Chapter 55 Isn’t that what I used to know?
Chapter 55 Isn’t that what I used to know?
“Hand…… Are you talking?”
I wondered if I had heard it wrong, so I asked again.
“Yes.”
Cecilia nodded her head softly. Then she exposed her right hand out of her blanket.
No, she didn’t just bare it, she even lifted it up.
So that I can easily hold it.
“… ….”
I was so embarrassed that I almost forgot to breathe.
I couldn’t figure out why he was doing this.
“Should I catch you?”
In the end, even though I knew that I was a patient, I had no choice but to ask. Cecilia’s ruby eyes glowed with dissatisfaction.
“If you disobey my orders…… What is it?”
Contrary to what she said, her voice was powerless. Normally, she should have sounded dignified.
“It’s not like that… ….”
“My arm is numb.”
Cecilia moved her raised right hand around. A sign of urging him to grab it.
In addition, the eyes looking at me were filled with a desperate light.
…… Okay. It’s a patient’s request, so you have to listen.
“I will hold your hand, Your Majesty.”
I first asked for forgiveness and then carefully held her hand.
“… ….”
“… ….”
After that, a heavy silence filled the room.
That’s right.
I grabbed her hand, soothed her, and held her, but she didn’t say anything, so what can I say?
Cecilia let out a soft breath through slightly parted lips. Then he slowly lowered his eyelids.
‘No way, you’re not going to sleep like this, are you?’
I knew it was rude, but I stared at Cecilia’s face.
When I met him in the office, I could feel the dignity of an emperor in his face. It’s like a girl who struggles to pretend to be strong when she’s going through hard times.
But now it felt like I was watching a pretty doll in front of me.
Actually, Cecilia’s looks are one of the few that I’ve ever seen.
…… Anyway, why did your eyelashes grow so finely?
Emma’s or my sister Cyril’s eyelashes don’t look as pretty as mine.
“!”
Then I felt Cecilia’s hand lightly grasping mine.
“… ….”
Certainly, of all the hands of a woman I have ever held, I thought they were the prettiest.
Before that, I thought Flora’s hands were the prettiest.
Is it different from being from the royal family…….
Anyway, why are your hands so small?
My hands aren’t that big.
I gently rubbed the back of Cecilia’s hand with my thumb. Again, it felt soft.
With this little hand, you are ruling not only the imperial palace, but also the entire empire.
“You…… You seem to like the back of my hand, I see.”
“Oh! You’re awake.”
“I never fell asleep in the first place.”
“Ah… ….”
I thought you were sleeping.
But I decided to go out of here proudly.
It wasn’t me who asked to hold her hand first, it was Cecilia.
“I didn’t normally get to touch His Majesty’s body, so I did it out of curiosity.”
Then Cecilia let out a low laugh.
“You really don’t know even if you know… ….”
“Is that so?”
Looking at me who tilted her head, Cecilia gently nodded her head.
“I asked her to hold her hand…… It suddenly reminded me of the old days.”
It looked like Cecilia was about to say something important. I straightened my posture and opened my ears wide.
“I was sick when I was young. As if the whole body is boiling with heat……. I suffered from a high fever for several days, so I couldn’t sleep well and suffered all night long…….”
Having said that, Cecilia covered her mouth and coughed softly.
“Would you like some water?”
“It’s okay.”
She shook her hand and cleared her throat with a clearing of her throat.
“My father and mother were very worried. Her young daughter has been ill for several days, so she must have been shocked…….”
“We are also very concerned about His Majesty’s health right now.”
“Thank you very much… ….”
A faint smile appeared on Cecilia’s lips.
I also asked her to get well soon towards her. Cecilia again gave a slight nod of her head, then went on with her words.
“Anyway, one day my father lay down next to me and held his hand. Even though her whole body is hot, as much as the warmth of her hands…… It was so warm that I can’t forget it even now. Thanks to that, I was able to sleep well that night.”
“Since then, when she was sick, did she always ask His Majesty to hold her hand?”
After receiving my question, Cecilia did not open her mouth for a while.
Something…… It was a complicated looking face. Are various thoughts intersecting?
“That was the end. I haven’t been sick since then.”
I immediately noticed what Cecilia hadn’t explained.
Her father, former Emperor Holland Campbell Eckhart, was bedridden for several years after suffering serious injuries.
And around last year, he finally passed away.
“I apologize, Your Majesty. God was careless.”
“It’s okay… ….”
But a sad light flickered in her red eyes.
It was clear that he still missed the former emperor in his heart.
‘Anyway, this guy’s snout is the problem.’
If it hadn’t been for Cecilia, she would have punched me on the lips. Even if she is filmed by mistake, she could be in big trouble later.
“Unbeknownst to me, you brought up an old story. My father was the only one who held her hand when she was sick…….”
“If I, a humble person, could be of any help to Your Majesty, it would be truly fortunate.”
“A little bit from you… ….”
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Having said that, Cecilia suddenly shut her mouth.
What was she trying to say?
“…… No. Forget what you just said.”
Then Cecilia slowly pulled her hand out of my grasp. That was enough shape.
“Luke. Now, let’s go to her business.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Rest in peace.”
I bowed her head and left her room. Just before she opened her door and left, she turned around just in case and saw that she was breathing evenly with her eyelids down.
Anyway, what was the next word that would come out of me very slightly?
* * *
When I returned to the office, I could see Flora and Mulia fighting over the paperwork.
“Mister Luke! You are finally back!”
Flora was very pleased. Mulia, who was sitting next to her, also noticed me.
Well, I have no choice but to do that.
At a glance, close to 200 documents were piled up on their desks.
Besides, there were far more papers left in the middle of the office that hadn’t been distributed yet.
…… No matter how you look at it, it seems like a lot of work today.
I went to the pile of papers to get my share of papers. Then Flora jumped up from her seat.
“Mr. Luke.”
Calling me with a cheerful tone.
“Yes. The daughter of the Marquis Simonion.”
“Why did Your Majesty ask Mr. Luke to stay?”
The emerald eyes staring this way were shining brightly. Really, just pure curiosity.
But this time I couldn’t answer her question.
The story Cecilia told me was extremely personal. She couldn’t tell anyone the story she trusted me to tell.
Even if it is her best friend and her handmaid who supports her.
“Hmm. I can’t tell you that.”
“Really? I’m a little sorry…….”
Flora made a sullen expression.
Looking at it, I thought. This time, I need to clarify a word.
“I, the young lady of the Marquis of Simonion. I may be a bit presumptuous, but I don’t think the attitude of being too curious and asking questions is very good. No matter how close you are.”
I gave a warning with the most calm expression and tone.
“… ….”
Then the atmosphere instantly became cold.
Not only Flora, but also Mulia showed a surprised reaction.
…… Did I say it too directly?
But I didn’t regret it. Because sometimes you need to tell the good like this.
“Mr. Luke… ….”
Flora came to me. Then she suddenly lowered her head.
“I’m sorry. She was so concerned about Her Majesty’s health that she stopped disrespecting Mr. Luke.”
…… How can you accept my point so meekly?
When she appeared as an author, she felt fresh.
I asked her to keep her head up because it was okay. Flora looked at me and put her hands together.
“Please don’t think badly of me. I was just asking because I was really curious. You know?”
“Of course. I already know very well that the Lady of Simonion is a good person.”
I answered with a smile on my face.
Then Flora let out a sigh of relief as she placed her hand on my chest.
As if I was afraid that I would really hate it.
…… In the meantime, it’s a secret that my eyes went to her voluptuous place without knowing it.
“How about you two get back to work now?”
At Mullia’s point, Flora and I hurriedly returned to their places and started her duties.
* * *
After all, today I had to work until evening without Cecilia.
After finishing the work, it was almost 8:00 pm, well past the time to leave work.
“Today was also difficult.”
There was a hint of weariness in Flora’s voice. She could see the fatigue building up on Mulia’s face as well.
Perhaps I have a similar face to them.
We each stretched out and relaxed our tired bodies.
“Anyway, I’m worried that Your Majesty will be okay.”
When Mullia expressed her concerns, Flora suggested that they visit her right away. So, we went straight to Cecilia’s room.
“Looks like you just got off work.”
Cecilia welcomed us from her bed with only her upper body raised.
Fortunately, my complexion has improved a lot compared to when I saw it in the morning. Her neck, which was locked up, seems to have loosened up a bit too.
As expected, it reminds me that resting well is the best thing when you are sick.
“Yes, it is.”
After hearing our answer, Cecilia told us that she had a hard time.
“You can go in and rest… ….”
“I was worried about His Majesty, so I came to an audience as soon as it was over.”
A coy smile appeared on Cecilia’s face when she heard Flora’s bright tone.
“Looking at your faces, I must try to recover as much as possible.”
“Your Majesty’s health comes first. So please don’t push yourself too hard.”
I asked in a polite tone, and Cecilia nodded her head in agreement.
I feel like I’m going to overdo it, but…….
“When I’m well, I’ll go on a picnic nearby. It’s a nice day, but if you just work, you’ll be exhausted in many ways.”
“Really? That’s good!”
“I agree!”
Me and Flora exclaimed excitedly. Afterwards, Mulia also quietly agreed to her proposal.
“Then… ….”
Cecilia, who paused her words for a moment, cast her gaze toward us.
“Luke. And Flora. You guys make plans for a picnic this weekend.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Yes! I’ll make it right!”
Unlike me who responded calmly, Flora expressed her joy with a wide smile.
Why is Flora so passionate?
Today, I felt like I was a little different from the Flora I knew.
-Continued