Chapter 54 - Masquerade P3 (2/2)
Lyn liked this part of Allen the most; he doesn't hesitate to say what he is thinking. She knew if she came here and demanded answers, he would give it to her.
”You must be tired; you can remove your mask.”
”Ah, but,” Lyn looked around, ”There are still people here.”
Allen raised his hand and in a second - the crowd in the area seemed to diminish, ”Your using magic?”
”I'm simply using my wind to lead them to a different direction, and inserting a 'this is a forbidden area thought,' into their minds.”
”You have memory magic too?” Lyn asked curiously.
Allen's lips curve to a smile, ”Indeed, most members of the royal family are capable of more than one magic,”
Lyn pouted, ”I know that much.”
”Pardon me; I didn't mean to offend you.”
He's always so stiff and formal, even when he's trying to joke around with her. Still, Lyn had to admit that in contrast to when they first met, he's become a lot kinder. When they first met, he was so stiff and formal. But once in a while now he would show her a warm expression.
”Who is that woman, and how is she connected to you?”
”You don't believe my earlier explanation?”
”I'm sorry, but,” Lyn apologized, ”I feel like something is wrong.”
”You don't have to apologize; I understand your unease. Lately, we haven't spent enough time together. But then again, you have a boyfriend now. Surely my position as your fiance isn't important anymore?”
Lyn flushed red at his words; she felt ashamed. Allen thinks she doesn't like him and prefers Kazuya. While she isn't sure exactly what feelings she had for Kazuya right now, it probably isn't as strong as the one she had for Allen. At least for now anyway, Lyn reached over and gently caressed his cheeks, ”Say, can I ask for a hug, Allen?”
The man seemed surprised at her request, ”This is a public place.”
Ah, of course, he responds this way. The last time he hugged her must have been a once in a lifetime opportunity. Allen has never once treated her as a woman.
”I apologize, I am not very good with these things. If it's a hug you want, I shall give it to you.”
”That's not it,” Lyn muttered.
However, Allen suddenly pulled her into his arms, ”I truly do apologize, I did not mean to ignore you this whole time. I saw you the moment you entered the room.”
”You should have said something.”