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Chapter 54 - Third Party

Tee' PovI am now here at this party held by Lord Nop's family during his residence here in this kingdom.Mr. Cutie, Mr. Lee, or whoever he is, helped me blend into this world. He gave me this very heavy suit, which led me into this awkward situation.I am now hiding behind this big curtain, looking at these two love birds kissing each other against the door .FlashbackI blink my eyes several times i response to the intense shaking that awakened me, feeling like I was in a box? Then I knew I was in the carriage when I heard a horse neigh.Then the driver of the carriage signaled for the horse to stop. I was about to talk to him, but my mouth and hands were tied with cloth, and I was placed in a box beside the driver. I tried to scream for help, but the sound was muffled by the cloth. Panic set in as I realized I was being kidnapped.The driver got off the horse and opened the box where I was trapped, and I recognized him; it was Mr. Cutie.''Shhh.. I'm sorry I had to tie you up and put you inside this box. I didn't mean to harm, but you need to calm down first and trust me, '' he whispered, his voice filled with urgency. ''I promise I will explain everything once we're safe.'' My heart raced with fear and confusion, but I knew I had no choice but to trust him for now.''For now, I need you to calm down and don't do anything stupid, okay? '' I nodded in agreement, trying to steady my breathing and clear my mind. Mr. Cutie gently helped me out of the box , all the while reassuring me that everything would soon make sense.He untied me and gave me an ancient guard suit.''Here, wear this to blend in and promise you won't run away. And one last thing, and this is very important: whoever you see now or whatever you observe or hear, don't react until I say so. I know this is confusing for you, but trust me, it's best to not interfere.'' Again, I nodded in agreement.'''Where should I change clothes, and how do I wear this? '' I ask, barely lifting the metals of this suit, am I even capable of wearing such heavy armor? His response was simple: "Follow me; I will show you where to change and help you put it on. Don't worry, you'll get used to it quickly." With a deep breath, I followed him, trying to prepare myself for whatever was to come.He led me to the trees and showed me how to wear the suit properly, and later on, he left me to change.''Wow, this mansion is gorgeous. I didn't know ancient Thailand had this kind of architecture. I can't wait to explore more of it once I'm fully suited up.'' It was my reaction when I saw the back of the mansion.But when I finally reached the gate and grand entrance, my jaw dropped. '' This can't be.'' I said in disbelief.''What is it? '' Mr. Cutie/Lee asked, concerned. I pointed to the intricate carvings and elaborate design of the entrance, realizing that this mansion held more secrets than I had initially thought.''This mansion. I know this place, '' I said , feeling a sense of deja vu wash over me. The familiarity of the architecture and design sparked a memory deep within me, making me eager to uncover the mysteries hidden within its walls.''What do you mean? '' Mr. Cutie/Lee asks, confused.'' This mansion is where I came from . Mr. Cutie, this might be our solution to getting out of this world!! '' I said as I jumped into him, hugging him out of excitement.''That house is my great-grandmother's house,'' Mr. Cutie or Lee said, not showing any excitement.''You mean you live here? '' I ask, surprised.''No.'' His answer made me more confused.''Haha. Funny you are joking, I get it.'' I said , trying to lighten the mood. But Mr. Cutie/Lee's serious expression told me that he was not joking at all.'No, I mean, my family used to own this mansion generations ago. It's been abandoned for years,'' Mr. Cutie/Lee explained, a hint of nostalgia in his voice. ''But maybe there's something here that can help us find a way back home.''''Abandoned, but it looks like someone is living here now,''' I said matter factly , looking around at the well-kept garden and freshly painted walls.''Yeah , I know, and they are the ones we are going to pick and bring to the party—the ones you will be guarding from now on,'' Mr. Lee said.''Heh? Me guarding? How am I supposed to do that? '' ''You'll figure it out; just keep an eye on them,'' Mr. Lee replied with a mischievous grin. I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease at the thought of being responsible for someone's safety in this mysterious mansion.And then we proceeded to the grand entrance of the mansion. We stopped there.''So who are we waiting for, your grandma? '' I ask while I stand beside the carriage door. Mr. . Cutie just smiles.''You can say that, but she's not my grandma yet. Their love story is just about to begin, but your appearance here in this timeline might change the order of things in ways we can't predict. Just like when I appeared in this timeline, it changed things, but worse, so we have to be careful on how your presence in this timeline 'will affect the future of those who reincarnated to continue the cycle of the story.' Mr. Cutie said cryptically. I couldn't shake the feeling that my presence in this timeline was about to alter the course of history in ways I never imagined possible.''Wait reincarnated, you mean—''''Lady Rebecca,'' Mr. Cutie or Lee greeted the person, and just as he taught me, I bowed as a sign of respect.''Mr. Lee , I didn't know you would personally pick us up. Where are the guards that were meant to pick us up? '' Wait, that voice is familiar.What did he call her again? ''Ah, the guards were reassigned to other duties. I wanted to ensure your safe arrival myself,'' Mr. Lee explained, his eyes glinting with a mysterious intensity. As Lady Rebecca turned towards me, my eyes widened in recognition. '' Becky,'' I mutter as I lift my eyes. She looks so much like Becky, but with white hair and so elegant. I noticed her dress; that's the dress I was holding when I was brought here. I will discuss this with Mr. . Lee later.''My apoligies, my lady; he is new to this job.'' Mr. Lee covered for my stupidity. Shit, did I just ruin our disguise?''Hahaha..it's okay, Mr. Lee. It's not all the time that people call me by my first name instead of my title,'' Lady Rebecca replied with a smile, saving me from further embarrassment. I made a mental note to be more careful with my words in the future.''Oh, and you look familiar. Did we meet before, young man? '' I shook my head, trying to think of a believable response. "I don't believe so, my lady. I am sorry. I was just," I replied with a nervous chuckle. Lady Rebecca's smile widened. ''It's okay; I don't bite, she said .''And I am glad someone knows how to speak English. It is my first time meeting one of the guards who can speak my language; mostly guards only speak Siamese dialect.''Lady Rebecca's comment made me realize that my ability to speak English fluently was a rare skill among the guards. I felt a sense of pride and relief knowing that I could communicate effectively in her presence.''Oh, this is Irin, my personal assistant; she's speaking English too; you might want to know her,'' Ancient Becca said, introducing the lady beside her."สวัสดีคะ คุณไอรินทร์" (""Sawasdee ka, Miss Irin"), I greeted the lady with a smile, feeling grateful for the unexpected connection.Irin looks familiar; I just couldn't figure it out. Would every person here also exist in my world?After that, me and Mr. Cutie brought Ancient Becky and her companion to the party.End of the FlashbackWhen we arrived at this party, I immediately looked somewhere to pee. I know I'm supposed to watch them, but I really needed to pee, and I didn't want to leave Mr. Cutie's side, so I tried to hold it in as we made our way through the crowd. Suddenly, I spotted a familiar face across the room, and my bladder was quickly forgotten in my excitement.I am sure it was Freen dancing with that demon. I was about to approach Freen, but Mr. Cutie held my hand tightly, pulling me closer to him. "Let's stay together for now," he whispered in my ear, his gaze fixed on Freen and the demon. I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease as I watched them dance, wondering what their connection could possibly be.That man is not to be trusted. I need to find a way to get her away from that man, but Mr. Cutie wouldn't let me.Ugh, I can't hold my bladder any longer. I need to find a restroom, so I run away from the crowd to find my way to the first available bathroom.''Hey , where are you going ?come back here !!'' Mr. Lee whispered as he followed me through the crowd. '' I need to use a bathroom.'' I quickly replied, trying to escape his grasp. The urgency in my voice seemed to catch his attention, and he reluctantly let me go with a stern warning to return quickly.

'' Lord Armstrong.''

''Mr. Lee, where were you? And why are you sweating again? '' I saw a man talk to Mr. Cutie.I quickened my pace away from the crowd but couldn't find a bathroom anywhere nearby. Desperation started to set in as all the rooms here were closed. I simply took off the metallic hat that I was wearing and used its solidity to hit the lock of the door until it finally gave way. I slipped inside and locked the door behind me, grateful for a moment of privacy to catch my breath.I don't know how long I stayed here; I heard commotion outside. So I was back on my senses. I still can't believe all of this is happening to me. I still wish I was just dreaming.I hear people talking outside the room. I know who they are i recognized the voices I tried sneaking out, but I saw Freen and Becky embracing each other outside this door, so I closed the door back. Waiting for them to go, as Mr. . Cutie said, my appearance here is crucial. I need to make sure they don't see me often or make any major interaction to avoid conflict in history.So I stayed.And I wasn't able to get out until this situation, where I am seeing these two lovebirds kissing each other.This couple really always has the wrong timing for falling in love, even in this ancient time . I can't risk being caught in the middle of their moment. I'll have to wait until they leave before attempting to sneak out again.

In fact, I am enjoying this scene.

hmm..If only my phone were with me, this would be a perfect moment to capture and share with my friends. But for now , I'll just have to commit it to memory and hope that the next time I find myself in a similar situation, I'll be better prepared. The way they look at each other is truly captivating—almost like a scene from a romantic movie.