Changing The Course of Fate

Chapter 16 - The Mark of a New Beginning (2)

Pier's sophisticated smile along with his dazzling appearance made people stop in their tracks. Everyone who saw Pier had their mouths agape as the young master was led by the knights of the famous household. Pier who wore a three-piece suit was a sight to behold.

Raphael held his breath at the sight. He knew Pier was good looking but he never knew the young master had more room to improve because he already excelled in that area. Pier walked towards the door of the Royal Banquet. His perfectly combed black hair and his pale skin shone elegantly under the moonlight. His straight and elegant posture made him look more beautiful than ever.

Raphael's instincts told him to move and greet the young master who was walking towards the door. The young duke followed his mind and walked towards Pier. He felt his heart beat faster as he neared him.

When Raphael reached Pier, he smiled. He did not know why he felt this but right now, what he wanted to do the most was accompany Pier.

Raphael's smile was definitely handsome. Pier thought that it was a rare opportunity for him to see a person with a high-status smile at him handsomely. Pier smiled at him in return and greeted him.

"Greetings, Sir Raphael," he said as he bowed his head slightly. Raphael chuckled at Pier's sly actions but greeted him back nevertheless.

"Greetings, Pier. You look extraordinary tonight." Raphael could not say that the young master was beautiful even though that was what he actually thought because it might sound weird to the latter. But Pier, no, Eliam, who never had any experience in regard with relationships would never even think of anything weird if Raphael did compliment him that he was beautiful because he thought that the body he just transferred to was beautiful as well.

"Thanks, you look handsome as always, Raph." Raphael suddenly felt his face heating up. He did not know what caused such an embarrassing reaction. Was it Pier's compliment about him being handsome or what is because Pier called him again by his nickname?

Raphael scratched the back of his neck before giving Pier his hand.

"Thank you, Pier. Shall I escort you inside?" He asked Pier who was tilting his head as if he found the thing amusing

'Ever since we became friends again, he had been escorting me a lot.' Pier simply grabbed Raphael's hand and started walking towards the doors of the palace.

"I am no lady to be escorted, Raphael but as I will take your request for I cannot leave a gentleman like you hanging. Oh, imagine what the others would say if I decline such an honorable request." Pier feigned hurt as he said those and the words actually stung Raphael's feelings a little bit. The incident of rumors going around after Pier broke off their engagement was brought back up in his memories and he felt his heart become heavy.

Pier noticed the sudden change in Raphael's mood. His smile looked forced all of a sudden.

'Did I say something wrong? Was that an unwarranted joke?' Pier asked himself. He did not know what was wrong with what he said and even he found it funny but decided to comfort the successor of the Sentinio Duchy anyway.

"Raph, are you good? Your expression doesn't seem to be well." He patted Raphael's arms. Raphael was definitely taller than Pier, he was a noble who was very tall for his age.

"I am fine, Pier. You do not need to worry about me." Raphael smiled at Pier and assured him that everything was good. Pier doubted his response but decided to not dwell on the matter anymore. As the two walked together, people were whispering to one another as well.

Surely, rumors about Raphael and Pier's relationship would start circulating tomorrow. When they reached the palace doors, a knight opened the door for them and Pier gasped at what greeted him.