Let me succeed in this life

chapter 4: Stone

Alaric took away his hand from my wrist and placed it down, finishing up his questions and packing up to end today's check up. A few days have passed since he had told me about his lost ring, but his face was still tainted with sadness.

"I'm happy to say that the young master has recovered. I recommend going outside and getting familiar again with your surroundings."

Well your face doesn't say happy. Though i am grateful to finally recover, i feel uncomfortable with this sad man around.

The door creaked open and revealed a young lady, she bowed and walked aside from the doctor's way. Another boy came in and bowed, the doctor was escorted outside by the boy.  He left without anything else coming out of his mouth, im guessing he won't be back anymore.

Last time i explored the whole mansion, it was nothing special but i wanted to ask some of the people here what cyril was like. The mansion was adorned with beautiful carpets and designed walls decorated by paintings, the golden walls and the brown floor. The white pillars and the roses in each hallway, the mansion was beautiful yet it felt empty.

I hoped for a clue about my hallucinations but i had earned nothing, all the people i asked said the same thing. "Kind, nice, handsome" it was all useless and it felt like they forced those compliments out of their tongues.

"How about i go outside tomorrow and meet some people?"

"... If that's what the young master desires."

Even with a doubt in the edge of her tongue, she nodded. We prepared our leave, dressing me in a nice formal outfit. I wasn't used to wearing such an outfit, i felt like a prince.

We went inside a carriage to get to the town. It was a bumpy ride, the insides of the carriage held a luxurious feel. The seat felt comfortable enough and there was also a small window to look out on.

"Where do i regularly go in this town before?" I looked at anne, and she insisted on going with me. Since i had no choice, I agreed once i realized i needed some guide too.

"The young master?... Hm, i often see the young master going to restaurants to eat or go to jewelry shops."

"Take me to those places i visit." She nodded at my words and told the one who drives this carriage where to go.

The carriage stopped in front of a small shop, so I stepped out of the carriage. I felt eyes fall on me when my shoes reached the ground, lurking and watching my every move. Murmurs started spreading throughout the place once again when i started walking towards the shop with anne.

[Shining stones]

It was the name of the shop, it was a simple two story building. The wood used in it seemed old, as well the bricks. They must've been holding this for a long time.

I could feel the glares of people inching and climbing in the fabric of my clothes, i ignored them all and entered the shop. I was greeted with a smile when i entered, almost no sounds from outside were heard when the door shut behind me.

I watched a man approach me and shake my hand with a negotiative smile plastered in his lips. "The young master is back to his wake! What a surprise!"

"Do i happen to know you by any chance?" I asked, my question cracked his expression slightly. "Of course you do! Don't tell me you don't remember? Im hurt. Do you even remember my name?"

"I thought it was irrelevant." I could see the annoyance radiating off him, anne interrupted us and tried to explain my situation. I stood there and watched her talk. "The young master can't remember anything?"

The people in the shop looked at us, the atmosphere felt even more awkward with the people staring at us. "I think it would be better if you would lower your voice..." Anne says, the owner laughed it off and nodded.