When Kiyan's Away... (Part 1)

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The days during Kiyan's absence to train Ameli...

Janus' POV

I sighed Things sure are boring when Kiyan's not around.

Ever since he left, there's nothing fun that I could do. I scouted the forest outside the wall, I look at the sun and it's almost at its peak position in the sky My scout's almost done.

Dianne's POV

Since it's my day off, I'm helping Father tend the restaurant. Sis came up with a cold and can't help here.

I gave the food a man ordered, saying with a smile Here, enjoy your meal!

I went to the vacant tables, cleaned them, and brought the dirty plates to the kitchen to be washed. I sighed Sis sure must be having a hard time when I can't help here.

Sundown...

Father complimented me Thanks for your help, dear, you go home now and rest. I'll take care of rest here.

I said to him on my way out Be careful on your way back home.

I'm slowly walking back home when I came across Mr. Gallien Nightingale - one of the richest citizen of the Clan. He greeted me formally Good evening, Miss Serthei, is your father still at work?

Yes, he still is but we're closing the shop for the night.

He chuckled I just want to talk to him, excuse me.

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When we ate our dinner, Father has this troubled expression on his face. I asked Are you okay, Father?

He looks at me and sullenly said Gallien went to the restaurant and now asked for the payment for the building of the restaurant.

I'm surprised upon hearing this Do we have the payment already?

He nodded Yes, but he wants us to pay to him in full.

I almost shouted In full?! Can we just ask him to let us pay every thirty days? We don't have that much money yet!

He breathed in deep I did ask him but he got furious because we were late on paying the dues.

I'm greatly surprised at seeing tears flowing from his eyes! It pains my heart to see him cry!

I went towards and gave him a comforting hug Don't worry Father, I'll do anything to help us solve this. I thought When I say I'll do anything, I'll really do anything.

Two days later...

Sis Rain has recovered and the work at restaurant became smooth and easy, she's also informed on our present problem.

When me and Sis left the restaurant, I stole a glance again at the restaurant and saw Gallien Nightingale enter the restaurant. I thought in annoyance He's probably gonna pester Father again.

While walking, I realize that I forgot something Sis, I forgot my rapier at the restaurant, I'll come back for it. I jogged back and I'm about to enter when I heard their voices I know it's bad to eavesdrop but...

I could faintly hear them behind the closed door.

Mr. Nightingale, please let us pay our debts every thirty days, we don't have enough money to pay fifty gold coins immediately!

My eyes widened Fifty gold coins?! What in the world?!

I heard Sir Nightingale say Well, there's another way that you will not pay fifty gold coins.

My father said Let me hear it.

In exchange, I want your daughter, Dianne, to marry my son, Arthur.

There's a moment of silence then he exclaimed An arranged marriage with my daughter?!

I could hardly believe what I just heard A-An arranged marriage?! I heard Mr. Gallien continue If you don't heed to one of these options, I'll always be ready to shut down your business anytime.

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