28. So I've been invited into a Tiger's Den

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TODAY, I HAVE BEEN INVITED INTO THE FREDERICK MANOR for some tea. That's why it was convenient for Oscar Frederick to stay over at the Roscente manor yesterday after my birthday and then leave with me to the Frederick manor today.

But damn it! That means I have to travel with this mother-fucker, are you kidding me? 

I mentioned this during breakfast this morning, and the Count looked shocked as if he just heard the world was ending tomorrow. HIs face looked both shocked and surprised as he flicked his head  between both me and Oscar who were busy eating breakfast now. 

"–L-Lord Frederick h-has invited y-you for s-some tea?!" The Count relayed the idea to the whole family even more. "T-that's..." He looked as if he wanted to contain his happiness as much as he could in front of Oscar. "T-that's great, Mielle. A-are you leaving soon-?" 

"Ah... yes, Count," Oscar said with a small smile. 

"Well then, you two should leave together then," The Count announced, "it'll s-save y-you both time," 

Aww, hell no damn it. I had heavily emphasized to the Count that it was not what he thought it was. Nope. It was not an engagement, so quit thinking old lad.

"...if that's what the Count wants, then sure," Oscar said, he slowly glanced up towards me. I immediately held my breath and pretended to smile at him. Hohoho, everything is fine here, I guess. 

"A-amazing-!" The Count announced. 

I glanced over towards Aria, who was silently eating her breakfast, not saying anything at all for some time. She looked like she wanted to make a reaction, but made none and continued to eat. I wanted to see her etch into anger and frustration after seeing her beloved Oscar taken away from her.

Not according to plan...

Whatever, it's not like I wanted this dupshit anyway, I quietly glanced over to Oscar who was peeking toward Aria. 

Hohoho... how does it feel that Oscar invited me? Huh?

But to my surprise, she smiled back, almost unfazed.

Hah? No reaction. I was expecting her to throw into some fit or sneer in secret. But... no?

"Congratulations, Mielle. It seems that the rumors are true then," Aria said smiling at me. I bit my lips, trying to figure out what the hell she meant by that.

W-what the hell do you mean by Congratulations? Why in the world does it sound ominous coming from you?

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W-what the hell do you mean by Congratulations? Why in the world does it sound ominous coming from you?

D-don't tell me...

I gulped and looked around her. S-she brought down the wooden box near her chest. S-shut up... How did my dumb brain not notice it?

THE HOURGLASS! DAMN IT! SHE HAD THE HOURGLASS!

Of course, she did! She obviously threw a fit or something and then turned back time so I wouldn't know?

W-when?

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