episode_0026

Luna bowed her head and said she was sorry.

I had some expectations.

Because I’m probably not that special to her.

Being a fiancé is just a social position.

However, my heart ached.

Because she is more special to me than anyone else.

I felt a little sad because I also wanted to be special to you.

For some reason, I felt lonely holding the hand I held with her, so I clenched and unclenched my fist repeatedly.

He said.

“It’s okay. Please raise your head.”

Luna slowly raised her head and made eye contact with me.

Amidst the crossed gazes, an awkward silence fell.

It was all because I said something pointless.

It would be nice to say that I dug my own grave.

However, since I couldn’t show those feelings outwardly, I acted like I always did.

“Then shall we go?”

We walked towards the mansion.

I walk while caring about you.

You walk next to me with an expressionless face.

Everything was no different from usual.

After arriving at the mansion, I asked the employees where my parents were and was told that they were in the office.

So we walked to the office.

Because there were things that needed to be explained.

Eventually, I arrived in front of the office and was just about to knock on the door.

Kuuk-.

I felt a tug on the hem of my clothes and turned my head to see Luna staring at me.

I lowered the hand I was holding and asked.

“What’s going on?”

[I would like to speak alone.]

That’s a little… .

No, those were very shocking words.

* * * * *

“Come in.”

When permission was given, Luna opened the door to the office and entered alone.

It was thanks to Albert’s favor.

I feel a little sorry for him, but it can’t be helped.

Everyone has something they want to hide.

Inside the office, Duke David and the Duchess were sitting side by side on the sofa, sipping tea.

Luna immediately greeted the two.

She held the hem of her skirt with both hands and unfolded it, as she had done in front of the mansion, and slightly lowered her upper body.

Among the imperial greetings, it was the most formal.

Since my legs no longer hurt, of course the greeting ended successfully.

Duke David, Daniel David, said to Luna.

“I’m glad you feel okay.”

Luna, who wanted to return an answer, hurriedly searched in her arms.

He was looking for the pen Albert had given him as a gift.

‘what… .’

But there is no pen anywhere.

I thought back to my memory to see if I had left it at the treatment center, but that wasn’t the case.

He must have had a conversation with Albert after getting out.

It was even used in front of the office.

Then where on earth is it?

‘I don’t know… .’

At the thought of not only breaking the flower pot I received as a gift, but also losing the pen, all my thinking circuitry suddenly stopped.

I couldn’t even tell Albert why.

That was when Luna was thinking like that.

Duchess, Daisy David said.

“Luna, are you looking for a pen?”

Nod-.

Luna’s head moved up and down vigorously.

His actions were truly at odds with his dull face.

Daisy continued speaking, thinking that Luna was really cute.

“If it is a pen, it is held in the right hand. After saying hello, I took it out right away.”

Luna slowly lowered her gaze.

Then I saw a pen in my right hand.

‘It’s true… .’

Knowing that I had not lost my pen, my heart, which had been beating faster than usual, regained its peace.

My uncomfortable feelings subsided.

It was truly amazing.

Just finding the pen made me feel at ease.

Is this a relief?

Luna thought about this and bowed her head to express her gratitude.

Her ears were a little red, but she didn’t notice.

Anyway, now that I had found the pen, it was time to return the answer.

[Thank you so much for your concern. And the fact that I didn’t greet you properly earlier, and that I came to you without warning. I sincerely apologize. sorry.]

“It’s okay. Don’t you think that various things happen in life? And since you didn’t do it on purpose, I don’t intend to blame you.”

[Thank you for your generous understanding.]

“But, why is Albert outside? For leaving my fiancé alone in this situation.”

[that is… .]

Luna moved her pen and explained everything.

From the reason Albert was waiting outside to the reason why he suddenly came to visit.

‘It must be frustrating… .’

Writing is much slower than conversation.

However, the Duke and Duchess just waited silently.

When I paused for a moment because my wrist was sore, I smiled.

Thanks to this, Luna was able to write comfortably and without pressure.

Finally, when the period was reached.

Daniel burst out laughing loudly.

“So, the flower pot was broken by a family member’s mistake, and while going to plant it in the garden, he fell and got hurt.”

Luna nodded.

It was an embarrassing reason to even tell others, but it was the truth.

“Daniel! Luna gave me courage, but what is that without consideration?!”

Daisy, who heard the story from the side, furrowed her brows and slapped Daniel on the shoulder.

Pow-, so strong that it makes a sound.

Are couples really like that?

As Luna thought this, she thought of Albert.

A person who will one day become a married couple.

‘Hit me…’ ?’

It was something I couldn’t easily imagine yet.

The fact that he spoke out without consideration and the fact that I hit him like that felt like a distant story.

Daniel looked aggrieved after being suddenly hit, but Daisy ignored him and spoke.

“Luna, I understand how you feel. I’m angry and upset because my family broke the flower pot I received as a gift. And it’s natural that I can’t tell Albert that. To be honest, it’s scary. I think I’ll be disappointed.”

Luna shook her head slightly.

I don’t know if Albert was afraid of being disappointed, but it was true that he was reluctant to talk.

For some reason, I couldn’t figure out why.

There is just that feeling.

Daisy was somehow suppressing the eyebrows that were about to rise at Luna’s actions.

Because it was so cute.

It was like an adolescent girl experiencing the feeling of love for the first time.

Even though I didn’t know much about my feelings, it was so lovely to see him moving his heart the way he wanted and finding the reason for it.

Come to think of it, didn’t they say Luna doesn’t have a mother?

‘You should think of her as your daughter.’

Women know their hardships best.

Although she has an older sister, she is also in a position to receive love and grow up, not to give love.

So let’s be mothers.

Let’s give him the love he’s never received before.

Of course, this does not mean that I will truly treat her like a daughter, but rather that I will cherish her that much.

It’s a bit strange for a son and daughter to get married.

Daisy calmed her thoughts by clearing her throat.

Anyway, there is no other solution.

“Luna, if possible, please also tell Albert why you came. Because you’re definitely worried.”

Luna couldn’t understand.

‘worry… ?’

The injury may have healed completely, so why is he worried about himself?

However, there was an awareness that it was polite to reveal the reason for the sudden visit.

Unlike the first time, I felt like I could talk now, so I nodded.

Maybe this is the confidence Albert was talking about.

“Oh, indeed. I told Duke Iris, so you can stay as long as you want.”

[It’s impossible to cause such a nuisance… .]

To be honest, it was rough.

Because I didn’t want to go back.

Maybe we won’t know after time passes. I didn’t want to see Rachel’s face, at least not right now.

But I couldn’t accept it easily.

Because I was aware that I had already caused enough trouble.

And no matter how good the offer, I was taught to decline it at least once out of courtesy.

However, Daisy also knew Luna’s feelings.

That’s why I recommended it again.

“You said you were running away from home, right? In times like this, I just try sleeping outside.”

[Then, shamelessly, I will be indebted to you.]

Luna bowed her head after writing that.

Afterwards, she thanked the Duke and Duchess several times and then left the office.

And then I faced Albert.

He was staring blankly at the wall in front of his office.

For some reason, he had a look of loneliness on his face.

Now it was my turn to tell him.

From why he came unannounced to why he didn’t want to tell me.

I was planning to tell everything openly.

But.

Why on earth?

“Princess Luna, are you okay?”

Luna’s body seemed to have stiffened as she faced him.

I needed to write, but my arms didn’t want to move.

Also, a tight, tight feeling arose in one corner of my chest.

It definitely felt like I could say it just now.

But I couldn’t figure out why it was like this all of a sudden.

gulp-.

She swallowed without realizing it and slowly began to move her hands.

[I couldn’t tell you earlier… .]

* * * * *

Luna came out of the office and slowly told her story.

And when the story finally comes to an end.

I burst out laughing.

Because it was such a trivial reason that I felt like a fool for being upset until now.

Additionally, the fact that he couldn’t talk about such a trivial thing because he was worried about it was so cute.

What a kind heart you have.

Feeling like my frustrated mind was being lifted, I said with a pleasant smile.

“If it’s a flower pot, you don’t have to worry about it. It’s really okay. But, I would like to see it a little bit. I’m curious about the moonflowers blooming in the garden of Iris Duke Castle.”

[Then come see us next time.]

“Yes, I’ll see you soon.”

[Oh. I forgot to tell you… .]

What else is there?

Thinking about that, I tilted my head.

And again I had to believe my eyes.

[I decided to take care of you here for a while. I ran away from home.]

I am indebted to you at the duke’s residence… ?

Then wouldn’t it be possible to see Luna every morning?

When eating, when wiping off sweat after an early morning run, and even right before going to bed.

[Is this confidence? ?]

I don’t think that’s right.

Anyway, how is it?

Good is good.