Chapter 240 - Elizabeth’s Jealousy (1) (2/2)
”Of course your highness.” The store clerk smiled wide knowing that he had sold a lot for this day. And with the other nobles knowing that the royal family bought their jewelries here, the store would be famous for quite some time.
”You really don't need to Sati.” I told her. ”I just admired it.”
”Oh big sis, it's no big deal.” Satiana said. ”And I can see how you looked at it. You really liked it, right?” I nodded as a reply and smiled at her.
”Hmph.” I heard Elizabeth scoffed once again and walked away.
”What's her problem?” Satiana asked looking quite irritated. ”She has been scoffing too many times now, hmph.”
”Oh don't mind her.” I said. ”Have you bought everything that you came here for?” I asked.
”Yes, I have bought everything I needed for my attire in my coming of age ceremony.” Satiana smiled joyfully.
”I am glad.” I smiled back at her.
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After buying everything we need, we stopped by on a café to eat some snacks and then we departed the town to go back to the palace. Like the trip to the town, the trip back was also silent. Satiana was visibly exhausted and I let her take a nap on my lap. Elizabeth on the other hand was looking at outside the window as usual.
The trip back was much faster than earlier and we were back in the palace. After we got down of the carriage I saw Gladiolus was standing by the entrance to greet us with a smile on his face.
”It is good that you have returned safely.” Gladiolus walked towards us. ”I can see you have bought many things in town.”
Shopping bags and boxes was being brought down from the carriage roof carefully by the servants. Satiana and I have bought some readymade dresses from Madam Viola's boutique while some of Satiana and Elizabeth's orders will be delivered by schedule.
”Yes big brother. I had a great time shopping with my big sisters.” Satiana walked towards Gladiolus and hugged him merrily. ”Thank you for giving us permission to go shopping. You are the best.”
”I am happy that you are happy Sati.” Gladiolus patted his sister's head with loving affection.
I can see how close Satiana was to his big brother. It just pains me that our plan would put a crack on their sibling relationship.
”How about you Alicia, did you buy everything you liked?” Gladiolus turned to me and asked.
”Yes. I only bought what I needed.” I replied flatly.
”You should have bought some more that you really fancied.” Gladiolus walked towards me. His arms encircled my waist affectionately that I was frozen in place. ”You are my wife to be. I will buy anything that you want. I will give you anything your heart desires.”
Gladiolus placed a kiss on my cheek and smiled in content. Deep inside me I felt disgusted by his actions but all I can do is endure.
”How about you my dear concubine, did you buy everything you need?” Gladiolus asked Elizabeth while still holding me in his arms.
Elizabeth looked bitter and forced a smile. ”Yes dear husband, I have bought many things I liked.” She said words of gratitude but her gaze towards me felt piercing.
”That's good to hear.” Gladiolus smiled. ”Dinner is served in the dining room. ”Let us now head there. I am sure all of you are famished.”
Gladiolus took my hand and escorted me along the way. It was a gesture of a husband escorting his wife. Even though we were not yet married, he did such things anyway. It was like slapping Elizabeth on her face because she is the one who already married to him.
edited by: nalyn
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