Derek

"Why should I be happy when I'm sure that there won't be a wedding?"

"Huh?" Sophia was dumbfounded.

First at my tone and then at my response.

"There won't be a wedding?" She asked.

"Sure there won't," I ascertained.

"Derek, what do you mean that there won't be a wedding? What do you plan to do?"

I shrugged and walked away. I needed to act fast.

"Derek. Your majesty! Your majesty!!"

I ignored Sophia and hurried back to my chamber. I met Giovanni on my way back.

"Hi Gio," I halted ...