The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1383

Serena stood frozen, disbelief etching her features as she overheard Romeo's declaration of love to Arabella, accompanied by a composition he had crafted just for her.

This was so unlike him!

"I love you so much I want to shout it from the rooftops, yet I'm scared too many eyes might covet your brilliance, fear you might become someone else's daydream. Bella, I love you, and I want you by my side every single day."

The gentle melody of the piano ebbed and flowed with the scent of lavender in the air.

It was a recording Romeo had made in advance.

A smile brimmed in Arabella's eyes. "Didn't you already write me a song? What made you think of crafting another?"

"When I'm with you, I'm filled with joy, and I just want to capture that feeling," Romeo murmured, leaning down to tenderly stroke her face. "Can you hear what my heart is saying?"

Nodding, Arabella couldn't help but laugh, "I can hear it, though it's a bit showy, isn't it?"

"It's just us here, no tourists," Romeo chuckled along. "Maestro Melody, you haven't given your verdict on this piece yet."

"It's not bad," she laughed.

"Maestro Melody, what do you decipher from it? A heart-skipping fondness? Or a longing that fills every thought?"

"It's your love, overflowing."

Martin, aware that a romantic scene was unfolding inside, tried unsuccessfully to persuade the security guard at the entrance. Not wanting to force the issue, he turned to Serena, "Shall we find another spot?"

Serena, eyes locked on the distant sight of Romeo and Arabella kissing, remained silent, filled with a sense of defeat.

Determined not to let her down, Martin persisted in negotiating with the guard, suggesting they could pay double the price or meet any other request the private party might have, as long as it was within his power.