184 CHAPTER VI -- THE HAPPY OF THE TWO (2/2)

Hold on. I need you to listen to me more.

Is there anything else?　I don't want to hear anything else!

When I couldn't stand it anymore, I covered my ears with my hands and winced .

I was ready for it. ...... I was going to look like I was going to be fine no matter what he said.

'José. . look up.

My hand was gently wrapped in a warm hand as I shook my face in an inky way .

A little startled, I looked up and met eyes with Frank who crouched down ...... .

'I love José with all my heart, too . I enjoyed reading José's letters and I enjoyed thinking about the contents of his letters in my life. Through your letters, I could feel your honesty and kindness. I found myself falling in love with you. ......

'Oh, no, no. ...... Don't embarrass me by saying that ......

It makes me even sadder, doesn't it?

If it was a one-sided love, you could have just given up. .......

I'm sorry. I can't go against my parents' decision. If I refuse, it will divide the Baudelaire family completely. It's something I have to do to avoid. I don't want Baudelaire to become a second Philibert.

”I know. We're noblemen. We also have a responsibility commensurate with our privilege: ......

I know, I know. But, but .......

I couldn't take it anymore, so I hugged Mr. Frank and cried.

It's the first and last time I'll ever be able to indulge you like this.

That thought brings more tears to my eyes.

I'm sorry. But can you still look at me and listen to me just a little bit longer?

With that said, I rubbed my eyes to stop the tears and looked at Frank with eyes that would have been bright red .

'I've given up. ...... My best friend won't let me do that . I know . Maybe I'll take the thorny path too.

What?

”Jose, will you marry me?

I can't do that. .......

No, you can't do that. ...... Mr. Frank has a home.

I've been waiting for that word for a long time ...... I've been waiting for ...... for a long time, but I can't .

I want to spoil you so badly...... I want to spoil you so badly. But it's definitely not a good idea to think about Mr. Frank .

'It's okay. I'll take care of the house, I'll take care of it.

'What about your marriage to the next Pope's daughter?　You're not going to say no, are you?

Yeah, I'll say no. I don't know if you'll forgive me, but I'll go apologize in person.

Well, that's not something to apologize for .......

It's a big problem. Maybe the relationship with the Church State will deteriorate .

Even with the war with the Kingdom coming up: .......

The truth is. I was going to use this opportunity today to ask José to be my friend. I talked to Leo and the others yesterday and they told me to do it.

Oh, no. ......

So, Leo was there earlier: .......

Oh, and I see what it means that Leena came to my room yesterday .

Leena ...... right.

'But then I just couldn't understand it. I didn't like it ...... because I felt like José was just going to be along for the ride. And I feel like if I was to be swayed by this opinion here, I would regret it forever. That's why I've decided to marry José!

I hate .......

Staring into Mr. Frank's eyes, I refused.

'What?'

'No!　I can't believe Mr. Frank is the only one who has to suffer through this!　Let me be a thorn in the side!　Isn't that what married couples are all about!

What?

”No, I'm fine with the side room. If you ask me if I'm unhappy in the side room, I don't think so. Because at least Leena seems very happy!

That's right!　Leena, you always seem to be having a great time living with Leo, Sherry and your other wives!

I can't deny you such happiness, Leena!

......

I guess my feelings were understood, and Frank-san huffed and fell silent .

'The thorny path is a little easier if we walk it together. Or wouldn't Mr. Frank love me if I were a side room?

Not really.

Okay. Mr. Frank, we look forward to working with you for many years to come.

”...... Okay, I get it. You're right. If you think about it, it's not like Leo is walking this thorny path alone. He's got the support of those wives.

That's right. And you don't have to do it all by yourself, Frank.

'Yeah, that's right: ...... Yeah, that's right: ....... Oh ...... no more.

Nodding, Frank's eyes began to fill with tears ...... and he couldn't stand it anymore, so he hugged me and began to cry.

I'm not sure what to do. Please don't cry. I'm finally starting to calm down ...... already.

I finally stopped crying: .......

I hugged Mr. Frank and started to cry again.

”I'm sorry. You're going to have to take care of the thorny stuff from now on.

I'll take care of it. And Mr. Frank, if you get tired of me, don't throw me away, okay?

I'll never get tired of it, and I'll never throw it away, so it's okay.

I'm going to believe you. Sir.

Well, you're not ready yet. ......

Hmmm . Sir, ...... sounds very good .

It's a little better. It's my dream.

'Do I call you sir?　Well, okay, but ......

Hmm. So I'll only call you that when we're alone.

”Wow, okay. ......

Yes!　Permission granted.

I'm looking forward to being alone with you.

I know it's a great place to start, but ...... is the time limit.

Oh, my God!

Suddenly I heard a woman's voice that wasn't mine up close, and the husband and I were startled by a loud voice.

I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of this article.

I'm sorry to surprise you. But it sucks not to be in class for the first time in a long time, doesn't it?

'Okay. ...... Sir, we'll continue after school.'

Ugh...... I wish I could take a break from class and do this all day long......!

But it's not a good idea to miss class.

I desperately wanted to get away from him.

He only calls you that when it's just you and me: ......

Thank you, Leena, for yesterday. You have given me a lot of courage.

I bowed my head to Leena, who was next to me, as I listened to Frank's appeal.

If it hadn't been for Leena's words, I would have regretted it for a long time.

If I had taken the master's suggestion, my apologies to him would have outweighed my happiness.

You would not have been very happy with that kind of feeling.

No, no. I'm very happy that your wish has come true too, José. Can you tell me a story later?

Of course!

I've always heard sweet things about you, Leena. I had to reciprocate.

Your husband is sulking because you ignored him. And I'm seriously late, so we can talk later.

'Yes, sir!　Oh, sir, I'm sorry for ignoring you.

I apologize for my husband's sulky face, thinking he was cute inside.

I'm very happy to see this kind of face from now on: ...... I'm very happy.

That's why ......

”Hmm. Just kidding. Sir.

Oh, I've gotten into the habit .

I was going to call him Mr. Frank, and I held my mouth when the word ”sir” came out of my mouth.

Maybe I'll call you at school: .......

You're hot. ......

I kind of want to call Leo-kun Master too: ......

I don't mind, but you can call Leena anywhere you want.

'Really?　So long. ......

Gohon. I thought you were going to be late?

Seeing that the two people who had been telling them to hurry up earlier started making out, Danna...... Frank coughed and warned them.

Oh, it's now safe to watch these two interact up close and personal from now on: .......

Really, it was the right thing to do to keep writing letters.

I don't know how many times I thought about quitting, but I'm glad I kept going and didn't ...... give up.

Oh, by the way, I didn't give you today's letter.

'Sir. Here's today's letter.

'Oh, yeah ...... I'll call you as soon as I get home and let you write me back.'

I'll look forward to it. I'll look forward to it.

Ahhhhh. I'm already looking forward to tomorrow.