You Think I Won't Talk?-Chapter 379

"Lady Marianne, maybe we could go inside now. My feet are hurting, I wish to sit for a bit before welcoming the other ladies."

Knowledgeable that the lady had yet to meet the man inside the tent, Jasmine suggested... anticipating the scene of her brother meeting the woman he probably peeked at once he found himself in her company at the resting waterfalls.

Innocently, Marianne followed the princess inside. Thankful of her suggestion as her body also requested rest... and unaware of the mischievous intentions her friend had in mind, her expression perked up after a few steps were taken inside.

At the back of the tent, the Empress gave orders to the busy servants while an aloof Zeleskiaz stood with a visible frown... for his hearing was a blessed curse which had warned him of the woman’s approach along with his acute sense of scent for with their entrance the breeze also delivered the beloved’s essence stronger.

’! H-he’s here!’ — Inspirited Marianne said within herself to the sight of the prince. Joyful as well as shy and unconfident as concern was still vivid after waiting for the man in the comfort of a lonely chamber. — ’... He looks alright... haha... at least it wasn’t because something happened to him I guess...’

Approaching the Empress and Crown Prince, both young ladies came closer forcing Zeleskiaz to face them after the princess prominently addressed him for a first greeting.

"Mother, Brother, good day I wish you today."

"Oh, Jasmine dear... Good morning to you and the gracious Lady Marianne."

"Thank you, Empress... Brother Zeleskiaz, how has your day been?"

"... Good."

"Is that so?" — Lifting a brow the princess smirked, glancing at the lady to her side that stepped forward to bow at the Empress and then to the nervous prince.

’Umh... Good day, k-uh... Crown Prince.’ — Timid she said inside, bowing deeply in a dress whose puffy sleeves did not cover her shoulders, showcasing the flower necklace with a bright red poppy inside decorating her dangerously seductive cleavage. Wearing a dress of a similar hue that as if a carpet, had in the front a meticulous embroidery with every shade we at Izeneya entitled to her existence.

"..."

The man stared in silence, drowning in the conflict... and once the woman straightened to meet his eye... his cheekbones could not restrain the heat from appearing in an embarrassed red as his greetings were told with seemingly confident tone while his chest was wrecked into a chaotic pace.

"Good morning... lady." — A light bow was returned meeting her pure gaze to quickly avert it while a compliment was to be told with an imposed cold sound. — "You appear as refined today."

’... T-thank you... (?) ... huh? Er... w-why do I suddenly feel embarrassed??? Did I do something wrong???’ — To the emotionless words Marianne thought, confused as his attitude was difficult for her to comprehend as ignorance to the events had her unaware of the reasons behind his imposed dispassion.

’Bloody hell.’ — Nonetheless the man cursed strongly within, biting the inner side of his lower lip with hurting strength. Enraged at his passionate instincts that overthrow the rationale he is adamant to keep so his beloved feels the respect he still wants to convey. — ’I can’t even look her in the eye without recalling!’

The race of his heart was to continue while in her beauteous presence... meanwhile, a little sister enjoyed the hazard of her enamoured older brother. Glad of it. As it made obvious his night had not been calm for his heart and psyche although ignorant his body had also suffered... as even if desiring to satisfy the dreams the works of his mind had crafted at the picture of an endearingly nude Marianne... his hand did not take his manhood as it would enlarge the guilt his sneaky peek had already invoked.

"Do excuse me. I have to go now."

"Hm? Where son? The hunt has yet to..."

"... He did not listen. More likely, he did not want to listen, dear Empress." — After watching the crown prince flee, the princess said concealing marvellously her amusement.

The silent lady, however, observed the path the man had walked in hast to vacate the place with blank stares. Void inside as she did not know what to think after Zeleskiaz had left right after his greeting was told to her... making it obvious to the woman that something occurred.

’Is he avoiding us?’ — Ultimately, she conceived.

Damp in mood with a new misconception. Paying no more attention to what the Empress or her daughter could say at the scene. — ’I wonder why... maybe I’m wrong but... did we really do something?? I don’t remember anything we could have done...’

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’... I don’t want to be here anymore.’

Everything was heard as a stressful buzz in my ears right now.

There was a continuous depression that quickly turned into annoyance the more I heard these women laugh during the tea session.

And to top it all off...

"Lady Theressa you are so charming, dear! You should visit our manor after this hunt, my daughter is soon to debut, I would love for you to become acquainted with her."

"You flatter myself with such a kind comment, my lady. I would gladly become acquainted if your daughter is as charming as yourself, huhuhu~"

’This little bushy wig is having the time of her life making these women think she’s nice... I feel disgusted.’

Things appeared to be prepared today so my bad mood would worsen.

Annoyance had surfaced the more I convinced myself we had done nothing to make things go as they did.

Ignorance was another factor that fueled to my frustration. After all... I had no idea what could have happened for him to not even take a second to say something. Anything... Even a "let’s talk later" would have sufficed. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

But no... that d*mn kinky crown had to escape the moment he greeted me and make me feel more shitty inside after being stood up with no explanation.