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Date Posted: Thursday, May 04, 04:26:35pm
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Jacqueline
's message, "An English Love Chps 20 onward" on Friday, April 21, 11:06:26pm
He got down off of the horse and helped her down. He held her waist and slowly lifted her down. Her face met his. Eyes met. Breathing heavy. They found each other lost in each other’s eyes. He was so handsome. She had never been this attracted to Gray. He took his hand and rubbed it slightly across her cheek. She had skin that was as soft as a baby.
She thought she would not like him touching her, but it felt good and she closed her eyes against his cheek. She opened her eyes back up and smiled at him.
He took his hand away and said to her, “I am sorry to rub my hand all over you, but you have the most beautiful skin.”
“Thank you, Lord Michael.” He was doting on her and she liked it.
He blinked back and smiled, “Would like to see the waterfall?” She came back to her thoughts and nodded. His eyes still had not left hers. He took her hand and led her away from the horse.
They walked hand in hand down to the waterfall and sat down upon the grass. Michael threw rocks into the water and Nikita closed her eyes to bask in the sun. When he had put her hand on her face, she wanted to rest it there forever. Nikita was afraid to feel anything good about this man or the marriage because she did not want to get hurt. Did he do this with all of his women to romance them? If he did, it was certainly working on her.
If he was being genuine, she would have to be sure of it. It would take time to discover this but what other choice did she have.
“Tell me Nikita. You must have many gentlemen callers where you are from.” He was very forward in his words.
She thought for a moment and answered his question, “I have had a few gentlemen speak with me, but they often do not get very far.”
He laughed and asked, “Why is that?” He sat down next to her and put his complete attention on her.
She smiled and answered, “I do not like men who gawk at my physical appearance and only wish to bed me.”
He was shocked at little at her lack of modesty. “You should not blame men for thinking that way of you, my dear. You are a very beautiful woman that these men are lucky enough even to lay their eyes upon.”
“Worthless poppy cocks if you ask me. There is so much more to life than that.” She expressed with passion. “Women are worth so much more than the physical uses and childbearing as men seem to define them.”
Michael turned away from and realized that he had thought this way for a long time. After Simone, he did think women were only good for physical pleasure. He prayed that she did not think him to possess these thoughts. Of course, he wanted her, but he also wanted to protect her.
She saw his head turn and said, “I am sorry if I offend you. I just have very strong opinions on how a woman should be treated. I am certain women have used you for your….never mind!” She stopped herself in her words.
This immediately gained his attention. “Please, women have used me for? I beg for your answer.” He was excited to hear her mention the topic.
“Well women must have used you in their bed chambers. I assume you have engaged in that activity being your age and your looks. Oh dear, I am no good at this.” She blushed and hid her face.
He laughed loudly, “You perceive me correctly, Lady Nikita. I have engaged in those activities and most likely have been used.”
She looked back up at him. “I do not mean to voice my strong assumptions. It seems when the marriage time occurs for ladies, they are the only ones required to have their virtue in tact.”
Michael could sense her disregard for the contract of the marriage. “Nikita? Do you disagree with this part of marriage contracts?” He asked curiously as to understand her views.
She shook head and decided to try to change the subject. “Lord Michael, I barely know you and wish not to talk about my feelings on this. It will prove to be unimportant when we marry.”
He grabbed her hand and said, “Nikita? Please look at me.” She looked up with a tear in her eye and waited to hear what he had to say. “I want to know your feelings about this. It is important to me because when we marry, I want to know how to respect you most honorably. I do not wish to do anything that may harm you physically or mentally.”
Nikita was in utter shock by his words. “Thank you Michael. Most men do not care to hear a woman’s opinion.”
He said, “Many men do not consider the words of a woman important. Many women do not have their own views as you do. So tell me your thoughts.”
She paused and determined he really did care about how she felt. “Well. A woman’s virtue is made a part of a marriage contract as if it is some sort of clause. It automatically belongs to the man she is to marry. She is told she must have a child with a man she may not love. This is in my case and I do not believe in it. It is my virtue and I want to be the one to decide when I wish to give it away. It is my body and I should determine if I wish to have a child. I belong to no one.” She looked at him waiting for a negative response. “I belong to God and he has given me this body as the temple which holds my soul. No one can ever own that.”
Michael sat back in amazement as this young girl….no woman’s intellect. She was so strong in her beliefs and morals.
He looked back at her and said, “Lady Nikita, I promise to respect your views and will not expect anything of you.”
She got a bit scared. “I beg your pardon Lord Michael. My views are just that… only views. I am required as your wife to fulfill all parts of the marriage contract.”
He got up and had his back to her. He felt so strange. He could not force this woman to do anything that she was not ready to do. He would not destroy the spirit he found so captivating.
He turned around and looked up at the sun. “My dear, we must return. It is nearly supper.” He helped her to her feet and started to lead her to the horse.
She was nervous because he had not commented on what she had shared with him. “Lord Michael, have I said something to displease you?”
He turned to look at her and saw her concern. “Not at all. It has actually deepened my respect and admiration of you. Most women I have encountered will tell me anything I wish to hear and have no character. For if they do possess any character, they will now show it. Women in English society are brought up to believe they are subservient to men. I am just in awe of how you are so strong in who you are.”
She smiled at this, “Thank you so much. Can we do this tomorrow>”
He got onto the horse and smiled, “Why, of course, I am glad you enjoyed yourself.”
She grabbed his hand and mounted up in front of him. “I most certainly did. This is better than sitting around having pretend conversations all day.”
He took her hand and kissed it lightly. “My lady, I have most enjoyed the day and your company as well. You have surprised me so well.”
He urged his horse to take off. She found herself actually liking him very much. He was treating her with so much dignity and respect and did not scold her for being herself. She could seem a blossoming friendship between them. She would not hope for more at this moment.
They rode swiftly in order to get back to the castle before their parents would arrive. Michael had not once thought of Lisa whilst with Nikita. He was shocked as how he did not really care if he saw her again. He wished to spend every moment getting to know this amazing woman.
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