Chapter 149: Old love

Desella was flustered to see Severus outside her door. More like she was shocked to see him looking all so regal. "You dum your head, wake up, and get ready."

Severus pushed her inside as he made his way to the couch, sitting on it casually like his own, "Get ready for?" She said while rubbing her sleepy eyes.

UH!!

"Today is my wedding. Didn't you hear noises? You can practically smell carnations everywhere "

Huh!!

"You are getting married?" She shrieked.

[...]

Desella came back to her senses soon. 

"Ahh well...You see I was tired so."

"You slept like a log" Severus completed the sentence for her.

Desella was bashed. 

"Hushh…. It's okay. Take your time. It's not like the ceremony is going to start in the morning but will happen in the afternoon in the spiritual chamber." Severus stood up shrugging non-existent dust from his clothes.

Desella saw him leaving. "You are going somewhere?"

"Yea. I have some important work so I will take leave. If anyone asks about me then make any random excuse. Or just say I was not feeling well thus went on a stroll and will come back before the ceremony starts."

"...."

Okay!!

Without giving her any chance to question him. Severus left the room whereas Desella stood there like a statue for a long time. 

It's not fair. What does he look so handsome just by changing his clothes? Here I am, doing everything to doll myself up and then there are people like him…. TchTch

Unfair world.

Desella grumbled.

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Achooooo!

[Looks like someone is cursing you] Noworry piped in.

"Say something new." 

Mic drop!

Looks like Severus is learning to be savage.

[Where are we going?]

"Where we need to."

[...]

[TELL]

"Can't you wait. I can't say or else our plan will be foiled. Keep shush and wait".

Noworry saw that Severus was behaving mysteriously thus he stopped pestering him, it was useless to force something out his mouth.

Severus was oblivious to the misery of the rest of the girls present inside the main palace. As he was lost in his own bickering with Noworry, several maids nearby nearly fainted when they saw him passing by. They were kind of immune to men's charm since Marquis who was an old man still managed to look no more than thirty and was as handsome as he was in his twenties. Eternally being in his prime whereas their crown prince was very adorable looking when he was a kid but as he grew up, his charms exceeded even his, father but it was sad that he was born with a rare disease with no cure thus he was very frail. His skin looked pale, but he was a very calm person. Like a gentle breeze on a hot sunny day, he brought refreshment to everyone's chaotic heart. 

"Isn't he Sir Severus?"

Hush!

"Keep your voice low or else who knows what may happen with you"?

"Neha… he isn't as handsome as our crown prince."

"True"

"True." Some hardcore fans of Crown prince stood on their ground defending Maverick.

"Ae. Stop with your delusional fantasies. Today is the crown prince's wedding. He never even spared a look at you when he was single. What makes you think he will give you a chance now when he married? If you want to live, then better remove such atrocious thoughts or else Miss Song will sell you to brothels" Another girl harshly lectured her.

"STOP CHIT-CHATTING YOU GIRLS" Head butler shouted angrily. Like ants, everyone scurried off and started working their ass off for today's celebration.

Time passed slowly while the sun reached high in the sky. Wedding rituals were going to start soon.

"Miss Melanie Head parson asked you to be present inside the spiritual chamber within half an hour. You know we can't delay it more so please cooperate" Her attendant pleaded. Everyone was aware that if anything went wrong then they would be the ones bearing the blame afterward.

Melanie panicked when she heard her attendance. She closed her eyes in sadness as she asked, "Did he come?"

"Flera still hasn't come back so I am guessing she is waiting for him at that place you asked her to wait" Maid answered with a trembled heart.

Crash!

A porcelain vase shattered into hundreds of pieces. "DAMN HIM!! Playing hard to get? Are you?"

She raged. 

"Come on. Doll me up as the most beautiful bride" She said with a clenched jaw.

Her maids which were trembling in fear started doing their work. Everyone attending Melanie was surprised as well as confused with Melanie's behavior. Today was her wedding with the crown prince but she asked Sir Severus to chat with him today, out of all the occasions she chooses to talk with him just a few hours before her marriage. It sure felt suspicious, but they dared not comment on it. It was a private matter.

Her maids were very fast. Although Melanie was born beautiful but now coupled with makeup, she looked stunning as if a fairy had descended from heaven. Dark red wedding gown complemented her lustrous white skin. A veil was used to cover her face while giving her an edgy look. Since she was wearing a fierce color, her maids made sure to smoothen her features but no matter how much they tried, they couldn't hide Melanie's real expression. Anger and frustration were written all over her face. When Melanie saw that everything was done, her instability stood up and left the room. Her maids were shocked by her aura. As they were frozen because of fear, one of them managed her courage and started chasing after her. Everyone now started chasing after her, but Melanie was too fast. They failed to catch up to her, just as they were thought to report Melanie to King, Melanie stopped walking. 

Severus was just returning when he saw a big bridal doll running towards him. He was exported at first but at the closer look, he managed to recognize Melanie. 

Well...makeup sure does wonders.

[Ye...Turning a witch's face to the face of an angel]

"..."

She was now standing face to face with Severus. Her heart leaped out. She felt her blood gushing out of her nose. In front of her, Severus was standing in his regal attire. He was now looking like the exact personification that Melanie had ever imagined. 

"you…. I asked for you" Melanie stored.

Severus coldly glanced at her. "I don't know what you are talking about."

CRASH!

Melanie's fragile heart cracked. Tears welled inside her eyes as her body started shaking in anger. "You...how could you?" She just could believe Severus could have such cold hatred. She instantly grabbed his elbow while she started dragging him with all her might. Severus did not reside and went with her. He wanted to hear what she had to say to him, at this juncture. He wanted to witness just how shallow she can be…. or he was just hoping everything to be a bad dream. Well, whatever was the reason, Severus was determined to hear her. 

Bang!

As she entered inside her room with Severus, she slammed the door angrily. 

The bang startled her maids who were now outside the room. They knew that nothing good would happen inside the room but as a dutiful maid, they knocked on the door.

SCRAM!

She roared.

"But miss...your makeup is still left" One of them managed to say.

Leave.

Well, there was no room for compromise thus they all went away.

Inside the room!

"I failed to understand why you have dragged me here Miss Melanie. Today is your big day. Instead of dolling up why are you looking so pathetic."

Pathetic!

Hah!

"Really? You are calling me pathetic on my wedding day" She said with a voice full of sadness.

Severus heartstrings tugged but he maintained his composure. Come what may, he can't give in.

"Apologies for saying the truth out loud. You look gorgeous, miss…"

"Stop it."

Stop this nonsense Savvy and listen to me".

Uhm!

"I am no Savvy miss but Severus."

Shut up!

".."

[..]

[Has she lost it?]

Probably.

"Miss Song, watch your tone. I am not your subordinate or anything on whom you can shout as your heart desires. If there is nothing, then let me leave" Severus said grimly. As he took one step forward Melanie grabbed his hands in her palms.

"Listen Severus. Please Listen to me. I know you have your own grievances, but I need you to listen to me. Please" Melanie begged desperately.

Severus saw that time has come to blow his disguise thus he freed himself from her grasp while maintaining a descent distance like he used to make in his past life.

"Go on" He said emotionlessly.

Melanie had never seen Severus looking so cold but somewhere deep inside she saw sure that she would be able to turn Servers on his side once again.

Her happiness was boundless right now. Excitedly she again grabbed his hands and placed it on her cheeks. "I knew it. I knew it. You came back. Like a warrior you defeated the death and now you are the strongest knight. Oh, how blessed I am to be loved by someone who is so majestic. I just can't express my happiness Severus".

Very smoothly he again released himself from her grasp and this time he took a seat on the couch. Melanie was becoming very touchy today and this was now passing off Severus.

Melanie saw him taking a seat, misunderstanding that he had started giving in and wanting to hear her explanation. She was thrilled.