TVTLQ - Chapter 88
The Villainess Wants To Live Quietly
Annie's words suddenly came to mind, and I shook my head to get rid of them.
He said he was playing with me, that's not right.
If that was his purpose, he wouldn't have been so embarrassed after hearing my confession.
He was embarrassed, but not offended. There was clearly goodwill in the eyes that looked at me.
So at least I don't think he hated it.
Then why did he just say sorry and run away?
"Maybe it was burdensome?"
While I was the daughter of a wealthy Marquis, he was the second son of a Baron, who could hardly expect a title or inheritance from his parents.
It could be said that it was difficult to maintain the status of a nobleman without being self-made.
Personally, it is a relationship between a large employer and an employee.
Whether we were in a class society or not, there was a considerable sense of distance between us.
"That has nothing to do with it..."
I just liked Dominic.
It's fun to be together, and I feel like my shortcomings are being filled.
It was something that could not be easily obtained even if you paid hundreds of millions of dollars.
I turned my attention to the noisy scene.
The joyful noise of people laughing and talking filled the space.
Dominic really helped me develop Dostic. We also write permission requests and recommend developers.
Is that it?
When I first visited this place, he even protected me from a riot.
But at this meaningful and happy moment, Dominic is not by my side.
I don't know when he will return after his silent absence.
Pierre Merchant will continue to grow in the future. Do I have to feel a lonely sense of accomplishment every time?
'I don't like that.'
My expression fell in an instant. The mask I had put on my face to act resolutely in front of people seemed to be completely broken.
I covered my face with both hands and tried to control my emotions. No matter what happens, if I and Pierre are doing well, what can I do?
The pride I felt alone was of no use.
As expected, I needed Mr. Dominic. I wish he were by my side.
I want to move forward together, sharing joys and sorrows, and experiencing successes and failures together.
".... I guess it won't work."
I want to meet Dominic again. I need to catch him and have a serious talk. I didn't want to pass on his apology, thinking it was simply a rejection of my feelings.
Even though it was a mess, there was nothing I could do about it.
Because Dominic is the most important person to me right now.
Once I made my decision, I acted quickly.
I went straight to find Annie, who was among the crowd.
"Something comes up so I'll be away for a bit."
"Yes? Now?"
Annie opened her eyes wide as if she was startled.
I said, looking around at the people still enjoying the after-party.
"Huh. I might not be able to come back to Dostic today. Now that the important event is over, can you take care of the rest? Since it's a happy day, make sure there's no shortage of alcohol and food. Please take care to avoid any accidents."
Annie looked a little embarrassed but then nodded trustingly.
"All right. Please just leave it to me, Vice President."
"Thank you. Then I'll go first."
After finishing my request, I immediately got on the carriage.
The destination is Mr. Dominic's residence.
It was a place I always sent letters to but never visited in person. Mr. Dominic, who had become independent from home at an early age, was living as a boarder at an inn in the capital.
The inn I arrived at was located at the end of the capital than expected.
Thanks to this, it didn't take long for me to leave Dostic, but I thought it would be difficult for Dominic to go to work.
Rattle.
When I opened the door, the bell rang.
I went inside with my escort knight. The first floor of the inn was used as a restaurant. Since we came at an odd time, no one was eating.
The man who was half-asleep sitting at the counter suddenly stood up when he saw us.
"Oh, welcome back!"
He wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I dozed off. Wow, you are noble. Are you here to eat? Or lodging?"
"Neither. I came to meet someone."
"Yes? If it's a person.... ?"
"I understand that a man named Dominic Willock is lodging here. Is he home now?"
When I said Dominic's name, the other person's eyes instantly changed. It seemed like it was my mistake, but it quickly cleared up.
The man said with a bright smile.
"Oh, of course, there is! It looks like he's out now and isn't there."
"He went out?"
"Yes. I think I saw him this morning. however... Who are you?"
"I'm his acquaintance."
I felt like if I told him that I was working with him, he would feel more distant, so I called myself an acquaintance.
I can't even call myself a person who is courting the other person.
By the way, Mr. Dominic went out.
'I didn't think you'd be home.'
Of course, I thought I would be able to see him when I came here. And that fact made me realize how impatient I am right now. I held the slightly trembling hand with my other hand.
Don't fret.
If you're nervous, nothing will happen.
I needed to calm down a bit. Even if it's just to change Dominic's mind.
"Sir, did you eat earlier?"
"If you mean the food given to me by His Highness the Crown Prince, I did not eat it."
"Yes? "Good."
I sat down at one table. It was right next to the window, so I could see outside right away.
When Dominic returns, I will be the first to see him.
I said to the man with a businesslike smile.
"I'm sorry for repeating myself. I think I need to eat."
"Oh no!"
"What tastes best here?"
"Yes? Oh, that....”
"No matter what, give me the one you're most confident in. Even for my knight's over there."
No matter when he will arrive within today.
I need to take my time and wait to organize my thoughts and calm my mind.
***
Duke Altemir's training hall.
In the place where knights belonging to the dukedom were training, the sound of sword swings was currently ringing out loud.
Swoosh!
"Next."
Calix, who had blown away someone's sword, shouted dryly.
He suddenly came to the training ground in the morning and was harassing the knights because he needed to warm up after a long time.
After inheriting the family and focusing on running the business in earnest, Calix naturally let go of the sword. However, there were times like this when he had to sweat while sparring with the knights.
This usually happens when he comes under stress from outside.
"Someone stop the Duke. It's already been two hours now. Why on earth is the Duke acting like that?"
"I don't know either......."
The knights who were waiting with deathly wounds were whispering.
If the opponent who is telling the truth is a fellow knight, they can just beat them up and make them come to their senses.
After all, since Calix was the Duke and their Master, it was just deplorable that they could not even think of trying to break him with a sword.
In the end, these poor knights had to adjust the rhythm until Calix was fully satisfied.
Cheer up.
Another knight lost his sword.
Calix, who continued to shout out the following, let out a hot breath. Even though it was the middle of winter, sweat was rolling down his forehead and neck.
He thought that if he overworked his body, he wouldn't feel anything. As if ridiculing him, the thought lingers in his mind even more vividly.
Something that happened yesterday that he can never forget.
"Why don't we date?"
A full moon after Calix left for the Pontry Mines.
And Rosenia's treatment continued for about a week after that.
Rosenia, whom he had only been able to meet after a long time had passed, conveyed her feelings to him as soon as she saw him.
That she liked him.
And she wants to date him.
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