Out of the blue

In an area which stands between the Ernest clan and the Nester clan, Raphael and Valerie are sitting on the bank of a river. The soft glow of the sun light is playing tricks on the flowing water surface. The area around the river is filled with wild flowers of different colours and filled the surroundings with their enchanting fragrance.

"You don't have to marry me because of something someone said. People try to hurt others when they feel threatened. I heard from my sister that Princess Tasha wanted to marry you for a long time now. I think she became jealous and did what she did. You can marry her if you like her" Valerie said softly.

After the initial shock of Raphael's proposal wore off, she began to think why he did what he did. He is quite fond of her and she knows that too. After thinking for a while, she came to the conclusion that his protective nature is what prompted him to ask her father for her hand in marriage. So she decided to assure him that he doesn't have to marr