Capitulo 48
Episode 48.
I went to Raymond’s laboratory to check on the progress of the product development.
I had no choice but to contact him urgently, the people watching him told me that he had been locked in the lab for several days without being able to leave.
«What else is that strange guy thinking?»
Raymond and I did not know each other very well.
It was also due to the short 6-month engagement period, but fundamentally we didn’t get along.
The closer I got, the more openly I exposed myself and the more I told the truth.
But Raymond was different.
The closer he got, the more deceptive he became, and the more distant he felt, the more he revealed his true face.
He allowed me to look inside Raymond’s ugly apartment that neither Tatiana nor anyone else had ever seen.
«Sir Raymond?
The watchman with an anxious face bowed his head and saluted.
«He’s inside. Even if you try to get in, it won’t open and blow magic into the-
«I’ll go in.
«It’s dangerous.
«If I have a problem, he knows everything is not in his favor.
» Sir Raymond wasn’t the kind of person who would worry about that….
Raymond pretended not to be ambitious, but he also had a strong desire for power and money.
Of course, few people knew that.
«You don’t have to worry. I won’t hold you responsible.
After reassuring them, I knocked on the door.
There was no reaction from inside. I lightly gripped the doorknob and turned it.
The , which hadn’t opened in a long time, opened with an annoying sound.
«Sir Raymond?
It was so dark inside that I couldn’t make it out from the front. It seemed impossible to do anything in it. I groped around with my hand, waiting for my eyes to get used to the darkness.
«Are you inside?
When things became clear enough, I cautiously made my way to the desk by the window.
His pink hair, which looked pale in the moonlight, was strewn across the desk.
«Sir Raymond?
He was motionless as a dead man.
«He went out to lunch until yesterday, but today he didn’t even come out. When they tried to come in, he screamed and used magic.»
I carefully put my hand on his shoulder, remembering what the guards had said earlier.
«Hey, it’s okay… !
Raymond pushed my hand away. My body was pulled towards him by a great force.
» Whew !
The thick floral scent seemed to paralyze my nose. I reached out and tried to push Raymond down, but it wasn’t easy.
He hugged me very tightly and buried his face in my neck.
«Come on, wait a minute. Raymond. I’m not Tatiana. No!
He couldn’t hear my words, so the hand that gripped my waist grew stronger. I stroked his broad back with the palm of my hand, hoping he would come to, but to no avail.
«Raymond!
Something was strange about him, though.
I wondered if he was doing this to enjoy my reaction, but somehow it was different.
Rather, should it be said that he felt desperate as if he were clinging to a rope?
Is he trembling?
Trembling all over his body, he was writhing in pain as if he needed me to hold on to something. Besides, it didn’t look like I was being mistaken for Tatiana.
«Raymond, calm down. Did something bad happen?
Reluctantly, I had no choice but to reach out and brush his hair.
I got goose bumps on my back when I felt the soft tickling sensation between my fingers.
Contrary to my mental and physical instability, Raymond’s tremors slowly began to subside.
I have to do something like this.
Raymond regained consciousness after a while. He let go of my hand.
It was absurd to see him, who was usually shy and confident, averting his gaze.
«What happened all of a sudden?
«No one knew what was going on inside and I was contacted. Please verify your condition.
Raymond raised his head slightly and bowed it.
«Don’t all the gentlemen hate me? But why are they reporting it to you?
»Well, it would be a pity if you died here.»
She said nothing for a while and then asked me.
«Are you worried about me?
«…
I didn’t want to point out that I was worried. I said avoiding her gaze.
«You’re not feeling well, so you’ll take a break today. That way you can work properly tomorrow.
«The study isn’t over yet?
«What the hell are you talking about? You’re taking a break because you’re not feeling well. What does that have to do with the research ?
I still wasn’t familiar.
I got up from my seat and cleaned my skirt.
«Can I take a break?
«I’m not that wicked. Then I’ll come back.
«Yes.
Raymond replied at the tone of his voice a tone higher than usual.
«What.»
Raymond, a stranger with a pure smile that was different than usual, smiled at me.
Why?
I felt Raymond was scarier.
As if trying to hide the fear that came instinctively, I quickly ran away.
* * *
Before the hunting festival , we did our best to open the store.
«If I hadn’t complained, I wouldn’t have had to do this.»
If it was the original, it was going to start selling immediately after finishing the interior decoration.
However, it took quite a long time to repair the burned workshop.
Then, it was decided to hold a large-scale opening event after attracting more attention by introducing perfume at this hunting festival.
We missed the launch opportunity once, so we had to plan more carefully.
So I also had a special request for Lily.
«Miss, I’m here to compile a list of people I know,» she said.
«Ah thank you. Lily.
She took it upon herself to hire a manager to work on the top floor. It was because I thought it would be best to work with someone like her who has learned massage in her home country at the most.
» Hmmm .
Lily sat down next to me and explained why she was recommending him.
Unbeknownst to me, I was surprised at how meticulously the job was handled, much more meticulously than I expected.
«Is it what you thought?
«Hehe.
She blushed with embarrassment.
«There are a lot of these, especially in my hometown.
«Really? Please tell me more.
I’m interested in Lily’s words.
The kingdom of Havana, where she came from, was a much warmer country than the Empire.
Its main industry was tourism, especially the tourist industry centered on beaches and islands was developed.
«That is why the resort also has a spa with its own concept.
«ah…
Come to think of it, such a system also existed in my previous life. Besides, if the spa became famous, they could have a separate franchise.
«If it goes well, I don’t think this will be so bad.»
I shook my head to push the thoughts away.
It was a good article, but there was something pressing at the moment. We reviewed resumes, selected people to interview, and contacted them.
«And the most important thing is their attitude.
The service industry, in addition to meetings with high-ranking nobles, was also important because of their attitude toward hospitality.
Also, we had more people to take care of.
«Because I’m sure Tatiana will do something else.»
Lily was in a bad mood, so it made her uneasy to attend to the guests. Lily bowed as if she had noticed my concerns.
«I know I’m not the perfect maid for the young lady.
Her serious eyes were full of longing.
«But I want to do it perfectly. Give me a chance to try them.
It was a surprisingly strong will that was different from Lily’s usual appearance.
It was the first time Lily had focused so seriously on me in a long time as an assistant.
«Is there something wrong?
«Oh, there isn’t.
Lily scratched the back of her neck and added. After thinking for a moment, she hesitated and opened her mouth.
«Actually , my local friends once suggested to me that we open a store like this someday. I am very interested in this.
In fact, I was a little surprised by his confession. Because I knew Lily would be with me forever.
Well, one day she will get married and have children.
«I see.»
I was stunned for a moment, then I regained my senses, smiled and nodded.
Anyway , I was thinking about getting a job here, even if I had more education.
This idea started with Lily.
«I have no one to trust. Of course, I was going to leave it to Lily. Instead, you have to study hard and pass the exam.
«Yes!
Seeing Lily smiling brightly, I laughed too.
Somehow, I was looking forward to her future.
Still, I couldn’t stop my heart from pounding.