Rebecca's POV''Finally, there you are!! '' Irin's loud voice made both of us jolt in shock, and quickly we separated ourselves from each other. Irin's eyes widened as she took in the sight of us standing there, awkwardly looking everywhere but at each other. I could feel my face turning red with embarrassment as Irin's mischievous grin grew wider, clearly enjoying the unexpected moment she had stumbled upon. . "I've been looking everywhere for you two!" she exclaimed, her hands on her hips.''Here, I brought a dress for Freen to change in.'' Irin said , handing Freen the dress with a knowing smile. Freen quickly took it, grateful for the distraction from the awkwardness of the situation. Saying something to Irin that I can barely hear, but even if I hear it, I'll never understand anyway.Irin opened the door nearest us, and Freen quickly got in there. She must have felt very bad. I wanted to say comfort words to her, but I can't speak her language, and she can't speak mine either.It stinks to be English in an Asian nation.I speak German, Italian, French, and even Spanish. Why didn't I express interest in learning the Siamese language spoken by my mother?Oh . Yes, she left us.''Oh, and Lord Nop's guard offered to escort us home after the two of you ran off earlier. He sent a guard to follow us and told me this is when I lost track of the two of you, '' Irin continued, which caught my attention.''Why what happened ? '' I ask, confused.''Our carriage was broken down by some crazy civilian. '' Irin explained, looking frustrated. "I'm sorry, I should have mentioned it earlier," she added. "But don't worry, Lord Nops offered to help us out."''Oh no, that's terrible. I hope everyone is okay,'' I replied, feeling a sense of unease about the situation. Irin nodded solemnly, her expression mirroring my own concern as we made our way to Lord Nops' carriage.''Oh, that's very... odd of him..'' I said , trying to make sense of the situation. Irin gave me a knowing look, hinting that there may be more to the story than meets the eye.'' I don't understand him.'' Irin blurted out , her frustration evident in her voice.''Me Niether.'' I responded, feeling a sense of confusion and suspicion creeping in."But we'll have to wait and see what he has in store for us; you should consider his offer for the time being," she added, a hint of uncertainty creeping into her tone.''The guards have now doubled the security. They consider this a threat. '' I nodded in agreement, realizing the gravity of the situation. Irin and I exchanged worried glances, unsure of what to expect next. To be attacked inside the perimeter of the royal residence that way is really a big threat.''คุณรีเบคก้า คุณผู้หญิงผู้มีเกียรติ เราต้องไปที่รถม้าของคุณตอนนี้ นั่นคือคำสั่งของนายนพที่ฉันได้รับ'' ('Miss Rebecca, honorable lady. We must go to your carriage now. That was Mr. Nop's order that I received.) '' One of the two guards spoke, which I just noticed now.''What did he say? ''I asked Irin.'' He said we should head to your carriage now, which was what was ordered of him.'' Irin translated.''What about Freen? She's still inside.'' I said worriedly. I'm not leaving her here."เราต้องรีบไปเพื่อความปลอดภัยของสุภาพสตรีผู้มีเกียรติรีเบคก้า"("We must hurry to ensure the safety of Honorable Lady Rebecca.) The guard spoke again with conviction in his voice, forcing us to quickly make our way to the carriage, leaving Freen behind for the time being. As we rushed towards the carriage, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease about leaving her alone.Freen's POVThe moment I closed the door behind me, I immediately leaned my back against it, my weak knees giving in, and slowly sat down on the floor, holding the dress that Irin had given me.The warmth of her hand on my wrist still lingers; I can even smell her flowery scent in it. I unconsciously trace my fingers on my wrist, my face feeling warm upon remembering the brief moment when she held my wrist and took me away with her from the party, which if she didn't do, I had already ruined it by punching the face of that man.I know it would have worsened my situation with Nop's deal. I close my eyes, trying to calm my racing heart as I replay the events of the night in my mind. I know what Nop did earlier; I may not understand what they were saying, but I can tell from the tension in the room that it was serious. I needed to calm myself in order to save my mother, but my anger was getting the best of me. I took a deep breath, thinking about my impulsive action earlier. I hope it won't affect my deal with Nop, but I guess it helps more to win back a little of Lady Rebecca's trust in him.I saw how Lady Rebecca reacted earlier. Her expression was a mix of surprise and concern, which made me realize she really does care for me, like Nop had told me. I admit I felt happy about it, but my conscience is getting out of me. What if she found out it was just acting like what Nop did? And I am part of it. I am being part of deceiving her, and that thought is weighing heavily on me.As she dragged me from the party, I could tell that she truly wanted to get me away from those people—away from her fiance and the nastiness of the aristocracy. She protected me there, and I don't have to comprehend their weird language to recognize that.And this only deepens my emotions. I know I can't deceive Lady Rebecca, but I have to do this for my dearest mother. My mother is the most important to me, as is my grandmother.I sighed and decided to get up. Ending this thought, I need to clean myself. I undress myself and get in the tub, scrubbing myself.I was doing it quickly because I had been here for too long already. The warm water felt soothing against my skin, washing away the stress and worries that had been weighing me down. When I heard some commotion outside, like people were rushing, I quickly finished up and got out of the tub, wrapping myself in a towel. As I stepped out of the bathroom, I could hear the voices of guards talking to Irin, making me curious about what was happening outside.I dried myself quickly when I heard Lady Rebecca's voice saying my name. I grabbed the dress and rushed to see what was going on, my heart pounding with anticipation. Lady Rebecca's urgent tone made me realize that something serious must be happening, and I knew I needed to be prepared for whatever was coming next.Urg, this dress is giving me a hard time.Why would people make women's dresses hard to put on? I struggled with the fabric, feeling a sense of frustration building within me.And when I heard the voices fading, I tried to walk, not finishing putting on the dress properly. As I finally managed to get it on, I hurried towards the door, but I tripped over the hem, stumbling forward. The sound of Lady Rebecca's voice calling my name grew fainter as I struggled to regain my balance, my heart sinking with the realization that Nop might have done something to get Lady Rebecca away from me and had decided to break our deal.Finally, I managed to get up. I decided to properly wear the dress since it's impossible to walk with a twisted hem.As I finished adjusting the dress, I heard commotion outside, like people running the door blastingly open, and here is Lady Rebecca , looking disheveled and out of breath. She quickly locked the door and held my face, and I melted.As her lips met mine, I knew that whatever Nop had done, it didn't matter in that moment. Lady Rebecca was back, and that was all that mattered. The feeling of her soft lips against mine made me forget all about the chaos and uncertainty that had been plaguing me moments before.She was kissing me, but I was frozen here. I don't know what to do next, my mind racing with a mix of emotions. All I could do was savor the moment and hope that it would never end. Lady Rebecca's presence was a beacon of light in the darkness, and I was grateful for her return.''Uhm, '' she bit my lips, which led me to open my mouth, and there I kissed her back. Our kiss deepened. She is now holding my neck, not letting me go. I held her waist tightly, feeling a rush of desire and passion unlike anything I had ever experienced before. I am now caressing her back as she is now kissing my neck .''Ah-ugh,'' she bit my neck. I wanted to moan, but I don't want anyone to find out what we were doing here.Wanting to make her feel the same I push Lady Rebecca against the door she glared at me but I didn't give time to see her reaction as I captured her lips with mine once again, intensifying the heat between us. Our bodies pressed together, the tension building as we both gave in to the undeniable chemistry drawing us closer.I don't want this to end..''Freen? Lady Rebecca? Are you two okay? '' Irin's voice had again woken us up from our intense moment.We breathe heavily as I break the kiss.Lady Rebecca quickly composed herself, shooting me a warning glance before replying to Irin that we were fine and just needed a moment alone. I could still feel the lingering heat between us as we both tried to regain our composure.
And I just gave her my widest smile, hoping she could see in my eyes how much I didn't want that moment to end either.