Making Him Fall In Love

21: Seal With a Kiss

As Felix exited the room, Leonard and Kylo approached the four who were still standing.

"Finally! That was long. I thought it was just Charlton and Ms. Evans. But I was surprised that even you and Ms. Serena were included. Anyway, what did Sir Felix tell you guys?" Kylo asked looking at Geoffrey.

"He asked us to play for his niece's wedding." Geoffrey responded.

"Did you agree with that, Serena?" Leonard asked as he stood beside his sister. Brows furrowing. That teacher really did have guts. Asking a duke's daughter to play a song on the wedding of a mere Earl's daughter.

"Well, it was a favor brother Leonard. I would be happy to make their wedding a memorable one." Serena replied as she gave him a convincing smile.

Leonard just looked at her and nodded. Convinced that his sister was truly kind hearted.

"Really? So, let me guess, he asked you and Ms. Serena to play her song as a duet, right?" Kylo teased as he slung his arm on Charlton's shoulder, as if comforting him.

Geoffrey shook his head, but no words left him as he couldn't put into words what just transpired. He can't say that it was his fiancée who chose not to pair up with him because in the end, it was still him who chose not to.

"That was the initial plan, but given Geoffrey's schedule, it would be difficult to meet with Ms. Serena frequently. Thus, Sir Felix decided to switch the pairing." This time it was Charlton who answered.

Serena looked at him with bright eyes, she did not miss to note that he now called her by name.

"what do you mean by that?" Leonard who looked at Geoffrey voiced with a hint of anger. He could only assume that it was Geoffrey who rejected pairing with his sister.

Serena noticing the anger in her brother's voice interrupted "Brother, it was my idea. I was afraid that I will be taking too much of his highness time because my song is new. Also, I don't even have a score for it yet. So please do not take it the wrong way."

Leonard not wanting to upset his sister, can only glare at Geoffrey. He knew that learning the song would be very easy for Geoffrey if he wanted to.

"That is true. I still have to preside over the student council meeting every Saturday. You are aware about that, Leonard." Geoffrey in defense of himself explained.

On the other hand, while tension was brewing between the two, Kylo faced Charlton incredulously.

Charlton only raised his brow as if daring him to comment.

"Excuse me, but, if you don't mind, I would wish to proceed and see the rooms." Emily interjected with a hint of impatience. It did offend her that they kept talking and interacting like she doesn't exist.

Serena, hearing Emily, turned to face her. 'It hasn't been that long, has it?' she thought as she observed her. Although Emily was dressed simply, she did not seem misplaced. The fact that she was a mere baron's daughter did not make her meek in front of them. Serena can even sense pride emitting from her.

In her past life, Serena was not a fan of self-righteous female leads like Emily. In general, they have a one-track mind that sees things in black and white. They believe that their morality is above reproach, that in whichever situation, they will insist that whatever it is they think correct is always right. Worse, is that when they feel wronged, they will only attribute it to their, or lack thereof, position in society. Thus, they are endlessly competitive, wanting to prove that they have more worth, demanding equality and respect, while at the same time, being very prejudiced. Oh, the hypocrisy! Another annoying thing is that they always either pretend to lack awareness, or play hard to get, pushing and pulling the male characters, as if their world should only revolve around her.