Chapter 415 - Present for Her (2/2)

Rhys stood silently right outside her changing room. The other workers kept stealing glances at him, but he didn't pay them any attention. Honestly, he didn't know what he was doing. Even if it is the last time, he should leave something like this to Kazuya. Kazuya is the boyfriend and not him. No matter how many times Rhys said that though, it doesn't stop him from doing these things with her.

He paused when he saw the accessories displayed in the nearby rack. Rows of gorgeous jewels and combs. A comb... Rhys reached out and fiddled with one. Lyn doesn't have one this fancy does she?

Buying a comb is a signal for marriage though. If he buys her one, it's the same as proposing to her. Rhys understood their current situation very well. Lyn likes him, but even if she has such feelings - she would rather stay with Kazuya. The reason why he cut her off back then was because he understood that.

Still, it won't do any harm. Like he told her she deserves everything and so much more. Rhys scanned through the combs until he found the perfect one for her. A gorgeous red and gold phoneix hair comb.

He heard the girls giggling, and Rhys paused for a moment. 'They saw him come inside with Lyn, so it's obvious this is for her.' He could come back and buy it later. However, after today things will no longer be peaceful. Rhys quickly bought the hair comb, and several other outfits for the girl. Right as he finished purchasing the last item, Lyn peeked through the curtain.

”Rhys?”

”Hmmm?”

”They said this goes with an accessory, but I don't know how to put it on...”

”Give it to me, I'll do it for you.”

Lyn opened the curtain and Rhys almost dropped the bags in his hands. He couldn't believe it. He knew it would look good on her, however Rhys picked that outfit on a whim. He didn't actually think she would look this dammed good in it. Lyn wore a gorgeous white and blue flower print, and water patterned western dress. A light blue shawl wrapped around her shoulders.

”Uh? Does it look that wei--” he cuts her off immediately, and wrapped his arms around her waist. Rhys brought his lips to her neck. ”Rhys? What's wrong? You're not feeling sick are you?”

”Lyn, you're beautiful.”

At that comment Lyn's cheeks turned red and soft laughter escaped her lips. ”I didn't think I would impress you so much. I'm happy Rhys, thank you.”

”You're happy?”

”Mmm, I was worried at first that you'd take advantage of me.”

Rhys blinked and then chuckled, ”Dearest, do you know what take advantage means?”

”I'm not that oblivious,” she played with their inter winded fingers, ”I know you have hidden intentions.”

”Yet you went with me anyway, so foolish.”

”What if I want you to take advantage of me?”

'Is she messing with him now?' Rhys quickly pulled her away from his arms. The absence of the girl's warmth made him uncomfortable. Rhys didn't realize how much he got used to this girl by his side. 'Until now that is..'

”I paid for that outfit already, walk out with it. Let's get going now.”

Lyn nodded and quickly followed him out of the shop. The streets were busier than ever, so Rhys grabbed hold of Lyn's hands again. To his surprise she didn't fuss about it like she did last time.

The Sound Kingdom elders will send an envoy here in a couple of days. The timing made him suspicious. However, Rhys knew better than to question it. His gaze fell on Lyn, 'something tells him that Lyn is serious about what she said earlier.' Can he trust that though? Lyn saying she will choose him? What about Kazuya? What will happen to Kazuya if Lyn choose him?

Rhys felt genuinely conflicted by this.

He cares a lot about his friend.