I Don’t Trust My Twin Sister

“I feel like I’m treating you like a child, don’t you think?”

 

“Oh, no way. How can I treat someone who has one more head than me like a child?”

 

Just treat them like cute devils? When I looked up and smiled, Ian sighed, opened his eyes as if something had occurred to him, and gently took my hand and pulled it. Then, he slowly brought his lips to his lips, as if to look at them, and then slightly pulled them away. Was he going to give a notice like this? As I looked at him and smiled, Ian grinned at me. Ah, the way he shook his head and laughed was really attractive. I wanted to tell her to cry every day if she wanted, but I didn’t think other people would see it, so I raised my hand and placed it near my forehead. Ian’s eyes followed my hand and suddenly he placed his forehead against my palm. What, what was it? I looked up in confusion, and Ian lowered his gaze and looked at me.

 

“You didn’t answer earlier.”

 

“What do you need?”

 

“Is it because you’re scared? Or is it because you really like it?”

 

What did he mean… Oh, forehead? This feels somewhat unfamiliar. As I hesitated, Ian grabbed my palm and rubbed his forehead. I liked the feel of his smooth forehead, so I quietly felt it and slowly opened my mouth.

 

“It’s because I like it. How could I possibly hate it?”

 

“But why did you run away?”

 

“That…”

 

“That?”

 

I did it because I thought he was so attractive that I might do strange things. I couldn’t bear to answer like this. I rolled my eyes. What would be a good answer? What was an acceptable answer that was neither shameful nor embarrassing? While I was thinking for a while, his lips gently touched the top of my head.

 

“No. You don’t have to think about it. At least you didn’t run away because you didn’t like me. yes?”

 

Ian chuckled. I used to feel light when a grown man smiled like that, but now it felt different. The smile itself has a strange charm that makes me stare at it blankly. Ian studied me, then slowly lowered his head and rubbed his cheek near my ear.

 

“O…”

 

The touch on his ear was so tickling that he flinched. Ian seemed to slightly part his cheek, but then placed a small kiss on his ear. A big ‘side!’ He flinched in surprise at the ringing sound, and his horse started shaking as if he was startled.

 

“It’s not that!”

 

Why was he like this! I grabbed Ian, startled by his body shaking. He leisurely adjusted the reins to calm his horse, then smiled softly. Why was he laughing! I was surprised! Out of frustration, I pinched his arm and narrowed my eyes.

 

“Why did you just do that?”

 

“What?”

 

“Why suddenly… that, this, that mouth…”

 

“Oh, that?”

 

He tilted his head and answered simply.

 

“We kissed each other on the cheek first.”

 

“?”

 

What did he mean?

 

“I wanted to kiss you because you were so cute, but I came in with notice, so we just rubbed each other for a while. Why did you want to surprise me? Didn’t you think of that?”

 

“Well, that wasn’t a notice!”

 

“I thought I had a premonition. That’s a strange sound.”

 

His face heated up. Well, he didn’t have to say anything like that! I pinched him harder, but Ian didn’t respond. Were there any drawbacks? Did it not hurt? I thought even people with a lot of muscle would feel pain if they were pinched like this. There was no reaction when I pressed with fingers. He sighed and gave up on pinching me any more and glared at him.

 

“Next time, let’s do it verbally.”

 

“How?”

 

He lifted his hand and pushed some of my hair that had fallen to the side behind my ear and grinned.

 

“I’m going to kiss you now, so wait… Like this?”

 

It didn’t seem like much.

 

“Well, that’s…”

 

I was supposed to retort something, but I had told him something, so I couldn’t answer clearly and ended up turning my head away.

 

“Don’t kiss me! It’s forbidden!”

 

A sound of empty air was heard coming from Ian’s mouth.

 

‘Hmm.’

 

* * *

 

Whatever it was, there was no change in the fact that I had to return to Ajstain Territory in the end. He had no choice because it was not looked upon favorably for an unmarried young lady to stay in another estate for a long time. Of course, officially Ian and I didn’t have much of a relationship, but it was already known to all nobles that we were secretly seeing each other. So, it wouldn’t be a big problem, but I was worried that some annoying comments might be made using this incident as an excuse. My heart wanted to be closer together. I checked my mind last night, but who would want to leave?

 

“Lawrence, I like you.”

 

His voice seemed to pass by my ears again. For some reason, my heart felt tickled and I wanted to burst out laughing right away. I wanted to brag to Patricia, who was helping me pack, that Ian and I checked our hearts out yesterday. I wanted to scream that the owner of this castle was my man. Too snobbish? Well, it’s true. But I had to keep my temper. I forcibly pulled back my twitching lips and packed my bags.

 

“Miss… are you really leaving? If you keep going like this, when can I see you again?”

 

Patricia whined to me as she packed up her luggage. It was rare for maids to show favor to the masters they served. Of course, whining was something I couldn’t see, but I also couldn’t help but notice it because I had become attached to Patricia for a week. I looked at the young maid and stroked her head.

 

“I’m going to come again, and you have to take good care of me then too. Understand?”

 

I hugged Patricia who nodded her head as she cried. The little girl hugged her and rubbed her head. She smiled as I patted her curly head. ‘Anyway, if Ian and I get married, we’ll see each other every day… marriage? Umm…

 

“Miss?”

 

When I looked down at the voice calling me, I saw Patricia looking up from a slight distance. Ah, I was in a daze again. I felt embarrassed for some reason, so I smiled softly, then called the servant and instructed him to load my luggage into the carriage. And then I went to Ian’s office. I was about to knock in front of the office door, but I paused and looked at the door. I went through this door the other day and met Ian and signed a contract.

 

My embarrassed face was still visible. When I thought about it again, that expression was cute, and I giggled and was about to turn the door handle when Ian opened the door and appeared inside. Did he know I came? When I looked into his eyes, Ian smiled lowly. Today it wasn’t a cute smile, but rather a mature smile. This suits me well too. Ian took my hand and led me into the room and closed the door.

 

“Do you have time for tea?”

 

“We’re leaving soon, so it’ll be a little short.”

 

Since I only came here for a short time, I didn’t have much free time. There was a distance between Ajstain Territory and the Principality, so if they didn’t leave quickly, the carriage would have to run through the darkness. The road is okay, but the mountain road is rough and bandits may appear, so we had to avoid the night road as much as possible. Ian looked disappointed in my answer. He closed the cupboard he had opened, came over to me, looked at my face, and smiled.

 

“You didn’t cry?”

 

“Hong. Didn’t Ian cry? You don’t look very sad.”

 

“I’m sad… but won’t we be able to see each other again soon?

 

“Do you know when we’ll see each other again? Maybe in a month or so?”

 

I was sad about breaking up right away, but Ian didn’t seem to be that upset. When I narrowed my eyes and asked, Ian spread his hands and smiled slightly. He put his hand on my shoulder and hugged me quietly.

 

“Gonna miss you.”

 

“It’s already too late.”

 

Actually, I wasn’t very upset. It was just something I did. However, when Ian expressed his feelings openly, I felt embarrassed and responded bluntly. Ian rubbed his cheek against mine and then pulled his face away again. Then he grinned again. What’s so good about it?

 

“Wouldn’t it be better to have an engagement ceremony?”

 

“Why is that?”

 

Was it really necessary? When I tilted my head, Ian responded with an embarrassed expression.

 

“It’s because I feel like a fly might be wandering around.”

 

“A fly?”

 

“Huh.”

 

He gently stroked my hair. When I laughed at the hand gesture that was careful not to mess up my hair, he let out a low groan and hugged me tightly. Ugh… his ribs…! I let out a gasp as his hug was stronger than the force that tied the corset.

 

“Oh sorry…!”

 

Ian quickly released his arms and apologized in response to my violent screams. This man, why was he like this? I was staring at him out of breath. Ian’s red eyes rolled back and forth as if he was embarrassed. He sighed.

 

“Shall I follow you?”

 

“…If Grand Duke Berdian keeps coming and going in that small territory, strange rumors will spread.”

 

“Say so.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“That’s why I’m following along.”

 

What?

 

“Actually, I’m worried. I’m afraid that since my lover is this pretty, other people will see her as pretty as well, but I’m worried that flies will be attracted to her.”

 

Wow, what he just said was a bit harsh. But it wasn’t bad to listen to. If I were to ask, the good one…?

 

“That’s why I want to at least put a stamp on it. It’s my own medicine, and I feel like I want to register the marriage first, but I’ll hold on to that for now. The family will be important to Lawrence as much as Lawrence is important to me. Right?”

 

His voice was kind as he cared for me. Would this man always be kind to me? No. He wasn’t just kind. He sometimes scolded me like a strict older brother and pointed out my misbehavior. He was angry about what happened to me, but it was all just worry for me. He was always looking at me. With those red eyes, he wondered how to express himself. Actually, in my heart, I wanted to stay here too. I wanted to hang out with this man and talk to him a little more and make eye contact, but I had so many things that were precious to me and that I had to protect. The same thing happened right now with my grandfather. Even though I was fully prepared, it wasn’t until the time when my grandfather died. So, I just had to wait anxiously. That’s why I had to go back. I had to provide the means to protect my grandfather and further strengthen my family. Especially because at this very moment, Ercia and Beralt might be doing something foolish.

 

“Find out.”

 

“What?”

 

“Dual lineage. I told you last time. If there is only one heir, even if you get married, you will not be deprived of the family’s heirship.”

 

Ian nodded his head.

 

“That’s right. But isn’t Ercia still left?”

 

“It remains. But it doesn’t mean it will be taken away right away. Even if you register our marriage.”

 

According to the research, a double lineage was possible even when the family title must be inherited, that was, when the head of the family died or all direct descendants died and there was no successor. So, there wouldn’t be a big problem if you registered your marriage right away.. Oh, did I want to stay? Ian blinked, realized what I was saying, opened his eyes wide, and then burst into laughter. The change in facial expression was spectacular….

 

“Are you really going to do that?”

 

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