Chapter 71 Elizabeth’s face (2/2)

I was taking a walk at my courtyard's garden that night after eating dinner. The air was still cold even though spring was starting.

”What are you doing here?” Leon said while walking towards me.

”I just wanted to walk after eating.” I said.

”Here.” Leon wrapped me with a coat. ”It is still a little bit chilly at night. Spring is just starting and there is still some winter air lingering at night.”

”Thank you.” I smiled.

Leon embraced me from behind after wrapping me with the coat.

”What are you thinking?” Leon whispered in my ear.

”Were you the one that tampered on Elizabeth's medication?” I asked.

After what Elizabeth said about her medicine being tampered, I already thought about Leon. I know he can be very cruel to his enemies.

”Yes, it was me that ordered it.” Leon said. ”She has hurt the girl I love. Of course I won't let her get away with it. She needs to pay the price ten times more.”

I was silent for a while processing his words. I can feel his embrace tighten gently.

”Are you afraid of me?” Leon's voice was a bit shaky. ”I wouldn't want you to be afraid of me.”

I shook my head. I turned around to face him.

”I am not afraid of you.” I said while looking thru his eyes. ”I knew you did it because of me.”

Leon rubbed my cheeks gently.

”I don't mind the whole world to be afraid of me or tell me that I am cruel. But I don't want you to be afraid of me, not you.” Leon said.

”Do not worry. I don't think you are cruel. She just got what she deserves.” I said. ”But please tell me the next time you do something, okay?”

”Hmm, okay.” Leon nodded. I held his cheek gently. He held my hand and kissed it. ”Thank you.”

Leon slowly inches towards my face. I can feel his warm breath in front of me. I closed my eyes and felt his lips on mine. His kiss was gentle and sweet.

”I will be leaving tomorrow.” Leon said after we ended our sweet kiss. ”But do not worry, I will see you again. Don't forget about our bet okay.”

I nodded slowly. A tear dropped from my eye. Leon wiped the tear for me.

”I am going to miss you too.” Leon said. ”But we will see each other if you find me.” He kissed my forehead. I started to sob in his chest.

I am starting to feel lonely now, just by thinking he will be away from me.

”Shhhh.” Leon was consoling me while I was sobbing.

I have to win our bet. I have to find him sooner.