All About My Nothings

A month before the wedding day, guests began to arrive in Barenshiaga’s capital, Oviolus, for the pre-wedding festivities. Merchants and tourists followed. The capital was lively. The imperial palace was also full of people. The aides and servants were always on the move, answering requests and demands of their guests. There were tea parties every day. So much so, Matilda felt her stomach full of tea, sloshing about. Thinking of the stomach, her period came, thankfully. All that sex did not lead to pregnancy. Leandroth wasn’t bothered, he said he was happy to enjoy just being the two of them in newly wedded bliss. On the other hand, she was worried she would not be able to carry out her duty as empress to give birth to an heir. But Leandroth said not to worry, so she won’t dwell on it…too much. Periods were painful for Matilda, so she did not want to sleep with Leandroth. She pleaded to stay in her own room during that time, but she was rejected. (Zuben:...

When she woke up, it was dawn and Leandroth was still sleeping beside her. She watched his deep steady breathing, and studying his face. He looked younger sleeping so peacefully. In the light of the morning, his golden hair glittered, it was very dazzling. Beautiful, she thought. She felt warm in his arms. But she would surely wake him if she moved. So she tried not to move and watched his innocent sleeping face. He gave a small sigh as he turned on his back and continued sleeping with his arms spread wide. Matilda giggled at his pose. He was like a child. She was happy; Matilda thought as she sat up and pulled the covers over him. ‘Leann, wake up.’ She called softly; he sighed but did not stir. She wondered how she should kiss his wide open mouth. She leaned over and sucked on his lower lip. ‘Good morning,’ she called, but he just moaned and changed positions again. It was rather cute; this time, she licked his upper lip, ‘Wake up Leann.’ She s...

Yasashī Shinjitsu to Seiryaku Kekkon Vol II Chapter 29 They continued to hold each other silently. She inhaled his scent deeply, and her body relaxed. His arms around her shoulder and waist made her feel like she was cocooned in entirety, ‘Matilda…’ he called. She looked up at his smiling face, ‘Leandroth,’ she returned. He blushed. His whole face was deep red. He hid his face in the crook of her shoulder, but she could see even his ears were red as well. ‘You’re making me shy,’ he said. He was too cute, she thought ‘With you, I feel like I am a child again.’ He said. His words made her happy. ‘There was once a love story where the heroine said, to the hero, “I will be your mother, your older sister and your younger sister, I will be your daughter and your lover.” (Zuben: That sounds dodgy, but okay.) Now, I understand that feeling. I love, I forebear, I scold, I get angry…’ ‘And would that make me your father, your older brother, younger brother, son...

instaview.xyz They ran fast down the palace corridors headed to the Marquis Bellmud’s rooms. ‘Leann, go ahead of me.’ Matilda said when she noticed Leandroth matching his running pace to hers. Leandroth shook his head and slowed down. ‘Mattie, wait!’ She wanted to hurry on, but he was stopping her. On stopping, he gave her a quick tight hug and started running again. The knights surrounded them, leading and flanking. Their personal court and the maids were running behind them. They stopped short at the doors to the Marquis’ rooms. Matilda’s legs were so shaky she had to hold on to Leandroth’s arm to keep herself steady. ‘It’s okay if it is just Matilda and I,’ he said to the entourage behind them. They both took a deep breath and Leandroth knocked on the door. It opened ominously, its creak echoing thorough the quiet corridor. ‘Matilda,’ She looked up to see Leandroth looking down at her. His hand was trembling, so she held tighter onto him. They en...

‘I was just admiring them, I don’t think cute things suit me though,’ Matilda said, slightly uncomfortable that she was exposed. ‘Don’t be silly, cute things would absolutely suit you.’ ‘Yes, let’s try it.’ Another person said ‘Oh no, let’s not!’ she said, she became flustered. (Zuben: You’re the future queen right?) ‘There is a distance between what you like and what you actually have, it’s dark.’ Julia, the chief of staff, clapped her hands loudly, ‘Everyone! We have lost track of what we’re doing.’ They all quieted down. ‘Let’s put down what we have discussed so far. We will note the things that Princess Matilda is interested in pursuing and leave the rest to his Majesty. Agata, please take notes,’ She did not like flamboyant clothes. She did like cute things like small accessories. She was interested in Barenshiaga handicraft industry and other speciality craft. She was interested in post war redevelopment, education, service and welfare. She was inte...