Silhouette

Chapter 5: The Palace

Gwyn was greeted by the warmth of the morning sun around Ethan’s room; she saw a note on the wooden bedside table saying “Be leaving for 3 days, hope you won’t make any trouble while I’m gone.”

She disregarded the note and made her preparations for her classes but upon opening the closet she saw another note from Ethan, then another to the bathroom mirror, then to the dining table, to the kitchen, several to the glass trophy cabinet; the room was filled with notes indicating the do’s and don’ts for her.

Ethan had travelled far but seems to keep on his duty as her protector. Gwyn removed every note she saw and threw it to the trash bin. She opened the window curtain and stared to the far view of the palace, the home where she once lived.

She had actively thinking of how to draw back the Tanbrea who had currently occupying it, this would only be her chance while his protector was out for a journey.

Ethan had asked favor to Sacho to secretly watch Gwyn for the reason of monitoring her from her poison yet obviously Sacho could not be bound to do it hidden particularly to Gwyn.

He fancy Gwyn too much and that very morning he waited Ethan’s room and accompanied her. He always clings to her wherever she goes, following her, teasing her and serving her like they’ve known each other for a very long time. 

Although Gwyn’s first day without Ethan had almost been wasted on accommodating Sacho she had unintentionally gained Gerard’s trust.

She knew that the chief never leave his eyes off her and always has his spy whenever she go, do or act, somehow she succeeded on behaving and had convinced them that she will not meddle on their current conflict.

Basing from his judgment that Gwyn wouldn’t do anything unnecessary, Gerard releases her from his surveillance and trusted solely that Sacho can handle the situation even if Gwyn’s true identity was kept from him.

Gwyn doesn’t have enough time before her protector returns from his errand; she cannot afford to waste her chance now that she was release from being a threat.

At the second day she decided to device her plan, she went to the cafeteria garden beyond the glass window where the vines from outside gate had crawled-in. and several. 

The sunlight that was filtering that afternoon was so warm and comforting, Sacho followed Gwyn leaving Ethan’s colleague inside chatting and laughing by themselves. Gwyn demanded Sacho to leave but he insisted to stay “You look troubled at this moment, why should I leave you?” he asked

“Because I need to be alone, so that I can think?” she sarcastically answered and sat near the vine covered crossed arbors.

“Then let me accompany you, it’s been so long since I’ve been with them, thanks for reminding me that I also need quiet time for myself” he smirked and both of them stared to the clear blue sky blankly unable to figure out what to do.

“Can I trust you with something Sacho?” Gwyn broke the silence and asked.

“If you are planning to run away from Ethan, I would gladly welcome you in my arms” he mocked and put his hands on her shoulder

“No, that’s not it and please remove that thing on my shoulder or else I’ll blow it off” Sacho was staring at her waiting for a word as she tilted her head above and closed her eyes.

She was weighing the circumstances; would she allow him to come with her and take risk that he might stop her the moment he discover her identity or would she able to deceived him on a story she perfectly designed.

“Hmm, you look more serious than usual, is there anything that bothers you? Come on you can trust me”

“I specifically don’t trust you” she glared “Do you know why I was suddenly summoned to attend the Academy during this crucial time?” she started but felt that Sacho was too cautious to fall for her words.