Chapter 9 Part4 (2/2)
Patrick fixed his manner as he felt the p.r.i.c.kling stares Mary has been subjected as well.
Following his disengagement, every single day he was overwhelmed with the fervent looks rapt unto him. Had he not adopt any formality here, talks about his disengagement being false would definitely spread around.
But not realizing Patrick’s deliberation, Mary cleared her throat to the couple that stopped in their tracks………she met Patrick’s line of sight and smiled. It was an elegant and lovely smile.
“There’s a tailor shop that Otou-sama favored here. Previously, Otou-sama had said his interest to buy you a party suit. May the two of us go now?”
Patrick tilted his head as Mary emphasized ‘the two of us’ phrase.
“Two of us?” blurted Patrick, “Yes, the two us,” parroted Mary with a seraphic smile glazed over her lips.
—– “I’ll disturb Patrick’s date, hence the two of us.” Mary had answered for this aim while as Patrick’s question had stressed on his qualm “Mary is going to leave Addie behind?”———
Patrick’s eyebrows wrinkled. What’d happened? He paid double attention to Mary and slanted his neck once more.
“I’m grateful but can we put it for another time?”
“Oh dear, what a shame, Otou-sama would be disappointed.”
“I’ll contact you again for the exact date. Your esteemed father has excellent taste in attire; I’ll be looking forward for it.”
“That’s right! Danna-sama sense of fas.h.i.+on is fabulous! You can trust his judgement whether for his own interest or others!”
“Please be quiet, box boy*”
“Box boy!?”
Are you referring to me!? Squawked Addie. However due to the towering boxes his face couldn’t be seen and it gave an impression the boxes were doing the talking. Hence box boy.
After silencing the box boy, Mary cleared her throat for the second time. An uncanny laugh erupted from her, like a true villain she swiped her locks over her shoulder.
……….With her motion she imprinted the images of villainous lady as her ringlet made a swift sound. Although only one roll stirred.
“It really is a shame. I’ll tell this properly to Otou-sama.”
“Yes, thank you. Then Mary……Mary-sama, let’s meet again.”
“Mary-sama, excuse me.”
Alicia bowed her head. Patrick gave a small curtsy and leaved the place.
Mary lastly bid them goodbye and heaved a breath in satisfaction. She seemed to have accomplished her mission; noticing Mary’s queer behavior in between the slight rift of the multiple boxes and admittedly puzzled, Addie called her name.
“Ojou, what’s the meaning of all this?”
“Hmm? As you’ve witnessed, I’ve been dumped.”
“Well that much is clear but wasn’t the conversation leaning to Danna-sama more than anything else……”
Instead of being a meddler, she seemed to have been expecting something. As Addie pressed for an answer, Marry grinned.
It’s an impish beam, a stark contrast to her ladylike smile beforehand.
Addie thought that it suits her verily much and equally meant Mary had something up on her sleeves, thus he molded an inquisitive regard.
“Aright, I’ll spill the bean. This date event is a branch point for the ending.”
Clarified Mary whilst she suddenly turned on her heels; Addie couldn’t make any head or tails from her speech nonetheless since she’s heading for a coffee, he’s wondering whether it’s her cue of showing her willingness to expound further therefore he trailed after.
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*箱男 It’s a play of word: in j.a.panese box is read as ‘hako’ and written in ‘箱’ while man ‘男’, so when they’re combined it becomes box man.
Merry Christmas!
I’m truly sorry for the prolong delay.
I’ve been flooded with deadlines till the end of December. Truth to be told, first half of the chapter have been translated in October but I couldn’t commit myself to finished it until today. Truly sorry…..m(｡_｡；))m
I should have warned you guys first, but I probably won’t be able to update ’till January again.
･ω･`*)ッ
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