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[Episode 59] – Elise’s Day (1)

“……”

Early in the morning, Elise glanced at herself in the mirror, sighed, and straightened her messy hair. She had barely slept because she was so excited about her first date with her mother. Even if she closed her eyes and tried to relieve her boiling emotions, she strangely could not fall asleep.

I only thought about my mother while I was awake, and I could barely manage to get a nap when the sun was rising. I only managed to close my eyes for a couple of hours, and as soon as I opened them, I sat in bed blankly for a while before finally being able to put on my makeup.

She took out the most adult-looking clothes from her closet and sprayed on some perfume, which she didn’t usually wear. People usually wear makeup to look younger, but Elise wanted to look a little more mature to Trisha, so she paid more attention to her appearance than usual.

“…Is this okay..?”

Elise checked her reflection in the mirror and frowned slightly as if she didn’t like it. She was wearing a dress that had fewer frills than usual and showed off her body lines, but her reflection in the mirror was that of a child pretending to be an adult.

“Haa…”

The heavy makeup and tight dress that seemed too much looked so awkward. In the end, I took off the clothes I was wearing, removed the heavy makeup, and put on just my usual basic makeup and a blouse and long skirt that looked modest.

Elise, who confessed her feelings to Trisha, was anxious and restless after confessing. Her mother always saw her as a child. She was afraid that if she didn’t wear heavy makeup or dress like an adult, she would only see her as a ‘daughter’ for the rest of her life.

It wasn’t that she wanted to do anything when she grew up or anything like that. It was just that if her mother acknowledged her as an adult, she might look at her as a “sexual” rather than a “daughter.” That was all she had in mind. So Catherine was both an object of admiration and an object of jealousy to Elise.

‘I’ve never seen a woman as mature as Catherine…’

Elise shook her head to shake off her dark thoughts and glanced at her watch. The time for the appointment was approaching. She quickly gathered her handbag, wallet, and other necessary items and stood up from the dressing table.

Elise stood in front of the mirror once again, catching her breath and looking around her body to see if there was anything unusual. She grabbed the hem of her skirt and spun around, and the wide skirt fluttered like waves before settling down gently. Elise smiled as she looked at the mirror, looking much better than before.

“Okay.”

Elise left the room with a light step and ran down the stairs. The plan for today was very simple. After enjoying a date downtown with her mother, she would have a drink together, and then spend the night at the hotel she had booked. She was satisfied with the fact that she would be going downtown with her mother for the first time, and that it would be just the two of them.

So Elise didn’t really prepare anything. At best, she thought about relying on the alcohol to pressure her mother into confessing her love. This time, she really wanted to just enjoy the date leisurely. Elise was careful not to hurt her mother with her haste like last time.

But the moment I saw Trisha, that thought disappeared in an instant.

Elise looked down at Trisha standing next to the front door on the steps leading down to the front door, and her light footsteps suddenly stopped. She just stood there on the steps, as if possessed, looking down at Trisha. She had thought she would be content enough with just a leisurely date with her mother, but she was completely mistaken.

“…….”

Standing somewhat in the sunlight, my mother was wearing a red dress that showed off her body curves, and she had only simple accessories on her ears and neck. It was a simple design, but by Elise’s standards, it was so deep that her chest was cut out and her neck and shoulders were exposed that there was nowhere to look.

She seemed to have been paying more attention to her hair than usual, as her silky hair was tied up in a bun. She had tied up the back of her hair, secured it with a large pin, and finished it off with a small twist, and a red jewel decoration that matched the color of her mother’s eyes.

My mother’s hair, which was usually left down to her waist, was all tied up, revealing her thin, white neckline, sharp jawline, and deep collarbone. Her white nape, revealed through her tied-back hair, made my lower abdomen ache.

My fingertips tingled and my heart pounded. My mouth felt dry as if my throat was burning, and the depths of my body felt hot and ticklish. I swallowed dry saliva and gripped the hem of my skirt tightly to wipe my sweaty hands.

Her mother, who had dressed up differently than usual, looked breathtakingly beautiful. Honestly, Elise didn’t think her mother would take it seriously even if it was a date.

That’s understandable, since his mother had never once considered him a man of the opposite sex. But his mother’s appearance was clearly, to anyone who saw it, like she was going on a date. To his mother, this date was just an outing with her daughter. She thought it would be nothing more, nothing less…

“Elise?”

Elise, who had been momentarily absent-minded at the sight of Trisha, blinked at Trisha’s call. She swallowed dry saliva as if trying to regain her senses and ran down the stairs. Then she approached Trisha nervously and greeted her with a bright smile.

“Sorry I’m late, Mom.”

Elise circled Trisha to take in her appearance, then closed her mouth for a moment. What should she say at a time like this? ‘Beautiful? Pretty? I should have learned to read and write sooner.’ Her limited vocabulary could not fully express even a single inch of the overwhelming emotion she was feeling at that moment.

Elise moved her lips several times, not knowing what to say, and then whispered to Trisha in a voice full of sincerity that was not a lie.

“Mom, you look so beautiful today.”

“Oh, really..? I thought it might be too much for my age…”

Even though you thought that, you wore it for me. For me. Just to go on a date with me. Is it okay to be so delusional? Elise trembled as if she was shivering at the sight of Trisha blushing and twisting her body in embarrassment.

‘ha……’

Could I bear it? Could I keep my composure in front of my mother while going on a date today? It was absolutely impossible. I was going to be satisfied with just going on a date today, with just being together.

If only her mother would be okay with it, she wanted to hug her right now, and make love to her all night long. She was just so sad that she had to go out now. Elise let out a low sigh to cool down the excitement boiling inside her, and reached out to Trisha.

“Okay, then. Shall we go?”

“That, that’s right. That, and really, aren’t the clothes weird..? It seems like the strength is too loose in the shoulders…”

The question, “Isn’t it the chest rather than the shoulders that’s the problem?” rose to the top of her lungs, but Elise made the wise decision to keep her mouth shut. She didn’t want her mother to be seen like that by anyone, but she hated it even more when she saw her mother change into different clothes.

“It’s okay. You’re really beautiful.”

“That, that’s right…”

Elise took Trisha’s hand and walked out the door. In front of the mansion’s main gate, a carriage that Elise had prepared was already ready. A large, oval-shaped white carriage with many luxurious decorations. Elise looked out the window at the soft sofas and cushions, and smiled as a lewd thought came to her mind.

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“Pumpkin…carriage..?”

I stared blankly at the large white carriage, my mouth wide open.

The large oval carriage was white in color, but its appearance was similar to a pumpkin. Large carriages like this were not common in this world, but they were not uncommon. However, since they were luxury carriages owned only by high-ranking nobles, commoners and low-ranking nobles rarely had the opportunity to see them.

‘Cinderella in a pumpkin carriage…’

I couldn’t help but snicker. If Elise had been wearing a dress, I would have rushed off to the ball. I could have just lent her a regular carriage, and I was grateful for Catherine’s kindness, but this time, I honestly felt burdened to the point where I wondered, ‘Is it okay for me to ride?’

“Mother?”

“It’s nothing. Let’s type it quickly.”

After letting out a sigh of resignation, I was escorted by Elise and boarded the carriage. With its soft sofas and cushions, it seemed to be comparable to the imperial carriage. I had never ridden in an imperial carriage before, but it was so luxurious that I naturally thought so.

“Then, let’s go.”

The moment the carriage door closed, the coachman’s voice rang out and the carriage began to move. As soon as the carriage started, Elise jumped up next to me and leaned her head on my shoulder without giving me a chance to stop her. I let out a small sigh and turned my gaze to the window.

The scenery outside, which had begun to move slowly according to the horse’s movements, soon began to flow quickly. The windows could also be opened and closed, so I opened the carriage windows wide and took a deep breath while feeling the outside air. Although I remember Trisha, this was the first time ‘I’ had gone into the city.

‘The last place I went to was a cesspool, you know…’

As I was looking out the window, Elise was resting her head on my shoulder, stroking my hand, and humming happily. Since today was our date, I was going to accept all the mischief Elise would throw at me today.

‘That’s right… so even if I reject your confession, I won’t feel as guilty.’

Since I knew that Elise really liked me, I had to reject her. Still, even if it was just a little bit, if Elise could have a good memory, I thought that my heart wouldn’t hurt a little less if I rejected her confession. As I was lost in thought, Elise tapped my shoulder and looked at me.

“Mom… Did you wear that dress for me?”

“Since it was a date, she said she was just a little nervous. …I guess it’s a dress that doesn’t suit her age?”

Elise shook her head vigorously. And then, seeing Elise reacting so strongly, saying no, that she was beautiful, that she wasn’t lying, I couldn’t help but snicker and laugh. Seeing my laughter, Elise puffed out her cheeks and hugged me tightly from the side, whispering.

“Thank you, Mom. Honestly… I thought you wouldn’t think of it as a date, even though I said it was a date. I thought you’d think of it as just an outing with your daughter… I’m glad you said it was a date.”

“…Yeah.”

I could hear Elise’s sobbing sound as she buried her face in my chest. I stroked Elise’s head, who buried her face in my chest, and looked out the window. What should I do with this child? I was worried whether such a spoiled child could live well away from her family.

“…Mom, do you know that?”

As I was stroking Elise’s head, Elise reached out and grabbed my hand, and began to entangle our fingers one by one in a sensual way. The sensitive skin inside my fingers was rubbed, and in an instant, our hands were perfectly interlocked, and Elise quickly laid my body down on the sofa. It was a perfect bondage.

“Do you know where the best place to go on a date with your lover is?”

He looked up at Elise as if he was dumbfounded by the sudden problem, but Elise, who was already excited, clasped her hands together and pressed her palms down on the sofa. Right now, he didn’t think he would feel any guilt even if he rejected Elise’s confession.

“A closed space where you can be alone with your lover is the best place for a date. Especially a place where you can be alone for a long time… like a carriage.”

“Haa…”

Elise’s eyes narrowed and her gaze became serious. The moment I looked into Elise’s eyes that were sparkling with lust, I let out a shallow sigh without realizing it. Yeah, there’s no way you’d end up just having a date. I looked up at Elise and said firmly with a firm expression and voice.

“Here, absolutely not.”

“Can’t I just touch your chest?”

“Will it be okay?”

“Then I’ll just kiss you. I’ve compromised a lot.”

“……”

I opened my eyes slightly and looked up at Elise, but Elise stared at my lips as if she had made a big concession. There was no way I could do something like having sex in such a luxurious carriage. If I could just calm Elise down, I wouldn’t have to dirty the carriage. So it was my turn to take a step back.

“…Then, just a kiss.”

“Hehe.”

What was so good about it? I felt strange seeing her smiling bashfully as she looked at me. I felt like I was being tricked, but I couldn’t help it. It was better than being attacked like this.

Elise released one of her clasped hands, gently lifted my chin, and stroked my lower lip with her thumb.

Elise exhaled with a sigh and whispered to me.

“Mother, stick your tongue out so I can kiss you.”