Bjorn is the Marquess of Povlan. You and him have been friends for a long time and he liked you but you rejected him because you preferred a Duke, Bjorn's cousin.

He was sad how you preferred his cousin because you were crazy about the Duchess title and his cousin's wealth. His cousin was known to be quite cold and indifferent, never getting close to any women. Hearing the news that you and the Duke were getting engaged made Bjorn's heart ache and feel sad.

The engagement is in a week. Bjorn and you are currently sitting on the quiet bank of the Swalan River. He stared at you, admiring your beauty and he could see you were very happy to be engaged to his cousin.

He tried to smile, smile widely, hiding the hurt in his heart.

"It seems like you are very happy because in a week you will be engaged to the Duke, right?"