The Ganut

Episode 39: For my sake...?

The next day, Mary was back at work. She and Michel were pushing past each other as if nothing had happened. He hadn't said a word to her. Mary realized that he was really angry with her. She decided to go talk to him. She tried to start the conversation with an apology, but he cut her off.

-    You already presented them to me, I remind you. You just come back to have a clear conscience. I don't think I can help you with this.

-    Michel, it wasn't against you. If I was so direct, it's for your own good.

-    For my sake...? (He said in an ironic tone.)

-    I assure you that...

-    Stop that. Rather, it is I who am concerned about your well-being. I hope I'm the only one who saw you go up to the rooms the night before last. You risked everything for him, I hope you don't regret it.

-    I'm sorry you witnessed this.

-    Dont be. If you have no objection, I would like to finish the outfit of this lady who has been harassing me for days.

Mary withdrew and headed towards her worktable. During their conversation, one of the noble clients seemed to recognize Mary's face. When Mary went to sit down again, she remembered where she had seen her : it was the girl who sat with Jerel at the arena. Caesar's mother intended to inform Sandrine of her discovery. The so-called noblewoman of Exodia was in reality a seamstress. She collected her outfits and returned to the palace, alongside her son.

Garuk was going to the academy. He had reached the end of the street when he saw that his aunt Melva opened the door to someone who was no stranger to her. This person seemed to be roughing Melva upon entering. For her part, Melva was overcome with fear. Kamal was lying on the sofa in the living room, and she was afraid that his captor would attack him. She tried to protect herself as best she could. Raoul broke vases and furniture all over the living room. Then his gaze fell on the little one. He took out his dagger and headed towards him when Melva came to serve as a shield.

-    Please, I beg you! (she said crying)

-    Why did you speak to the Great Sage? I thought I warned you.

-    It was him who came to me, I didn't say anything to him, I assure you!

Suddenly the door opened. Raoul put away his weapon. "Aunt Melva is everything okay?" » he said, noticing the state of the room.

-    Why is the living room all messed up?

-    No, it's nothing Garuk, what are you still doing here, you should be on your way to the academy. You risk being late.

-    I saw this man come in and bull...

-    Oh yes, he has funny ways of behaving. He came for me to help him with his injury, since I'm a healer.

Garuk still felt that his aunt was hiding something from him. He intended to spy on them through the window once he got out. He said goodbye to them and left the house. Melva instantly moved closer to Raoul. The latter tried to walk away but she held him by the shoulder: "Trust me." she told him. Garuk came back to spy on them when he saw his aunt kissing the stranger. He believed in his aunt's subterfuge. He started running towards the academy to avoid being late. Once her nephew left, Melva tried to rinse his mouth out as best she could. She spit out all the saliva she had in her mouth, hoping it would erase the horrible memory. As for Raoul, he was just stopped, watching the young lady struggle. No one knew it except him, but Melva was the second woman he had kissed in his life. Melva offered to treat him and redo his dressing.

Lorentz had purchased his new estate and additional land in Burst. He intended to give a new face to this sector of Ditch. He had started work on the new stable and farm. He himself participated in the construction sites. He was also appreciated by the locals. He spent all his days and even some of his nights in Burst. Makissi hardly saw him anymore and neither did Clarisse. The latter had decided to visit him. She found him working. She was very proud of him. She immediately came to cuddle him, but she regretted this gesture.

-    When was the last time you showered? You stink!!

-    That, my dear, is the smell of hard work. I thought you appreciated a job well done.

-    I do, but I don't think I like the smell that comes with it. By the 10, go take a shower!

-    I still have a lot of work.

-    LORENTZ!!!!

-    It's good. I'm going.

Garuk had just arrived at the academy. He waslate but classes hadn't started yet. Garuk was surprised. He asked his circleof friends about this deadline for the class schedule. They informed him of thenews that Timothy had just announced. There will be many more opportunities forleavers. Garuk couldn't believe it. He could do another job and he would bepaid by the crown. Makissi came to greet him and took the opportunity to tellhim how delighted she was for him. She took the opportunity to greet her boyfriend'sfriends. It was the first time she spoke to the gang of five.