Chapter 96
I was a little surprised by Evans words. Ever since some time, he had drawn an appropriate line for me so I thought he was aiming to be a couple who are friends between arranged marriages
Evan, we are married now, so why are you saying that
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It felt strange.
Because he was wearing a mask, I couldnt see his face or even his expression. Still, my heart betrayed my will, and my heart pounded rapidly.
Im always anxious about you.
The sound of exciting music, the sound of lovers holding hands and dancing on their steps while hiding their identities, and the sound of laughter and all kinds of stories Those things felt so far away right now.
So, I think Im going crazy sometimes.
Suddenly, I had a strange feeling.
Was Evan really an indifferent husband? A husband who didnt touch me, someone who was somewhat indifferent no matter how kind he was, a friend of mine who had been close since childhood but kept a clear distance
However, you just go every now and then and show your face As long as you remain as Princess Icard.
I once again thought that Evan was very difficult.
Still, sometimes, when you think of me like this and come to me in a frenzy among so many people.
It was something that I had never thought of before coming to this world, that someone would be difficult.
Then, I can be happy forever because of that moment, no matter how nervous or anxious I am.
At that moment, I felt a very unexpected feeling. My heart, which had only reacted to money, suddenly thumped and fell. The mask of a black cat whose expression was still unknown as the tip of my hair was being carefully touched by a large hand.
Maybe, I am in desperate need of your sympathy.
The low voice and the distant meaning of that voice.
Ah.
In the meantime, I didnt know it well because we met face-to-face, but when I saw him wearing the mask, he was clearly a big man. I bit my lower lip quietly as if meeting a brand new person, feeling short of breath.
Time seemed to have stopped, and the world other than us was blurry.
Maybe, I
The little boy who was cute and shy at the beginning couldnt come to mind anymore. At that time, the young Evan was easy and cute, although now, this man was difficult and somewhat vague.
Laria, I
I was completely frozen and stared at him blankly.
.
For a moment, I was enveloped in a really strange feeling. A strange atmosphere that I thought had never existed between us Whatever he had said earlier was different from what he meant.
Evan.
I glanced at his black cat mask as if whispering.
Really, really, I know its a vain idea
My heart was beating strangely.
Do you Perhaps
It was irrational behavior.
Even though I just heard that he doesnt like contact with women Still, it was a question I wanted to ask. After hesitating for a while because it was a more difficult question than ever, I opened my mouth again.
Do you like me?
It was only natural that Evan liked me because we had been friends since childhood. Besides, if he didnt like me, his wife, that was another problem. So, more precisely than just liking
As, aa woman you want to embrace, like a lover. Do you like me that much?
He didnt answer for a moment.
It was as if time was passing by in embarrassment.
Suddenly, I thought to myself that I was really impulsive. What if he answered yes here? I didnt even have the confidence to take on the matters after that, but I just threw the question. It was a very stupid question that I did not understand myself.
It was at the moment when a sudden surge of fear came up, and I was about to shout that he didnt have to answer
No.
He replied in a whisper.
My hair fell out of his hand.
II never thought of wanting to embrace you like that
My body, which had been so tense, was relieved. Although I had expected it from the moment he asked not to share the same room.
Never.
I see.
I replied with a forced smile. Even though I thought I would be really happy to hear this, somehow, I was disappointed.
Im sorry, I sounded pointless.
I am happy now.
Evans voice softened in an instant.
If we can live like this for the rest of our life, thats it like a friend, like this number one close friend.
Number one close friend
I murmured for a moment and then asked back.
Evan, who is your number two friend then? Im sorry, but I really dont know your friendship.
His answer was quick.
There is no number two.
Ah I will cancel the apology. I knew your friendships very well.
Evan said nothing more. He just kept silent under the black cat mask and didnt even ask me what I thought.
Hes like a knife. Nonetheless, Im his wife, so isnt he cutting me off too much?
That night was definitely a strange night. I got back on Evans back because my ankle hurt. However, in the distance, I saw two men and women wearing white butterfly masks, talking like me and Evan in a remote place.
Its Elanie and Seymour.
I thought as I rested on Evans back.
It was also an event that brought the two closer together. The power of the original story is so great
I wrapped my arms around Evans neck more and fell into a strange thought.
Evan doesnt know why.
The moment he fiddled with my hair, I really thought Evan might like me, as Serena had warned from childhood. I just felt that way, even though it wasnt in all circumstances.
..If he liked me as a woman, why didnt he touch me and even give me a room? We are an official couple, and our relationship isnt bad. Then, it meant there was no reason for him to hesitate at all if he wanted me.
Why dont we hold hands and give me a light hug like when we were young?
Two years had already passed since Evan came of age. In the meantime, he hadnt touched my body. But nevertheless
I buried my face in his broad back.
Though what if I just feel like that? What can I do? Thats how I feel.
What should I say if he really liked me? What happened when Serena said I have to be constantly on the lookout?
I I
I honestly didnt hate it. Although we married without even seeing our faces when they were young, we eventually became close and were friendly throughout. No matter how hard I tried to turn away, I was saddened by the distance he put from me.
If only he comes to me a little bit more, a little bit more.
Hes good as a family, hes good as a friend, so I think hell be fine as a man
If so, couldnt I just say everything and make a really selfish choice? Actually, your father might be trying to kill me If you like me, please ask him to stop?
Oh, thats going to be a real sword fight and a mess in one way or another.
I once even had a desire to turn Evan into an immoral person who would be blinded by love and gave up even reviving his mother.
No matter how selfish I am, this wont do. Lets not expect that.
So far, I had been steadfastly going straight on my own to run away, yet my thoughts continued endlessly. And, no matter how much I thought about it, it wasnt worth my life.
Lets not think too deeply Its all my misunderstanding, so why risk my life to hope for Evan.
Thinking about it objectively, Evan had already cut it off. He expressed that he didnt like me as a woman and that he never thought of wanting to embrace me. Because of that, I managed to clear the fuss from my head.
Youre old, Laria. In the past, you had good sense and quick wits I cant believe Im using my feelings too much now.
Rather, if Evan said he likes me, things would get terribly complicated, so I have to push it away. Serena, too, had been warning me for years that this shouldnt happen. Nevertheless, I still got really selfish.
I felt sorry for Evan again and hugged his neck tightly.
Evan.
Why?
Did you buy a fortune cookie? Almost everyone was reading the fortune telling.
No.
No, why? You dont want to stand in line?
Not for that reason.
Then, why?
I asked desperately, wondering if there was anything I had missed in the business idea.
I will never see anything like that in my life.
So, it was a human problem, not the items problem. I was relieved a little at his words. Evans words continued as I sighed in relief.
I think its obvious that bad fortune telling will come out anyway.
What? No way.
I shook my head violently behind his back. I was going to quickly deny that his unhappy childhood had made him extremely pessimistic, but he persisted.
No matter how lucky I was to be born, I must have spent it all on meeting you.
I suddenly thought that I hoped that this road, while I was being carried by Evan, would never end forever.
I think it is impossible to wish God for further luck. Oh, I havent been baptized, so can I ask for more?
.
Dont get sick, Laria. If you get sick, I will, too.
I couldnt say anything because I was afraid.
I wish I had that kind of luck in my life that you wouldnt get sick.
With only strange emotions in my heart, the masquerade ended like that.