You Think I Won't Talk?-Chapter 93

Taking into his hands the unbecoming letter, his eyes went over it once again.

From the once relaxed temple, a vein born from his growing rage began to grow, causing his brows to draw together with a condescending glare at the handwriting.

"... He clearly sent this... Behind Frois back....."

’That idiot wouldn’t let his son send this to me otherwise.’

The letter had not much content.

As a matter of fact, it only contained a short, but concise sentence, along with the name of the sender. Therefore... All of it was lacking the respect deserved by someone like Orland Matthew Sylfinnier, head of the Sylfinnier Duchy and the primary contributor to the Frotschter Empire’s current prosperity.

[I look forward to receiving this coming 15th of Zate, Lady Marianne’s graceful presence in the Royal Palace.

Zeleskiaz Reynold Di Frotschter.]

’... Selfish brat... Just like his Father.....’

Closing his eyes in annoyance, Orland threw the letter with disinterest.

’At least I don’t need to send back a response to it.’

"Bring the other documents."

"... Yes, Your Grace." — Curious to inquire about the letter that quickly robbed his Master of the bliss left by his daughter, Thomas obliged to his instructions, letting the matter go without solving his wonder.

*******

Yesterday’s dinner turned out to be lively and peaceful.

Like the harmonious family we appeared to be, we ate happily after a long time. The psycho acted like the mature and kind older brother, the failed villain acted nice and cute for the older ones, the duchess spoke cheerfully and maturely acting like the mother who kept her children in check with warm words, and Marianne’s Father... He truly just seemed happy to be surrounded by his family...

... Meanwhile, I carefreely enjoyed the tasty food served by the cool chef.

’The chicken... D*rn~... It was so good~... I think it had a hint of lemon... I should ask for that dish when I have a chance...’

What made yesterday’s dinner a great gain was that Paul didn’t come to my room later that night.

I don’t really know the reason behind it, but I won’t complain about it. In fact...

’... Don’t mind me~..... You can get lost. Don’t ever get near us, f****** nuisance of a brother.’

My brothers back in my old world were idiots, But! Nice to have around idiots. This one is just... freaky. Just to not say a Nu**** m***er k**b sh*t.

"..."

It’s a good thing the cussing didn’t make it for Anne to hear... Even I, who thought all of that, feel like I went overboard.

’.... Should we get up?’

Ashamed of my dirty mouth, I suggested getting up from bed to change the direction my mind was following. We slept deeply last night, that must be why I couldn’t really move once I opened my eyes today.

’... It’s been a while since I had sleep paralysis..... Guess I never really rested well enough to fall into the spasm-like sensation... This one took a while to break, though...’

We had woken up around half an hour earlier. Our body was just so stiff after waking up with the paralysis that only now I was able to feel I actually had a body.

Slowly seating up on the edge of our bed I looked at the closed doors of our bedroom. The flashback of it opening in the middle of the night sent a shiver down our spine.

’Haaa... Bloody hell..... We’re still tired I guess...’

"..."

’It’s alright, Anne. He didn’t come... It’s just us here....!?.... Calm down!!’

The tremble became stronger for some reason. She must be feeling insecure about how he didn’t visit when he was supposed to do so. It is indeed frightening... When these kinds of psychos don’t act like usual...!... Ugh... F***.

’Anne... It’s alright..... It’s already morning..... Calm down, girl..... Come on...’

Bringing our shaky hands to give our body a hug as best as I could manage in this situation, I closed our eyes to speak softly to my scared girl.

’... We are fine... See? Nothing hurts..... This cool sister is with you..... Hmm? That’s right... I’m the cool sister... And you the cute one..... Hehe... It’s alright... don’t worry, Anne... I understand... Let it all out...’

Anne was having a hard time. This continuous uncertainty must be affecting her more than I thought... She wouldn’t cry as she trembles otherwise.

’... I will take it all, Anne..... Remember?... I can take it, so don’t worry...’

Squeezing our thin arms over the fluffy nightgown, I tightened our closed eyes. Our eyelids were stinging with the growing heat the flood of tears brought with them. It was uncomfortable... and frustrating. My pretty girl... Should never have learned this despair... Not her... Not anyone... No one deserves this...

My own tears mixed with hers.

If only the world we lived in was never corrupted by such horrible things... We never would have known what feeling like our existence amounting to nothing meant.

’..... Don’t worry Anne... I’m not crying because it hurts... It’s just... better if we cry together.....’ — For the first time, I lied to her.

It hurts. It hurts a lot.

It pains me... That she’s scared every day...

I feel sad that my girl had to go through this for so long...

And what saddens me more is that... Even though I wasn’t tortured for years like she did... I got used to it... While she didn’t.

Who is the pitiful one here, I wonder?... Both of us had it rough I guess...

Either way..... It’s fine..... It’s good I got used to it..... She needs someone who can take this much..... We are strong. We will become even stronger... Mmm?

’Heheh..... Are you stopping now? Just when I started?’

Giving little pats on our upper arms to calm ourselves down, I felt how her jumbled frustration on our chest began to dissipate to only be replaced by sad concern. I could tell she was bewildered by my tears now, meanwhile, our body fidgeted to do something about it.

’Hmm~... You don’t like it when I cry~? What a nice girl..... Me too... I don’t like it when either of us cries..... But it’s also no good if we don’t do it, cutie girl.’

"...?"

’... We can cry... It’s not a bad thing..... It does make us feel better sometimes.... Let’s try to make it so we cry out of joy though. Those are the only tears I want us to shed..... Not these dreadful ones... Alright, sweetie?’

My words stunned her soul. I said nothing else after that for a while. But she understood that she could continue crying without minding me.

This was my way to give her more freedom. I know she still tries to keep a strong facade with me. The fact that I can feel every little emotion that lies within the piece of her soul in this body doesn’t seem to be completely clear to her. But, there is no need for me to tell her. She can open up slowly to me without knowing this. Anne needs time to heal the wounds and then... I will carefully treat the scars.

Little by little she will free herself from this dark life she’s been living. I just need to light the candles, open the windows and let the sun dispel it... Just like how I’ve been doing until now.

The tears began to dry. Our face felt cold and stretched by the dried paths the drops had left, but the sadness had been finally placated after some time.

Breathing in smoothly now, not with a ragged, difficult pace, I smiled inwardly and told Anne a few words to put an end to our little fall and give her the push to become lively again.

’Mhmm~ Now... That was refreshing! Our body feels lighter now, right? Let’s go wash this pretty face and start our day. We have things to do today too~’

She was already changing her dejected stiffness to one more cheerful. But I wouldn’t end it there.

’Should we make things different today?’

"...?"

’Fufufu~... How about... We go get your Father today? I bet he will be happy to see his little bird~’

"...!!"

If she were in full control of our body, we probably would be jumping on one foot from joy.

’Alright! I see we have a consensus here! Then, let us hurry! If we don’t, he might arrive here before we get to leave! Go, go, go!’

Standing up in high spirits, I took the hem of our nightgown and walked as quickly as I could to get ready. It was time to wash up, get prettier in a nice dress, comb our long hair and fly as fast as we could to go search for the Duke.

’What should we wear?? Today we won’t go outside so we can use something more delicate... Is there any dress you would like to use, sweetheart?’ — I asked while I moved across the room.

"..." — She stayed silent, maybe considering the idea.

Once at the washroom, the warm light of the sun lighted the place. Staring at the rays fighting to enter through the window, I continued.

’The sun is shining brightly again today~’

I turned to look at our reflex in the oval silvery mirror hanging in front of us.

’Ack! Too pretty!’

The shyness to my joke-like reaction made our emotionless face blush. I giggled at it, but I was still thoughtful and didn’t continue to tease her. Instead, I only suggested our next move, to execute our plan successfully.

’Hihihi... Should we call Paige now? We need her help, right?’

No need for confirmation. We are accomplices in this mission, so we have to follow the path that leads us to victory. Crossing through, from the washroom to the other side of our bedroom where our night table was, we lifted the little bell and, finally, I played a song with it to call for Paige.