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Eirlys/Lord Astor {Eirlys' thoughts}
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"Eirlys, loosen up.
You look like someone stole your money."
"Which isn't a lot to begin with."
"Are you suggesting I didn't pay you enough?"
"Of course not, my lord."
{Who dare to complain about their salary in front of their bosses? I don't have a death wish. To be honest my salary is pretty good. But to the public I'm the daughter of Lord Astor's mother's brother's wife's cousin, so I shouldn't be wearing poorly made dresses. And hence I have to pay out of my own pocket for (overly priced) fashionable dresses. Subsidy from my lord isn't much I have to say.}
"Now is the time to test if the information you got is correct."
"I am sure it is, Lucien and his group is quite well-known among the locals for their stunning good looks.
Considering they were on the road for a while, I wonder how they can still maintain their stunning good looks.
They are fugitives, they should be laying low! Not featuring in the local gossips!"
"Lucien is never one to be applauded for his common sense."
"Those knights travelling with him are fool.
I would never allow such things to happen!"
"Well aren't I lucky to have you."
{Why is my heart suddenly beating so fast?}
"My lord, let me remind you luck isn't on our side.
So I don't think luck is something either of us wants."
"I wonder if luck will help them...or ruin them?"
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"My lord, why did you stop?"
"Eirlys, see what we have here?"
{I stop in my tract, stunned at what I saw. It's been such a long time since I saw Astor smiling like this. A carefree and boyish smile with a touch of warmth. A reward and treasure for little Eirlys who had a tiring day running errands in the estate and studying. I take a look at the shop. It's a candy shop.}
"A candy shop?"
"What does little Eirlys want?
It's my treat."
{This brings me back to the past. Scenes play out vividly in front of me. A young Astor and little Eirlys hand in hand, sneaking out of the estate. Both of them in front of a candy shop. Little Eirlys admiring her glass like candies, Fae's glass. Young Astor patting her on the head. A wave of nostalgia washes through me and my eyes feel sore. I blink rapidly.}
"I want Fae's glass.
Is it alright, my lord?"
"As you wish."
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"According to the info I collected, they are staying in this inn."
"Poor Lucien.
In this rundown place?
He must be suffering."
"Or not.
He has the love of his life with him.
According to the locals, he is absolutely infatuated with her."
"Love of his life is it?
Eirlys, take a look at what will happen 30 seconds later if we go into the dining room now.
Remember we are here to make friends."
{I can look 30 seconds into the future only if I push my power to the limit. And I will receive repercussion. With Astor's compulsion, however, I will only feel tired. I close my eyes and scenes flash through my mind.}
"We will meet them there, they seem to be having lunch.
They look shocked. Lucien seems murderous.
He plans to attack you with a fork I suppose."
"Thank you, Eirlys.
It seems like our Prince Lucien hasn't changed one bit."
{Astor's arm is around me to prevent me from falling while searching the future. And just like that I feel warm and protected, while in fact we're about to go to war with Prince Lucien. I close my eyes and try to review the images I saw.}
"Be careful of the knight standing on Prince Lucien's left, my lord."
{I open my eyes to find Lord Astor staring intently at me. He strokes my hair gently, with a shadow of a melancholic smile on his face.}
"Stay safe, Eirlys.
Let's end this".
{He whispers with his eyes closed. When he opens his eyes, the villainous Lord Astor is back. The lonely and sad Ren Astor gone. With an evil smirk, he pushes open the door to the inn.
Why am I feeling ominous all of a sudden?}
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Author's note
Quite a long chapter! What do you think of this chapter? Lord Astor's name is revealed! Ren means raven. I think it's quite suitable. (To be honest I wrote the whole story with _______ as Lord Astor's name... so I decided on his name five hours before posting this story XD).
Next chapter! We'll finally meet the famous Prince Lucien (and maybe our popular farmgirl?).
This story hits 1k views and is 109 in Short Story! Wohoo! Thanks everyone for checking this story out and leaving amazing comments! Let's aim for 100 in short story ;p
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