A FEW MONTHS LATER
"What the fuck?!" Riel exclaimed as she saw the contents of the mail she had received. Another invitation, but this time an official one to the wedding of Glaziel and Flare. As if to mock her that the humiliation she had received wasn't enough pain. She knew that the conditions of this invitation would be no different than the last. The invitation required all guest to attend with family, and she knew it was just a font to get her to come with Levi. Although Levi being there the last time was nothing but an accident it looked like Flare had added him as an instrument to humiliate her, Although she wished for nothing more than not partaking in it, she knew the consequences would be even more dire if she doesn't.
SAMETIME IN THE GEMSTONE ESTATE
An official invitation to the wedding between Flare and Glaziel.
"But why, why can't i come with" Leth asks with a disappointed tone in his voice.
"Don't even plan on it, after that stunt you pulled at the first one, do you really think I'd plan to take you on such an event again" His father said, his tone harsh, his red eyes glowing steadily with a bright haze leaving no room to arguments "Gemstones do you behave in such an unfitting manner, we're GEMS our glow is everlasting and unsullied. so until you can learn to do just that you're not stepping out of this house"
"Young master, you're father is just worried about you. So please just obey him and wait patiently, alright?" One of the servants says trying to pacify the tension as she sees Leth starting to sob.
"The wedding is taking place under the conditions as the last that every guest so stay put and just wait here in the estate" Leth nodded, wanting nothing than to protest further but he knew better than to go against his father. His father patted his head and fumbled with it. It was his way of reassuring him that it was for the best and that he would be back.
THE DAY OF THE OFFICIAL WEDDING CEREMONY
The event had started like any other wedding ceremony. all the guests on suits and tux and the women on their fanciest of dresses hoping to catch some rich nobleman from some family.
I on the other hand found it hard to settle among this people, it was too quiet, no signs of any humiliation settling in yet. it was almost like they meant no harm. But I know that kind of radio silence peace was too good to be true.
The commotion of the last ceremony had left it's mark, I had become the black sheep of the Locke house, just like she had wanted. whispers and murmurings had about me and my shamelessness had spread around and of course they were all just baseless rumors. But who would believe. Funnily enough they didn't bother to hide their irritation or disgust of my presence.
As the wedding proceeded smoothly, each of the couples took their vows of eternity towards one another and in response there were applause and the share complimentary of congratulations.
The rest were people who praised and tried to smother up to the Locke family for benefits.
Ignoring the bustling of the hall and fake complimentary, I spend my time drinking the red wine, it was the only respectable thing at this party.
"I didn't think you'd enjoy red wine this much, if I had i would've tried visiting with some."
I turned to find the voice that was speaking behind me to find FELICIA STEWARD now FELICIA LOCKE. i hadn't seen her since the day I left the mansion.
"Lovely evening isn't it"
"yeah but i would have rather spent it somewhere else." i say looking up at the sky "How's the marriage holding on?". Rumors that Felix and Felicia's marriage weren't holding on was spreading fast, so fast it had reached the ears of the common people.
"I'm sorry"
surprised to hear that i turn to look at her,
"Sorry for what? you didn't do anything wrong. you're not the one meant to be apologizing" I said my tone rising a bit. i didn't want to hear any of this, at least not from someone who didn't do anything wrong in the first place.
Felicia chuckles "I just feel like i should, since I'm her mother" silence fills the air for a brief moment "You really are a good kid Riel, I'm sure you don't deserve any of this.... and.... I'm sure your mother wherever she is would be very proud of you"
We both watch the evening sky as the stars above had started to appear. It was peaceful, the kind i haven't had in a long time and it would've been a lie if I said I didn't miss it.
"Come back Riel, come home"
I was a bit taken aback by the request, but i honestly almost gave it some thought until
We could hear the commotion from outside, we rush inside hoping nothing had happened but as we entered
"You insolent brat, didn't your mother teach you any manners" One of the nobles said as she raised her tone at Levi and slapped him square by the face.
"ha, ha-ha... it's obvious he doesn't after all what could his whore of a mother possibly teach him, Besides like mother like son, filthy bastard"
Just as I was about to step in Levi stood up slowly almost like he wasn't himself muttering something
"Huh"
"I said what did you say?"
"Aww the little baby wants to protect his mommy, but its true your mothers nothing but a stinky no class whore"
Before I or anyone else in the building knew it the young noble was crying and wailing like a banshee with her hand now a river of blood. Seeing the sight of it, one of them turned with sheer spite slapping Levi again across the face.
Not willing to stand and watch any longer, I walk up to Levi checking his face with an ever so gently touch to be sure if there were any injuries on his face. And there it was a bruise, not on one but both of his cheeks.
A BRUISE ON MY LEVIS' FACE
Filled with nothing but anger blinding my eyes i stand up and turn to the girl who had slapped Levi across the cheek.
"Quadruple"
"What?"
"I'll quadruple the force of the slaps you gave Levi across the cheeks" after saying that, i couldn't wait for her reply. NO i didn't hear it she had clearly said something but i couldn't figure it out.
Riel slapped the noble hard against her cheeks from the left and square again from the right. she kept on hitting her from both sides of her face until, someone grabs her wrist from behind.
"Are you a boxer or a noble woman?, because to me its clear you can do both" the voice said
Riel turns to look at the person with a hold of her hand, seeing as it was Glaziel who was grabbing her by the wrist, she says "Let go"
"Have you cooled your head first?"
Asking that question Riel turns to look at the noble girl, seeing her nose bleed and her face bright red she replies
"I've calmed down"
Glaziel releases his grip from her wrist and says "it seems our Noble woman was enjoying her slap fest while her son goes missing"