Chapter 299

Chapter 299: Chapter 299

At first, I couldn’t tell. More like... I couldn’t believe my ears.

"The song you were humming... I had not heard it before."

But as soon as I turned... And I saw the man coming closer... there was no other that could have such a nice and handsome voice other than him... Who I’ve been hating only to not feel sad.

’..... It’s good I cannot talk...’

I feel like my heart wouldn’t let a word come out even if I could.

He was already close enough. Close enough for his hand to reach mine that now was fidgeting with the other because I didn’t know what to do at his unexpected visit.

"I am sorry, my Lady..." — He said, taking my fingers in his palm, sweetly, delicately. — "I didn’t... I didn’t announce my visit... Since my anticipation took the best of me."

’ah... D*mn it... I... I left my notes with my tools...’ — Overwhelmed to feel his touch, I couldn’t take my eyes off of our hands.

And I saw it all... How as he spoke next...

"My feet took me here before I knew it..."

... His fingers intertwined with mine.

"I wanted to see you without planning, my Lady."

And finally, my eyes could appreciate those of his that easily captured me with less than a blink.

’I also... I have...’

I’ve been waiting for a letter that would grant a visit... But he missed one step and came immediately... I...

’I’m happy you’re here... Zeleskiaz...’ — Saying his name in front of the real him... Gosh... How can it be this delightful and thrilling... this tight squeeze I keep feeling.

My hand reacted accordingly and my fingers grasped his palm. Forgetting that this wasn’t the dream I had back at the duchy.

"Can I... Be the one to kiss you this time?"

’Uh?... right... Right! Gosh, I– for a moment I thought he was talking about my dream! But I–!... I– I also initiated our farewell kiss... so... Gosh...’

Blush immediately invaded me because of my past actions and forgetful mind. I had stayed staring at him and once realising this, I averted my eyes to land them on our hands again. Ashamed by thinking for a moment he knew about my dream.

"Is that a denial?"

’..... no... uh... I don’t know... I don’t know, kinky... Can’t you just use one of the chances I gave you? I...’

I won’t keep count... I swear...

’I can’t say that, can I?’

These thoughts... I hate them. I want time to pass fast and be able to let them out.

My lids shut painfully, since with how I feel... I don’t have the courage to risk it right at this moment.

I want to avoid this already grieving possibility.

That... Once it starts this will end... That this question he asks me... Could be requested from that someone else I dislike now for this very same uncertainty...

Our heart... It will still hurt a lot if that happens. But not as much if I just indulge in my feelings now.

However...

’Since I can’t say it... Can’t I be sly to feel him even a tiny little bit with misleading silence?’ — At this hopeless thought, my eyes slowly fluttered to meet concerned hyacinths and although my acceptance for the kiss I believe both of us wished for did not happen... My single hand raised to point at my already heated cheek from shyness as on the inside this unhearable whisper announced the one permission.

’..... here... is allowed.....’

Our eyes wouldn’t dare to look at him. Nature’s silence made me more conscious of my raced breathing and it was overwhelmingly frustrating, thrilling... And ultimately deliciously sweet... How the light pause this Prince took... Just the right amount of time to make me considerably nervous at no movement, to then entice me with that smooth lean of his wide frame... Crowning it with the softness of his lips on my cheek.

"~~~"

So long... So tenderly long it felt. Making my tummy reverberate to the flutter in my chest.

A big hand came to hold that very cheek. And it was kissed again, briefly, causing the opening of my eyes.

"How many... chances were there left, my Lady?"

"....."

"Was it three?... Maybe two?"

’..... I don’t know... I don’t care.’

"... It will be one less if your fair cheek doesn’t endure many kisses..."

Another lovely kiss was given, one that shook my heart as sweetly as his seductive words.

’This soft and sweet man... Please... Don’t ever change this attitude towards me...’

Even though I wanted to guide him into my lips, I let my cheek endure. And unknowingly, he helped. Making me think of other things like the strokes of his thumb on my hand as well as the little talk he commenced as I also allowed him to remain so perfectly near.

"Your health... It appears to be better."

’... Mhm... I– I’ve been better...’

"Your sound, I could hear it lightly louder than last time... It pleases and... Conflicts me."

’?... why... haha... It doesn’t look like it.’ — Such a fine smile doesn’t feel conflicted at all.

"Your voice. As much as I want to hear it I also wish to aid develop it... How many songs have I missed? It is a shame, my Lady."

’Haha, what are you even saying now? Silly Prince.’

"... Even your visage... My Lady Marianne. This time apart, with you in this forest... perhaps it is worth my conflict."

’Maybe... But I...’

"Even so... I missed your presence, Lady Marianne." — Serious shine in his eyes left me speechless. The beauty of the forest surrounding us kept helping this man look dreamier and it was wonderful... And more so as he said what I also felt.

I’ve missed his presence... So greatly...

But he wouldn’t let me rejoice at such words. Because what followed was what I had thought he wouldn’t ask this time and mistakenly believed he would act selfish again.

"Allow me... Allow me this once more... Let me save these chances for when my sanity cannot request permission, my Lady..."

’ah... If only you knew... Zeleskiaz...’ — Ecstatic at his words I drifted into the daydream he is. Confessing this marvellous difficulty he has been placing on me. — ’As much as I know I shouldn’t let you... It’s because you take care to ask... That I...’

"...y..es..."

’That my heart fell for the first time.’

"m...!"

To my audible whisper, his lips finally... met mine.

The time at the Palace was long enough to change my resolution. But it was the end of that visit... That now makes me fake any firmness I once had... If I ever truly possessed it.

"... Thank you... *kiss* my Lady..."

’Thanks to you, kinky. You asked just what I wanted.’