NNT: A Facade Love For Me

Hidden Chapter #12

Normal POV

*6 years ago......Months after the Festival Fire*

@Camelotus Empire Building, Tokyo, Japan

"Young Master, I'll be over there soon. I'm still at school finishing my report." Merylin Gourmand answered through the phone.
"Okay Merylin, I'll be in the lobby waiting." Replied the young master. He then turned off the call.

A butler went over and served the young Master."Sir Arthur, your tea is here."
"ahh..thank you good Sir." The butler bowed and walked away.

This man here is Arthur King Camelotus (ARTHUR PENDRAGON). Arthur was just waiting for his Nanny, Merylin Gourmand. To be honest, Arthur can see hidden potential in Merylin. She was just an average girl who got lost in the world of Gluttony. Not the kind of gluttony that satisfies one's hunger. Merylin's gluttony was power....in a good way though. She wanted be the best of the best. The only thing standing in her way was financial problems. Arthur fixed that for her.

Merylin's dream is to be the best Attorney there is. And to do that, she had to take a part time job as Arthur's Nanny. She didn't mind. The pay was good. Enough to cater for her accommodation, food, tuition and to her necessities. But Arthur was a good guy, he offered Merylin a place to stay, free food and he will be the one to pay her High School tuition fee as long as she stays by Arthur's side. Arthur has made a strong connection of trust with Merylin. The two are inseparatable.

While waiting for Merylin, Arthur enjoyed himself by playing online games with his tablet. He didn't notice a woman sitting next to him. even when his eyes were glued to the tablet, he took glances at the lady. His eyes landed on her small baby bump. Immediately, Arthur blushed. How he wished that he and his girlfriend would have a child in the future.
"you know, staring is rude.." says the lady.
"ahh...gomene. I didn't mean to be rude." Arthur rubbed the back of his head. "I'm Arthur, and you are?" Arthur admired her beauty with brown hair and charming blue eyes.
"Merida." Merida was the first to shake hands with him.
"again, I apologize for staring Ma'am."

"It's okay. But I got to ask, why were you staring at my belly?"
Arthur's heart tugged by a sad memory. But he had to answer. "I was day dreaming."
"hmm? About what?" Merida asked.
"I was day dreaming about how my girlfriend. I envisioned a future where we would get engaged, get married, have a baby...and maybe, start a family." Arthur spoke a he watched the ceilings. The carved pictures of angels finding their matches and exchanging hearts.
"for a teenager like you, you dream big kid." Merida complimented. Arthur saw how she blushed at his wildest dream.
"I do don't I Ma'am?" he too blushed.
"so where is the special lady right now?" Merida pretended to look for his lover. All Arthur could do was just frown.
"she died." Merida stopped her smiling session. Her expression changed.
"oh..I..I'm sorry for your loss..."
"it's okay Ma'am." Arthur didn't like it when people sympathized him for that but it was normal.

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1 hour later.....

Arthur and Merida became good friends. They talked about their likes and dislikes and any other topics to pass time. No formal introductions needed. The two didn't realize how long they've been talking because when Arthur looked at his watch, he noticed that it's already been an hour and still, Merylin hasn't come yet which he was thankful because he didn't want to stop talking to Merida just yet.

They're conversation was cut short when Merida remembered that she had to call someone. All Arthur could do was watch her. "excuse me for just a second..." Merida excused herself.