"What the hell is going on?"
"That's it..."
Only after she had finally cleared her throat did Evangeline look at the Duke's attendants standing behind him. She thinks she was in such a hurry that I couldn't even see many people. She hesitated for a moment, then took a step closer to him.
"I have something to say to you."
"Amazing. You have everything to say to me."
"..."
Deccarno's expression of laughing like a joke broke her heart. She's always told him that she doesn't have anything to say, so she doesn't know why he does, but this time was different. Deccarno's glance told her to hurry up, and Evangeline pressed her trembling hand again.
"I was waiting to ask if you had time next Friday."
"Why?"
"Just..."
Knowing that he would be dumbfounded, Evangeline blurted out. Even though the knights of the Duke who follow him are the ones who follow him, they will hear the complaints of many people involved in this matter as the words leaked out incorrectly. She wasn't afraid of swearing or complaining anymore, but she couldn't make a fuss about her father's final journey.
"...I want you to be with me that day."
"Is it your birthday?"
She was intrigued by his voice when she knew it wasn't. It wasn't just a birthday. Evangeline's eyes fluttered. Deccarno made a momentary impression on her overly sunken eyes, but there were many eyes on her. Above all, he can't give her the answer she wants just because he sees it that way.
"I'm sorry, but I can't take you anywhere that day."
"Oh..."
A sigh poured out of Evangeline's mouth as her shoulders slumped. Deccarno's eyebrows became steep at the great change in her, who was as good at holding back her emotions as she was. Even though he knew it wasn't something he had to excuse, he felt like he had to add a word.
"If I leave this evening, it will take about a week. I can't move so fast with His Majesty."
"Do you have to go?"
"..."
His expression became more and more confused. Even though he said that he had to go with His Majesty, if he saw Evangeline coming out like this, she might really have something. Yet, he never broke his promise, either in public or in private. He glanced at the attendants who had already made all the preparations and were waiting for him.
"Of course."
"..."
"I'm going to go in and rest. If I'm lucky, I might be back on the same day, so I'll go find you."
Before Deccarno could finish speaking, the knights made their way in moderation.
A few knights glanced at her, but Michael's strong cough quickly escorted the Duke. No matter how fragile and beautiful she may be, the rumor that the Duke will throw her out today will be a foregone conclusion.
She seems to be hanging, and the Duke resists.
Just looking at Evangeline's expression, the answer came out.
"Wait a minute!"
"..."
However, her red eyes suddenly flashed, and everyone was out of step again. Evangeline held the hem of her dress tightly in her hands, as if she had become a different person. She rushed toward Deccarno, who was halfway down the stairs, and grabbed him by the arm.
"It's Tetron 3rd Avenue."
"...What the hell are you?"
Her words were desperate and desperate.
"Please."
"What?"
"Can you come early that day?"
He could feel her trembling through her gripped arms. Instinctively, Deccarno's eyes became fiercer, but Evangeline didn't seem to see even that.
"Please stay with me. Just for one day."
"...What kind of day is it?"
"Don't ask me anything. Just stay with me for that day. I hope you will come."
"..."
"I've never asked you to do this before. It's the first and last time. So please."
Under the moonlight, the edges of her pink eyes smudged endlessly. There were no tears in her eyes, but he could imagine her feelings.
"If you would do me this once... I'll live according to your will for the rest of my life."
"Evangeline."
"Whatever you want... I'll do everything. I can do it."
Her big eyes nodded with her head, as if she was making a promise to herself. Deccarno had forgotten to put on his Impression and almost reached out to her eyes.
"We're in."
But that didn't happen. Michael pointed to his pocket watch and gave him a silent urging, and he immediately turned and descended the stairs, which were busier than usual. If he didn't get away with it, he might go back up, grab her hand, and go back to his room.
Whether it was as a servant of the Emperor or as the head of the family of the Duke of Theses, that was impossible.
***
The day of the funeral arrived, and her mind went blank because of how much time had passed. It was a good thing for Evangeline.
Still, she remembered that she had caught him and told him clearly several times. It must have been an ugly appearance without dignity, but she didn't regret it. It was even more so when the day of the funeral came. She was so nervous and scared that if Deccarno had been with her, she would have done the same thing over and over again.
"Miss! Where are you going now?"
"..."
She thought there was nothing easy going on, and before she could step out of the gate, she was blocked in front of her. Looking at the frightened faces of the soldiers guarding the west gate, she could see how well educated they were.
"Let me in. You have to do that."
"Why?"
But it was the same for her that she became stronger. Evangeline did not back down, and she looked at them with a silent gaze.
"I know whose will you follow, but this is the property of the annex. It is a land that only belongs to the Duchess, and I have the legal rights."
"Ha, but you haven't married yet..."
"Then you should let me go more. I have nothing to do with this family."
Unless you are guilty of high treason, you cannot be forcibly detained. The soldiers will not be unaware of this fact. She expressed her intentions even more strongly when she saw them shaking.
"Whether you consider me the next Duchess or not, that's your freedom, and I don't care. But neither of you can stop me."
"...Lady."
"Take the window and open the door. The Duke knows where I'm going."
"Well, is that true?"
It was sad to see those who were stubborn no matter what she said, suddenly change as soon as the Duke's name was mentioned. They didn't even think I could sell the Duke of Theses's name, so the soldiers who were exchanging glances with each other got out of the way.
"Is that really what the Duke knows?"
"Yes."
That's what she was hoping for.
As she stood out looking straight ahead, her chanting became desperate once again. She hoped that Deccarno would remember her request, and that she would remember the events of that day that she could not remember.
"If you would do me this once... I'll live according to your will for the rest of my life."
It may be a miserable memory for Evangeline, but it may be an opportunity for him to make the rest of his life easier.
"Here it is, Young Lady."
Philip, who had arrived at the cemetery first, waved at her. She couldn't even sing out loud, and her footsteps were nervous. As she stepped out of the carriage and stepped closer, the blood slowly dried up on Evangeline's face.
"...Really go here."
"I'm sorry. This was the best."
The grave was even more miserable than she thought. She didn't want a very prosperous place, but even that shattered her expectations. Broken leaves, rolling stones, and even uprooted crosses were scattered everywhere. The homeless man lying across from him with a bottle of wine smirked, and Evangeline's face turned white.
Philip, who was worse than he, added as an excuse.
"If it's not a place like this, you don't know when someone will find it. This is a place where people who are not related to each other are buried, so no one will come to visit on purpose."
"...Stop."
The more she listened to it, the more miserable she became. Evangeline's eyes were confused as she stared at the earthen pit he had dug beforehand. The dimly lit corners were damp with moisture. She bent down and sat down, touching the soil with her fingertips.
Support Novellate!
Comments
Post a Comment