Chapter 292 - 289: Day Before Graduation II (2/2)
Kylo shook his head, ”Maybe tomorrow. I want to, but this looks too new. I'm not sure how it operates.”
Charlton chuckled, ”It's similar to the others, I'll show you on the way back. Where are your escorts?”
Just when he asked, Kylo's valet and another servant arrived.
”Ok, they're here. Let's go!” Kylo said excitedly.
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”So, how long will you be staying here for?” Charlton asked as he drove.
”I won't stay long. After Via's graduation, I will head to Militeia with her. Her social debut would come after a few days, and I want to be there when that happens. Anyway, how have you been lately?”
”Busy. I just came back from Torton this morning. How about you?”
”I see, so that's why I couldn't reach you since last month that I have to resort to writing. The telephone network here in Windsor is so advanced, while in Alighieri, we only have one phone in the palace, and one in the post office. You have no idea how much I have been scolded for using the palace telephone to call Via. 'Kylo, that's for official business only!', ugh! Why don't you lend me Alexander so that he can fix it for us?”
Charlton chuckled, ”No can do, we still have a lot of places to cover here in Windsor. Maybe next year.”
”Ah! I never imagined that we will where we're at now. When we're younger, you're the one who used to follow my example, now it's the opposite! But, I sure am happy for you. I can't believe that my best friend was the one dubbed as the most promising youth of our age! By the way, how's Leonard?” Kylo asked. He wanted to ask about Geoffrey too, but he knew that Charlton didn't want to talk about him. Not that they have enmity, but well, he was seeing his intended behind his back.
”Leonard's also busy being the vice minister of finance. He has a lot of work to do especially that the first meeting of house of lords this year would be tomorrow. By the way, don't you wish to visit him? We're near their ducal estate.”
”Nah, we'll see each other tomorrow, he will sure be present for his sister's graduation. I want to see Via first.”
”Whatever happened to your motto bros first? I even came to fetch you before seeing my girlfriend.”
”I'm so touched Charlie. But stop spouting nonsense. I bet you gave her a call first.”
The two of them began laughing. It has been a year since they last met, but with their friendship, they were still able to bond like they have not been apart for long.
The ride back to the ducal mansion took them an hour and a half as they had to make stops along the way for Kylo to try driving the car. Since it was similar to the way the others were driven, Kylo was able to learn it quickly.
Since there was no roof for the car, they had to freshen up again before heading to the school and visiting their respective girlfriends.
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TBC