Bab 51: Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
"Do you think Safa would accept the bet?"
"I believe she would."
"Agatha."
"Yes your majesty?"
"Why do you think Safa never asked me if I was the one who asked you to help her find a husband?" Charlotte asked.
Since today was a Saturday, and Charlotte was supposed to enjoy it with Safa but she has already given the woman permission to skips few rendezvous, Charlotte was enjoying her favorite activity with Agatha.
Chess with a little bit of gossip.
"You are a queen your majesty, maybe she was being polite...careful? Perhaps she does not care, knowing her she will probably focus on doing something to save herself instead of sitting around and playing the blame game." Agatha replied.
"Safa will not give up on her principals that easily, even if she agreed to the bet, Lost and had to spend spring being courted, I bet you she will do whatever is in her powers to drive that gentleman away!" Charlotte said.
"Worry not, I have Faith in the man, if he didn't care about her needing a cane and wheelchair, or having a poor vision, nor saw her beliefs and practices as unsavory, I have Faith that he'll withstand whatever Safa throws his way." Agatha replied.
"How did you even find this man? He seems a perfect match for Safa, I didn't think you would succeed this early on."
"I am still far from success your majesty...not to mention, there's few obstacles standing in my way."
"Such as?"
"I'd rather not bore you with the details."
"Here you go again, dodging my questions! When will I have the full story?" Charlotte asked.
"In due time your majesty be patient." Agatha replied with a reassuring smile.
"Humph...whatever you say, as long as you do your mission, I can wait for details."
"Thank you for understanding your majesty."
...Meanwhile...
Everyone was back at sitting in the garden waiting for Safa and Wolfgang to come back.
Clara and Gertrude chatted while Colin and Penelope talked with each other, as for James he silently watched Denver play with Fabian once more with the ball.
Suddenly, James noticed a random servant girl approaching them, he was starting to worry over why she was sent to the group waiting in the garden instead of Wolfgang.
As soon as she approached them, "My lady would like for you to come to the drawing room where she would join you there shortly." The girl announced.
Fabian saw the girl and decided to end his playtime with Denver, he headed back to the group when James asked the servant girl, "Is Wolfgang in the drawing room or is he with his Lady?
"Well, actually...he should be on his way there soon, he's currently getting a cut treated." The girl replied.
Shocked, "A cut?! He's injured?" James stood-up immediately, Fabian was a little confused about James's reaction, he kept studying his face.
"Did something happen to Wolfgang?!" Clara asked,
Now panicking, "No! It's Nothing serious! I'm sorry I should have phrased it better! A kitten they found in the study room had scratched him on the wrist, my lady is currently cleaning his wound there." The servant girl explained.
"How did a kitten make it there?" Clara asked.
Sighing in relief, "Thank god! You gave me a scare!" James said, "I'm sorry, Wolfgang is perfectly fine, he was actually laughing about it...and apparently my lady had decided to keep the kitten for herself." The girl replied.
Surprised, "Oh? She's adopting the kitten?" Colin asked, "Yes, it's actually an adorable tabby kitten... it's a boy cat and he's really small." The servant girl said with a smile, "Although he's a little aggressive, the kitten is currently getting a bath by another servant, and he keeps scratching everything...and everyone." She added.
"And Safa wants to keep such aggressive kitten?" Fabian questioned.
Giggling, "I bet it was Wolfgang's idea to keep the kitten, he's got a soft spot for animals!" Clara said, "Safa seems to like animals as well.
She was jealous when Denver took more likening to Wolfgang and Clara than her.
I bet she hates it that he likes Fabian now haha!" James replied, he was still looking worried but he tired to laugh it off.
"Safa doesn't strick me as the type of person to like dogs, I believe she wanted the cat." Penelope said.
"Not many people have cats as pets these days, they think they're sly and calculating, I think they're adorable!" Clara replied.
"Speaking of pets, young master? Do you want one?" Gertrude asked.
"Uh...maybe...I never thought of it?" Fabian replied.
"I think I'd want a bird!" Clara spoke-up, "A bird?" James questioned.
"Yes! Like a parrot! Oh I would love a parrot!"
"I'll get you a parrot."
"Really?!" Clara's eyes sparkled, "Yes, whatever you want!" James replied.
"You sure love your sister." Colin said, "Wouldn't you do anything for your sisters?" James asked.
Smiling, "I would do exactly that, anything." Colin replied.
Smiling back, "Alright then, enough chitchat! Let's go to the drawing room, or parlor like Safa likes to call it sometimes." James said offering a hand for Clara who stood-up and wrapped her arm around him.
...Few minutes later...
"Hello!" A cheerful Wolfgang entered the drawing room with Safa wrapped around his arm.
"Wolf!" James instantly said his name, he glanced at Wolfgang's right hand and found his wrist bandaged.
Blushing, "What?" Wolfgang responded.
"Can I have a word outside with you?"
"Sure?"
Rolling her eyes, "Do not take too long, we already kept our guests waiting for a while." Safa said.
Frowning, "Says the girl who's the actual reason why our guests were kept waiting because she couldn't handle losing a game of shooting and ran away as soon as she lost!" James replied.
Offended, "Wolfgang, take this imbecile away, before I stab him with my cane!" Safa said while Clara giggled at her.
The rest of the guests were curious and confused about this interaction.
Sighing, "Come, James." Wolfgang said dragging the redhead man with him.
With Denver sitting in his lap, "What...just happened?" Fabian asked.
Hearing him speak, Safa turned to glare at Fabian for a second before she softened her features, "It is none of our business...anyhow, I see Denver really likes you." She said.
"Denver is an adorable little puppy, Dogs usually warm-up quickly to good hearted people so no wonder he immediately liked Young master." Gertrude spoke-up.
"Gertie?!" Fabian with a red face immediately scolded the old maid, at first the elderly woman was surprised and perplexed but then she realized what that meant and she blushed in embarrassment, "Forgive me Safa darling, I did not mean to say you weren't good hearted."
Penelope and Clara were having a Field day with this, while Penelope did her best to not Burst out laughing, "James told them earlier that you were jealous Because Denver seemed to like me and Wolfgang more than you." Clara said sniggering.
Furious, "THAT IMBECILE OF A MAN!
Ugh whatever he says! I have a pet of my own now! I shall make sure of it that Acacius likes me first and only!" Safa said with determination it made Clara and Penelope laugh.
"Wait who's Acacius? You mean the kitten?" Fabian asked.
"Yes! I named him Acacius! It is a good name, is it not?" Safa said glaring.
Fabian was scared so he nodded with a nervous smile, "It is."
"You said a pet of your own? Am I correct? What does that mean?" Colin asked.
"Wolfgang is actually Denver's owner, although Denver was intended for me, he was a gift from a friend." Safa replied.
Jokingly, "Is your friend the queen because this dog awfully reminds me of the ones the queen keep as pets." Penelope said.
"Actually yes, the queen sent him." Safa replied earning a wide eyed look from the guests except Clara who already knew.
"You're joking?!" Colin asked, "You are friends with the queen and she sent you a puppy as a gift?" Fabian said.
"She did.
Actually the queen sent Denver to Lady Danbury and lady Danbury tried to pretend Denver was her own gift to me, but I correctly guessed that it was a gift from the queen because I liked staring at the queen's dog." Safa nonchalantly explained before she took a seat.
"Lady Danbury?" Fabian was starting to feel terrified.
"Yes! Lady Danbury... I don't like that woman, when she visited Safa, she stressed her out so much so that Safa ended up using the wheelchair again!" Clara said with a frown.
Fabian and Colin looked at each other with half wide eyes.
"Oh I realized something... I'm sorry!" Clara apologized as she looked at Penelope, "I forgot You and your husband are close with lady Danbury.
I shouldn't bad mouth her." She added.
"Everyone is allowed an opinion, it's alright." Colin replied.
"I'm sorry too Safa, it wasn't my business to tell...I mean about your meeting with lady Danbury." Clara apologized again.
"It is alright my dear." Safa replied, "It is true...Lady Danbury and I do not get along to say the least, although to be fair we only met twice..." Safa replied.
...Meanwhile...
Back to the study room, as soon as the door was closed, "Are you alright?" James asked.
"I should be asking you that! You looked pale! Were you worried about me? Didn't the maid tell you it was just a scratch?" Wolfgang replied.
"Not before giving me a scare!"
"She must've phrased it badly."
"She did...I thought you were seriously hurt!"
"Pffft!"
"It's not funny! I was genuinely scared!" James said, he quickly took Wolfgang's left hand and placed the palm on his chest.
Wolfgang face flushed as he felt the rapid heartbeats of James.
"James..."
"No matter what you're doing, big or small, please be careful, Wolf."
Embarrassed, Wolfgang snatched back his hand and turned away, "Don't be dramatic...it was just a kitten scratch!" He said.
But James didn't like that Wolfgang turned away from him, he swiftly grabbed the other man and turned him back before he smashed their lips together.
...few minutes later...
"James!...ugh...James!" Wolfgang finally had the courage to push the man kissing his neck away.
Annoyed, "I know! I know! We need to go back!" James replied.
Taking a deeper breath to steady his heavy breathing, Wolfgang started to fix his disheveled appearance while James stared at his clothes.
"What?!
"Why don't you dress like this more often?"
Grinning, "Do you really... likes my special occasion attire?" Wolfgang asked.
"Yes, so much so I want to tear it off your body myself, piece by piece!" James replied with no hesitation.
Wolfgang's face exploded in red and he shouted, "YOU?! WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH YOU TODAY!"
"I want to do it with you already!"
"IT'S STILL EARLY FOR THAT!"
"Well I'm losing my patience! I bloody want you! And I want all of you."
"Jesus Christ Man! Have some self control! I promise you! Behave yourself today and you'll get what you want later!" Wolfgang said.
"Ugh don't lie to me...I haven't done it with anyone in weeks! And I know you won't let me do it with you yet because our relationship is still fresh!" James replied.
Sighing, "I'm not lying, I'll let you have whatever you want tonight, even that." Wolfgang said.
"Really?!" James's eyes glistened with hope.
"Why not, I feel like you deserve some reward, after all the development you did to your character." Wolfgang said smiling.
Smiling back, James jumped on Wolfgang hugging him, "I know Nothing about how men do it, so you'll guide me through it all."
"Why did you make it sound like I'm a whore with lots of experience?" Wolfgang joked making James laugh.
"I don't mind you having lots of experience, all I care about is that you and that experience are mine now to enjoy." James replied smirking.
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QW_JiHi Fun fact: Pets became popular at the court of Versailles in the 18th century, and Madame du Barry, the mistress of the King of France, had a particular fondness for parrots.
They sparked a keen interest in exotic pets, particularly parrots and monkeys, that could be easily trained and transported. Madame du Barry even had a naval officer knighted by the king for gifting her a green parrot.
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