"Many men know how to flatter, few men know how to praise." ~ Greek Proverb.

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He walked back and fourth in his room, expecting her. He didn't know what he would say to her or where to began ? She probably hated him but he loved her, loves her ; present tense.

"Sire-" someone interrupted.

"Yes ?" He said expectedly.

"Your guest is here." The guard said.

"Bring her up." He ordered and they nodded.

Lucia was angry, she was mad as a hatter, she was raging with anger, beyond ill-tempered. Who did he think he was ? ordering her around. What did he want from her ? she...