Dragon Loves Me

Alyssa showed them the pictures she drew and also taught Ivy and Elric about some tips regarding painting. The trio spent their time happily and learned one or two things about painting.

Soon it's lunch time and Eva came and informed them that food was ready. They all went to the dining room to have their lunch.

When they entered the hall Cayden and Bratton also reached home for lunch. They were surprised by seeing Ivy. Simon informed them that Ivy went out with Elric but never thought that she would be in their home.

"Hello Uncle, Hello Cayden" Ivy greeted with a smile.

They both are surprised at first but gather their wits and greet her and Elric. They all went to the dining hall to have their lunch.

Soon the dishes are placed and served to them. Ivy looked at the dishes and exclaimed "Aunt, you prepared so many dishes."

Katherine smiled and said "It's because our sweet Ivy visited us for the first time. How can i sit back simply"

"Aunt, you are the best" Ivy showed her both thumbs up in approval.

"You have to taste each and every dish. I won't fall for your compliments" Katherine remarked with a sly smile.

Ivy gulped seeing the whole dishes occupied the half of the table. "Aunt, Why did I remember another work? That is very important"

"You are not going anywhere. Work will wait." Katherine replied sternly and put food on her plate.

Ivy looked at Elric but he avoided her gaze, Lysa also did the same and started piling her plate with food. Ivy looked at Cayden as her last hope while the latter didn't avoid her gaze but just smiled.

"You have to eat a lot. Or else you will fall sick easily" Cayden also started piling food on her which breaks her last hope.

Ivy sighed and started eating the food. Bratton chuckled seeing Ivy's troubled expression but he also won't help her as he doesn't want to face his wife wrath.

The lunch finished with everyone filling an Ivy plate. Ivy could not tolerate that and ended up eating every dish with one bite.

"God. I am bloated" Ivy patted her tummy while sitting on the sofa in the hall.

"Do you want some desert?" Alyssa inquired with a chuckle.

"I ate till my neck. I can't even stomach the smell now." Ivy said.

Cayden looked at Ivy and said "Why don't we take a small walk? It will help you with digestion and we planted new flowers in the garden."

Ivy thought for a second and replied "Alright. Elric, do you want to join us?"

Before Elric replied Alyssa cut in "Your Highness, I will show you around the mansion. It is your first time visiting the place, right?"

Elric was taken by surprise, he is going to reject the Ivy offer but to his astonishment he gets another lucky offer which he can't refuse.

"Yes Ms Alyssa. I would love to look around, if you don't mind" Elric said with his signature smile.

Alyssa who wanted to help her brother to have some time with Ivy, but she got off guard when she saw Elric smile. Her heart skipped a bit seeing his smile.

"It's My Honour, Your Highness" Alyssa said with a smile.

"Okay then. Let's go for a walk Cayden" Ivy stood up and left with Cayden.

"We will go and take some rest." Bratton said and left with Katherine.

Alyssa and Elric remain in the hall looking at each other. Elric stood up and gave his hand to Alyssa before saying "Shall we."

Alyssa looked at his hand and placed her hand on his "Yes Your..."

"It's Elric." He corrected Alyssa.

Alyssa looked at him blankly and after a few seconds realization hit her "How can I? Your.."

"No, If you want you can call me with a title when we are surrounded by people but if we are alone call me Elric, like how Ivy is calling me" Elric showed Ivy as an example to ease her worries.

Alyssa thought for a second and nodded her head "Sure. Your… Umm.. Elric."

Alyssa blushed after saying his name. She was never close to another man aside from her father and brother. She felt shy calling another man apart from them by name.

Elric was satisfied with her reaction and patted his shoulder for a nice move. They both left to wander in the mansion and to make some memories.

Back in the garden, Ivy and Cay are walking along the grass. The sun is not bright making it easy for them to stroll in the garden and the wind is cool.

"Ivy, are you feeling good now? I am not able to ask back then" Cayden started speaking.

Ivy continued walking and said "Yes, I am good. It is nothing major."

Cayden chuckled after listening to her response "Seriously, I admire your guts. Yesterday you nearly got abducted but today you are smiling like nothing happened. If it is another girl they will cry for two days at least due to shock"

Ivy did not respond immediately, she also got scared by the events but this kind of thing is not new to her, she faced these kinds of things back in her life. Her relatives never stopped plotting behind her back to destroy her.

When the first attempt happened on her, She also cried for three straight days and locked herself in the room for a week. At that time her grandfather also left her alone in that world and she has no one to lean on. After a few incidents, she started increasing security around her, she never let herself fall for the small trick and dealt with people in a more ruthless way.

"I agree with you. But maybe I am different" Ivy said solemnly.

"Indeed.. You are." Cayden looked at her and inquired "Ivy, What about your marriage plans? Are you going to accept the suitor suggested by His Majesty?"