Loreliee

A Perfect Match I Can Be Anyone and Loreliee

Adrian

"So um... any ideas, on what the hell we should do about this?" Adrian couldn't hide the smirk on his face, as he started to become increasingly amused by the situation. Whether she truly was his future bride or not was still his mystery to solve, but he admired her utter bluntness. Nobody had ever talked to him the way she dared to. Most people either ran after him or avoided him altogether. There was no inbetween. Then, a thought occured to Adrian. What if she genuinenly did not know about him? What if she wasn't motivated by his title? Without hesitating any further, he replied to her mail.

To: Azariah
From: Adrian
Subject: re: Is This For Real?

To my ears this sounds like an upcoming Hollywood film, haha. At least I would definitely watch it... Anyways, I am glad that you are messaging me, Azariah. A lovely name you have there. For the moment all we can do is wait and wonder. At least this is what everyone expect us to do, what we should do. I have never liked restrictions such as the word should. And neither do you, am I right? We have to prevent this marriage at all costs. Do you know more about your imminent flight to England?

Adrian

P.S. : Arranged marriages never truly went out of fashion. The former Princess of Wales, aka. Diana is the best example for it.

After he had sent the mail, Adrian opened his internet browser and typed 'Azariah USA' into the search field.

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Adrian

After two hours of exciting marriage talks, (which mostly consisted of Lord Melbourne mentioning the significance of the dowry that came with it), Melbourne declared that he had other 'important' plans for the rest of the day, which obviously did not involve Adrian. The earl himself subtly raised an eyebrow. Such as flirting with my mother. As far as he was aware of, both were born in the same decade and Melbourne did not put any effort into concealing his fondness for the old lady. Probably the reason why they got along so "splendidly". Not that he had ever dared to ask his dear mother.

Melbourne murmured an excuse and left the room, whilst Adrian sat down on one of the comfy chairs. A unicum designed by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, which his late aunt had given him. Absentmindedly, he took his phone out of his pocket and started to scroll through the news, without actually reading them. He continued to check his Whatsapp messages, hoped for new Twitter scandals and almost missed the unusual Email, that covered the upper part of his screen. Only the subject managed to catch his attention. "Is this for real?" Well, this basically sums up my whole life, he thought to himself. At the same time, it sounded ... refreshingly different. Something he wasn't used to. Who would send him a message in ...American? He touched his screen to open the rest of the mail and read it within seconds. Over and over again. Azariah... It was a name he had never heard before, but that wasn't his main concern. Which git had access to his private details and, most of all, why? There was only one way to find out.

To: Azariah
From: Adrian
Subject: Is this for real?

My dearest Azariah,

It seems to be the truth. My advisor himself believes in this alliance and that it will 'be beneficial for the both of us.' Marvellous, isn't it? Please tell me if you know more.

Adrian

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Adrian

"I can and I will NOT marry her." Adrian knew he sounded like a foolish child. "After all, I am the EARL of bloody Summershire."
"Which is why you are marrying her in the first place, my lord", Lord Melbourne replied. Even now in his late sixties his everlasting frown in combination with his tall, skeletal figure and walrus moustache made him the perfect fit for a Victorian librarian or politician. He had decided to become the one and only advisor of the Earl of Summershire instead. Just like his father, his grandfather and their fathers before him. In some way, he was no less a prisoner of the current circumstances than Adrian himself.
"I know, I know. But what if she is - less appealing?" Adrian paced about his bedroom, believing that the steady movement alone could save him from his fate. His mother had refused to show him a single painting, not to mention a photograph of his future 'beloved'. 'To keep the whole procedure as innocent as possible' had been her justification. He did not know her name nor her interests. Everything he did know about her was through Lord Melbourne, which was barely anything to begin with. She was supposed to be an American heiress, well-known in her country and prosperous enough to convince his mother to arrange a marriage between this American girl and her only son.
"From what I have heard she must be wonderfully beautiful, my lord. And I am more than certain that you both will get along just splendidly", Lord Melbourne said with a sly smile.
Adrian gave him a short, less enthusiastic nod. "Only time will tell."

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Adrian Earl of Summershire (fictional place in Norfolk)
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Age: 25

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Cecily, the Dowager Duchess of Summershire

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(both also known as Lord and Lady Summershire)

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'A' is a noble English gentleman. A count, to be precise. He grew up speaking, thinking, living the posh life. But, as always, there is a catch. Unlike his other aristocratic acquaintances, A is on the verge of bankruptcy. Completely skint, as the Brits say. It doesn't take long for his mother, The Dowager countess, to think of a convenient solution: Marriage. But who would marry her son, who has a rather unfavourable reputation as a drunkard, womaniser and, worst of all, addicted gambler? Certainly no English woman. To save her son from his bitter fate, the Dowager Countess arranges an overseas marriage with an American heiress and daughter of a self made billionaire. Both parties will not see each other before their nuptials, but what could possibly go wrong?

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Who's Loreliee?

Hi everybody!
As you are already here, why don't you have a look at the five random facts about myself?

- I love love love Sushi. Definitely my favourite food of all time.
- I cannot imagine a life without animals. Just check out my avatar, it speaks volumes. (She is called Coco and a Coton de Tuléar.)
- German is my native language. I was born and raised in Germany and am currently taking a gap year in the UK. (Norfolk for the curious Brits here.) Bear with me, as I am only human and do make mistakes.
- In my spare time I enjoy reading books, writing, working out, watching British period Dramas and gaming.
- My actual name is Celine.

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