* * *

“You knew? Who I’m courting?”

“…”

At Luna’s query, Rosemary silently nodded.

She by no means thought she could be found so simply. Or moderately, it felt extra like she had unintentionally let it slip and begged her to know.

“So that you approached me due to that? Is that why? Is that proper?”

“I used to be interested in who you have been… I couldn’t assist my curiosity after I heard you have been courting my brother. I simply needed to see who you have been…”

As Rosemary spoke, she glanced at Luna, who was looking at her expressionlessly along with her arms crossed. Luna’s gaze was chilly and devoid of affection.

Tears welled up in Rosemary’s eyes, fearing she may lose Luna like this. Luna urged her to proceed when she closed her mouth.

“After which?”

“…However you turned out to be even nicer than I anticipated, and I couldn’t carry myself to inform you. I assumed if I did, you’d push me away. I wish to get together with Woman Luna for a lifetime, however I used to be afraid which may not occur.”

Precisely like now.

Rosemary bowed her head deeply, feeling responsible. She had certainly deceived Luna.

Would Luna now inform her by no means to contact her once more? It will be troublesome to take care of a very good relationship with Luna, particularly after approaching her with ulterior motives.

“, should you say that, how can I get any angrier?”

If Luna doesn’t get mad, would she hit her? Rosemary, blocked in her ideas, jumped to an excessive conclusion.

Sure. If hitting her would make issues proper, then let or not it’s. If getting hit may restore their friendship, she would willingly do it.

That’s how a lot Rosemary didn’t wish to lose Luna.

“To somebody who hid the reality fearing I’d drift away, how can I say something? You didn’t attempt to use me.”

However Luna meant one thing else. She didn’t wish to get indignant or hit anybody. She needed to let it go.

Shocked, Rosemary appeared up and met Luna’s light smile.

“You’re not saying… you’ll forgive me, are you?”

“Deceiving is vile, however we’ve already develop into so shut, how can I not forgive? Is human relationship that simple?”

Luna pointed to the ribbon in her hair. Regardless of how ill-intentioned their relationship began, that they had already develop into shut sufficient to put on the identical ribbon and gloves.

Luna had by no means had a good friend earlier than. Apart from Fersen. He was neither a good friend nor an enemy.

So she may simply forgive. Mendacity was a bit annoying, nevertheless it wasn’t a sufficiently big mistake to chop ties.

“Woman Luna…”

An emotional Rosemary stood up abruptly, arms outstretched, able to hug Luna if allowed.

Luna, not allowing that, slowly shook her head. Then she added a situation.

“Nonetheless, you must take accountability for saying I’ve a lover in entrance of everybody.”

“Accountability…?”

Rosemary swallowed dryly with a tense look on her face.

“I don’t wish to reveal who my lover is. So, I hope you may assist me when the time comes.”

It meant that she was in a relationship, however she didn’t wish to reveal who it was. It wasn’t shocking as secret romances have been widespread among the many the Aristocracy.

It was comprehensible, because it wasn’t a relationship price celebrating. Rosemary nodded.

“Don’t fear. I’ll handle it. Even when it means risking my life.”

“You don’t should danger your life. Simply let me know in case your life is at risk.”

Luna had been the primary to overtly declare her relationship in entrance of many individuals, so she wasn’t ready to say something. Happily, it wasn’t broadly identified since she had introduced it in entrance of the tight-lipped Baron household.

However there was no have to promote it. Her aim was to maintain it hidden so long as potential after which half quietly.

Rosemary regained her smile at Luna’s half-joking response. She felt lighter now, having nothing extra to cover.

* * *

After their dialog, the 2 returned to the glass backyard. Whereas Luna and Rosemary have been away, the younger girls shared beforehand unknown truths and have been clearing up Luna’s misunderstandings.

Immediately, Karen, who had been uneasy amongst the women, rushed over upon seeing Luna.

“I’m sorry. I made an enormous mistake simply listening to Woman Flora. I don’t know methods to apologize…”

“It’s okay. Simply clearing up the misunderstanding is sufficient.”

Luna was honest. The truth is, she was grateful for this clarification. The factor Rosemary stated about her lover appeared trivial now.

“The rumor had unfold so broadly, it virtually solidified as fact. I might’ve misunderstood too.”

“Thanks. And I’m sorry. I’ll meet Woman Flora later and positively discover out the offender.”

“It’s okay. You don’t should. It’s prior to now now.”

“No…! Letting it go like this feels incorrect. Please forgive me then, if not now.”

Like Rosemary, Karen begged as if her life trusted it.

Luna needed to say she disliked getting concerned with Seira’s social gathering, however she couldn’t refuse when Karen needed it so badly. All she may hope for was that issues would go easily.

“Alright. Then I’ll rely on you.”

Luna sat down to start out the marginally delayed social gathering and formally launched herself.

“My identify is Luna from the Barony Peils. I’m delighted to have the chance to attach with all of you. I hope we now have a pleasing gathering.”

Clap, clap, clap.

Luna had anticipated a adverse response from her introduction, however due to Flory, clearing her identify as soon as, everybody welcomed her warmly.

After Luna’s introduction, Rosemary, who organized the occasion, stood up and made some guidelines for a easy social gathering.

“How about everybody introduces themselves and asks Woman Luna any questions they could have?”

“Seems like a good suggestion.”

It appeared like a safety measure so Luna wouldn’t be overwhelmed with questions from everybody without delay. Happily, everybody agreed.

“So, do I’m going first? Good to satisfy you, Woman Peils. I’m Ailee from the Kellan Viscount household. Good to satisfy you.”

“Good to satisfy you, Woman Kellan.”

A cute younger girl with lengthy brown hair tied in twin tails. Wanting even youthful than the not too long ago grownup Rosemary, she sparkled her yellow eyes and requested Luna:

“It is likely to be sudden, however who is that this lover of yours? Do I do know them?”

“…”

A direct query from the get-go…

And but nobody tried to cease her. Everybody waited with gleaming eyes for the reply, clearly curious.

“It hasn’t been lengthy since we began courting, so I’m a bit hesitant to disclose. Given the rumors, I’m undecided the way you all will react, so I’d wish to preserve it a secret for some time.”

For some time? Luna had the intention and keenness to ensure they by no means came upon. Ailee, understanding Luna’s intention, nodded critically.

“Oh, I see. Okay, I received’t ask additional. And don’t be too terrified of the rumors. From at this time, any misunderstandings about you can be cleared up.”

“That’s proper. I’ll additionally clarify actively. I’m certain the dangerous rumors about you’ll disappear quickly.”

“Me too!”

“Don’t fear an excessive amount of.”

The younger girls within the glass backyard inspired and supported Luna. It appeared as if the rumors have been the explanation Luna couldn’t reveal her accomplice.

‘No, it’s not about me, it’s the rumors about him that’s the issue…’

After all, Luna was problematic too, however she was nothing in comparison with him.

Luna needed to suppress her true emotions and compelled a smile.

“Thanks.”

But, this gratitude was real. How may she not recognize somebody attempting to dispel misunderstandings on her behalf?

As issues appeared to quiet down, the subsequent girl launched herself after which instantly began questioning.

“So, what does he appear to be? Is he good-looking? How tall? Does he have a very good physique? What’s the colour of his hair? The colour of his eyes? How previous is he? Is he the eldest son or the second? Or maybe an solely little one?”

“…”

No, the scenario hadn’t settled. If it wasn’t for Rosemary’s associates, who have been persistently and passionately probing about Antes’ private particulars.

Luna smiled softly at Rosemary as if questioning how they may overcome this example. It felt as if she was implying, ‘You created this mess; now clear it up.’

Taking this as a major accountability, a guilty-looking Rosemary stood up.

“Everybody, how about we wait till Woman Luna personally mentions about him? Some relationships are higher left in the dead of night. In spite of everything, some love tales aren’t accepted by the world.”

“…Sure?”

The assertion, ‘some love tales aren’t accepted by the world,’ shocked everybody, together with Luna.

What she meant to be a roundabout manner of claiming issues ended up creating extra misunderstandings. Extraordinarily, very intense misunderstandings.

“Oh, I apologize! I imply, there are some folks we shouldn’t divulge to the general public.”

“…Sure?”

“I imply… It’s simply… some relationships might sound awkward to others! Though it’s a fantastic love, there is likely to be criticism from these filled with prejudices…!”

“…!”

However the misunderstandings weren’t clarified in any respect. The extra Rosemary tried to clarify, the extra the Antes’ nature appeared to shift.

Amidst the awkward silence, solely Rosemary’s excuses continued. Luna, putting a hand on her head, cleared up the misunderstandings.

“He’s a tall, strong man. His repute isn’t nice, like mine. I’ll inform you about him later. Please preserve it a secret for now. Please.”

“Ah! In order that’s what you meant.”

“We perceive now. We’ll wait then.”

She ought to’ve stated this from the beginning. Luna heaved a sigh of aid because the misunderstandings lastly bought cleared.

With a defeated expression, Rosemary sat again down, sending an apologetic look at Luna.

Luna, accepting the apology with a nod, silently mouthed, ‘I’ll deal with it myself.’

In spite of everything, it’s at all times finest to deal with your points personally, with out counting on others.