J.WINTOUR || 박지민 || BangtanBoys || Royal Series || AU ⚜ [EDITING]

Eyes ♧

•Martina•

"Hey... you feeling  better?"

I simply nodded though I still feel a little dizzy. My hand tightly encumbered with Maks' huge one. I rose and he quickly assisted me into a  sitting position. I looked around and noticed that we're in a parlour similar to the one where I was taken to dress up. There was a slight look of concern at the young man accompanying me.

"I-I'm sorry, Maks. I should not have  bothered you like that."

I rose and tried to fix my dress yet the guy didn't even move a muscle. From a concerned look, his face then shifted into a condescending one.

"I saw you come from the belvedere... but before you, I noted Lady Anais' presence. Did you talk to her?"

It took me a while to respond. I contemplated whether it would be safe to confide this to him knowing that this guy, like his cousin, is horrifyingly unfiltered. But I could never deny the feeling of security he radiates whenever he's around me. A simple nod was my response.

"Did she confront you."

He asked once again.

I sighed.

"She somehow knew who I am. But she was very civil about it... I..."

I felt tears starting to well my eyes. Her words about 'choices' once again resonated in my mind. Maks' eyes didn't leave me. Until he rose as well and without saying anything, pulled me in a direction. He led me outside the room and once again, blended with the crowd of guests. At first, he was looking around as though subtly searching for someone. Worried that he might be looking for Anais, I pulled his hand and tried to free myself from his hold.

"W-who are you looking for? What are you planni-"

His eyes lit in satisfaction as he probably noted the person he was looking for. We walked towards an empty table and he simply assisted me to sit down which I did. Once settled, he looked at me...

"Did you honestly think I'd drag you to lady Anais and confront her so carelessly? Like why in the world would I ever do that? Look, that is a situation  between you two. We're here because I want you to see what your life will be in the next few years... you see the woman in that emerald green gown?..."

Without looking exactly at the person's direction, he pointed a specific woman sitting at a corner, drinking wine, alone. I nodded at his question before he shifted his weight and continued talking.