Once I entered the terrace, I closed the door back to the hall. I let out a sigh of relief. I had finally said it. Throughout the little exchanges we had during the dance, I was constantly afraid that other people might notice that sothing might be going on between us. After all, there must be a reason why he did not reveal his identity to
all this ti.
I was surprised that he had asked
to dance with him. Still, I did not accept his request right away. Most people would simply think I had danced with him to show courtesy.
Dance was one of the most common ans of communication among aristocrats. It was a tool for socializing with acquaintances, reaching out to people one wanted to get to know, and courtship. One was allowed to dance with a single person up to three tis. However, this only happened if the two were interested in each other romantically. On the other hand, dancing with a person only once was considered a polite rejection. Therefore, the people were likely thinking that the crown prince was interested in , and I had rejected him. Hopefully, no one would be able to guess that I knew him personally.
A giggle escaped from
just then. I had always thought Max was a little strange but couldnt believe he was the crown prince. Now that I thought about it, there were many tis he had acted out of place. He spoke very arrogantly for an ordinary commoner. Moreover, he tended to act elegant yet haughty like a young master of a wealthy family. I had guessed that he could either be an illegitimate child born from an affluent family or a runaway noble but never concluded that he would be the crown prince.
I started feeling betrayed, and so I quickly shook off my thoughts.
Lady Floyen, he called just then.
What? Lady Floyen?Frowning, I turned my head at his formal address. I had expected to see his handso face, but he was still wearing his mask. I felt disappointed for a mont but shook my head.There must be a reason why he has his face covered,I sympathized.
What did you call
here for?
I sighed in response to his arrogant tone and decided to get straight to the point. How about we stop here, Max?
I could tell he was startled, but he continued to pretend. I dont know what youre talking about
Not wanting to waste any more ti, I cut him off. Our contractual relationship. Its ti to end it.
He began sagging to the floor once I finished speaking.
M-max? Taken aback by his reaction, I called him. I could see the despair in his eyes.
Are you really thinking of ending it? Like this? I nodded right away. Lowering his head, he mumbled, Cant we continue it?
I began to feel sorry but could not put this off any longer as I had already made up my mind. Max, dont do this
I approached him to help him stand. He grabbed my hand and spoke in a trembling voice. I will be a better boyfriend. I wont do anything you dont like so please reconsider, Jubelian.
His desperate words made
feel likeIwas the bad person. Sighing, I forfeited, Will you promise then? Promise that you wont do sothing like this again. Instead of answering, he nodded eagerly. The gesture was rather cute, but there was sothing that bothered . His attractive features were still covered by the mask. With my free hand, I removed the hideous mask that had been hiding his identity. The familiar yet stunning face was soon revealed.
Jubelian. His ruby eyes were teary, showing my reflection. A single teardrop fell. No matter how dense I was, I knew what I had done. I had tad the very person I had feared my whole life. I love you, he confessed. The short but impassioned phrase was enough to convey his sincerity.
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