Dragon Loves Me

Ivy took the Invitation cards and caressed it carefully. The Golden card borders are designed with pure gold threads and in the centre the royal crest of Krayton Kingdom symbol Dragon is designed carefully with golden threads and it's eyes were studded with ruby diamonds.

The Sky blue colour invitation card is designed with Neivya Kingdom crest symbol Swan. It is carved with sliver thread and studded with high quality gems. The cards are elegant and magnificent.

Both the cards are heavy and represent the weight of both kingdoms. Ivy thought of knowing Neivya Kingdom details as she needed to prepare for the ceremony and didn't want to embarrass her family.

"Mother, Why don't I recall any visit to Neivya kingdom? When did we visit last time to Neivya Kingdom?" Ivy inquired.

Allora's face fell when she heard the question 'Yes, When was the last visit? Is it days? weeks? months? years? Yes, Years. But how many?'

Allora said with a sad smile "When you are child we visited two times after that we didn't visit as your father got busy as he became the head of the Dalton family and as well the General. He has so many tasks to work on."

Allora paused and continued "But Ivy, you know we, women are really something. When we were kids we didn't want to be separated from our parents. But after getting married we left them and started a new life with a new identity in a new place, a new environment, with new people. Soon we will get accustomed to this place and life, we will become immersed in this role to the point where we forget our parents and start looking after our husband, children, in-laws, relatives."

Ivy squeezed her mother's hand gently, Allora held back her tears and chuckled "You know Ivy, I am such a mischievous girl at home. I don't like being seated in one place by learning embroidery, cooking and some other typical things. I used to escape from palace grounds, ride horses, swing my sword, and get involved in fights."

Allora's eyes beamed with happiness when she recalled the events, Ivy never saw this kind of life in her mother's eyes, they are full of life. "In fact, I meet your father when I am roaming around in the kingdom and fell in love"

Ivy ears perked by this piece of information and exclaimed "Mother, you had a love marriage? Not arranged?"

Allora chuckled "Yes, our marriage is love cum arranged marriage. I didn't know your father at that time and the same goes to him. We just met in the streets where I was arguing with the shopkeeper for steamed buns. I am damn hungry and I don't have money on me. Your father came as a Knight in shining armour to save this damsel in distress."

Ivy chuckled listening to her parents' love story. It is so sweet and lovely.

Allora continued "But he doesn't know that I am in the last stage to convince him to give me the buns for less amount. But your father came and spoiled that. I got super angry and stuffed the bun in his mouth when he tried to say something and left the place angrily."

Ivy couldn't controller laugh anymore and laughed aloud. Tears started coming from her eyes as she clutched her stomach while laughing.

"Just the thought of it making me roll mom" Ivy managed to say in between the laughter.

Allora also joined her and the laugh echoed in the hall. Simon who came down saw this scene and a smile bloomed on his lips.

"What made the beautiful ladies laugh? Care to share with me?" Simon asked while walking towards them.

Ivy looked at his father and controlled her laugh before replying "About your first encounter with mother"

Simon sat beside Ivy and coughed awkwardly, he rubbed his neck in embarrassment. He only know after marrying Allora what stupid thing he did on that day.

"I thought of helping her. But who knows she is a small hooligan?" Simon defended himself.

Allora glared at Simon ``Simon, do you have plans on sleeping on the floor tonight?'

Simon gulped and leaned closer to Ivy and murmured softly "See, I told you she is hooligan"

"I can hear you, darling," Allora said sweetly.

Simon chuckled dryly and said "I am praising you dear"

"Mom, You didn't visit Neivya because of me right?" Ivy inquired.

Allora sensed the dullness in her voice and replied hurriedly "No, Ivy. You are not only the reason. Of course we did not travel because of your health but that is not only the main reason. There are so many factors"

Ivy sighed in relief, if Allora denied it completely she may have felt bad. But she said it is not only because of her, which gives a relief to her heart. She doesn't mind being the part of her mother with fewer visits to her home but she didn't want to be a complete reason.

"Okay Mother. Don't worry we will enjoy our time with grandfather this time. We will make it up to the last missing years" Ivy cheered.

Simon and Allora hugged Ivy and nodded their heads. "We will"

At this moment Ivy felt that she is the happiest and luckiest girl in this world.

In Gavon's place, Gavon is looking through a few documents and discussing the next missions with Lyo.

"Lyo, Where is Ethan? Did he return yesterday?" Gavon inquired while closing the document in his hand.

"No Master. He has not returned yet." Lyo replied.

'What happened to him?' Gavon thought and informed Lyo "Lyo, send a few people in search of Ethan. His sudden disappearance implicates something. Also inquire the Lord Simon and Lord Bratton about yesterday discussion without letting them know about Ethan"

"Got it master" Lyo nodded and turned around to leave the room but the room door burst open and Ethan entered.

Ethan didn't look at anyone and went straight to sit on the sofa, his face devoid of any emotions and lost in thoughts.

"What's wrong?" Gavon was the one who broke the silence.

Ethan didn't reply and stared at the ground. Lyo also looked at Gavon with confusion. They know that whenever he needs to find answers about something he will sit silently.

Ethan took the specs from his inner pocket and placed them before resting on the sofa. Ethan has a habit of wearing specs whenever he is thinking about something.

Gavon and Lyo did not disturbed him for time being and went on with their own tasks. They know that he needs time to think and after that he will come for them to discuss.

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