The moonlight was there to witness a bittersweet moment. The tears of a maiden begging to be wiped away, her silent sobbing were filled with sorrow and hopelessness as she stared back at the moon.
“ I will wait for you no matter what. ”
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A gasp was heard in an empty room, a figure slowly rising on the bed - her silky black hair covered her face, her petal like lips that peeked through were bitten hard by her teeth. Then, she slowly formed into a ball in the corner of her bed, her body trembling as if it was in the middle of the cold winter. Silent sobs then permeated through the air; the pitiful image of a lady was witnessed by no one as her heart was laid out to see what she had been through. Slowly, she got out of the bed and walked to the window that was covered with thick curtains.
Soon, the room was filled with sunshine as she parted those gloomy curtains away. She then opened the window, allowing the cold morning air to wake herself up from her nightmares and sorrows. She silently looked up to the cloudy sky - reflecting her gloomy feeling, tears were back to race down on her face again as she turned away.
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A lady with elegance can be seen walking through the empty large corridors. Her gaze was cold as she walked straight to a room where her family was sitting down on a dining table fit for many people. Lilac was a lady of nobility, she was born from the Queen and King of Demetriv. Her life was full of lectures and banquets, both of her parents doted on her for she was the only child they have. Lilac was never interested in having the throne, she has shared this idea to her parents who were both devastated but they didn't oppose her idea of wanting to live without the troubles of nobility. But it can be seen that her parents were there to try to change her mind.
She has her own reason for why she has chosen this path, she wouldn't budge no matter what silent persuasion her mother and father would do.
“ Good morning Queen Mother. Good morning King Father. I apologize for my late appearance. ” Lilac said as she bowed down. Her mother slowly rose up from her chair as she walked to her daughter and helped her up from her bowing, gently leading her to her seat, “ Oh, it is fine my daughter. Quick, quick, take a seat before your food will turn cold. ” Lilac slowly sat down as she gazed at her food, slowly she ate as her mother eyebrows were hunched into worry when she realized the gloomy air that was around her daughter and she meaningfully gazed at her husband.
Catching the meaning on her gaze, her King Father coughed twice and talked to Lilac affectionately, trying to liven her mood. Her Queen Mother slowly sat down back to her seat as she smiled at her daughter, joining in the conversation. The air was then filled with family affection as they continued to eat.
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In a room filled with silence, there stood a man brimming with style and charm. He was a new opera singer known by many - his skin was as pale as the moonlight, he was standing still as he looked at a picture drawing that was pinned on his wall.
“ We will meet again, my moonlight.. ”
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“ What if we go to the opera house tonight? I heard there was a new opera singer in town. Many ladies have fawned over him. ” Lilac's Father King jokingly said as he looked at Lilac with a teasing gaze. Lilac looked at his father dumbfoundedly as she shook her head, ‘ This father of mine, I have never even seen that man ’ Lilac thought as she agreed to watch with them.
Both her parents' eyes sparkled as they giggled to themselves as they thought that their daughter was interested in the new rising opera singer. But little did they know that she only agreed to stop her parents' worrying.
When they had finished eating, Lilac went to their garden. The blooming flowers greeted her as lovingly caressing them. She has developed a liking to gardening so she have always helped their gardener to tend to the plants. Due to her affinity with plants, she also took a liking to learning medicine.
Lilac slowly sat down on the grass as the wind gently blew. She then thought of the memories of her past that greeted her in the early morning. “ I never knew reincarnation was possible. But I only remembered a few.. and who was I longing for? ” She whispered these words to herself as she tended to the plants, carefully trimming and watering them.
After finishing her work, she went back inside to clean herself and went to her day's routine.
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Soon, the night arrived and everyone was bustling around an opera house for there will be another magnificent performance that will be performed by the new and rising opera singer, Dandé. He was a man that is said to be brimming with elegance and power, many have thought he was from a noble house or someone rich, but sadly, he was a man that dared not to interact with humans. He was a lonely man once the show was over.
Lilac was sitting down on a special seat reserved for the royalties. She was also excited as she looked at the people that are whispering excitedly, they can't wait to see yet again another amazing performance - Lilac can't help herself to be also looking forward to this new opera singer. A small smile formed on her lips as she looked at the stage where the performance will take place. Her parents were silently looking at her with a smile as they thought that their idea made her free from the depressing thoughts in her head.
Soon, the performance started and everyone quieted down as they enjoyed themselves by watching. Lilac was looking expectantly as the new opera singer will be making his entrance. And as soon as she heard his voice, Lilac's heart seemed to stop for a second as she gasped lightly, looking at a man with a pale complexion and a hair of silver. Then at the last moment, their eyes made contact, making their heart beat fast suddenly as they gazed at one another.
‘ My moonlight, we have finally meet again.. ’
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At the end of the show, Lilac clapped with vigor and was very much reluctant to leave but she know it was inappropriate for her to stay behind. Soon, it was time for them to leave and she have been frowning as they venture back to their home. Her parents teased her, making her cheeks glow bright red, her lips pursed as she gazed outside with melancholy.
‘ Was he the one I am longing for? ’ She thought as a tiny smile formed on her lips.
Her parents were excited to see that their daughter seemed to be interested in someone. They have promised her that she will be the one to decide her own marriage, and they have been greatly troubled thinking that their daughter will stay unmarried all her life.
They arrived at their home, not knowing someone was closely following them, it leaped into the air, over the tall walls and landed gently on a patch of green grass. Gazing up at the moon that will witness a meeting and not a parting.
Lilac bid good night to her parents and started to walk back to her room, but for some reason, her feet led her to their garden. The moonlight was bright for tonight as no clouds could be seen to hide its brilliance away. Looking up as she gazed at the moon lovingly - making her think of the man with silver hair and a smile formed on her red lips. Slowly, she lowered her vision, and met a red warm gaze. Her own brilliant purple orbs glowed with surprise as she stared at the man she had been thinking of.
“ Wait, how did you get in here? Why are you here? ” Due to the weird meetup, Lilac tried to feel frightened but she couldn’t. She felt everything was just normal. Dandé smiled as he walked slowly to the amazed lady in front of him.
“ I finally found you... ” Dandé whispered as he raised his right hand to caress her warm cheek.
Lilac stared at his red warm eyes as she felt the cold skin of his hand. Strangely, she felt comfort and leaned on his hold. Dandé slowly wraps his left arm around her waist, bringing her closer to him. “ My moonlight.. ” He whispered lovingly.
Tears slowly formed on the corner of her eyes as memories flooded in her mind as she heard those words. Warm arms slowly wrapped around Dandé's body as Lilac leaned into his cold embrace. “ Say that again.. Say that again, my moonbeam.. ”
Dandé chuckled, “My moonlight and her silly nicknaming.. ”. Then at that moment, Lilac silently sobbed in his arms as they lived in a moment of warm recollection.
“ No matter how long it will be, no matter how far you'll be again. My heart will lead me to you, no matter what... ”
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