You Think I Won't Talk?-Chapter 558

’... Good morning, kinky...’ — From within, fondness overflowed as I observed how he attentively watched me, waving at me unsure while returning the gesture... until he suddenly turned away, disappearing from my view without further explanation.

’!?... how come...? Why would he leave so soon...??’ — I thought as I crossed the balcony, closer to the window he had appeared from, watching it as I felt concern build up while unable to find him. Thinking that maybe, as I tried this, he would come back eventually. — ’What happened, kinky?... come back...’

It was impossible for my lean to find him, and even as I wanted to give it time so he would come back, I was not allowed to remain there for Paige’s voice coming from the insides of my chambers made it to my ears.

"My lady?... My lady??? Miss Marianne, are you here...? Where have you gone- Oh my goodness my lady, it is still fresh outside, how come you are here with so little to wear? It might affect your health..." — She finally said once finding me on the balcony. Coming to my side so she could walk me back inside.

"... Let us hope it won’t... I wanted to take a look outside, that is all." — I said, peeking one last time in the direction of his window before going back into my chambers. — "It is not cold enough to make me fall sick, so do not worry."

"Nonetheless, it is better to be careful... your health has always been delicate..."

"... I know. Thank you, Paige, for your concern. Good morning as well."

"! Good Morning, my lady. I apologise for my lack of manners! Seeing that you were gone made me thoughless..."

"Haha... It’s alright, it wasn’t a reprimand, you know? Rest assured."

"Oh, I see... How did the lady sleep? Is there something special you would like myself to serve you this morning since you woke so early?"

"... I slept good enough." — I lied while making my way around my mattress, thinking nothing and everything about him who now would not leave my mind again. Until the steps made me impatient, deciding to do everything I felt was correct without regret. — "Say, Paige... do you perhaps know where His Highness’s chambers are situated?"

"... Crown Prince Zeleskiaz’s, my lady?"

"Yes."

"... I do know the paths to take... is there something you need from him...?"

"I need you to do me a favour." — To her cautious but also anticipating stare, I told her in a bit of a whisper as we got closer. Moving immediately to where my stack lay tranquil and writing the message I wanted her to pass without losing time. — "... This. Please go to His Highness’ chambers and give this to him, in his hand. Do not give it to anyone else but him."

"?? What is this, my lady? A letter? You want me to go meet him without announcement?"

"It’s fine if you don’t announce yourself. Say you are there at my request, it is obvious since you are my close maid... Please, can you help me with this? Solely you I can request this of without feeling ashamed..."

"!... No worries! Whatever my lady wishes and I am able to grant, I will do it! Leave it to me, Lady Marianne!!"

"!! Alright, don’t tell anyone at my door where you are going. It’s not against the rules Dad placed yet we better thread carefully to avoid troubles."

"! Indeed! Not a word. Nothing will I say, my lady. Not even to Vitor!"

"It is Vitor especially that you cannot tell!! He is adamant in his duties!! And Theodore is not falling behind him!!"

"Ah... that is true, hehe~ Vitor honours his duties..."

"That’s right. Now go. Quickly, before you miss him."

"! Y-yes! I will come back immediately, my lady! Leave this to me!! Good news I will bring!"

With the energy she usually emitted, Paige left. Leaving me alone with my thoughts again that, truthfully... were tired of making things up and complicating them on their own.

’Whatever it is... let’s not just let it be... let this change truly be for the better Marianne!’ — I told myself even if nervous about the outcome, giving myself good slaps on both my cheeks to wake my mind to maintain it’s energy positive whether it would fail or succeed... Aware whichever the result doing this was better than lamenting in ignorance. — "Alright! I better start preparing in the meantime... If it turns out she missed him, I will need to go in his search..... after I eat breakfast otherwise I might faint out of anxiety..."

My mentality although there was still a speck of unconfidence resting in its depths was one that believed ignoring self-distrust would be best. Once, it was pure impulsiveness that drove most of my actions, guided by the intuition that was also wise when procuring them. Luck was on my side as well in some manner... Right now, I feel different from back then since uncertainty reigned stronger after the mesh... Regardless, I knew what myself needed. And that impulsiveness that had no time to consider the many other choices was one of the things I needed to keep.

"I am not to overthink it. Let’s act upon it... it has worked until now so why would it fail this time...? Ugh, wrong question. There are many possibilities for it to go horribly but no matter!! I am doing it! Him reading that is already my first bet!!"

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Once his embarrassment had finally calmed down, Zeleskiaz looked out of the window to find his endearing beloved gone from the scene.

’... Bloody idiot that I am!’ — He cursed himself with a hit on the frame. Frustrated at the emotions he deemed pathetic to so openly show the lady and decided to hide on an impulse. Losing what every day he would beg whichever deity to grant. — ’She’s gone... not even a word I could let out, for f*cks sake!’

Like every day, the crown prince would start it with thoughts of her. Being lured to the window from which he knew could watch the place she rested at.