Chapter 9 Part4 (1/2)

Chapter 9-4

As Alicia and Patrick spotted Mary’s figure, her countenance immediately melted into a smile; waving her hand happily, the girl ran toward Mary.

——-Following her action, bolts of chastis.e.m.e.nt were pitched by Mary but it didn’t seem to affect Alicia at all——

“Mary-sama, that’s a lot of thing you’ve bought.”

Seeing the boxes in Addie’s hands, Alicia drew a breath. Rather than jealousy, a look of amazement painted over Alicia’s mien; “Yes, Jackpot!” Mary internally did a guts pose and snorted victoriously.

“These are normal, don’t you think? Well, a country hick who must sweat tears and blood to buy a piece of dress probably can’t appreciate it.” Marry affixed, coated with sarcasm. Those mountain of boxes existed solely for this scenario.

Getting the reaction she has been seeking for, a sense of accomplishment swept her; thence cue to her deliberate acerbity, the girls within the avenue were overcame by a strong will to splurge and some fervently ordered their servants to follow them into the next shop.

Being self-centered, always in her high-horse and tongue as poisonous as ever, that’s the role of villain Mary was bestowed. It was reflected strongly as she’s frivolously imposing her standard of norm while flaunting stacks of packages carried by her servant.

Alicia’s expression did warp greatly thanks to Mary’s cynicism, in fact.

Whilst the girl seemed to be disgruntled, desponded to be exact, Mary was a.s.sured of her sweet victory.

At this moment, Alicia ostensibly understood their difference in economical stances, being envious of her and begrudged Mary who superciliously boasted her wealth.

It took all her being to not bounce on her feet and zealously squeal at Addie for her success, but Mary settled with a wicked smile. She mustn’t falter so easily, her façade as villain must remain until the recital closed its curtains………hence as Alicia pouty face increased a notch, Mary readily responded with a devilish smirk.

“Oh dear, what a lovely expression. Did you perhaps having a flowery delusion of being able to splurge like me? Gosh, first and first you ought to nicely consult with your pouch beforehand.”

Mary laughed and laughed, increasing her volume by seconds.

In equal timbre, it’s made Alicia’s pout twisted further; as if bullying a helpless toddlers, Mary’s gaze seemed to convey.

Hence what oozed from Alicia’s mouth were words full of resentment.

“Mary-sama, you allegedly have a great fancy for shopping but have never been willing to go with me………..”

She emphasized.

“………huh?”

“That’s cruel of you, even though you’ve been declining my invitation at every opportunity, I’d a.s.sumed you’ve an aversion for shopping……..”

Alicia turned her face sideways as her cheeks swelled like a balloon.

Her fas.h.i.+on of sulking was as blatant as open books – remaining Mary of her own similar looking approach in order to maneuver things – but the bigger question was why Alicia has resorted to this little tricks thus leaving her with bigger puzzlement.

From Mary’s offhand experience, puffing her cheeks and averting her gaze was equal to saying “I’m angry”, albeit she wasn’t truly angry and just pulling strings so her opponents would gladly dance to her tune.

A technique she had used in her younger days when she sought attentions.

‘For what purpose Alicia acted accordingly?

Wait a minute, is she perhaps pestering me to offer invitation like “Let’s go together then!” ………………

Stop it; I’ve no intention to stoop so low…!’(Mary)

How should I thread henceforth? As Mary looked upward and beseeched Addie’s succor, the towering packages had to be in the way and concealed whatever expression he masqueraded. Great, no answer on her plate.

Nevertheless through the slight rattles those wriggling packages produced, someone was holding his mirth and Mary wasn’t blind hence her foot rose for painful experience……….but withdrew midtracks. If by any chance those boxes were to crumble, the consequences would equate her as a victim.

Being pushed by Alicia’s intensity and unable to deliver any punishment for her coughing attendants, Mary was stoned in her place barred from solution.

And not realizing her predicament, the harmonious couples, Alicia and Patrick said their goodbyes and parted, slipping promises to see each other at another time.

Looking at those two’s backs in a stupor, Mary then regained her wits, all of a sudden.

‘Whoops, I mustn’t let him go!

There’s something I ought to do!’(Mary)

“W-wait a minute Patrick……..-sama! Patrick-sama, please halt your step!”

She made a quick tweak as her habit almost tripped her off guard. Notwithstanding that calling a gentleman by dropping their t.i.tles was pretty improper before marriage, if they were engaged like before, it’d be somewhat acceptable; now that their relations.h.i.+p was of an ex-fiancé, calling him in friendly term would produce undesirable controversy.

Even now seeing Mary and Patrick’s relations.h.i.+p after the disengagement becoming friendlier had subjected many people to be mystified. Among the ladies that had yet being betrothed, not envious nor pitying t.i.ttle-tattles were circulated inside their circles but “Don’t tell me she gives up only for the time being…” and misguidedly conjured that Mary had come with a grand plan and being extra vigilance around her.

Nonetheless, whether they’re being green or alerted, their everyday conducts remained the same, which was directing their hot and pa.s.sionate gazes upon Patrick.

“What’s it Mary…….Mary-sama, do you need something from me?”