

Thank god. I am glad it's not a genuine confession because I don't see him that way. It would have maken it awkward between us.

" It's.... actually not a bad idea" I mean it's just PRETEND so it's ok right?.

AUTHOR POV:

Harris smiled slyly and hovered over Emma. She could feel his breath near her ears.

" I guess it mean we are official lovers from now on." he said as he got away from her to give her pace to sit back up.

" That surprised me why'd you do that!" Emma said obviously flustered by what just happened.

" If we need him to believe that we are lover we are going to need to do better." he said while grinning.

Emma was annoyed at his playfulness. She was about to say something when suddenly their was a cloud burst. The raindrop hurted the skin as they descended. They looked at each other. No words were needed they made a dash towards the mansion. When they reached the backdoor Harris reamined outside as he watched Emma get inside.

" Aren't you coming? It's raining very heavily" Emma said while rubbing her hands trying not to shiver. It felt as if she has just taken an ice bath. 

" No, I just wanted to make sure you got home safe" He said as he quickly turned around and ran away to who knows where.

Emma internally smiled even though he is annoying he truly cares about her. She suddenly remembered his wet body in the rain. His build was oh so perfect. Since the shirt was transparent it felt as if looking at him shirtless. 

He face became read she covered her face. There is no way she thought that about Harris. Harris was practically like a brother to her.