Arthur's Pov:
I remembered the awful memory with her , yesterday night that she thought me as her ex and begged me to stay . It just snapped me back to my reality . I don't want to be someone's replacement In her heart . So , I thought about avoiding her. It's good for both of us to not get involved any closer . It's not like I loved her for real . This shall pass too.
Though , I thought this ; when she was in pain . My legs and heart are not obeying and just trying to reach her and help her. I think she's better now . I stared her without realising . She tilted her head , so she can have a peaceful meal.
'Well, isn't this best ? it's good she forgot about last night. I don't know what to say if she asked me about it. I excused myself and went to jogging. I want to feel tired , so I won't think of her .
I made myself busy today , so I won't think of her anymore . But it's still the same. I sighed and I heard a knock sound .
"Who is it ?" I said in an annoying tone.
"I'm sorry for the disturbance , I'm butler from Madam's office." he said politely and I sighed thinking that I just can't forget her .
"Come in", I said and he opened the door without making any sounds , unlike someone I know(he's talking about Liam) . He is well trained , but I didn't trust him ; so I placed him under my wife's office.
He gave a document and said it was given by madam and she insisted to hand over this document directly to me. He kept it on my table and I waved him to go back.
I took the document and looked through it.
It was all about Emma's wrongdoings. I thought she just wanted to spy me. But , isn't it unnecessary? What's her purpose. But these things are my favourite , when I was young ; but parents cherished it as a treasure and kept it in the locker. Is that why she thought it as a valuable item.
It seems , when my mother was working in that office , she made it as a treasure and included in locker list . I miss her. If it's her , she would probably stayed with me and listened to my blabbers.
My childhood was not like others , people will praise me for no matters , just to be get benefitted by a royal. I can clearly see their intentions like open book. Because of my parents , Liam and Ellios; it was bearable.
But , I didn't expect a betrayal from the person I trusted most. Of course , it's my "Uncle" ; I loved him no lower than my dad. But , when I heard his talk with other person in the night . I was so devastated after hearing his words. I still can't forget it.
My parents suddenly become weak and sick . We called many world famous doctors , but they couldn't find it or should I say , they don't want to say , because my uncle bribed them. I was 13 years old back then , so as an elder he took care of all the management instead of my dad and he's the one who took the doctors saying that he's Caring for his brother.
But it's all a lie . He betrayed my father and mother , who kept their trust in him and me , who I loved like he was my father. But ,in his eyes ; I'm just a puppet.
But , I don't know who's the other person he was talking with . Though it's better than none. Just because of this file ; I had to recall all those memories . I sighed.
I came outside to get some fresh air ; but I met her . She was standing afar , I didn't dare to get near her . But she noticed me and looked at me with full of hatred in her eyes. It was a beautiful dusk ; though it's not for me. If it was yesterday ; I would have gone to her just to see her and hear her voice at least .
But , I don't want to experience another betrayal . At least She's hostile towards me , so I won't expect things from her. I gave a weak smile and went back to my office. I again overworked myself to forget about her .
"Arthur , Stop it . You've to get enough sleep . Go to your room ." Liam said aloud in a concerned voice .
My head feels heavy. I never felt this tired before ; but it's okay I think I'll sleep now . I left my office in Liam's care and went to my room . On my way to the room , I saw a familiar face . It's Emma . Her eyes looks dull and lonely. I've never seen that look on her face from the start . But it's doesn't concern me.
"Where were you ? You're coming past curfew." I said in a eerie voice and glared at her. I know ,It's just it's useless to vent my anger on her . But just like she used me ; I will use her to vent my anger.
She looked at me , but she didn't even flinch over hearing my voice , just stood still there .
"Are you not going to answer me?" I raised my brow.
"I know from the first , that you don't love me ." She looked down and said in a low voice.
"What ?" I asked her in a irritated voice. What the heck is she talking about .
"And you know I don't love you but I'm still following you for some reason and I know that you love 'her' ." She said in a trembling voice.
" You want to protect her , I'll help you with it but you have to make a promise to do me a favour once. Please" Her flooded eyes finally let her tears down and her lips are shaking.
"Why ? What is that you're trying to do now?" I asked in a cold voice . I didn't even pity her , even I know her tears are true .
She smirked ,"You , out of everyone is asking me ? Don't you know that ; We just want to protect our loved ones , even if it hurts us like hell." she said and gave me a mockery smile , but her tears are falling down like crazy.
I don't know what it is . But her words hit me deep down to my heart. Even before I realized , my tears are falling down .
"Can I hug you ? " she just asked and didn't wait for my reply and buried her face on my chest and cried for half an hour to her fullest . I didn't even know , when I started to console her . I patted her hands ; it's just I feel her pain . I know what it is to be one sided love .
Then she calmed down and wiped her tears ; She took her face from my chest . "Thank you. Then I hope you can keep your promise and I will do the same." she said.
"Okay . I hope she won't get hurt because of me." I said and she nodded and left to her room.
I went to my room , but I'm sure now ; there is someone other than my uncle who's aiming for me and that someone is Emma's one side love. I don't know who is it? Because Emma's past is protected confidential by someone who's powerful as me .
(Knock* knock*)
"Who's it?" I rubbed my temples and opened the door.
"Sir , Madam is calling for you." She said in a trembling voice and didn't even looked at my face . Right, She's Augusta's maid .
"What ? Do you know what time is it? " I asked her and she nervously rubbed her hands. 'Why is she calling me in this hour ?' Just a few hours ago , she looked like she's about to kill me . The maid suddenly spoke, interrupting my thoughts.
"She's drinking alone in the garden and asking for you." she said and closed her eyes anxiously.
"Don't you know to manage your master properly . What if she catches cold ? " I tutted and grabbed an overcoat and went to her hurriedly.
I saw her drinking alcohol , in the same place where I gave her my overcoat. She looked at me , her face was flustered due to alcohol . She waved her hands towards me.
"Come here ", she said and told me to sit beside her by placing her hands .
"What are you doing in the middle of the night ?" I asked her calmly . But deep down I feared that she would confuse me to her Ex.
"Mister , Are you blind ? Can't you see I'm drinking." she said and gulped her whole glass.
"It's enough . How much are you going to drink? " I said and took her glass. She whined and pouted like a small baby . I chuckled at her reaction and stroked her hair behind her ears.
"Why are being soo niiiacce to me , while you have yourrr mistress ?" She poked my chest and pouted again.
"What are you saying ?" I asked her in a confused tone.
"Do you love me ?" she asked me and I was literally shocked by hearing her words.