The red string(William James moriarty)|| Moriarty The Patriot

Chapter 8 (The case of the noble kidnapping)

Emilia sat on the seat next to William and laid her head on his shoulder while his free hand gently petted her head. Both of them were reading the same book that William was holding, she snuggled closer to him while he gladly accepted her.

"What an interesting book it is! The story plot is really good and the grammar is outstanding" Emilia stretched her hands after achieving her mission, 'finishing the book!' "I agree too,the author John Watson is really good at his job" William closed the book and placed it aside.

"You really are fond of books Emilia" "I love them very much, they are so interesting and enchanting to me" she kept on talking about how books were special to her, making him smile at the perspective and view of her interest. "But there is something I love more...." her statement made him puzzled. What was the one thing she loved more than books? he wondered deeply.

"It is you, of course!" she giggled timidly leading his eyes to widen due to the sudden remark she made. He was glad she felt that way towards him. "Thank you Emilia, you don't know how much I love you" he kissed her forehead and than embraced her in a comforting hug.

Louis who was cleaning the nearby window smiled at them. Living in the same house with them it was a normal and daily thing to see them engaging in any of the 5 primary love languages that are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service and receiving gifts. And of course they still took great care of him which he was glad for. Unfortunately Fred and Moran weren't used to this and would keep on blushing and staying bewildered at that.

Suddenly he remembered the letter which arrived just some minutes ago. "Brother William, a letter for you" he handed him the letter. "Thank you Louis, it's from Brother Albert I wonder what it is?" "Ni-sama?" Emilia asked to which William nodded and opened the letter.

"Inviting me to attend a royal academic conference in London" William read out. "A conference is it? Perhaps it is because of the thesis you have written recently, when will it be published?" Louis asked. "For next month it seems" he answered. "I can't wait for it!" she enthusiastically said making the siblings smile at her.

"Someone said London? I am coming too!" Moran entered the room making them gasp at his excited behaviour. "That's fine Moran, I will make you work hard" "Oh it's a job?!" Moran asked pumped up about their next mission. "Than how about we invite Fred too? He would be bored if he will stay here alone" "Let's ask Fred to tag along as well. I am sure he would agree If you ask him" "Thank you dear!" she dashed off to find Fred once William said that. "She really adores him, huh?" Moran scratched his head. "Yeah and our next one is going to be a request from Brother Albert" William smirked.

All five of them set foot on London's kingscross station. Emilia took a deep breath and than stretched herself enjoying the cool breeze she was facing after the long train ride. "You aren't feeling nauseous are you?" William asked with concern. "I am fine, dear. My motion sickness is really bad at times like this, I can only withstand carriages rides that too only for short lengths...." she sighed rubbing her forehead. "You will never be a drag for me though everyone has weakness after all" he rubbed her back soothing her. She mumbled a small 'thanks' to him.

"And Moran you were drinking all they way here are you alright too?" William asked while he scoffed. "It's something like an exercise to get ready to drink with Albert" he boasted smugly. "Brother Albert and M.Moran gets along after all" Louis roasted him and it worked well."That ain't it!! I ain't getting along with that guy!!" everyone ignoring Moran's statement did their own business.

"Thank you very much for tagging along Fred,I appreciate it very much!" Emilia said making him smile slightly. "Shall we call the carriage to the university, Brother William?" "Of course" the siblings made their way out and so did Fred and Emilia leaving Moran alone....