Chapter 124 - Do you still want to marry him? (1/2)

But considering how serious Kazuya looks, Lyn understood that things were serious. Lyn wanted to reassure him not to worry. But she didn't understand what was going on. She ought to speak to Allen and clarify things. Why is he rushing their marriage during these peril times? Their relationship isn't good lately, why would he insist on it?

What's more, it's a political marriage in the end of the day. Lyn doubts that Allen would rush the marriage even if he had feelings for her. That man seems to be the type who would spend a very long time, courting the woman he liked.

Lyn knew Allen very well, while the two of them could never become a real couple. They respected each other as an average couple should. They would never bring shame to their names. Even when other girls throw themselves at Allen, he would clarify that he has a fiancé. Even when people tarnish her name, Allen would step up for her. He wouldn't necessarily argue on her behalf, because there is never any need to do so. Allen would shut them up with one sentence.

Her thoughts broke off when Kazuya lifted her off her feet, ”Kazuya? What's the matter?” He doesn't answer right away, and eventually, he gently laid her down on the ground. Her back against the tree.

”You, do you still love him?”

”Eh?” Why does Kazuya know about the feelings she had for Allen?

Kazuya sighed, ”Well, I figured it out. It's not like anybody told me, you made sure to hide it right?”

Lyn was speechless still, so she didn't answer him. Kazuya continued, ”Before, you seemed hesitant. When I asked you to be in a relationship with me. Even when it was still a fake relationship, I noticed you hesitated. At the start, I didn't bother prying too much. Anybody would be skeptical about a fake relationship. However, when I asked you to be in a serious one, you hesitated. I should probably have asked you if you had somebody you liked.”

”K--Kazuya, wait you misunderstand. It's not like..”

Kazuya smiled and shook his head, ”You don't have to worry about it too much. I figured it was something like that. I mean, even if it is an arranged marriage. The two of you were very close.”

Her cheeks flushed red in embarrassment when she realized what he was talking about. Kazuya definitely saw what happened that time Allen took her for a walk after the meal with his relatives. He must have seen, and even heard what they spoke about. Lyn frantically shook her head; she couldn't care less whether or not she had unsettled feelings for Allen. She didn't have time to figure it out.

If Lyn said nothing now, she had a feeling she would lose him forever. So, instead of using words, she conveyed her feelings using her actions. Lyn wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a kiss. It was a first for her, initiating a passionate kiss like this, and Lyn had a feeling it wouldn't be the last. 'This idiot,' Lyn thought. What is he doing misunderstanding things? He's such an idiot. Would she have accepted going on this journey with a mere stranger? With somebody, she doesn't like? Yes, part of the reason why she agreed to go on this trip was Kazuya. Lyn hoped that along the way they would be able to make some memories with each other.

”I didn't think you could do that.”

”D--don't misunderstand,” Lyn stammered.