Chapter 45
45 I want to keep my promise Cassian went the next day to visit April, the room was full of flowers and their fragrance was spread throughout the room, the doors that led to the balcony were open and a gentle breeze was moving the curtains, April looked out as if she wanted to leave the bed she was lying in to enjoy the beautiful summer day that was happening, he asked.
_ What is all this? Are you trying to turn your room into a garden? _His Majesty sent them yesterday, I think they were for me to forgive him.
Cassian couldn't believe what he was hearing, nor what he was seeing, his brother sending a gift and asking for forgiveness from a woman, that was something he never thought would happen.
_ How are you feeling? _I'm better.
_ Are you still mad at my brother? Or have you already forgiven him? _No, we made peace yesterday.
Deep down in his heart Cassian had wished that April had not forgiven him, that the two of them had grown apart.
_I see.
April kept looking out, Cassian asked.
_ Do you want to go outside? _The truth is that yes, I don't like being locked up, I hate it.
_So let's take a walk in the garden.
April was feeling better, however, Alessandro had been very clear that morning before leaving.
_Don't leave your room, stay in bed and rest sensibly for a couple of days.
The trip to do the inspection will be soon, but if you're not well, you won't go.
Although April wanted with all her might to go outside, to walk among the flowers under the burning rays of the sun, to feel the soft, cool breeze caressing her skin.
But she also wanted With all his heart he knew that there was more beyond the castle walls, to travel and discover a new world, so he decided to be obedient and stay in bed, even though he didn't like it very much.
She shook her head and replied.
_His majesty said that I must stay in my room and rest, otherwise I will not be able to accompany him on his trip to inspect the kingdom.
_ Do you want to go out that much? _Yes, although I would like to have some books so that my time in this room passes more quickly.
_ Do you want me to bring you a book from the bookstore? _No, I've already sent one of the maids to the library several times, but there aren't many books that I find interesting.
_ Do you want me to buy you a new book? I could go to town and buy some books if you want.
_ Would you really do that for me? _Yeah.
_I would really appreciate it.
Cassian had spent little time with the princess and if he left the pain would return in the middle of the night, so he took her hand for a moment and said.
_I won't be long, I'll see you later.
Cassian stood up and left leaving April alone, she wondered why they had taken her hand, but those thoughts quickly disappeared when she saw the king enter, he approached her gave her a soft and sweet kiss on the lips and asked her.
_ How are you feeling? good.
_It doesn't hurt anymore.
_I didn't say that, but the pain is bearable.
Alessandro decided that it was best to change the subject since whenever they talked about it, Abril made a bad face.
_I thought we could go for a boat ride on the lake like I promised you in two days, if you are feeling well by then, there are some flowers in the water on the lake that are in full bloom, I think you would like them.
April's eyes lit up like two stars shining with happiness and pure emotion.
_ Really? Your majesty is not lying? _I'm not doing it, I've already learned my choice, I just want to fulfill what I promised you that day in the garden in front of that fountain, I want to make you happy.
Alessandro caressed her hair, her cheeks and her lower neck and said to her.
_I told you I would show you all the beautiful places inside the palace.
I want you to forget this idea of wanting to leave the palace.
Alessandro thought as he gave her a sweet kiss.
I want you to stay by my side and never want to leave, because I won't allow it either.