30 If Not For Your Sake, Then For Mine (2/2)

Luke stared at her, his icy blue eyes carried a sense of pleading. Chalice was stupefied.

”I would appreciate it very much if you keep that in mind my lady. I am here for you to rely on. There's no need for you to venture out and put yourself in danger. You are my mistress. My reason for being. What am I to do if something happens to you? Please my lady, cherish yourself. If not for your sake, then for mine.”

The desperation in Luke's tone caught Chalice off guard. His words repeated themselves in her mind, slowly being embedded in its recesses. An undeniable tremor of warmth wrapped up in her heart.

Why does she always forget that she wasn't alone anymore? That she no longer needs to do everything on her own? She had people who cares and protects her. The least she could do was make them feel that their efforts aren't futile.

Chalice breathed in deeply and met Luke's eyes. A genuinely warm smile, far from her usual languid and articial one, bloomed in her face causing Luke to suck up his breath.

”I'm sorry for worrying you Luke. And thank you. There are things that I cannot explain to you yet. Things that I cannot say. Give me time, alright? After all, you're going to be my cook for life.”

She tried to slip in a little banter to lighten the atmosphere between them. Chalice heaved a sigh of relief when Luke loosened up and returned her smile with one of his own. He merely nodded at her reply.

”Erm...Can I go to sleep now, Luke? Both of us need the rest.”

She asked tentatively at Luke. She was exhausted. All she wanted to do was lie down and sleep. Luke straightened up with a sigh.

”Alright, my lady. But before you hit the bed please wash up first. I'll make sure to prepare something warm for breakfast tomorrow.”

She smiled at him and agreed promptly. Too tired to even notice the strange glint in Luke's eyes and the suspicious smirk in his lips. Just as she was about to open up the door to her room, she heard Luke call out.

”My lady, one more thing.”

Chalice drowsily tilted her head to his direction, questioning.

”Although, I am glad that you have relinquished to my plea. I still cannot let this unaccounted for midnight outing of yours slide. I regret to say that there will be no more desserts for you until I decide otherwise.”

After he finished his statement, Luke nonchalantly proceeded to his room. Not even giving the devastated her a second look.

Chalice felt that the heavens were really playing with her. No desserts! She won't get any desserts! Her heart was broken beyond repair. She stomped her feet as she entered her room. Her heart bitterly lamenting and cursing Luke's cruelty.

'I have been fooled! Give me back my compliments you meanie! Stupid Luke! You will be punished with this injustice! The foodie god will smite you with retribution!'