Volume 4 Chapter 4 Part 3 (1/2)

Volume 4 Chapter 4 Part 3

Translator: Imlartis Editor: Queenie

I returned to the assigned guest room together with the man and sat on the corner of the perfectly made bed. It seemed that somebody must have thoroughly cleaned the room while we were out, as there wasn’t a single speck of dust.

I held back my urge to just lean back and go straight to sleep. The man sat down next to me. I cast a sideways glance at the man’s beautiful, night fairy like face and, as expected, he was thinking about something absent-mindedly.

「It seems you had fun today. 」

At my teasing words, the man leaned his head my way.

「It looks like that? 」

「Yes. You have the face of a kid who got a new toy. I’m sure you’ve forgotten all about me while investigating, right? 」

「…」

He didn’t reply, however his uncomfortable expression which he tried to hide by putting on an expressionless face, told me it was exactly as I thought. With my husband being in such a condition, it won’t be a honeymoon or anything of the kind. This damn workaholic.

「… Sorry. 」

I didn’t know whether he noticed my inner complaints, but he apologized with a rare, praiseworthy attitude. At that single line I sighed deeply. I turned towards the man who was peeking at my reaction and shook my head with a smile.

「I’m also sorry for saying such mean things. You haven’t done anything you should apologize for. It’s just me being selfish. 」

That’s right. In the first place we came here to work so making the investigation a priority is obvious. Even though I knew that, I wanted that man to understand my feelings a little. Having such thoughts was unbecoming of my age and selfish. I faced the man who stayed silent and continued.

「Also, please don’t worry. A very nice gentleman gave me a tour so I had a great time even though you weren’t there. 」

A lot of fun, in fact. After I added those words and smiled even wider, the man’s eyebrows twitched. His sunrise coloured eyes flash with a dangerous light.

「What did you say? 」

He said in a low voice. I didn’t pay any attention and continued while intentionally smiling brightly.

「We promised to meet again tomorrow. That’s why please don’t mind me and work to your heart’s content. 」

At those words the man knitted his well-shaped eyebrows. That gesture had enough power to make weak-hearted ladies faint, but he was sorely mistaken if he thought it would work on me. I’d seen that face many times over the years since we’d met.

「Wait Filmina. That gentleman, is he a man? 」

「I’ve said “gentleman”, haven’t I? Of course he’s a man. 」

「Have you once again become involved with some troublesome people? Nothing good comes out of leaving you by yourself. 」

「What a horrible thing to say. Just who is it that has left me alone, I wonder? 」

I clearly saw the man’s mood plummet before my eyes. Unable to stop myself from smiling at his obvious feelings I continue while giggling.

「He’s a boy of around 10 years of age. He’s a very kind, wise and wonderful boy. 」

After adding that I was looking forward to tomorrow, the man stared at my face, his sunrise coloured eyes opened wide. He opened his thin lips to say something but in the end he closed. After a moment he opened them again.

「… The other person is a child? 」

「Yes. 」

「I was certain…」

「Certain? 」

I asked while smiling sweetly. The man lifted his eyebrows and scowled at me.

「You tricked me. 」

「Oh my, so disgraceful. It was you who misunderstood, wasn’t it? 」

I laughed, my smile seemingly saying that there wasn’t anyone better than me. The man twisted his beautiful face into a frown and clicked his tongue. His unmatched beauty was wasted on him. Although it’s my fault he made such a face.

He turned his face away from me and presented me with his back. Just as he was trying to stand up, I snuggled against that back. His back trembled slightly. He didn’t turn my way but he didn’t push me away either. I took this chance and opened my mouth while facing his back.

「Please, don’t do anything dangerous. We don’t know what might happen. 」