The Unfinished Book✔️

CHAPTER IX

"Come with me"

He takes me inside a nearby restaurant that was not that full but there were still a few customers here and there. The restaurant itself looked very fancy and trendy since all of its walls had soaring ceilings and were covered with green and red tapestry from top to the bottom. This was the first time, I had seen such rugs hanging from the walls. Each piece was connected to another and they all joined together to make the hotel's logo which comprise a four-leaf clover hinting at the restaurant's name which was "Fortuna", literal meaning to the word luck. On the ceiling, golden three-tier chandleries with yellowish lights were hanging every five feet later, making the room brighter since the tapestry was making it feel darker. This restaurant was renowned among young couples and it was said who would eat here, their luck would increase and the couple would stay together forever. Needless to say, I don't believe in such things. I overheard it from Holly who wouldn't stop talking about how she's saving money to eat from here on her first wedding anniversary since it's quite expensive.

I looked at Argus who was still grasping my hand while we were being lead to our table. His butler had gone to get some ointment as per Argus's orders a few moments ago while the guards were outside the restaurant due to courtesy. I don't think he doesn't even know about this restaurant since he merely looked to his left and the restaurant was right there in front of him. He went inside the first restaurant he could see. Which makes me think that why we are going to a restaurant? I'm guessing it's for me to put ointment on my feet. That's thoughtful of him. After putting the medicine on, I'll have to thank him.

Smiling, I was deep in thoughts without realizing that we were in front of our table and the waiter had pulled the chair, waiting for me to sit. I noticed something was missing and glanced at my empty hand since Argus had stopped holding it. After I took my seat, Argus also sat opposite me. Before long the waiter brought our menu and left. I thought this was useless since we aren't going to eat anything so I placed my menu aside.

"Now tell me what happened."

Argus finally spoke as I then told him everything in detail. Since he is the only person I know who recognises my real identity, I end up subconsciously trusting him too much, which is why I can't help but depend on him.

"What are you going to do about the 12 billion mels now?"

"I'm not quite sure. However, I feel that we can register a case against him before that. Did you discover anything?"

"I did.....however, some confirmations still need to be made therefore I am waiting for my spy's report. He will deliver it to me in a few days. And then I will contact you."

I was about to inform him where we were planning to move but at that moment the butler came with ointment and white bandages. He hands it to Argus and then takes his leave.

I lay down my hand forward to take the ointment from him, but he suddenly gets down in front of me. This makes my eyes go round and cheeks red. Don't tell me....he is planning on putting it on himself?

"You don't have to....Argus....."

"It's no issue. Please take off your shoes. I need to bandage it as well."

I complied shyly. My breathing froze when I felt the cold medicine touch my feet as he used his finger to apply. For the whole few moments that took him to apply and bandage both my foot, I sat frozen. With my face completely flushed, I kept glancing at his face. I feel like my heart's gonna burst any moment. I dare not to even take a single breath. At long last, after what felt like an endless hour, he was done. He looked up and gently said,

"There, done. You should take care of yourself." 

When he realized I wasn't even moving, he realized that we were close and abruptly stood up and moved a bit back. That's when my breath that I didn't know I was holding it in, escaped along with a small shy thank you. He averted his gaze and mumbled a tiny no problem. I slightly glanced up to take a look at his face and saw that his face was normal as usual however his ears were red as a beet. Seeing that made me feel more flushed.