Chapter 36

Sakalans

“Lileth, is Lans around?”

“You should know that he is never that far away,” my mother chuckled. I made my way to the room Oriana was staying in and knocked on the door.

“Come in,” she called. She looked breath-taking as she stood there in Maria’s dress. “I was wondering if you would both do me the honour?” OMG! What should I say to that? My mother was shocked at her request too from the expression on her face. We remained silent. “Please, say something. You’re freaking me out right now,” she pleaded and was very close to tears. I looked at my mother and nodded my head and she the same.

“It would be an honour,” I said. The dams burst as she flung her arms around me. I hugged her back of course.

“Oh, um, it will only be part way as there’s someone else, I need to ask,” she looked so shy.

“I would be honoured,” came a voice. We all laughed.

“Thank you, Julian,” she responded, smiling. There was still so much work to do so that the wedding can take place. I have arranged s