Bab 61: The Right Choice
For a split moment, Kazuya was quiet, and Lyn panicked. Wait, was he joking around? Though Kazuya seldom joked around, he would occasionally do so, "Kazu-," Lyn sentence fell short when she saw his troubled look turned bright. He was smiling happily and held his fists up like he just won some grand prize.
Lyn flushed redder, what is he doing acting so happy about it? Is he stupid?
"All right!" Kazuya exclaimed, "She finally said yes. Woahhh is this a dream or something? Rhys and everybody were telling me all these things about you liking me and all that, but I didn't think," Kazuya kept rambling on and on about her feelings.
Lyn tugged on his shirt, "Stop that,"
Kazuya sent her an apologetic look, "Sorry, but the walls in here are soundproof," he explained. But Lyn shook her head, does he seriously think it's that?
"That's not it, Im just embarrassed,"
"Woahh, she's embarrassed, and it's because of me. Man, this is one sweet dream."
Wait dream? Does he think he is dreaming? But it took all her will to say those words just now. Maybe there is a better way to convey this, something more straightforward. Lyn thought for a moment before something came to mind. She leaned forward and pressed her lips against his; it was a sweet and brief kiss. Unlike Kazuya, she has no experience with things like this, so all Lyn did was press her lips against Kazuya. But it was enough to snap Kazuya out of his daze.
A serious look appeared on his face, "Are you sure, what about…"
So he knew about it, of course, he did. Her gaze softened at Kazuyas concern.
Lyn nodded, "I don't want to waste any more time. We are living in these times where we could lose our lives at any given moment. That's why I want to create memories," she trailed off and closed her eyes. That way if anything were to happen...
"Even if we don't date, I will still create memories. What I want to know is your feelings, Lyn."
Hearing those words, Lyn opened her eyes, and she laughed softly, "It doesn't suit you being serious,"
Kazuya scratched his face, "But, if I ask nonchalantly, will you take me seriously?"
"I like you Kazuya; I have for the longest time. Do you think I would stay beside you if it were just mere interest?"
"Well…"
Lyn frowned and hit him lightly, causing Kazuya to laugh, this situation amused him. She took another deep breathe, "I really do like you, so what you said to me made me very happy. Is it okay?" she asked once again.
Kazuya nodded, his gaze warm and gentle, "Of course, I will make sure you don't regret this."
......….
Following Morning Year 4019 Mist Kingdom
To think the day after she said such words to Kazuya. She would end up having another banquet with Allen's family. If that were it, then it would be much easier to deal with. Lyn could have easily faked her illness. But instead, it's a joint banquet with her family. If she faked illness, then her second Brother would freak out and her First Brother? He would send for the best medics and behead anybody who doesn't cure her disease within a few hours. Other than being sick, Lyn couldn't come up with another idea...
A deep sigh passed her lips; usually, Allen's presence would make the atmosphere less stifling. However, after she accepted Kazuya's hand, she felt awkward being around him.
"So I shall get straight to the matter, Lyn and Allen," her Mother spoke up, "I hear both of you have your respective partners now."
So Mother hears about Kazuya, well she supposes this situation can't be avoided now. Lyn nodded. Allen, however, frowned, "It seems like interesting rumors reached your ear, Queen Orthez."
A chuckle passed her Mother's lips, "Indeed, I am well aware of the court's gossip,"
Well aware, Lyn wouldn't be surprised if her Mother asks for the daily updates.
"Indeed, the Mist Kingdom people truly love to gossip. However, I do understand where the misunderstanding came from. So I shall explain from the start," and then once again she hears Allen repeat the same things he said to her that evening. At least that's what she thought. Her eyes widened when she listened to the additional details of the plan. Why? Why did he suddenly change his mind?
"I see, a well thought out plan," Andrew complimented.
"But if we do that, then those eastern bastards will gain momentum."
At that remark, the banquet hall turned quiet.
Somebody jabbed the person who said that, but the damage was done. The division between the west and east hasn't been mentioned in the Mist Kingdom in a while. Why would it? After all, Lyn's gaze fell on her father. However, as usual, her father wore a composed smile and laughed.
"What colorful language," her father commented. Lyn sweat fell, and the banquet hall's awkwardness seemed to grow worse at her father's comment. That's his reaction?
The sound of clatter
Her Mother's dignified figure made her way across the room, to the source of the problem. Lyn got a bad feeling about this. Clearly, her second brother did too, since Kotaro proceeded to stand up - but her first brother stopped him.
"Do not bother, Mother is angry. Do you think you're capable of stopping her?"
The others in the room who were silently watching also nodded in agreement. Nobody dared to speak up, and the place was in silence not because of the shock somebody dares said those words. But because they were afraid of her Mother's reaction. Her Mother Queen Orthez always wears a sly smile on her face; her smile is compared to the light of the Gods but also a devil. Right now, however, her Mother did not hide her displeasure, as she frowned. The aura surrounding the woman grew, and eventually, she stopped in front of the man.
Usually, one would think to escape in that long walk down. The man could have quickly done so since he was right beside the door, but the moment her Mother's gaze fell on him, it was game over.
"Queen Orthe-"
The man's sentence fell short when Mother raised her hand and slapped him. People's eyes widened - members of royalty are seen as precious jewels. Nobody could get near them, let alone touch them. The fact that her Mother's hand made contact with a commoner man's skin surprised everyone. Usually, royals do not physically give out punishments. Even then, they use weapons when carrying out penalties.
"Filth," her Mother's words were cold like ice, and the man was trembling so badly.
"Orthez," a voice appeared directly behind her Mother. Lyn's eyes widened when she saw who it was.
When did her father stand up?
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