One Last Time

Ch.16: Moving On

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Chapter 16: Moving On

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Maria began to cry the moment her carriage began to move and she saw Levi in the distance, waving his hand from side to side.

She cried knowing that this was going to be the last time that she will see him smile. His dark blue eyes shrank as the small wrinkles in his eyes decorated the corner of his eyes. A soft smile was placed on his face, and Maria began to cry more and more until the tears blurred her vision.

The last thing she ever wanted to do was to leave him, especially like this. She knew that after this Levi would be in a lot of pain and she only wished for him to hate her.

She tried to console herself, knowing that she was doing this to protect him and herself.

Maybe she was being stupid, but her mind couldn't even contemplate the idea ... the idea of being with him. She felt sick even at the thought of it and even wanted to curl up in a ball and cry. A part of her hated Elise for making her do this and the other was terrified at how perfectly the beautiful woman executed her plan.

"Please ... Please hate me ... Move on ... be happy ... So, this sacrifice won't be in vain."

She was a bit glad, however. That Levi smiling at her was the last memory she will have of him ... That was a good way to go.

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It was early morning and everyone was already running late for training. It was chaotic because today Erwin was going to check everyone's squad. To see their improvement and how the team works together, it was a sort of competition. The best squad will receive meat for a week as their award and everyone was going to give their best.

"Maria, can you tighten this for me?" Petra asks as she shows the brunette her loose harness.

"Yes!"

"Maria, can you iron my shirt?" Eld asked as she approached the busy young lady.

"Wait, she is going to iron mine!" Oluo interrupted as he walks into the dining room.

"No, she is gonna clean my boots!" Gunther steps in as well. Maria didn't mind doing all of those things, she just wished they had told her sooner or had wakened her up early so she could take care of those errands.

"Oi, brats! Don't overwhelm her, there's only so much she can do," Levi steps in to save her. Of course, he was ready to leave, looking as perfect as the soldier he is.

"I'll help you iron, but hurry, we don't want to be late," Levi adds.

Maria sighs in relief, she was glad Levi was going to help her.

"Ah, thank you, honey,"

It was strange, she had never referred to Levi like that. They have been dating for two months and for some reason, it just felt natural at the moment to say things like that. What was embarrassing for Maria was saying cute nicknames out loud in front of people.

"I mean, thank you, Levi!"

Maria quickly corrects herself as she moves her hands across her face, everyone stared at her and she felt the heat going to her cheeks.

"It's fine, let's just hurry ... dear," Levi says the last part quietly but it was loud enough for everyone to hear.

One thing was Maria saying cute nicknames but Levi? The world must be ending because that would never happen in a million years. That was just not possible and the thing was that his face remained the same. With no expression, just his blue eyes looking at brown eyes.