Ever since I left the realm, I felt kind of lonely. Celestina was a companion I never thought I have, heck I even developed an affection for her. Yet, I guess it didn't go through. We didn't tell each other's our feelings in the end.
I'll be going back to the Espoir Kingdom, I am now a new woman. Not bounded with any traumas of the past thanks to Celestina. But will I ever let go of it? What if they come back? I haven't even made amends to those others that I've wronged.
I've continued adventuring even after my friend's death, only to retire at this time because of the pressure from the Espoir Kingdom. Now that I've revoked my retirement, surely I would be met with criticism as to what they did when the time before my retirement.
I'm just only fulfilling my promise to them, but yet. I've given up. I know that I'm such a shallow woman, being affected by them. They didn't know how much I've sacrificed, they're contained in their bubble believing in themselves. Spreading gossip, that never ends.
But even in my world, these such things exist, and for better or worst they've harmed. It drove others to kill themselves just because of one gossip that spreads around throughout the whole web. Never to ask if it's legitimate or not, only to feel sorry when the deed is already done.
This is the same as here. But far worse, though the unity of creatures alike. Gossip and rumors would always be the greatest weapon of all.
Jules warned me about this, but I never got to even think that the possibilities withhold until I've continued my adventuring through their deaths. Goodness, why am I even thinking about this?
This is how people look old! Stress! If I want to be the best girl Celestina could ever ask for!
***
I'm still on a pedal stool, how can I balance adventuring with Eloise but also being the Queen? Is this really where our adventure ends? In silence, as we slowly turn old and forget each other?
No! I don't want that! Just thinking about it makes my heart aches!
***
Ah, the sun is shining bright today. What a lovely day this is, I shall weep and cry as I leave Libertè. For the passing weeks that we've stayed here, I've never felt the care and warmth that I've been longing for the past years. Her company was what made me to be who I am today. Facing my trauma but also overcoming it, there are still loose ends. I'm grateful to her.
It's just such a shame that I've fallen an affection for her and I can't seem to remove that feeling. It hurts to think that she might not come back anymore, and it pains me.
Why am I even acting like this? I shouldn't weep because our adventure ends, but be happy because it happened......
somehow, that sounds way cooler in my head. Ah, I shouldn't let myself be backtracked! This is a new path that'll I'll be going to carve forward, face the past that lingers.
Espoir Kingdom... Would they still accept me? This is hard.
"You looked worried."
A soft voice echoes through my ears, I know that voice! That calm, soft, and fluffy voice!
As I look back, I am greeted with a kiss. A kiss directly from the lips.
***
I accidentally kissed Eloise! What should I do?!? Should I take the initiative? What do I do?!
***
Her lips are quite soft, plump, and warm. But I need to-
She grabbed my head tightly as she closed her eyes and committed to the kiss, there was no other choice. I reciprocated her kiss, giving her the French tongue action!
***
I can't believe it! I'm kissing Eloise! Is this a dream? I can't believe I took the initiative to kiss her this passionately! I feel warm inside, ecstasy flowing through me as I feel happy.
We ended our passionate kiss as we collect our selective breaths.
"What a direct way to say you love me, Celestina."
Haha!
"Y-yes!"
I've indeed grown an affection for her, but being separated enough made me feel isolated.
"Why are you here aren't you supposed to rule a kingdom?!"
"You see, there was this discovery that the time in the realm differs here."
***
Time Dilation!
"A day here in this world is only but a mere minute in our world."
That makes sense but also doesn't make sense at the same time. Diving through the logic behind it would just drive my mind insane...
But I can't believe that she's here. In the flesh, we kissed with our tongue?! It's pure bliss!
"So, whatcha say to make ourselves official Celestina?"
I'm taking the initiative way too fast. We've met for only a couple of weeks, yes we shared a kiss. But...
She smiled that contrasted her with the golden sky, beautifully and widely.
"Sure why not?"
Words pierced through my heart as she accepted my proposal. It's official, we're together!
-TO BE CONTINUED-
[Extra Extra]
It's been a while since we've seen each other! 1? 2 weeks? Quite a break this author did! Did he know how to even write anymore? Or lots of his brain are filled with academics?!
Well, the next chapter is a new start of a new arc. I thereby called it [The Espoir Kingdom Arc]! See you tomorrow, Eloise signing out!