An anniversary for sure – 3
What’s a good birthday present. The person who can solve the problem is closer than you think.
‘Experienced advice is the best.’
Mother. There was a mother He is a living witness who has already been married to the family head and has been married for over 20 years.
There must be one or two gifts exchanged during that time. No matter how blunt, strict, and serious the head of a household would have given his wife at least a present.
Choosing a gift is simple if you refer to what your mother has received. I don’t know why I thought so hard about such an easy problem.
– Gift…
But when she saw her mother’s seriously troubled face, her anxiety came over her.
Couldn’t you have given me none? Really? If the wife is neglected, there is no way the wife’s family will remain silent. Did the head of the household make such a mistake?
‘Did I ask for nothing?’
A cold sweat ran down my back. I wonder if this aroused the resentment of a person who hadn’t received a present for over 20 years by asking a useless question.
– The princess will be happy with anything she receives. If I got it from Billy, everything would be fine.
“Is that so?”
Fortunately, a very good answer came out, so I was relieved. It wasn’t that I was worried because I didn’t receive anything, but that it was difficult to choose.
– Yes. There were so many things I received from Billy, but each one was really precious.
When she saw her mother smiling softly, she was a little puzzled. To say that, she seems to have received quite a bit, but it is surprising that the householder has been so generous with gifts.
I can’t imagine. To the point where I wondered if he had brought a raw stone from a mine and cast ‘I came and picked it up’.
“Still, wouldn’t there be something impressive?”
– Hmm.
She opened her mouth, trying to shake off her thoughts about her family home.
She likes everything, I didn’t contact her because she wanted such obvious advice. Of course, as long as it’s a marguetta, I’d be happy with anything. She’s still carrying the debt she gave me last year.
Still, as it is her first birthday present, I want to give her a really impressive, unforgettable gift.
– It does exist.
My body naturally leaned toward the communication port.
Yes, of course there was. No matter how much you like everything, there are certain things that are especially memorable.
-On the first anniversary of her marriage, suddenly Billy took her somewhere.
Her mother closed her eyes for a moment as if to recall that time. Even so, it must have been a very good memory to have a subtle smile on her lips.
– He gave me a small garden, and a garden full of my favorite flowers as a gift.
“Yes?”
What the f*ck. What did i hear?
– The fifth birthday after getting married was also amazing. A fairly famous designer had a new shop in Jedo, and I bought the whole thing and gave it to him.
“Ah, yes…”
It was hard to believe this time too. I’ve heard of ‘everything from here to there’, but it’s the first time I’ve heard of the store itself.
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No, so the designer went out of business at the same time he opened?
– The designer also signed a lifetime contract with the Krasius family. He is still in charge of clothes for me and Billy, so it’s a gift that lasts for a long time.
That’s a relief…
She just nodded her head blankly at the sight of her mother pouring out memories of her stretching while holding her warm smile.
– And most recently—
‘There are more?’
It’s strange. It seems that the image of the family head within me is getting more and more grotesque.
He was a nobleman who seemed like molten iron would come out instead of blood even if he was stabbed, but he was committing an eccentricity that wouldn’t even appear in a 2000s drama.
– Ma’am.
– Ah.
The longer the mother’s words, the more confused her mind. Fortunately, the lady-in-waiting was able to stop her mother and put an end to the endless memories.
The mother, who stopped her words belatedly, cleared her throat as if she was ashamed to show off her strong marital relationship in front of her son, but she honestly couldn’t remember half of what she had heard.
“…You must have been very happy.”
A brief moment of silence. It was me who broke that awkward silence. Her mother was responsible for her runaway, but it was me who provided the trigger for her.
And at my words, my mother smiled again.
– I was embarrassed.
“Yes?”
Speaking so confidently, all of a sudden?
– At the time, it was really embarrassing. I could be satisfied with giving a bouquet of flowers quietly, but suddenly something grandiose like a garden or a shop came out.
But unlike her words of embarrassment, her mother’s voice was calm.
– But I was too shy to receive it, but what about Billy who gave it? Carl, do you see Billy as a nice person?
“No.”
My mother smiled bitterly at my firm answer, but she nodded her head in agreement.
– Yes, it is. But the gift that Billy thought about for me and gave me despite his shame. I received not only material things from Billy, but also time and sincerity.
“…….”
I didn’t receive material, but time and sincerity.
In other words, it means that you are happy to know that the other person has worked hard for you.
– Any help?
“Of course.”
When I didn’t say anything, my mother asked cautiously.
Honestly, this isn’t very helpful advice. In the end, ‘if you chose hard, you’ll like anything.’ Isn’t it different from what you said?
Still, this is the advice I sincerely gave to my son who suddenly contacted me. You can’t take advice like that and call it useless. In the first place, it seems that the mother was more than happy with the sincerity of her family head.
“I will prepare with all my heart.”
– Yes. I’m sure you’ll be delighted.
I hope so.
After contacting him, I fell into trouble again. In the end, it turns around and returns to the starting point. The gift must be prepared by myself.
But unlike before, I felt a little more at ease. Because I abandoned the obsession that a gift must be special and impressive.
‘Shall I buy a garden too?’
In an instant, a crazy thought passed through my head. Apparently, the family lord’s travelogue was so impressive that it instinctively came to mind.
And then my asset status came to mind.
‘…I think a few are possible.’
The miraculous life of a civil servant, where income increases but expenses decrease. Thanks to that, my wealth has increased like crazy.
Since it’s still Sogaju, I can’t touch the Count’s territory, which is a real asset, but the money I earned as the head of the inspection department isn’t easy.
However, it is an idea that has passed by. Even if I gave the garden as a gift to Marghetta at the academy, wouldn’t she see it after graduation?
And there is the most crucial problem.
‘I’m sure you already have a few mountains.’
The sad reality is that Marghetta will be richer than me.
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No matter how high the salary of civil servants is, they will earn more than dukes. Even Marghetta is an existence that dominates the cuteness of the duke family independently of her succession rank. When she was little, she might have played marbles with gold coins.
A garden in front of Marghetta? Maybe she’ll be glad you gave her a cute gift. Then I will die of shame.
‘Pillar West.’
When I thought about it, I even thought of that. Wealthy wives, poor husbands.
Yes. In fact, I was born with the destiny of being a Pillar West. Somehow, the position of the head of the inspection department was burdensome and heavy, and just like that. It’s because I didn’t live according to my destiny and assumed an undeserved position.
…Is that so?
‘f*ck.’
I had a headache again. It is difficult to give because the recipient is a person who grew up with nothing to lack.
Should I just call it a gift? Shall I give you a knife free pass that I can use freely for a day?
“Do I only have a knife for one day? Will you leave me after today?”
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No. Rather, it is counterproductive.
So a simple, blank check to do whatever you want?
“I wanted to receive Carl’s sincerity even if it was just a single flower… Was I too greedy…?”
Damn it, not even this.
I’m going crazy. The best outcome is invisible, but the worst future is visible.
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No, are you still lucky? Where do you even guess before it explodes?
– If Jeong-sil goes crazy with jealousy, she’ll get stabbed right away. Don’t think of it as just a catch, take care of it with love.
Then I suddenly remembered what the second section manager had said. In a way, this is the fundamental advice that started this concern.
Sincerely, jealously, affection…
‘Ah.’
I thought of a pretty good present.
The best gift I can give to calm Marghetta’s anxiety.
I thought it was difficult for no reason, so I just shoveled it.
***
When her fourth sister suddenly contacted her, she was both puzzled and glad. Her fourth sister gave her advice about dating. She actually owes a lot to her older sister.
Of course, Carl and I are close without such advice, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a deeper relationship?
And she immediately regretted being contacted with a light heart.
– Mar. Are you okay?
The fourth sister who asks anxiously. But she couldn’t react in time and just stared blankly at her communication port.
I couldn’t understand what I was hearing. She hopes her sister made a bad joke. Then she can only grumble briefly and then forgive.
But she knows that her sister can’t joke like that. That’s why she can’t say anything right now.
“Sister…”
– Yes, Mar. Tell me
As she barely opened her mouth, her sister hurriedly nodded her head.
“In this case, what should I do…?”
Her head just can’t turn. I don’t know how to deal with this situation.
I didn’t even know Carl had gone to Jedo Island. Actually, that much doesn’t matter. Since it’s a work matter, it’s a secret, so it can be finished quickly, so it’s possible that he left without saying anything.
However, what happened in the system could not be overlooked.
‘Cemetery, from…’
Tears fell without my knowledge. She could see her sister floundering, but she couldn’t say anything back.
If Carl went to the graveyard, it’s pretty obvious who he’d meet. The friends who left in the past, and the lovers.
Jealousy— not. It’s a pity that I’m not the first love of the person I love, but I’m not jealous of someone who doesn’t already exist. Besides, if you’re jealous, are you going to stop going to the graveyard? That would only make the knife more painful.
It was just that Carl had fallen in front of the graveyard, and he was heartbroken that Carl, who did not enjoy alcohol, was drunk.
‘I must have been more confused than anyone else.’
I woke up late. It is true that I was extremely anxious after Her Highness the Crown Princess’ birthday banquet. So, I hurriedly pushed the backs of Lady Louise and Lady Irina.
And although I didn’t express it, I resented the knife a little, a little bit. If I had been engaged to Carl in the first place, none of this would have happened. I wouldn’t have had to worry.
‘It’s selfish.’
A terribly selfish idea. For a while, Carl smiled casually, hugged me and loved me, so I forgot about it. It wasn’t long before Carl let out the lump in his heart.
There are still memories of the past and ties from the past. He is still recovering from his wounds.
‘Even so…’
Even so, I resented Carl. I should be grateful for looking after me, but I ended up hoping for something bigger.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to caress the knife that is more confusing than anyone else, and I won’t be able to comfort you.
‘Resentment… And…’
Why am I thinking so short?
And that day, Carl didn’t come to the vice president’s office.
That night, I cried alone in bed.
It is a sad day. There will never be a sadder day than today.