Chapter 551 - Matters of the heart (2/2)
”His honesty?”
”Yeah, the last part. Him openly showing affection simply means he is honest about his feelings, right?”
”Is that the case?” Lyn wondered.
”You really are clueless about this stuff, aren't you? It is a wonder how you have so many guys after you.”
”Well, sorry about being clueless.” She retorted. ”Besides, what do you mean so many guys? There is only Kazuya and Rhys.”
”What about the not-brother guy Zepher?”
”Uh.”
”Also, that Arthur guy.”
”Well.” Lyn fidgeted with her fingers. Now she regrets telling Ryuuko these things. Indeed, she supposes many guys confess their love to a certain extent, but it still felt very strange to her.
”Not to mention the obvious, your fiance Prince Allen.”
At that comment, Lyn raised her head from her arms and laughed. ”Don't be so silly. Allen does not see me as a woman, so please cross that one-off. Besides, I think he has somebody he likes.”
”The person he likes is you.”
”No, it isn't. I've seen him carrying a locket with a photo.”
”So, have you seen the photo?” Ryuuko challenged.
Lyn hadn't seen the photo since he reacts very quickly whenever she tries to look. But if it were a photo of her, then he would not have to act so secretively. Moreover, why look at her picture when she is in the room with him? It would not add up.
”I am guessing from that silence that you have not seen it, correct?”
”Yes, but..”
Ryuuko awkwardly scratched his hair. ”You know Princess Lyn, and I wonder if you truly believe that he does not see you as a woman.”
”Eh?”
”I mean, that guy has been with you for how long now? You two were engaged since you were younger, and you spent the most time with him during your confinement. If love doesn't blossom, then would it not be strange?”
”But Allen was not restricted like me…He could have met other people over the years.”
”You already know that is not possible.” Ryuuko trailed off. ”Look at this way Princess Lyn. That guy has not gone out with another woman in years; yes, your right; he has met so many people but there have been no rumors of him being in a relationship with anybody.”
”That-”
Ryuuko shook his head. ”I know your not stupid, Princess. Surely you noticed these signs?”
Lyn bit her lip but slowly nodded. ”A part of me noticed it; Allen treats me differently. At first, I thought he did it out of formality, but it did not take me long before I realized there was something different.”
His behavior towards her was unusual. She figured he had a soft spot for her but did not understand what the cause was.