Chapter 41 - Princess Lyn P13 (1/2)

But can she really just go ahead and accept his offer like this? After all, she's an engaged woman. While the concept of relationsh.i.p.s is a blur to her. Lyn understood that there are certain restrictions on women who are engaged already. But when she thought about it, how many of those has she broken since she met Kazuya? Lyn knew she already broke so many rules. An engaged woman has boundaries, boundaries that she can't break. Because of her happiness gaining a friend - having somebody else to talk to. Lyn completely dismissed those teachings and values.

”Is it awkward after all?” Kazuya asked. He must have noticed her expression, ”I know you aren't used to things like this..”

”Uh no, um..” Lyn shyly tugged on his hand, ”Please take care of me?”

Kazuya's cheeks turned slightly red, and she looked down, ”Um, um Kazuya?”

”Wow… I'm getting embarrassed.”

Wh--what?

Kazuya laughed, ”This is more embarrassing than I thought.”

Why is it embarrassing for him?

...…..

Year 4014 North Quarters

And just like that the two of them are in a fake relationship with each other. Even though some people may find it strange, there were those who saw it as being completely normal. Many people end up in a relationship without actually harboring any feelings for their partner whether they are engaged or trying to get rid of their engagement partner.

It sort of stung when Lyn thought of it that way. After all the people who do that don't like each other, they simply have an agreement.

”Big Bro-”

The expression on her brother's face was anything but happy and Lyn understood he heard about the exchange from earlier.

”Uh..”

Andrew let out a relieved sigh, and he reached over to pat her hair, ”It's a good thing you're safe.”

She raised her eyebrows and then it hit her.

”You knew?”

He looked away and then nodded, ”To be exact, one of the guards saw the scene. He didn't know what to do, due to the guy's position.”

Lyn frowned at that comment. So somebody saw but ran away? It's true that she doesn't want them to end up in danger because of her, but it still stung. If she were Lethia, then Lyn is sure that that guard would rush in to help no matter what happened. A deep sigh passed her lips, and she shook her head. No, don't think about it that way. From the very start, Lyn understood what her position in the family was.

It wouldn't surprise her if that guard did it deliberately. After all, that passageway could only be unlocked unless somebody personally unlocked them. It's a shame that her memories of the incidence are too blurred, for her to make a concrete decision.

”How long will he stay?”

”A couple of months.”

Lyn flinched, a couple of months? Though she calmly dealt with him earlier. If Kazuya didn't come, eventually she would have broken down. A couple of months. In that time he would surely keep asking for her subtly. Like an idiot, her Second Brother will most likely keep inviting her over. The simplest solution would be to reject all invites from her Second Brother. But if she kept doing that, then people would get suspicious.

Contrary to his creepy behavior, Second Brother Kotaro treats her very well. He always dropped by her place and gave her gifts. He always checked the guards and made sure they weren't up to no good. Lyn never told him, but she appreciated him a lot.

Before Lyn could say anymore though, she hears a light knock at her door.

”Hey, Lyn?”

Ah? Lyn immediately recognized Kazuya's voice and unconsciously made her way towards the door. When her eldest brother yanked her back, Lyn was about to tell him to let go, when he put his hand to her mouth.