Chapter 342: Chapter 342
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"?? My lady? Is it that you wish to be alone?"
’Y-yeah... Sorry Paige.’ — Nodding while holding the door to my bedroom so she wouldn’t follow me inside, I answered Paige who was fairly surprised to be shut from my side so suddenly.
"... I understand, my lady. I shall remain outside for any need you may have. Your bell is where it always has been. Please, do not hesitate to summon me."
’Uff! Thank you! Sorry again, Paige!’ — More flustered after receiving her soft smile in response, I nodded like crazy to then close the door and finally be on my own.
*Bang*...
’Gosh... OH GOSH!’ — Letting my weight fall on the door, I melted down to the floor because of all the nervousness I finally could release.
’I! What is this!? Why do I feel all tingly!! This is so unfair, Anne! It was a simple stroll! A simple stroll and yet...’
"..."
’When I was about to separate from him because of the crowd... when he reached us by holding us by the wrist...’ — Recalling how almost becoming lost again made me feel while looking at our hands that had been covering our blushed face... — ’I kept thinking weird things... wanting his hand to slide down and... hold... miNE!!! AGH!! So EMBARRASSING!!! What’s wrong with us!? Is it truly that!? Have we already lost the war, Anne?!? Is that it?!??!’
My guard is weak as hell at this point. So many things happened... that scary encounter with the obvious enemy, the curse of Fenrir thingy... and yet...
’My head only revolves around the moments I spent with that illegally handsome and sexy male lead!! It’s. Not. FAIRRRR~!!’
"~! ~! ~!"
’I know! He’s so! So unfair!! What’s with acting all proper and gentlemanly?! So respectful it frustrates me!!!’
"~~!! ~!"
’He’s such a player, really... and I’m stupid since even if I know that I wanna play his game!’
"~~~!!!"
Our head fell on our hands once again, not knowing what to do with ourselves because we haven’t felt this as strongly as today. So ashamed about our every action and thoughts, yet even with all that, feeling oddly happy about it.
’I’m crazy...’
However, the continuous tingle in our tummy had to be forcefully controlled, because the day has not ended... and I have one last thing to do today... I swear I won’t miss it today.
— The days of the lady were truly exhausting were they not?... I... Our practice sessions. I assisted every night in case your day was merciful. However, as the lady is aware, no luck was on either of our sides I believe. —
"~!"
’Siiiigh~ he came here every night only to try his luck... He did that... and I was even mad about it!’
I had thought he just never visited since he knew I was busy... but he still came even though he knew...
’nh~~! Okay! Let’s do our thing. First... we should use a conservative sleeping gown but a pretty one. I don’t want to look too hot. He should use his imagination... Next... the oils for our bath. We shouldn’t use strong ones. I think simple is best especially with scents and perfumes... uh... what else... the bath we will ask Paige for it later... our teeth we will wash them thereafter... oh! Is this gown ok?? I like the creamy colour... but maybe it’s too pure??? M-maybe more of a pinkish shade?? We have many nightgowns for some reason, there must be one perfect for tonight, right?!’
Anticipating his visit this time, we went through our wardrobe searching for the perfect... outfit(?) since I at least wanted to make tonight different. I’m wide awake knowing he will come... s-so I may as well take the trouble... Right?
’Right.’
We did as planned, clumsily, yet we did it. And Paige was sharp enough to make a comment before finally leaving us, enhancing the evidence of our girly expectations.
"Today must have been truly enjoyable a day for my lady."
’Uh? No!? No, it wasn’t!? Why would you say that!?!’
"A pleasant shade of blush continues to inhabit my lady’s fair visage. So healthy I even see a shadow of a smile in our elegant Miss."
’..... No???! No, You DoN’√T!?’
So calmly, she left after I practically jumped from my seat at her sayings. Becoming more flustered since it took me by surprise.
’Why the hell would she say that?!? S-she talks too much... we gave her too much confidence... ugh! Why is it so hot in here!? I need a Moody Fan!’
Going around my couch in circles, I tried to remain calm, with a mind too chaotic to achieve the fit.
Hence...
*Tap tap*
’OH MOTHER OF–!’ — I jumped at the nicest sound ever. — ’... Little dragons...’
"....."
My body turned immediately towards the balcony. To that thick curtain blocking the sight of who was on the other side.
’..... I’m nervous... why am I nervous?... He should be the one nervous!’
With a bit of my nonsensical ways, I braced myself.
Ironing my gown with unusually sweaty hands, I prepared to welcome him... arranging our long hair a little more tidy and squeezing our face with our cold hands so the blush felt less strong.
’Hmph! Alright!’
Determined, I went to the curtain. Once again taking a moment to breathe in and do things right.
But... it seems I took too long.
Enough for my hand to move on its own, by a curtain that opened on its own, surprising me since it was his handsome face that popped up after I saw it was his hand that had pulled the curtain aside.
"!?"
"! Ah. M-my lady... the door to your balcony was....."
’... It was what??... Was it open?!’ — Peeking at the glass door his hand held open, I took notice of his sayings. Intrigued as to why my balcony’s door was open.
"I am sorry to intrude without permission... I should have waited further for your welcome."
’Ah... It’s fine... I was going to open it for you anyways– !?’
"....."
’..... A-anyways, come inside.’
Unconsciously, I had closed onto him enough to feel his warmth. And while I was going back from peeking at the door, his elegant face was so near mine it cut my thoughts off.
Because... just as I had, I could feel the freshness of a recent bath in him... so fresh the manly scent coming from him felt more dizzying.