"Thank you Miss Kathleen for coming here despite the short notice." Noelle is truly grateful because grandpa has made her to come the soonest she can despite her busy schedule. Kathleen now has to make two sets of clothing within a short period of time. Noelle could not help but sympathize with her. However, Noelle thinks Kathleen will have a lot of talent to assist her in every bit and piece to make the clothing in a small amount of time.
Kathleen says her goodbyes while all the servants assist to carry what seems to be mountains of luggage which contain the dresses that Noelle tried on today. Noelle never knew that this activity would be exhausting. Seeing how easy it looks in movie montage gives a false impression to Noelle. Noelle could not imagine how tiring it be for brides to find a perfect dress like it is in the famous selecting wedding dress show on television.
After putting on a baggy sweatshirt and sweatpants, Noelle grabs Kian's hand and leads him to the garden. She is excited to know what happened during the trip. Plus the weather is good for strolling among beautiful flowers which are currently blooming.
Walking side by side along the pathway, like they are on a romantic date. "So~ How was the trip?" Noelle asked.
"So much has happened during the trip. I am happy enough that I manage to find my family." Kian brought Noelle to the gazebo and took a seat.
Noelle sits patiently as Kian continues to tell his story. Noelle saddened that Kian's family has passed away. Somehow, Kian no longer has anyone else left in the world. He cries in Noelle's embrace for a long time as Noelle just hugs him tightly. It might be a tiny gesture but it means a world to Kian.
He feels so much better as if a heavy boulder was lifted up from his chest. Noelle's warm body gives a cozy feeling combined with her soft sweet scent that is very motherly. Kian wishes that he could stay in that moment forever. He really misses having someone that he can rely on.
Seeing that Kian has stopped crying, Noelle cupped both of her palms at Kian's cheeks and wipes away his tears. "I want you to know that I will always be by your side no matter what happens." she says before landing a short and soft kiss on Kian's lips.
"I will help you to research further on the time period which your family passed away when the banquet is over." Noelle rubs Kian's head. Noelle's heart skipped a beat from seeing Kian's face look as cute as a puppy. "Who knows you might remember something soon?" she said further.
Noelle finds it hard to believe that Kian is from the Middle Ages. No wonder he does not know how to shower on the first day they met each other. Matter of fact, Noelle has been teaching him how to use a lot of things ever since then. Yet everything looks seamlessly natural because Kian is a fast learner and an observer.
"Noelle~" Kian says while holding both of Noelle's hands.
"Yes. Kian?" Noelle looks into Kian's amber eyes that never stop to make her lose within it.
"I have bought some gifts for you. Stanley brought me to the Christmas Market and gave me some allowance to purchase something." Kian's pitch rose a few notches due to excitement. Noelle's face looks the same as the 'Surprise Pikachu Meme' at this moment. She did not expect Kian would buy something for her. Her heart flutters because now she knows that Kian still thinks of her even though they were far apart.
"Awhhh~ You don't have to buy anything for me." she chuckled.
"Seems like you have gotten closer to Stanley. I bet he is the kind of person that you can not say 'No' to" Noelle laughs as she remembers that Stanley was so good at persuading her to eat whenever she just arrived in Switzerland. The travels were always taking a toll on Noelle 's little body when she was still going there with Papa.
At that time Stanley had just started working in grandpa's manor and Noelle was six years old when she came to visit. Due to the jetlag, Noelle usually finds herself throwing tantrums like any other kid her age. That is why she will be nitpicking on every single thing she could. The chefs will come and go presenting food for her but she would not eat after her tongue touches the surface of the food. However, the sneaky Stanley would bring her around the house to play first until Noelle feels exhausted and hungry. Normally they would go for horse riding which is Noelle's favorite thing to do. By the time she forgot about the long journey then her appetite will come back. The chef will prepare the parmesan chicken for her and Noelle will clean her plate until it is sparkling.