Chapter 283 - Reunion (1/2)
Immediately sensing the tense atmosphere, Lyn stood up, ”Okay, you two, enough is enough. Quit fighting every time.”
”I apologize Princess, but this man gets far too close to you.”
”That's because your Princess likes me.”
”Liar! She already said that she…”
Lyn's eyes widened, and she reached over to cover Pupillam's mouth. Her aide's next words came out as a muffled reply. Rhys, however, seemed suspicious. He didn't say a word but looked her up and down. After what felt like forever, he spoke up.
”Dinner.”
”Eh?”
Rhys ran his hand through his hair. Since he clearly just came from the baths, his hair was still wet. There was something about the way he ran his hands through his hair - or maybe it was due to the aftereffects of the water. 'His hair looks like it's glowing.'
”I wanted to invite you for dinner, do you mind?”
”As in…”
”In an hour, there's a good place in town. Only if you want.”
It'll be 9 PM in an hour. She wonders if it's still okay to go out. Lyn peered over at Pupillam, who was still harshly glaring at Rhys. ”You can't go anywhere alone with the Princess, I'll --”
”That's why you're going too.”
...….
Central Town - XX Resturant
”Hey, you really dragged me along?” Katn said.
”Ssh, this is part of your job to protect the Princess.”
Her sweat fell at the two bickerings back and forth across the table. The place Rhys chose was a small but lively tavern in the edge of town. So, it was quite close to the castle. Lyn looked over at the man who was placing food on her plate. It was a buffet, so everybody could grab what they wanted. This was a first for Lyn though, going to a buffet in town. It surely isn't lime the buffets held in the castle.
”Rhys, um, focus on your own plate.”
For the past few minutes, Rhys had been focusing on her food. ”No can do, I'm officially your doctor. So I'm in charge of your meals.”
Lyn sighed, 'But it's late, she won't be able to eat this much.' Still, since he put in the effort, she can't complain.
”They said, Lord ..”
At that comment, Lyn almost spat out her drink.
Rhys sighed, ”Why are you so wary?”
”I'm not!!!”
”Pupillam, your Princess acts suspicious when your fiance is mentioned.”
Pupillam, who was fighting with Katn, looks up, ”Princess, I've meant to ask. But do you want to meet with him?”
A deep sigh escaped her lips, ”I honestly don't know. Back then, yes, I did want to meet with him. But there are so many complications involved now,” she mumbled. With the current her, maybe it would be best if they delayed the meeting.
”Huh, if I knew you felt that way then I wouldn't have called him. But I guess it is too late.”
Wait; what? Right as she said that the doors opened and two people came inside. ”Tsk, that sudden downpour. Why can't you be more prepared?”