Chapter 6: The Oath Of Love You Forever
The new garrison (1) of my fathers military unit was quite far from the capital. In other words, there were only won who lived in our house now.
What should we do, lady? Could he have followed you all the way ho?
maybe.
Upon hearing my answer, Julia quickly beca teary and ran toward my mother.
You an that wasnt the guy nad Toby?
Ill get annoyed if you say its just a joke, lissa.
My mother didnt seem to buy it.
In the end, it was Mrs. Kerney who went outside to take a look around the house. She stopped
from following her and went out of her door, and after a while, she returned to the house with a bold step that did not match her small stature.
We gathered at the doorstep, and Julia, who was impatient, urged her.
How is it outside, Mrs Kerney?
First of all, there was no suspicious person.
We breathed a sigh of relief at the sa ti,
To my mother, who told
to be careful of going to the city alone for the ti being, I replied that I would go with Viola if I had to go to the city. My mothen hated to go out, and Mrs. Kerney and Julia were always busy.
After that, my mother nagged
to send a reply to Tobias Miller, and I endured that situation with an awkward expression as always.
For a few days since then, I stayed inside the house and refrained myself from going out. Eating Mrs. Kerneys special beef stew and reading my favorite books repeatedly were a great comfort in my life,
To be honest, it wasnt too hard. I thought it would be more appropriate to feel comfortable than feeling trapped. Perhaps there was a big reason why I was not the active type.
When the shock of the stalking incident faded to so extent, I went out for the first ti. Violas mansion was just a short distance from my house, so it wasnt a huge outing.
We were sitting next to each other on the sofa in the drawing room while drinking our tea.
Oh my god, lissa!
Viola, who heard my story, jumped up in surprise. It was astonishing how she did not spill her tea, but her response did not deviate even an inch from my expectations.
What youre saying is..!
Im not sure, so sit down, Viola.
I made my face as calm as possible to coax Viola.
In fact, it was not that difficult because it was true that it got quite better. Its already been a few days since I went to the Antris coffee shop.
l, why are you so calm? Isnt it scary? You said he was a tall man in black..
. Mr. Greg might have been mistaken. You know how crowded the city is during the weekend, right?
But Viola acted as if she couldnt hear
at all. She put down the teacup and began to pace around in front of .
His face was covered with hair. Whats that. Its so suspicious..
Viola murmured anxiously. At this rate, I almost beca nervous too.
I pretended to be calm once again. Isnt there a saying that what you say and what you think cos true?
Viola, Im begging you. Stop it and sit down. Youre trying to make
anxious too.
lissa
Viola sat down next to , stretching the end of her words in her characteristic husky voice. The sofa shook slightly.
Here. Drink the tea.
I brought the teacup on the tea table back into her hand. A mont of silence passed as we sip our teacups at the sa ti.
I thought about it.
I opened my mouth.
I dont think so. Theres no reason to stalk .
What?
I recited it like the most rational person in the world, but the only reply was that it was absurd. The golden eyebrows of Viola were raised.
Youre really weird sotis, lissa.
Your eyebrows look weird now, Viola.
When I counterattacked without losing, Viola put down the teacup again. Then she crossed her arms and shot back.
Is there a law that states you wont get a stalker?
What
Stalkers dont necessarily stick to celebrities.
Viola was more serious than ever.
In the first place, with the mindset of normal people, Do you think the stalker will stalk with a compelling
reason?
Well, they must have their own reasons.
So, you think thats a normal reason!
Viola, who was talking as if frustrated, continued speaking in a firm voice.
I cant do this, l. Lets write a letter to Tobias Miller right now!
What kind of nonsense is that all of a sudden?
In response to the unexpected reaction, I set my half cup of tea down on the table and changed my posture.
If he finds out you have a man, he will leave you.
No he might not be a stalker.
It might be right, you idiot! Why the hell are you so carefree?
Viola looked a little angry. When I shut my mouth, the harsh voice that had risen to the top turned calmly as if trying to persuade .
I think its not worth it. If he is a real stalker, he will back down the mont he sees a man.
But you cant take advantage of anyone.
Ha, is this the ti to act righteous? And the man must be waiting for your reply, so whats the problem? He was being lovestruck.
Writing a reply is to help that person, not to use it. Its okay now, right?
The problem is that his target doesnt seem to be .. I couldnt refute it otherwise, so I took the tea cup to my lips. Sohow, I felt frustrated.
However, it would be better to stop explaining my inferiority complex to Viola. Because I was sure my only friend would try to raise
up sohow.
So I decided not to tell the story about my encounter with Alan. He never seed to pick up the poetry book, so I didnt have to bring it up. I had to ask for a favor that was close to an appeal. Because I would see the difficult face of the struggling Viola to soothe .
Perhaps because it was such an unrealistic crush, wasnt particularly hurt by his attitude..
Okay. Ill send him a letter.
I answered in a calm tone. Naturally, or fortunately, the embarrassing story of
going to a coffee shop was swallowed silently.
Good idea, l! I hope Toby is a good person. Viola looked relieved and bright. Seeing that face made
feel sowhat distant. What the hell should I send a reply?
I didnt know Tobias Miller. I didnt know his age or appearance. There was still a lingering thought that he might be waiting for a reply from another woman other than .
I wish I had confidence in myself. If only it could be, much of life would be comfortable. It was cumberso to guess that he was mistaken for a person even after looking at the love letter with my na clearly written on it.
It was not hard to assu that he really wrote a letter to - lissa Collins, who was always holding her breath like air in a corner seat
because he has a unique taste.
The problem was that I naturally had a hunch that he would regret sending
a love letter after seeing
properly.
My face from a distance may have looked much nicer than when he saw it closely, and my hair may have looked golden at first glance in the light. I thought looked better from a distance.
Alan Leopold wouldnt have been so cold to
if I had been a brighter person up close.
Whats wrong, l?
My hand, which had only been fiddling with the tip of my sleeve, was covered with Violas hand, and my thoughts were over.
Do you not know what to write?
No.
My sense of inferiority was so deep that it was hard to show even to my only best friend. Oh, my. Viola.
So I decided to change the subject a little.
You havent told
the story of last weekends Piccom trip yet. Did you like it?
I guess it was obvious that I was trying to change the subject. Viola looked at
for a few seconds with a suspicious gaze and moved her lips.
Yes, there is. Its kind of bad to say this now.
What are you talking about?
You should date too, lissa.
Ha. I was wondering what you were saying. I was relieved and laughed like a sigh.
No, why on earth didnt you do it? Isnt this good?
..Why? Which one is that good?
She seed like wanting to talk, so she asked
an insinuating question. Viola turned toward , sweeping up her bushy blonde hair.
Last weekend at Piccom, I finally heard the oath to love you forever. He wants to live for .
The eyes of Viola who said so were shining like stars. Its a bit far-fetched, but when I lived in Korea, I never valued the word I love you highly. Because it was a very common and overflowing word.
One of the things I learned while living in Sourne is that people here did not say I love you carelessly.
Even if they are lovers.
But would that change the value of saying I love you? In the end, its just a word.
Words are shapeless and are always scattered quickly I cant promise anything. I couldnt understand at all that people die or live because of a few words that have no power.
In other words, I cant easily tell what Viola feels like with a teary face in front of my eyes. No matter how close we are.
Really? Thats good.
yes?
Was my plain reaction awkward? Viola hurriedly drank the tea. Then, she spoke again excitedly, wondering if sothing ca to mind.
Lets go to Piccom together next ti! Its completely different from Florin. There are many green hills, and each ridge is full of flowers.
It must be similar to heaven.
You will love it too!
and Jacob are just waiting for the leaves to turn. Lets go before winter cos, l.
Ill introduce Jacob to you then. She added with a shy smile that did not match Viola.
Yes, Im looking forward to it.
When Viola saw Jacob who ca to the capital city, she fell in love at a single glance and dropped her handkerchief in front of him. It was fate that she captured him with that clumsy wink.
In any case, the great love that makes you swear to devote your whole life to it all begins with a trivial coincidence. In a way, thats ridiculous.
The reason why I ca to love Alan was as la as Viola and Jacob. Childish and obvious repertoire of falling in love at first sight. It was an autumn day at the age of twelve, when I secretly peeped at him over the shoulders of the adults gathered at the venue and held my breath.
Tobias would not be much different. I still dont know if Im really the one he cares about.
Right, l!
As I was staring into the air with these nutty thoughts, Viola suddenly grabbed my arm.
Did you hear about Sir Alan?
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[1] a group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.
Comnts from Korean readers:
Oh, its so much fun.
But Im glad she has a friend like Viola TTT
Who is it?! Who stalked her?
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