Chapter 105 - Love Confession
Aaron is getting frustrated with every passing second and for the first time he felt fear, he badly wanted to go back and rectify his mistake. But unfortunately, he can't do that.
Ivy woke up early the next day as she is having a bad feeling with all about this and today's court session. She didn't get good sleep even though she knows there is nothing she can do now.
"Come on. Even if they escape now they will be paid back later. If not from your hands then from others. Cheer up." Ivy folded her fists and raised them in the air to motivate herself.
Unfortunately, Ivy's bad feeling became true, Gavon carriage which was carrying Theo to the palace got attacked before it reached the palace and in that battle, Theo lost his life.
As the saying goes 'Dead person can't be evidence', with Theo death the matter came to a close and along with his last words with Calvin admitting his crime.
Prince got saved from this incident but Princess is destined to live in the abandoned palace, Veronica discussed the marriage proposal of Andrea with King of Sailus, Gabriel agreed to it but he delayed it until Ivy married.
The issue is not resolved yet and he can't marry Andrea in this situation it will cause huge trouble if news of Andrea murder attempt is spread by someone. Veronica also agreed on this matter and planned to tie a knot of Ivy with Gavon.
Simon and others are displeased with the turn of events but they are not shocked or surprised by this. This is not something new they came across, at this point Simon doesn't want to take some serious step that will put his family in danger.
Ivy also suggested Simon leave this matter as they are already getting punishment, it is not something major but based on their status it is worse than a life sentence. The Kreed family also show their support after knowing this incident.
They were shocked after hearing the whole story and anger rose in their hearts. Bratton promised Simon to support him in any way because he is also a father of a daughter and he understands his pain.
Till now King tested them but from now they will test him, they are not going to tolerate this kind of treatment. This starts a small revolution inside of the palace.
Days went by, Aivyn received an invitation to the palace two or three times to discuss her marriage. But Ivy declines them every time with some excuse and she also needs time to consider this.
Ivy took all the time he needed to think about this thoroughly and went to discuss the same with her father.
"Father, I want to marry Lord Gavon." Ivy declared.
Ivy thought a lot about the days she spent with Gavon, she didn't rush to this marriage, after careful thinking she planned to marry him. And also she doesn't know to whom the king will introduce her after that incident.
Gavon helped them in that critical moment and that itself made her realize how truthful he can be and how disciplined he is. Ivy dont know about other things but his righteousness to his duty and words made her realize the greatness of Gavon.
She never thought of how her husband has to be, if she gives a chance to think she just wants someone whom she can trust and be loyal to. She just wants trust and loyalty, other things can be achieved if he has these two and she is clear of her thoughts.
Simon, Allora and Ronald are shocked by her sudden decision. They tried to speak with her to think again, they tried to persuade her to not give in just because of marrying someone anytime.
They assured her that they can support her in every way even if she remains unmarried with them if she doesn't like anyone in the future, Ivy almost got in tears after hearing all their words but assured them that she wants to marry Gavon.
When the news reached Cayden he rushed towards Dalton's mansion to convince her and confess his feelings.
"Ivy, are you sure about this?" Cayden inquired. They both are in the garden where Ivy is examining the flower plants she planted recently. There is just a small stem rose from the earth.
"About what?" Ivy asked back without turning back.
Cayden took a deep breath and said "You marrying Lord Gavon"
Ivy turned around to look at him and said "Of Course. Why is everyone shocked? Lord Gavon is not a demon, he is like us."
"It is not about that. Do you love him? Are you sure you want to spend the rest of your life with him?" Cayden bombarded his question.
He doesn't want her to be in a loveless marriage, he is there to love her with his whole heart and he will shower all the love to her.
"Cay, love is an extravagant thing. It can't be achieved in some time. The love towards my family and friends came with the time I spent with them. This can also be the same." For Ivy love is an extravagant thing, she can't buy it with any amount of money. She carved for her parents' love but she never got that in her previous life but now she had that.
And she also wants a love marriage but it is not going to come in the air, she doesn't know whether she can find one or not, but after meeting Gavon and spending time with him she was sure of one thing that she is feeling secure in his presence.
That one feeling made her take this big step, she had faith that their relationship is going to be good. And even if it is not she can't do anything about that, she will separate from him.
She is from the modern world and she won't stick to the old rules of spending her whole life with one person who doesn't even love her. She had abilities to survive on her own and she can do that.
"What if it doesn't work out?" Cayden probed.
"We don't know until we try our best," Ivy replied as a matter of fact.
"Ivy, okay. Leave him. What if you found someone who loves you dearly and wants to marry you?" Cayden came to the point.
"Is there anyone?" Ivy doubted that.
"Yes," Cayden replied and his eyes were filled with love and gentleness for Ivy.
Ivy is not so dim-witted as to not understand the situation "Cay, you.."
"Yes, Ivy. I Love you." Cayden confessed.
"What?" Ivy was taken back and her mind stopped functioning.
"I tried to confess to you from long back but I didn't have any guts to do so. Even at your age ceremony I also planned to propose to you but with the King's sudden intervention," Cayden's voice faded and his tone became sad.
"Anyway, I am not able to confess my true feelings to you. But when I think about it, I like you from our childhood. You used to be silent but have keen observation, you listened to my words patiently and treated me well." Cayden reminisces his childhood with Ivy.
"I don't know how and when I developed feelings towards you but I fell deeply and madly in love with you. The comfort I got in your presence, your calmness, your smile, your innocence, all captive my heart."
"You dont know how many times I visit you secretly and observe you from distance. I love you, Ivy. I miss the one you are when we are young, I badly want to go back and confess my love to you when I had the chance." Cayden felt this every time, how good it will be when he confessed his feelings to Ivy, if she accepted him then there is no need of going through all of this.
'You didn't love me, but real Ivy, I am sorry Aivyn, but you have such a great person love.'
Ivy's eyes reddened seeing the genuine love towards Ivy and she felt bad for him, She dont know whether real Ivy loved him or not but with her personality she might love him.
"I am sorry Cayden. I am not the same who you think, I changed and my feelings for you as well. I wish you move forward and have a happy life." Ivy said while making her heart hard. Maybe because the real Aivyn truly loves him, some part of her is still in her, she felt a pain in her heart when she reject him.
"The Ivy you know is no more, I am sorry, but I don't love you, I dont have any feelings for you." Ivy turned around and left the place without turning back. She knows that Cayden loved Aivyn from his childhood, and she can't reveal that she got transmigrated to Ivy body because she is not aware of the outcome. It might be cruel for him but she doesn't have any other choice.
Cayden looked at the back of Ivy with pain in his heart, he never thought rejection would be this bad and he can't stop himself from breaking down. He dont know how much time he stood there, it took a lot of time to digest her words. He came to his senses when he felt the damp on her clothes, he wiped the tears falling from his eyes and tried to move but due to standing for a long time, he collapsed on the ground.
He felt sorry for himself and disheartened by his misery, he never thought that his love will end in this way. The image of him on the ground and his reddened made one heart waver with sadness.
Cayden managed to leave the place and soon he left the city on the same day. No one from the Kreed family stopped him and he didn't even inform them what happened. They already understand the result. But they can't do anything, a forced marriage won't stand long and as parents, they only wish for his happiness.
Whereas Gavon felt overwhelmed with happiness when he heard the news of Ivy agreeing to marry him. He felt mixed emotions, he agreed to this marriage immediately.
Gabriel and Veronica also felt happy and started preparations.. They want this marriage to happen as early as possible and soon the people will forget about the other topics.