Episode 8
Even as he told a long story, Adrian did not leave Edith’s side, and settled down comfortably, leaning on the edge of the table. The maid who served her refreshments had trouble setting the tea cup.
As the topic of the Academy continued, Edith subtly changed the topic.
“I didn’t know you knew me. “In fact, I was worried that I might not recognize Edith’s name while I was contacting her.”
“You can’t know. “You are the pride of our academy.”
“Oh, that’s not it. “Isn’t it obvious that you were the one bragging?”
As I recalled memories from my school days, which I graduated a few months ago, there was a lot to talk about. Her tension, which had been tense on her own, subsided.
“What’s the use of having a face that will start to show wrinkles as you get older? “What truly shined was your intelligence and talent.”
“You’re being too humble, Adrian.”
He frowned at the pretty Ami. I didn’t like the name.
“sorry. Artie. “Because it doesn’t stick in your mouth.”
Adrian, whose expression soon changed and a soft smile dripping like melting sherbet, was dazzlingly beautiful.
He was taller than the average height of an adult man, had a slim waist and a slender body, and the overall image he gave off was reminiscent of a baby angel.
“We should meet often so that you can say Artie on your own.”
He also said that this kind of open-hearted conversation was his specialty. Omega is not only kind to one person.
Asking to meet often is just a common courtesy, and there is no need to think ahead and just move on.
For example, it should be taken to mean the same thing as when a stocky, freckled person said, ‘See you often.’ Adrian is exceptionally impressive simply because he has divine beauty.
Therefore, Edith decided that his behavior was different from flirting.
When the tea attendant filled the tea cup and left, the two of them were left alone on the terrace under the awning.
“… … .”
A moment of awkward silence passed.
The temperature was unusually high today for spring weather, so the moment after the breeze passed, it was slightly muggy. Just as I was thinking about saying something to continue the conversation, Adrian also seemed to be frustrated and lightly pulled the neckline of his shirt with his fingers.
Slender fingers passed through the neckline and went up further.
Then, I took off the string that tied my hair.
Long purple hair poured down like a waterfall.
Char… … .
The Arctic Aurora unfolded before my eyes.
‘You’re not trying to bewitch me. It’s definitely not a temptation. ‘It’s because the day is hot.’
Even though I knew it in my head, I couldn’t help but feel dizzy as he whispered to Edith while draping his long veiled hair.
“so… … .”
Even the small voice was like a fairy.
“Can I expect why you suddenly asked to see me?”
The man’s wide, slender shoulders sloped gently.
She was on the verge of being dazed by the gesture of approaching that pretty face.
Edith, whose first priority when looking at a man is his appearance, says with pure blue eyes, ‘I can’t believe I’m finally meeting Edith!’ I couldn’t move as he was showing his joy.
There was even a hint of anticipation on Adrian’s face, which was so clear that even the blood vessels under the skin were reflected.
He was waiting for an answer.
The pure gaze did not leave Edith’s lips.
For some reason, I became conscious of Adrian, so I moistened my lips slightly with my tongue.
“just… … “Would it be strange if I suddenly thought of you today?”
It must be strange after all.
Adrian watched without missing the muttering to himself.
But Edith was trying her best to conceal her intentions. He couldn’t let his big, grand plan to get Adrian meet Clyde be discovered here.
The sunlight immediately shone on his expression, which clearly showed his caring feelings.
“no! It’s not strange. Edith has always been on my mind, too.”
As expected, I felt a sense of familiarity that could have been misunderstood.
However, Edith shook her head slightly as she remembered the alphas that had filled the living room just moments ago. She was able to come to her senses because the first scene she saw with Adrian, whom she had reunited with after several months, brought a sense of reality.
On the other hand, Adrian showed an increasingly proactive attitude.
The scent of temptation seemed to emanate from the hair that gently swept from her forehead to her shoulders.
“You don’t have to have any business. No, it’s better if you don’t have any business. “Don’t send a visitation letter, but come anytime.”
Is the boundary line with other people in general really this bad? I finally started to have doubts.
“That’s so rude.”
“So you’re saying it now. “I’ll talk to the butler so you can come to my house often.”
Unless you are very close friends, you are not allowed unlimited access to someone else’s mansion. This must be a great favor.
No matter how you look at it, it didn’t look like Adrian.
It was different from the rumor that he was kind to everyone but protected what he wanted.
Edith was worried. Since he wasn’t there to make friends, I was at a loss as to how to deal with his over-the-top hospitality. I felt a bit sorry for revealing my dark intentions.
After talking about this and that, I finally saw an opportunity and quietly got lucky.
“You know, I went into the palace these days. “Unexpectedly, I was assigned to the Prince’s Palace and served His Highness Clyde.”
He smiled with refreshing admiration.
“and! It’s a fitting position for Edith. “I wish I could have held a higher position than that.”
I wonder if Adrian accepts me this way because of how great he thought of me.
It is almost impossible for a new servant to serve the crown prince directly. As long as we are close friends and do not receive special treatment, it is appropriate to manage the items that Edith was originally in charge of.
His mood seemed sincere, making it difficult to dismiss it as mere superficial remark. So he became even more concerned.
This time it was time to check his current status. Edith watched carefully.
“Artie, don’t you want to go into politics?”
There was no doubt in Adrian’s clear eyes.
“Not yet… … . “I was busy taking care of household chores.”
It was easy to understand. The Raymond Count family, who entered the emerging industry, was growing day by day.
The housework he was talking about was not something as simple as buying new broken dishes.
“Ugh, I see.”
Edith continued speaking as she lifted her slightly sweaty hands up her skirt.
“I feel like I’ll be living in a palace every day. if… … “If we ever need to meet, could you contact the imperial palace?”
Even though I came with a plan in advance, I couldn’t hide the feeling of embarrassment that came over me.
His smiling expression changed.
He blinked in surprise for so long that his big puppy-like eyes were visible.
“Is that okay?”
Edith wasn’t sure about contacting the palace. Since I had only worked three days as a servant, it was difficult to know the atmosphere in the crown prince’s palace.
Is it absolutely not okay to have a friend come see you during work hours?
It can’t be… … . I assumed that there would be flexibility everywhere.
I heard that the servants who live in the palace meet people near the main gate and take care of personal matters when they don’t have time to go out. Although she has a commuting position, she will not be severely reprimanded if she invites Adrian to the palace at least once.
“Maybe it will work.”
She answered calmly, hiding her dark intentions.
Above all, Adrian is Clyde’s counterpart. If they could change their first meeting, which will take place two years later, to a few days later, sparks would fly between them.
Rather than reprimanding, Edith shows a great favor to the two main characters.
Adrian, who knew nothing, expressed pure joy.
He lifted his hand and hovered near Edith’s shoulder. It looked like he wanted to touch it.
The white, thin fingers seemed to be shaking slightly.
I stretched out my hand, but in the end, I couldn’t reach her and closed it into a half fist.
I lightly tapped him and said, ‘Okay, I’ll come find you.’ It would have been easier to deal with it if it had been acted like that.
However, Edith’s impatient behavior actually made Edith’s heart agitated.
“Can I sit next to you?”
Adrian, whose cheeks were blushing like a boy, asked cautiously.
It was so lovely that I couldn’t even think of saying no.
“huh? Uh… … .”
I noticed a faint sigh escaping between his pursed lips.
“thank god. “I finally see you sitting next to me.”
Adrian pulled one of the four chairs placed around the tea table and placed it close to Edith’s side. The gap was narrow enough to allow crossing from side to side.
I didn’t even have time to ask if I could stay a little further away. Adrian smiled sweetly at her and sat close to her so that his elbows overlapped hers.
Adrian, who was closer, was even more dazzling.
Teeth as white as snow stood out between thin, brightly colored lips.
I don’t know what his intention was, but Adrian stuck his head towards her as much as possible.
The tips of each other’s noses narrowed to just a span of distance.
A burdensome distance.
Or mind-blowing intervals.
My heart was pounding and everything from my ribs to my solar plexus was sore. ‘Oh, why is he like this?’ He couldn’t think rationally. He remained still, only his left chest fluttering loudly.
I was completely out of my mind.
It’s also because we’ve been so close to Adrian ever since we met.
Is it favor, attraction, or temptation? … .
My mind was becoming hazy, unable to figure out which way to go. I was just helplessly immersed in the brilliant purple light.
The hot weather also played a role. His temperature rose and he felt hot.
Adrian seemed to feel this way as well, as his blue bud eyes trembled and stared at her.
“Edith.”
A dirty voice, as if being pampered.
“huh?”
Her condition was also not normal. She was almost lost.
“Edith… … .”
As if he was hypnotized, his voice calling my name sounded so warm.
The slender male hand rose very slowly.
At one point, he dreamily held her chin and gently rubbed his thumb on her chin.
The feeling of being extremely light and nothing left a fatally deep impression.
The feeling that slowly seeped into me without any room for rejection was like magic.
The tips of his fingers pressed against her lower lip.
A gap the size of a fingernail appeared between the gaping mouth.
As soon as he opened his mouth, Adrian’s innocent mood changed quite a bit.
It seems a little corrupt. As she tried to touch him, sensitive and thick, like an evil angel, her persistent gaze stared down at her exposed teeth beneath her pout.
