75 Chapter 23: Refusal (1/2)
”W-What was that?” I asked as I looked at the calm man
”I said I'd offer you my daughters hand in marriage?” Said Kurt with a confused expression
Mr kurt, a man who looked to be in his 30s, Blonde hair, blue eyes and wore glasses. A shaved beard, looks just like a man from a fantasy world.
”W-Wait a minute! Dad! Things are going too fast! We just met!” Said Eleanor while flustered
”And? Isn't it a good thing? Besides, you don't seem to dislike him” Said Kurt
”Just because I don't dislike him, doesn't mean it's fine! Besides, we don't even know how he feels about it” Said Eleanor as she pointed at me
She was way too embarrassed to face me
”Well, John, How do you feel about it?” Asked Kurt
”Yeah, John, Why don't you go ahead and tell us?” Asked Serena with a smile on her face.
Ariel seemed to also be curious about what I would say
Somehow that smile makes me feel insecure… Anyways, Getting married huh… I mean Eleanor is definitely beautiful, Long wavy golden Hair, Oceanic blue eyes. On top of that she has a caring personality
She's also a noble, so I would probably be able to live a peaceful and quiet luxurious life, but…
”I'm sorry Mr kurt, While I am certain I do not deserve such an offer and as much as I appreciate it, unfortunately I'm afraid I'd like to decline…” I said as I bowed
I looked over at Eleanor to see how she would react and she didn't seem that bothered by it, almost as if she knew this would be the answer
As I thought that, Tears started to drop from her face as she shouted, ”Dad, you idiot!” and ran out of the room
”Eleanor-” Said Kurt as he stretched out his hands to stop her, but it was too late
”Sorry…” I muttered to myself, after she had left
I didn't expect her to be that bothered by it… My rejection did seem a bit cold… I'll have to properly explain it to her
”Ah… I did it again… John, do you mind if I ask something?” Asked kurt
”Of course…” I replied
”Are already engaged to one of those two girls behind you?” Asked Kurt
Hm, Serena and Ariel? Not Really
”Ah, no They're just my-”
Before I could finish Serena spoke up
”Nope, who would want to be engaged with this idiot?” Said Serena
Oi…
”Yeah, we're just party members.” Said Ariel as she followed Serena's lead
”That pretty much sums it up, although it was harsh.” I said as I looked at serena
She stuck her tongue out then faced the other direction with as she made ”Hmph” Sound
”So then why would you reject the proposal? I don't see a reason not to… Eleanor is both cute and intelligent… She's also the daughter of a noble, I'm interested in what your reason is… Could it be that you don't find her attractive?” Said kurt
With this he should back down-
”I doubt she would mind, in fact, she didn't seem to refuse the proposal only slightly complained about it”
”True, but for a commoner get engaged to a nobl-”
Before I could finish he said ”Don't worry about that, you have my backing after all. Besides, she's just like you…”
What's that supposed to mean?
”Alright, I understand, There won't be any problems if we engage, but there's something I haven't told you…” I said
”What is it?” Kurt asked
”There's someone I like…” I replied
”Wha-” Serena unintentionally let as she shortly after recomposed herself