MY BELOVED KNIGHT'S
BOTH AGREEMENTS
“Ernest... did you know that our path will not be easy in front of him?”
“I know for sure about it, more than anyone.” Ernest answered Tira's question with a sigh, but a moment later Ernest looked at Tira gently.
“But all that, is not worth the love you have given me. Among us, you are the one who loves me the most, so dare to keep going despite knowing that you will have a lot of difficulties.” Ernest said with his eyes that glanced lovingly at the figure of Tira sitting beside him while leaning his head on Ernest's shoulder.
Tira, who heard Ernest's praise for her, seemed to lighten her happy smile.
I didn't think, at last, I actually got a confession of love from you. Being your lover I will never regret it, though perhaps, I should get the ire of my papa and the rest of the family.
Tira said inwardly as she moved her body away from Ernest, making the man immediately look at her with a questioning face.
“Ernest... Can I ask you something?” With a doubtful attitude, Tira asked Ernest who immediately smiled at her.
“About what request would I refuse if it was you who asked for it?” Ernest's answer made Tira's face flushed slightly, but a moment later Tira's face returned serious.
“What will you ask of me? Why does your attitude look so serious?” Ernest's question made Tira hold her breath for a while while biting her lips, because at this moment in fact, Tira felt very hesitant to say her wish to Ernest.
“Please promise me, if you will not be angry, and disappointed with this request I will tell you.” Tira said with a hopeful look at Ernest.
“What is your request? Why do you look so agitated and hesitant to say it?” Ernest again asked as his hands stretched out, stroking Tira's face with his knuckles, making Tira able to feel how sincere and great Ernest's love for her was through that touch.
“Sorry Ernest... For a while now, can we hide about our relationship in front of everyone? Including brother Alvero, brother Deanda, and also Erich, as well as other people close to us.” Eventually those words came out from Tira's lips, which of course made Ernest slightly stunned.
“Do you feel ashamed if you have to admit..”.
“No! I will never be ashamed to admit it. You are the man I love and I am proud of..”.
“No Ernest! Please don't think anything of me. I really love you and will never let go of you. It's just, I need time and also find a way to tell the truth to papa and the others, so that they can accept my decision for us to be together until we get married later.” Tira immediately tried to give an explanation to Ernest, before Ernest misunderstood him because of his request just now.
“I... truly love you Ernest.. and I would not be able to face reality if everyone was against us, and in the end tried to separate us Tira said in a soft voice.
Ernest could see how Tira said that in a fearful tone, indicating that Tira was completely unprepared to be separated from him for the time being, making Ernest sigh.
“Please.. give me Ernest time.. If at this time everyone knows directly about us and directly against us, I am not ready Ernest. It's not my intention not to acknowledge you as my lover, but.”.
“Hust... rest easy Tira... relax....” Ernest said as he hugged Tira back, and stroked the other half of Tira's head, before Ernest kissed Tira's head crest affectionately upon seeing Tira's panic.
“I don't have the slightest objection about it, because not only you, I also have to prepare to face every one of our close ones who will oppose our relationship, including Erich, who from the beginning did not like when I knew I had fallen in love with you.” Ernest said softly to Tira, who could only bite the bottom of his lips once heard from Ernest's lips, that Erich would also definitely oppose their relationship.
“We must strengthen each other. You can postpone officially saying our relationship in front of others, until you feel ready.” Ernest again tried to calm down Tira who slightly breathed a sigh of relief, hearing how Ernest actually held his words, in the future will always keep and protect him for the rest of his life.
“Thank you Ernest, thank you... for being such a kind and caring lover with me...”.
“Not your problem, from now on it will also be my problem, and vice versa. From now on, every single one of my problems will also be your problem. So do not be surprised if one day you realize that my problem is much more and more complicated than your problem.” Ernest ended his words while smiling sweetly towards Tira.
“I will soon prepare myself to be a force for you in the future.” Tira's promise made Ernest smile widely while patting slowly, the back of Tira's head.
“No need to prepare yourself, because all this time, you have been my source of strength,” Ernest's words made Tira can only smile happily with a reddened face.
“Then... can we start working on your task now?” As if he had just woken up from his sleep, Tira was slightly jolted upon hearing Ernest's words.
“Akh... Good thing you remind me Ernest.. otherwise I will definitely get the E value for not sending today's task.” Tira said and in a hasty manner, made Ernest immediately rise from his seat, and walk towards his piano, while following Tira, and walk right behind Tira.