"Carina!!,"
When I opened the door, I was immediately greeted with a hug from Vance. Since his figure is taller and bigger than me, I was easily enveloped by his warmth.
I blushed, remembering the night I had with him. Vance had a fair share of flirting me but he didn't cross the line or anything. Plus, I should be used to flirting and reading between the lines. But I don't know why I am embarrassed when I think back on how Vance is very forward with me.
"Your highness, you need to mind your manners," Emmy blushed, clenching the books on her hands.
Till this day, Emmy can never get used to the sight of Vance being this forward with me. Emmy knew that the prince is retarded, but the sight of an adult man hugging an adult woman can always lead to unpleasant rumours.
"Vance, remember what Emmy says. You can do this when there's no one present, but when there are others, do not do this," I warned him.
Vance frowned, but doesn't complain.
I beckoned Emmy to leave the room as she put down the stack of books on the table. Vance look perplexed at the sight. "This is what's needed for you to become the emperor. So be serious," I said as I hold my monocle.
He tilted his head. "Emperor?,".
I raised my eyebrows. "Vance, you told me you wanted to be the emperor. You want power. Remember?," I said.
Could it be he didn't remember the conversation we had two days ago?
But then it makes sense. I feel like I saw two different Vance. The childish, retarded Vance and the matured, adult Vance. And I knew the latter just two days ago. Is it the medicine?
Hill did not send me any report about the medicine yet. But it's safe to assume it's because of that.
"I don't remember about wanting to be an emperor...," he mumbled. Then he smiled at remembering something. "Ah, but I do love it when we hug each other. I really do miss you, Carina,".
No, no way! Being this cute and handsome should be insane.
"N-Now, there's no time to remember that. Here, read this book. Ask me if there's any question. I am heading out for awhile to call my maid for tea,".
I placed the book in front of him and left the room immediately.
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I opened the book and was touched to see that she simplified my syllabus into short, concise notes. There's even a few cute doodles that she drew at the edges, and some motivational quotes. Her notes were also highlighted, labelled, and there are some warnings to remember the important points.
She really meant it then, that she'll do whatever it takes to fulfil my wish.
I smiled. This warmth I feel in my heart seems too alien to me, but I wished for more. I closed the book and kissed it. Her efforts, her time, her thoughts, everything is written in this book.
"Just for me," I mumbled.
I noticed there is a bell pull at the corner of the room. So there is no reason for Carina to head outside to call a maid.
Carina can really be cute sometimes.
However, if she is that flustered, then that is good news for me. I am slowly gaining back control over my actions.
I just need to lower the dosage a little until I do not need the medicine any more.