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The Proposal
The Proposal
Year of the Roses
Floral Season
The Orchard
Altsas
Kyan
WHAT IS A MAN SUPPOSED TO DO to please his betrothed? One he barely knows in fact. I pace impatiently as the maid cuts at the yellow and red aromatic flowers to form a huge bouquet. I don't know why but I have this urge to impress her somehow. This betrothal is neither her or my choice. I am a victim as much as she is but I want to make it up to her. I was really nervous about giving her the bracelet, I hope she likes it.
The maid rises the fat bouquet. "Is this big enough, your Majesty?"
"I don't know," I admit pathetically. I don't know a thing about flowers or bouquets and
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