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Subject: Chapter 27 (Sorry been on vacation)


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Jacqueline
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Date Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 09:28:50am
In reply to: Jacqueline 's message, "An English Love Chps 20 onward" on Friday, April 21, 11:06:26pm

The weeks passed and closer to the wedding date was arriving. Michael and Nikita could not spend enough time with each other. Their parents were well aware of their regard for each other. Paul and Madeline were happy that their daughter was falling for her future husband. Adrian, on the other hand, thought that Michael had been too distracted by this young beauty.

Nikita was falling for him badly. She could not wait to see him and loved kissing him. She knew he was attached to her and attracted to her, but she sensed that he did not share her strong feelings in return. She used to curse herself for letting herself become weak, but now she was thanking God for allowing her this wonderful experience.

She wanted him to love her. Whenever the subject of love would come up, she would sense pain and he would quickly change the subject. Whenever they kissed, he would not push her any further and she was most pleased he respected her.

She settled with the idea that marriage to Michael was not going to be a burden as she once thought. Even if he never fell in love with her, he would make a most caring husband. She knew he cared for her, would protect her and honor her for who she was. What more could she ask for. Although she desperately sought his love, she would not push him to the point where he would think she was a weak simpering woman.

Nikita entered the foyer where the entire family was sitting around discussing the wedding which would be occurring in the fortnight. “Good morning, everyone.” Nikita curtsied to the room.

Lady Adrian nodded and ushered Nikita to sit down. “You look very well, my dear. I expect you have enjoyed your stay in Bath.”

Lord Paul answered for his daughter. “Yes, Lady Adrian. Nikita is very pleased and happy about the time she has spent here.” He looked to Nikita to give a proper answer.

She really did not feel like talking. She was wondering where Michael was. “Yes, my lady. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time.”

Lady Adrian took the attention of the room. “Well your new home is nearly ready for you and my son. These next two weeks will be most busy. Your wedding will be the event of the entire season.”

Lady Madeline smiled and said to Nikita, “We leave tomorrow for London to prepare for the wedding, Nikita.”

Nikita was shocked at the rush of plans. “Tomorrow? So soon?”

Lady Adrian nodded, “Yes my dear. Everything has been planned down the last flower. Did you enjoy your time with Michael, my dear?”

Nikita’s eyes lit up when she asked that question. “Very much, Lady Adrian. He is the most elegant and most gentle man I have encountered.”

Adrian noted the girl’s affections for her son. “Yes. Well things will change once you are married. Michael seems to have an effect on every woman he meets. He has a lot of responsibilities, you know. As his wife, you must develop a respect for these priorities and never be a burden or distraction.”

Nikita did not like how Lady Adrian was trying to tell her not to get too attached from Michael. What Nikita believed was that Adrian did not want Michael to love anyone but herself. “I understand and will honor his responsibilities.”

“I hope so my dear,” Lady Adrian warned. “This marriage is not about love, affection or fun. I am not saying this to imply you are foolish at all my child, but only to stress the importance of your union. You two will become one of the most powerful families in all England.”

Nikita just nodded in agreement. She did not care for any of this. “Yes Lady Adrian. Is Michael coming to London?”

Madeline looked at her daughter and sensed her despair. “I am afraid not Lady Nikita,” Adrian responded. “As busy as Michael is, he must carry on some business before the wedding. He was lucky to even have the time he had to spend with you.”

Nikita did not like Lady Adrian. She made her son out to be this arrogant God who looked upon everyone under his rank as worthless. She obviously did not know or love her son as Nikita did. LOVE!........... What had Nikita thought to herself. She had thought love. Did she love him? She was not sure, but she thought that was the only way to describe how she felt. It cannot be love. Not yet at least.

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sorry for being crappy about the update!!!aliahTuesday, June 20, 11:30:49am
You're Back!!! Yeah!!LauraTuesday, June 20, 10:59:03pm
Just caught up again - loving this story. (NT)signme1Thursday, June 22, 10:33:31pm
Wouldn't you just love to (r)DianeSaturday, June 24, 10:45:29pm


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