A Bride- Not Chosen

[jascent88]

Lucian watched as she changed, he was impressed by her figure. She hid it well under her plain clothing, but the new outfit would accentuate her feminine curves. He grinned as she dressed quickly, still trying to maintain her modesty, that was something he would have to remember, something he could use to play with her later.

He looked at her and nodded “Yes that is much more fitting” he said as he walked over to her and started to walk around her. His eyes following the curve of her figure as he looked at the outfit.

“Come” he said as he went to the door and pushed it open “I'm sure you are familiar with the chambers on this side of the manor” he said with a waive of his hand. They continued down the long hallway till they reached an opening to a court yard. The space opened to a grassy area that had been groomed with several flowering plants and shrubbery.

He walked off of the stone path onto the short grass “So what is it you wanted to talk about” he asked as he clasped his hands behind his back and looked over at her.

 

[wideeyedone]

Calista looked at him shyly. She found herself fidgeting with the skirt of her new gown.

"I wanted to ask you about the gathering tonight. I want to represent you well. How should I interact with him? Are there others I need to know and ..." She allowed her voice to trail off.

She looked about the courtyard. "I don't want to be a disappointment." She didn't want to see his face. She didn't want him to confirm her fears.

 

[jascent88]

Lucian watched her as her face lowered, he was impressed with this change in her attitude. He had not expected it to change so quickly, and had expected to have to really work break her. He smirked a little, he hoped that she would not be so complacent in the bedroom, at least not at first.

He walked over to her and stood next to her “I'm sure you will be adequate” he said softly as he placed a hand on his chin and rubbed it softly. “You should be polite and charming” he said as he tapped a finger on his lips. “I'm sure that if you do your best that will be enough to get you past this evening” he said with a smile.

“You will also be meting mother” he said with a raised eyebrow “I'm sure she will enjoy getting to know her new daughter-in-law” he said. He chuckled “Who know's she might even like you” he said softly “but she hasn't liked any of the other ones yet” he said as he turned away from her and started to continue through he garden.

“Shall we continue” he said as he turned to make sure that she was following him. “The only person you really need to be concerned with impressing is me” he said with a grin.

 

[wideeyedone]

Calista bit her tongue. She was doing her best to make peace and still it didn't seem to be enough for her husband to be. She thought about what he had just said.

"The others? What others?" Calista asked softly. Her fingers nervously twisted in the elaborate twists of her hair. She again wondered what their fathers must have been thinking to think that this marriage was a good idea.

She looked over at Lucian. He was so tall and handsome. And he seemed so at ease in the beautiful surroundings of the estate.

"I will do my best to impress you."

 

[jascent88]

Lucius nodded "There will be other family members there" he said as they continued to walk. He turned, his face taking on a very serious look "There will also be several business associates" he said with a look "you will need to do your best not to embarrass us in front of them" he said with a nod. "Just follow my lead and be polite and you should do fine" he said as he walked next to her.

He let out a deep breath "Well I'm just hoping for passable for this dinner" he said. "There will be lots going on and many people that we will be introduced to" he said as he clasped his hands behind his back.

He led her through the garden area to a small secluded area where there were a few benches. He sat down on one and looked up at her "Do you have any additional questions" he asked.

 

[wideeyedone]

Calista could feel her cheeks flushing. How many different ways could he tell her that he thought she was an imbecile.

"No more questions. Your expectations are clear." Her words were clipped sharp. She sat on a different bench that him, smoothing her gown, doing her best to keep her thoughts to herself.

She couldn't tell if he was oblivious to her annoyance or amused by it.

 

[jascent88]

Lucian watched as she walked away and sat down at a different bench, her looking down at her dress as she smoothed it out. He could see the frustration in her face as she sat there quietly, he smirked. He enjoyed getting under her skin.

He sat there for a few moments letting her be quiet before he stood up and walked over to here "And then after the party we will come back here and you can show me what you know of your wifely duties" he said as he took his hand and lifted her face to meet his.

"But it sounds like I will have to show you just about everything you need to know on that subject as well" he said with a smile.

 

[wideeyedone]

"Does it displease you that I have saved myself for you? I would think you would want an untouched bride. So that I would only know your preferences and not the likes of any other man. Besides, I won't have any other lovers to compare you with." There was a sharpness to her tone. SHe had tried all day to be compliant and respectful. She wanted to please him, but he seemed to draw the rebellion out of her with his little digs at her.

She did not look away from him even as she snapped her words. She watched his face to see if his smile would fade or if his expression would change.

 

[jascent88]

Lucian stood as he crossed his arms, he kept his face the same as he watched her. He was surprised at her sharpness, the anger that flowed from her voice was evident. He gave a waive of his hand "No it does not displease me that you are untouched" he said as he stared back at her. "I had expected some level of education, however in a bride" he said as he crossed his arms again.

He smiled as he thought for a few moments "How ever I think that educating you myself could be a most enjoyable time" he said as he looked at her. "Are you willing to take my training" he asked "to do what it takes to please me".

 

[wideeyedone]

Calista sighed deeply. "I will do my best to please you. I want to be a good wife. And my father's wife, she has told me about what goes on between a man and his wife."

Calista nervously fidgeted with her hair, she looked over at Lucian. "I do want to please you, I know that I am not the wife of your choice, but I do want to please you."

 

[jascent88]

Lucius nodded as she spoke "Very good" he said as he stood next to her. "Well" he said as he reached his hand down to her "then I will give you the chance to" he said with a smile.

"As for tonight lets get ready to go to the party" he said as she took his hand in hers. "Then tonight we will see how willing you are" he said with a smile as he placed his hand on the small of her back.

 

[wideeyedone]

Calista could feel the heat and strength of Lucian's hand on the small of her back and it sent a shiver up her spine. She liked the way the warmth in his voice made her stomach flutter.

"I will go get dressed for the evening." She turned her face and smiled up to him.

 

[jascent88]

Lucian smiled at her "Very good Calista" he said he escorted here back down the hallway to her room.

"Get dressed and I will I will come and get you" he said as he pushed open her door. He smiled as she walked past him. The servants had done a good job getting her ready and helping to make her more presentable for his parents.

"I will see you in a little bit" he said as he smiled at her.

 

[wideeyedone]

Calista looked at herself in the mirror. Her hair was still intricately dressed but she needed to change into one of the more formal gowns. A maid was there to help her change into the purple gown. The gown was trimmed with gold braiding and the maid wove some of the same braiding into her hair. The maid delicatly brushed cosmetics onto Calista's face, painting her lips and lining her eyes.

Calista looked at herself in the mirror, she was amazed at how different she looked. The purple gown clung to her breasts and draped over her hips. If she stepped just right the skirt split, showing several inches of her sleek legs. She felt pretty enough to meet Lucian's parents.

 

[jascent88]

Lucian knocked on the door and then waited as he pulled it open and walked in side. He smiled at Calista as he saw her in her new dress. She was very beautiful and was dressed in a way that was fitting for her new situation in society. "Are you ready" he asked as he stood in the door way and waited for her.

"The carriage is here" he said as some servants filed into collect a few things for her in case she needed them at the party.

 

[wideeyedone]

Calista took Lucian's arm and allowed him to lead her to the carriage. She didn't realize it but she was biting her lip thinking of the night before her. She was going to meet his parents and his peers and friends. And then when they got home, it sounded as if he was going to take her to his bed.

Calista looked at Lucian and as her arm rested on his, she wondered about what it would be like to see him and touch him in bed.