I gasp as my father announced in the middle of our dinner that he arranged me a marriage to the Northern Duke itself. My eyes widened looking confused.
My mother was not surprised at all, not looking up to look at me, at least. But she pretended not to hear anything since it was normal for our family to be like it.
I frown "Father, that was a good joke of you" I pretended to laugh like it's all just a joke and nothing will be that serious.
I took a bite of my steak when father eyes narrowed at me, I shifted uncomfortable. "I won't joke on anything about marriage, Elliotte"
I look at father and realized he was all serious about this marriage, my older brother Xianne look uncomfortable about the situation that is happening right now
Xianne clear his throat "I suppose Elliotte was too shock to believe that good news, father" he said while looking at me
*Serious!? What is he talking about!* I sigh and just nodded and took a forkful of bite of my steak.
"I suppose you were too sudden about the news, dear" my mother look at father with her angelic tone. Looking concern about the arrangement.
Father look at mother with confused in his eyes "But you're the one who arranged it?"
I look at mother with confusion in my eyes, I didn't expect her to look concern and all but the one who arranged the marriage.
"Mother? You said you will never arrange me to someone I won't even like." I look at her while maintaining my calm facade.
"Honey, it's potential. Due to the severe damage of our family because of count Rheonal's ambitions plans" she placed a hand behind my hand.
Yes there were fights between the Marquis and the Count and the Marquis' family. Count Rheonal planned on making our family a downfall. And start making a fake rumors about us planning to take down their alliances.
I sigh trying to sound understanding. "Yes, mother." Mother smiled at me looking pleased at my respond.
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Few days later.
Mother has been talking about my arrangements, and we're planning on hosting a banquet for me and my fiance.
"Mother, don't be absurd. This isn't a real engagement this is for political advantages." I look at her looking annoyed and quickly masked it with a calm expression despite my mother's plan.
"Honey! This is your chance to meet your fiance, don't you think it's honorable for you, dear?" Mother look at me with those pleading in her eyes and i sigh.
"Mother I'll wait till the marriage to see his face, or are you planning on forcing me to be close to him" I asked testing my mother's reaction.
My mother shooked her head "no dear, but it'll be fun I promise." I sigh and nodded.