*LILAC* A sound pierces the silence and I nearly jump out of my skin. It's a soft knock, followed by footsteps coming closer. Is it a servant knocking? Is it a request for a cup of water or something? I stand up and pace over to the door, trying not to let my feet slap the floor with too much force. My fingers reach out for the doorknob hesitantly before twisting it open. Standing outside is Issy dressed in light blue trousers and a cream shirt, her long wavy black hair tied up high on her head. She smiles, her sharp white teeth glinting in the dim light, and then she speaks, rather cheerily, "Hi sis? Are you decent?" I blink, confused for a moment, before I remember that I should probably respond. "Yeah!" She laughs, sounding pleased with herself. "Great! Can I come in?" And without waiting for my assent, she steps inside and closes the door behind her. Once she catches her breath, she turns to look at me, a small amused grin on her lips. "So how does it feel to be married t
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