malere speaks "ah lady astelle! you're back, by how long you took one might think you were sick."
astelle speaks "lady malere, i thank you graciously for your concern, but fret not, i'm not sick"
ava gives astelle a glance of suspicion.
ava speaks "astelle, may i speak to you in private? it is rather important."
astelle speaks "of course lady ava."
astelle and ava head to the east garden.
ava speaks "astelle, do not lie to me. What is going on?"
astelle speaks "i do not understand your majesty, nothing is going on."
ava grabs astelle's hand "then, why are you nervous?"
astelle's face darkens "it is none of your business your highness."
"it is if you're my fiance!" ava speaks in a firm tone.
astelle speaks "i do not see you as my fiance, you are merely a friend to me."
ava speaks "what..?"
astelle continues " yes, your highness. i am only marrying you because of our families."