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Everyone in Fontaine knows how the Iudex is head over heels for their ex-Archon, Furina De Fontaine.
There’s plenty of articles and juicy gossips about them.
He was once seen holding a large bouquet of flowers outside the ex-Archon’s door. He wore a custom suit crafted by the prestigious Chioriya boutique.
Moments later, a dashing lady walked out in a beautiful ruffled dress that matched the Monsieur’s outfit head to toe. Oh how captivated the Monsieur’s reaction was, he was completely stunned by her beauty. The lady with her short ruffled hair was absolutely stunning in her outfit, she didn’t even have much makeup on her face.
The paparazzi were all over her, thousands of pictures were taken because of her.
The pair were also seen watching operas together, walking in and out together. Holding each others hand tightly, afraid of letting go.
Sometimes he would appear by her sides during some of her movie premieres, they looked so perfect next to each other!
Everyone in Fontaine assumed that the Iudex was just being clingy towards her just because he was scared of loosing her.
Oh, if they knew the actual reason
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« Furina you’re here. » Neuvillette said, a soft smile on his face.
« Neuvillette! How long have you been waiting for me? » Furina questioned, gasping for breath.
« I’m sorry I made you wait for a while, there was sooo many reporters ! » She apologized, there was sweat dripping down her temple.
« It’s quite alright, I myself also came a tad out of schedule. » Neuvillette reassured, gently holding her hand like it was a precious jewel.
His touches were always soft and careful.
« My droplet were you rushing to arrive here? Why are you sweating so much? » He asked, his voice lace with concern. He quickly grab his handkerchief to wipe her temple, his hands were gentle as always, afraid of hurting her.
« Ah! Uhm perhaps I was running.. » Furina awkwardly chuckled.
« Didn’t I tell you multiple times to not rush and take your time? » Neuvillette questioned, continuing to wipe down the sweat from her temple
Before answering his question she suddenly jumped onto him, making him lose his balance and fall down onto the patch of grass.
« Furina! » Neuvillette shouted in concern, he looked genuinely scared.
« Please dont give me a fright again, you’re gonna hurt yourself. » He pleaded, his arms around her waist tightening.
« You worry too much, nothing is gonna happen to me. » Furina giggled, slowly kissing his cheek.
The Monsieur’s face was bright red, he looked like he was ready to explode.
« I’m just worried darling.. » Neuvillette murmured in a soft voice.
« I’m just scared for you and the baby’s wellbeing. » He explained, his voice was caressing her soul.
« Aw my silly dragon, we’ll be fine if you’re by our side. » Furina teased, she was smiling so brightly.
On the patch of grass laye two lovers, intertwined in each others embrace. The animals nearby couldn’t help but chirp and sing for them, perhaps they were happy for them? Either way, they were one fine couple, exchanging sweet and comforting words to each other.
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When Neuvillette first found out of Furina’s condition, he was over the moon. Oh he was overwhelmed with love and affection towards his beloved.
He remembered going around knocking on his friends doors, announcing them of the sudden news.
Clorinde was happy for them, offering him her congratulations.
Navia was filled with excitement and tears, gifting him a batch of macaroons while she had tears dropping down her cheeks.
Wriothesley was shocked but was fully expecting it, he gave the Iudex a hug and gave him a knowing look.
Sigewinne was ecstatic along with her Melusines sister, jumping around him. They were excited to welcome a new member into their lovely family.
The twin magicians, Lyney and Lynette and their younger brother gave him their sincere felicitations. Even their fierce father gave him her regards towards the pregnancy, wishing for their happiness.
Everything was going well until he started getting anxious. He kept worrying constantly about her well being, especially when she wasn’t near him. He started getting nauseous when he thought she was in pain. He was so worried he almost unleashed his fury onto a civilian after they accidentally bumped into her. Furina was so upset when he almost attacked the innocent civilian.
« What is wrong with you Neuvillette ?! You almost killed an innocent person ! » Furina exploded when they arrived back to their private residence.
She was absolutely furious by his action, so furious she slept with her back facing him. He was so devastated by her sudden distance that it started raining. Obviously Furina knew he was silently weeping because of the sudden rain. She turned over to see him in a dejected state, he looked like a kicked puppy.
She opened her arms and he quickly pulled her towards him.
« I’m sorry for acting so rashly today, my emotions just took over me. » Neuvillette quietly apologized, caressing her curls.
« It’s okay, I’m not mad about it anymore. » Furina reassured, slowly drifting into slumber.
« Just don’t do it next time, what would Fontaine say when they find out their noble Iudex was going on trial for killing a civilian? » She asked in a sleepy voice.
« I’m just paranoid for your well being.. » Neuvillette confessed in a shy tone.
« Oh, you worry too much about it dear, I’m not even a month in yet. »
« But still, I’m just worried. » He mumbled.
Suddenly she went limp against him, his face went pale before realizing she was just fastened asleep. He kissed her forehead before he too went into a deep slumber, hugging her tightly, afraid she might drift away into the darkness of the night.
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Pregnant women usually have pregnancies cravings, and Furina is not different.
Lately she’s been demanding for all kinds of food combos.
Strawberry jam and vanilla ice cream with fries.
Boiled tomatoes with sour cream and fruits.
A panini filled with just plain yogurt.
And lastly the one where Neuvillette detest the most, plain old potato with sugar.
He’s been trying to get her to eat healthy, after all the only things she eats nowadays are her ‘revolutionary’ dishes.
He would try sneaking in some greens or protein, but magically she always detect them before she even touches her plate
« Neuvillette.. »
« Furina. »
« Did you sneak in some radish and carrots in my brownie. »
« No why would I? »
« You’re literally holding a half cut carrot. »
« … »
Sometimes Furina would just not eat at all.
There were days where she would just skip breakfast, lunch and dinner all entirely.
She would simply say that she was just hungry, yet she would always cry to Neuvillette every night. Begging him to go fetch something for her to satisfy her hunger. She would do this every single time. So now Neuvillette always have a group of chefs at the ready to cook anything for his lovely lady in the dead of night.
Some days she would just eat nothing at all until the next morning, explaining to Neuvillette how she was just not hungry.
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Court of Fontaine, Palais Mermonia
- Dear Sigewinne,
It’s been about 4 months since Furina first conceived.
Her cravings are quite uhm unique? I tried sneaking in some basil the other day but
it seems like her scent became more sensitive, I am quite afraid for her health.
Her mood swings are very frightening, sometimes she’s the happiest version of herself and a few
seconds later she’ll be the gloomiest or enraged person in the room.
But usually she’ll be sobbing in a corner, ranting about her troubles.
She usually calms down after I show her some affection, but the cake method always work.
Her morning sickness are also quite worrisome, I grow anxious every single day.
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night seeing her laying down fastened asleep on the bathroom floor,
her mouth clutching onto her stomach, the smell of vomit still lingering in the bathroom.
I repeat the same thing everyday, picking her up and bringing her back to the bed.
Sometimes she’s too tired to even stand up properly, so she spends her day sleeping,
eating, reading and gossiping with Clorinde and Navia who visits her frequently.
There’s always a melusine assigned to her at all times, and also a group of Gardemaks at the ready.
She tells me that I’m overdoing it and that one melusine is already enough.
Sigewinne could you perhaps give her a medical checkup tomorrow evening?
Also some prescription for her morning sickness.
I’ll send a notice of leave to the duke so he is aware of your departure.
Sincerely Neuvillette, Ordainer of Inexorable Judgment.
to be continued