After the financial calculation test, Azher immediately heads to his second private place in Winter Palace, his office.
His mind is drained, exhausted from overworking his brain. Not because of the test, but ways to explain his reason for avoiding Airis to her. He acknowledges her indefatigable efforts of approaching him and feels guilty about it. If to follow his desires, he wants to see Airis every single day, but… what he witnessed in the rain had caused him to be self-conscious.
Arrived, he enters his office.
*Click-!*
Just as he’s a few steps further from the door, the sound of the door being locked, followed by the familiar voice startles Azher.
“Never thought I’ll have to break into your office just to meet you, Azher.” The voice speaks.
Recognizing the owner of the voice, he turns around. It is Airis with her hood pulled down, standing stealthily beside the door, her back leaning on the wall. Her expression is grim and aloof, a
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“I remember our meet time was at 5:45 p.m.?” I ask questionably, hand at my hip. “I want to see you practice swordsmanship.” I nod and roll my eyes in a ‘whatever you say’ manner. Well, it’s not like this is the first time he came unannounced. “But I have a question. Why is he here?” Azher points to Killian who is standing beside me. Killian gives him a ‘Hah?’ look. “Killian helps me practice.” I give out a simple answer. “Why?” “Because he’s-” “My lady’s knight.” Killian cuts me off, answering Azher’s question first. “Is that so? I never meet a knight who trains with his lady.” Azher walks to Killian, glaring. “And dares to cut off their lady while speaking.” He continues. “Well, Your Highness just met one now.” Killian replies in a slack manner. I, who is in the middle of them both can see the tension and lightning sharp stares from their eyes. Very tense. ‘Hohoho… What’s this? Two men fighting
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“Yeah… I find it unbelievable that I’m with the true inventor of the empire right now.” I say, giving her a tender look which she doesn’t notice. She laughs softly, pausing her current work, and gives me her full attention. “What’s with the praise? I thought that mouth of yours don’t know how to flatter.” “This isn’t me trying to flatter you.” “Huh?” “Truthfully, I dislike interacting with people and prefer to be alone. Yet, you… I don’t know why but I find your company enjoyable.” “Is that so? I’m glad.” She wears a warm lovely smile, lovelier than all the flowers here combined. Unconsciously, I speak, “You know, you changed me so much that I find myself unfamiliar.” “Pardon?” “U-Uh… How about we dig in? It wouldn’t taste good if the food is cold.” I stutter, quickly grabbing the eating utensils placed beside the food. “Sure…” She says indifferently, also reaching her eating utensils. ***
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I avert my eyes away, cheeks and ears both heating up. My mind is occupied with only a question – how will Airis react? Though my heart is on the verge of exploding, who knew I’d feel good when it gets off my chest. ‘…I did it. I confessed-’ *Bam-!* I startle. The sound of the table being slammed once again echoed throughout the restaurant. Unexpectedly, Airis rises from her seat with a very determined expression – while slamming the table unconsciously. Her head turns around with eagle eyes that seem to scan every angle of the restaurant, not leaving a single blind spot. Less than a minute, she hurriedly runs outside in a flash, as if late for an important meeting. “…” I’m too stunned to even speak anything. Was she always this dense?! Despite that, I follow her out to the restaurant’s entrance. She is searching thoroughly while turning her head left and right non-stop, putting all her effort into finding my ‘crush’. “Found her?” I ask.
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“Originally, I wanted to reject you cause I’m afraid of hurting you since I’ll return to my world. But now, I’m going to think only about the present.” I continue, without pulling my head out from his shirt. I’m afraid to meet his mesmerizing gaze. I don’t dare to look up with these heated up cheeks and ears. Though a satisfying and proud feeling flutters inside me. I succeed. I succeed in saying the heaviest and most embarrassing words I’ve ever said in both my current and previous life. “Ah!” I gasp as the arms around me embrace tighter. He rests his head on my shoulder which is covered with my hair. “…I’m happy. I’m happy you feel the same.” He confesses in a loving emotional tone, too near to my right ear that it tickles from the blowing strands of my baby hairs around it caused by his breathing. Remaining in that position for some time, we let go, freeing each other and keeping our arms to ourselves. The warmth of his embrace and hands brushing m
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