My Rival, My Love

Chapter VII: The Butler In Love

JOOHEON'S POV

"So how did it go?" Yoonho asked me as soon as my younger sister was gone. I gave him a glare before sighing heavily.

"Aigoo, based from your expression, it went bad."

"Horrible is the right word."

"What did you tell her?" he asked.

I told him what happened. Yoonho's right hand covered his face.

"What?"

"You blew it! You should've shifted the topic of your conversation! It was great you took the initiative to get yourselves away from all these people but you should've also..."

"I know that but she immediately started asking me why Changkyun is here! I had to answer that!"

"And you told her the truth."

"Of course I have to tell her the truth! That he's here to be with her! For their engagement!"

"Sir, what did I tell you earlier?"

I sighed. "You told me I have to take her side this time. Well I'm sorry but, I couldn't do that."

"Why?"

"You of all people is asking me that question? Yoonho! You know why! This is very much important to my family! The Royal family of this country!"

"You're concerned for your family's image or reputation."

"Yes!"

Yoonho sighed.

"What's with that sigh?"

"Sir, in case you're not aware of this but, most of the remaining royal families across the world have been doing away with tradition meaning their present generation tends to marry commoners instead of other royals or aristocrats. Take Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton for example."

"Isn't Changkyun a commoner?"

"Sir! He's the son of our country's prime minister! Of course he's NOT a commoner!"

"And so is Hyungwon even if I would go vote for him!" I replied.

"But it's to him is where your younger sister's heart has been set, that's what I feel."

"Well I won't let that happen. Changkyun is for her whether she likes it or not."

"Then by all means, sir, have a good relationship with your younger sister. You mentioned earlier that she told you you're no longer the brother she knew? Well, she may be right."

"What?! Yoonho!"

"Sir, there are people around us. It's best not to raise your voice like that. Here comes Sir Changkyun. Should I get some refreshments for the two of you?"

"Fine. Leave us be."

Yoonho bowed and went away while Changkyun came.

"What's up with Yoonho?"

"Don't ask."

"Hmm?"

"Just a bit of misunderstanding."

"I see. What did the two of you talk about?"

"With Yoonho?"

"No, with her."

"Oh that. You."

"She's curious as to why I'm here. Thought so."

"Is that why she surprised everyone earlier?"