Chapter 39: Chapter 39 - Lady in distress
<Thalia's POV>
Sitting in the classroom, I observed the events unfolding before me with a sense of anticipation. When the professor directed a question to Zeph, he answered with a surprising confidence that initially caught me off guard.
However, my intuition quickly kicked in, and doubts began to creep in. It felt like he was bluffing, and I couldn't help but feel relieved that I hadn't chosen a wrong target.
As I pondered his response, I couldn't help but consider his motivations. Why would he risk answering and potentially subjecting himself to ridicule? In any society, standing out too much could make you a target for bullies.
It was a well-known principle: either be the shining moon or the radiant sun, but never settle for being a mere candle that could be easily extinguished. Zeph might not be the brightest, but was he truly that naive?
After the professor concluded the class, a blonde girl approached Zeph. I recognized the hereditary sign of royalty in her features. She introduced herself as Alora, the 3rd Princess, known for her kindness and big heart.
However, despite her reputation, my intuition hinted that something was amiss.
As Alora began to speak, praising Zeph's answer, a sense of clarity washed over me. I understood the situation at hand.
I decided not to reject them outright, mainly because the girl who had asked appeared to be kind-hearted. Reluctantly, I allowed them to sit, but I kept my focus on my food, pretending I wasn't interested in acknowledging their presence.
However, my attention was piqued when the blonde girl directed a question at Thalia. It also made me wonder about the relationship between Thalia and Zeph. I couldn't help but glance in the girl's direction, eager to decipher the situation. As I listened to her words, I decided to maintain my cool exterior while keeping a watchful eye on their interactions until I heard that girl's thoughts,
I couldn't contain my shock, and in my surprise, I accidentally threw my food.
Who on earth would want to be the wife of an idiot like him? I thought angrily.
Just as I was about to clean myself up, a handkerchief was offered to me to clean my mouth. I looked up to find Zeph standing there, his eyes filled with concern.
I heard his thoughts, blaming Thalia for the situation, and a strange mixture of emotions welled up within me. It was unexpected to see him show such worry, but at least he had some etiquette in offering assistance to a lady in distress.
<Zeph's POV>
I couldn't believe it when Thalia claimed I was her husband. Valeriana's reaction was swift and unexpected; she threw her food in surprise. I rushed to help her by offering my handkerchief, all the while thinking, "It's Thalia's fault."
It was clear that Thalia must have thought something ridiculous to make Valeriana react this way.
AUTHOR NOTE ::
Being a reader myself, I understand how frustrating it can be to read novels with short chapters. However, I hope you will continue to support this story.