You Think I Won't Talk?-Chapter 492

"My Lady, that is a children’s tale, however. It is so they learn that greediness does not bring any good... Spirits are known for being mischievous, maybe they wanted to trick the Lady."

"They did seem playful, however... I do not think they were lying." — Recalling the names they mentioned, it could not be a lie... at least that was what I thought. And even if it was a lie, there was no proof for myself to think it was. — "I actually saw it above us... at least the eye on us is not a lie."

"..."

"I think I need to see Paul and ask him what he knows about this."

"?! What? No, my lady. Why would you need to see him because of this?!"

"He said someone was aiding him. It might be that witch... If not, it does not make sense it was so easy for him to take me from the palace that night. That eye in the sky must have something to do with it, the fairies also said that the witch did something with it because she was near recently. It could be that it helped Paul to take me from here more easily."

"My Lady, I understand your reasons yet do not do it yourself. I will do it in your stead. Please do not expose yourself to him who only harms you with his being!"

"... I doubt he will tell it to anyone else." — Aware of the source of his reticence I said, squeezing the hold he had of my hands, also disliking the idea. — "Much less to yourself, your Highness... he... he despises you the most as far as I know..."

"It’s good it’s mutual. I’ll take the truth out of him by force if needed. So please let me be the one to do it."

"... pff- haha... I appreciate your good intentions yet I still believe it is best if I do it myself."

"... I disagree... I strongly oppose this."

"..."

Silence was all I could emit as I saw his unnerved scowl, obviously fighting the displeasure that was still visible in his expression, unable to let it soften even while I tried to appear alright with it.

"I will go with you or it will not happen." — He then added, strict like I have never seen him.

"! However-"

"I will go with you to that place, lady Marianne. If you wish to talk with him then I will remain out of his sight so you may feel better. Yet you will not go there if I cannot make sure to be near in case he tries anything. I will not make such a mistake."

"..."

"I am not... going to let anything happen to you... even if I have to force this decision of mine against yours, my Lady..."

"... fuh... Alright... that seems like a good solution so both of us can be at ease..." — I ultimately gave in, knowing there was no other way for it and actually glad that he was so adamant about it. For even if I wanted to be confident that nothing would happen... Paul was a devil I would not effortlessly feel safe around.

"... Sigh... This... This was not what I had in mind when coming to you this morning, my Lady..." — The prince then exhaled, probably troubled as our stroll was not one we could truly enjoy after so many obstacles appeared in our path. — "We were to discuss how to confront your Father when I tell him about our courtship... Yet not a word were we able to exchange about it..."

"Ah... that is true... something always hinders our wishes doesn’t it?" — Acknowledging the truth, I said, feeling better in mood as I saw our hands fiddle with each other while his fingers stroked mine timid in attitude. — "Yet... you are not about to leave are you, my Prince? We can still talk about it if you wish to stay..."

"If it is allowed then let myself stay..."

"Then it is decided." — I smiled fondly while I could not meet his eye for the sweetness was troubling my blush, continuing to observe how our hands touched... until a soft kiss was felt on my crown without me noticing.

Our gazes met like they would when I was mute... as if transmitting more than words could although a voice was there for me to use. Therefore, I giggled... moved by the artlessness his attitude gave to this new me who could talk normally, yet was unable to keep to myself the wish to notify that...

"Um... Your Highness..."

"Yes?"

"... t-the spirits also said that the eye cannot reach this chamber as it is protected..."

"Those are good news. At least here you are away from it’s sight." — He said relieved, making me troubled for that was not what I wanted him to understand with the information.

I sighed, resigned that maybe my ways to imply it were too indirect for him to notice my intention, so I desisted from trying again as I felt a tad ashamed to do so as soon. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Yes... Indeed... Um, come over here, I will request tea to be brought." — I lastly said in agreement. Taking his hand stronger so I could guide him to take a seat in my living room. Requesting said tea to be brought by Paige who waited outside, with the gesture I used to do so before leaving behind my silence.

"About my father... I believe if you are sincere while talking to him, Father will not have reasons to oppose."

"I am usually sincere with him, my Lady."

"... Yes, however, there might be some kind of challenging hint in your sincerity, my prince... I have heard you talk with others... and at times even if sincere your words are not... ones that procure peace..."

"Do you think so, my Lady?"

"Well... certainly you do not express yourself with others as you do with myself, your Highness."

"They aren’t the Lady, so of course..."

"m-mhm... s-see what I meant?"

"... yes..."

This kind of interaction was a first for the two of us... many times, many conversations about nothings would be exchanged solely for us to converse and be in each other’s presence for slightly further... yet this one was a conversation that never was brought up... never was mentioned to be wanted before a courtship was agreed...