"I want to be a writer!! "She said in an enthusiastic tone.
Michael almost spit the wine he drank.
Lawrence gulped a big chunk of steak.
While Ezekiel can't help but gave out a warm smile. As expected of the girl he likes. Wait. He likes? Yes. It's true. He likes Rin.
Seeing the reactions of these men, Rin pursed her lips. "Why? Is being a writer not good? All the dramas you've seen on that tv box is coming from them. And because of these writers, even if I stayed in the forest, I still gain a bit of knowledge."
Ezekiel gently caressed her hair then said, "Writer it is. Don't worry, we will prepare everything for you. Michael, you know what to do."
Hey boss!! I am your best aide!! I am the President of Rheid Group!! Arrrgghh… Anyways, do I have a choice? This little Lady might be our future Lady Boss.
And now, it was Lawrence who tap his shoulder as a sign of condolence.
"Noted Your Grace. And you, Little Lady, you must be prepared."
She nodded and smile happily. And because her smile is contagious, the three men can't help but smile.
After they're done dinner, they left the room and proceed to the 4th floor. This floor houses the different kinds High-End Brands. This floor is mostly packed with shopping nobles. But tonight, it seems that they're the only persons roaming the floor except for the Sales persons.
"Is this floor closed? Why can't I see any people? Aside from the sales people?" She asked. According to her knowledge (from the novels again) a mall is packed with shoppers. And it's only half past 8 in the evening. And the mall closes at 10pm.
Ezekiel silently glanced at Michael and the latter immediately understood what he wants to say.
Michael cleared his throat then said, "Well Little Lady, this is how it is especially if the Archduke is here." No. This is a lie. I'm sorry Little Lady, I can't tell you that before we arrived, the Archduke specifically instructed the Building Manager to clear out the people in this floor by 8pm. And it's because of you. *sigh*.
She looked at him, then to the man beside her. She feels that something is not right but, "Okay." She said pretending not to notice anything.
"Your Grace, I apologize for being late. This is Lady Matilda, she is our In-House Fashion Consultant." The middle age man from earlier appeared again. And now, he is with a Lady on her mid-twenties. She is a beauty. With her long wavy light brown Hair and perfect red lips, she looks so stunning. Rin's eyes were glued on her. Her eyes are shinning.
Ezekiel frowned upon seeing her expression. He held out his hand then pinched her nose.
"What?" She asked innocently. She only gave him a side glance then her eyes is on the Beautiful Lady on her front.
"We are here to buy you a set of clothes." He said. His voice is getting colder.
"Em. Don't worry, I'll pay you." She said with blinking eyes.
The rest is just observing the two of them. They don't know whether they should laugh or cry.
Hey Archduke, why are you getting jealous all of a sudden?
The Lady Matilda find the girl amusing. When the Building Manager told her about the Archduke's having a female companion, she thought that it was the 1st Princess. it's an open secret that the 1st Princess of the Empire is in love with Archduke and she is the No. 1 fiancée candidate.
But seeing the girl beside the Archduke and his attitude towards her, she instantly felt sorry to the princess. Who would have thought that the ever cold and mighty Archduke will fall for this little girl?
"Good evening Your Grace. I am Matilda, Matilda Bonivick. I will be assisting her Lady tonight. " She said.
Ezekiel just nodded at her.
"Oh. Thank you. I am Eyrhin. Pleased to meet you." Rin said excitedly.
"Me too, My Lady. Ahm, do you have a preferred Brands? Or style?"
Ezekiel frowned then said, "If she has then what's the point of asking you? "
Both Michael and Lawrence coughed at the same time. Your Grace, please just calm down. It's a woman. A WOMAN!!!
Eyrhin walked forward then grabbed Matilda's hand. "Please don't mind him. He is just joking. Speaking of brands, I don't have my own preferred brand. So, I'll be in your care Lady Matilda. "She said then she turned her gaze to the grumpy Ezekiel.
"What?" He asked.
Rin rolled her eyes then grabbed his right hand. "Let's not keep the Lady waiting. Let's go."Just like their time in the Forest, it was always Rin who pulled him anywhere around the forest. And now, it was the first time today that Rin initiated holding hands with him. He felt an immense surge of emotion. The cold air around him instantly turned warm.
Ah. Our Little Lady is becoming an Automatic heater for our Cold Archduke. They are being lovey dovey again.
The two aides shrugged their shoulders.
Matilda led them to different Boutiques. Since Michael and Lawrence is getting bored, they decided to strolled around.
"Michael? Rence?" A familiar voice called out to them and the two have been startled. They looked at each other and pretend not to hear him and just continue walking. "Hey, Rence? Michael??!! " The voice is getting louder and nearer so they started walking fast.
The person who called them frowned and signaled his Knights to catch the two.
"Lord Michael, Lord Lawrence!! His Highness Prince Tyler is calling for you!!" Said the Knight who caught up with them.
"Oh. Prince Tyler. Good evening your Highness. Sorry, we didn't hear you. "Michael said as he pretends to not heard him earlier. Ahhhh… Of all the people, why did it has to be this Prince? He is a chatterer for damn sake! If this person will saw the Archduke and the Little Lady, it would be troublesome!
"Good Evening Your Highness. May I know what are you doing here? This place is being closed for now." Lawrence said in a formal tone.
"Yes. They told me that someone booked the entire place. And since I met you two here, does it mean it's the Archduke who - - "
Michael laughed and said, "Haha. Yes, Your Highness, and knowing His Grace' personality, he will not let you off. So, you should go back Your Highness. It will not be good for you if he sees you in here. This place has been booked by him. "
Prince Tyler imagined Ezekiel's face and he is starting to shiver. "Ah. That damn Ezekiel. Fine, since I know now that it's him, I'll leave first. "He said and turn his body around. But before he could walk ten steps, Ezekiel's group showed up in front him in the middle side.
"Oh, Mister Michael, Mister Lawrence, Zhi and I were done. I got a few sets of clothes. I also bought a pair for my entrance exam. The other clothes are still to be processed. "Rin said excitedly.
Michael and Lawrence' eyes turned to oval upon seeing them.
Prince Tyler and his Knights turned to look at the one who is talking with the Archduke's Aide.
The two aids immediately rushed to them but unfortunately, Tyler had already saw the Archduke together with the Girl beside him. He is holding different kinds of paper bags while the girl is smiling by his side. "Who… Cousin?" He called Ezekiel and when the latter saw him, he immediately pulled Rin to his back. Michael stood on the left while Lawrence on the right.
Looking at them, they are like on the battlefield protecting a weak princess even if she's the opposite.
Tyler, upon seeing their reactions, his face brightens up. Looks like he manages to find out something interesting.
Seeing the situation, Lady Matilda and the others excused themselves after greeting the prince. The only one who stayed is the Middle age man.
Rin wanted to asked them but she stopped when someone unfamiliar spoke. "Yow, Cousin. What did I just saw? " He asked teasingly. His eyes are trying to see the girl behind the Three men.
"What are you doing here? This place is closed for public. Manager Ben, why is an outsider can come in? Is your security lax? �� He said trying to evade the latter's question.
"I apologize Your Grace. But – "
"Ah. You're being mean to me Cousin. I am not an outsider. And besides, I just came here to see who booked the entire floor. Actually, I am on my way to leave. But then, I saw you… And the one behind you. "He said then chuckled.
Cousin? Zhi's cousin? She tried to peak but the three men on front is not giving her any chance. "Zhi, what's happening?" She asked and Tyler got more curious. He then thought of something.
"Hi to the Little Lady on the back. I am Ezekiel's cousin, Tyler Clovis. May I know your name?"
Tyler Clovis? Then, he is really a Prince of this Empire! I didn't know that Zhi is related to the Imperial Family.
Ezekiel creased his forehead and the temperature again dropped to several degrees. "Third Prince Tyler Kent Clovis, are you seeking death?"
The 3rd Prince gulped and he started sweating beads of cold. "Okay. Okay. I'll leave now. Please don't scare me like that." He protested. But before he leaves, he once again glanced at Rin's direction then said, "See you next time My Lady! " And he run off.
Ezekiel massaged his temples. Lawrence and Michael sighed in relief.
"Hey, what is happening?" Rin finally step forward and asked them.
"My Lady, if you see that man again, please just pretend that you don't know him." Lawrence said in a serious tone.
"Why?" She then looked at Ezekiel.
"Because he's a chatter box. " Ezekiel said.
"Chatter box? "
"A blabbermouth." Michael said.
"Bla-what? "
"He can't be trusted. He is a gossiper." Ezekiel explained.
"Oh. Well, I can fix him. "
The three men gave her a curious gaze. "How? "
"Like this." She cast an instant spell to Michael without him realizing. "What is your name? " She asked an out of topic question.
Michael still in doubts tried to answer her. But after opening his mouth, his voice did not come out. His face started to panic so she immediately dispelled the magic. "What the hell is happening? Oh? My voice is back. What. Wait. Did you-"
"Em. That is how I will fix him." She answered like it was just normal for her to do. "Or if he still can't be fixed, I'll bring him to the Winged Tribe. Or maybe to the den of Serpents. But since he's a prince, will there be a problem if I do that? " She added with an innocent look on her face.
Lawrence and Michael can't help but shudder.
Is she trying to fix him? Or kill him?!!
Hey boss. Look at what your Little Lady is saying.
Ezekiel chuckle and pinched her cheeks. "You can do whatever you want. As long as I'm here, no one will dare to trouble you." He said with full of indulgence in his eye.
"Don't worry. I will handle them myself so that you won't need to worry. I'll just throw them in the midst of the ocean. "She smiled sheepishly.
"Ah. I'm too full for today. "Michael said gloomily.
"Yes. Me too. Anymore and I'll throw up. "Lawrence said in monotone.
Rin glanced at the two men, then asked, "Are you both okay?"
"Yes. We are okay. Sooo okay. "Michael answered and sighed.
Yeah. We are okay. So please stop!!
Please show some mercy to our poor hearts.
Poor Michael and Lawrence, Rin will never know, that the Two men's heart are bleeding to death.