The Chronicle of Aurelia Aurelius

Chapter 44 Strolling Around

  In the afternoon, I felt bored in my room; there was nothing I could do in this room...How about the practice and the lesson from Cassius started today, so there was something that I did. I decided to leave the room...I went straight to the first floor and started to search for Cassius. First, I checked the courtyard behind the house, but no one was in there. Then I scattered around the house to search for him. Until I met Adel in the middle of the hallway, our eyes met each other. I ignored her and continued to find Cassius. Yet, I could hear her footsteps behind me all the time after we met in the hallway. Adel kept following me until she asked me,

"May I know why my lady walked around the house? It's like you trying to find something..."

While I was walking, I answered, "Where is Cassius?"

"Why does my lady need from him?" We were talking while we were walking.

"Of course, the lesson and the practice..."

"I thought the lesson would start tomorrow, not today..."

Immediately, I stopped and turned around, "What? Why? So what do I need to do today? I can't go to the palace to do my job, and now it's still noon, so..." Surprisingly, I remembered something, so I walked towards her, "Wait a second, Adel...Do I need to send a letter to the palace about my absence?"

"I believe you don't need to do that...Because the palace will immediately know the reason why you don't go to the palace..."

"That's assuring me...So where is Cassius right now??"

"I believe he is accompanying Valerie..."

"WHAT?" I started to whine about it "ARGHHHHH!!!!!"

"Why does my lady act like this?"

"Because I am bored...There is nothing to do..."

"Well, perhaps you can go to the garden and enjoy the view..."

I immediately had an idea, "Speaking of view, how about we walk around the city?"

"I believe that's not a great idea..."

"WHY?" I leaned my face against hers...

"Because....and I believe, Lady Octavi will not let you go outside from this house..."

"Nonsense..."

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At Lady Octavi's room, "Rejected," Lady Octavi said while sitting at her desk.

"HEEEHHHHHHHHH...." I exclaimed in frustration, unable to believe that Lady Octavi would deny me the opportunity to explore the city. "But why? I'm so bored here!" I pleaded with her, hoping she would change her mind.

"Deep apology, but to ensure your safety and concern for any danger, I cannot allow you to venture outside the house," Lady Octavi explained calmly.

"Yet, I am the lady of this house, right? So may you obligate my words?"

"As my lady knows, I don't obligate from your words; instead, I am obligated in his grace and madam's words, their words are 'to assist you, and protect you...'." Lady Octavi's response left me feeling frustrated...

"Come on!!! There will be no one who dares to touch me if you two come along with me in the city...Right?"

Lady Octavi sighed, her expression softening... "*exhale* fine..."

I immediately jumped out, "YEAY..."

"BUT!! You need to wear something else besides your dress..."