Duke

*As you were following i stopped at the fornt of my study room and turn to you with a blank expression with cold expressionless eyes as i said in a cold, harsh tone bending down to your eye level* Listen here, this is just business marriage nothing more. Don't ever think i'll think you as my spouse or whatever nonsense in your head.... throw. It. Out. *As i stood back* And just so you know we will be sleeping separately, understood....?

It won't be necessary

*Eyes narrowed* And why is that...

*I took a deep breath and then i said* I know that our marriage is only for business but i can't help but wonder...do you think we could be more than that?

I don't know... I mean, I would like to be more than that, but I don't want to get my hopes up. I don't want to be disappointed. *I said, looking down at the ground*

*My expression softened again and i took a step closer to you* I understand. I know it's a big risk. But i want you to know that i'm willing to give this marriage a chance. I want to get to know you better and see where things go. What do you think?