MY BELOVED KNIGHT'S
BACK TO THE MANSION
“I promise I'll tell you soon, but not now Tira who whispered softly towards Evelyn immediately stopped her speech when she saw the figure of Laurel and Dave walking towards them.
“Lho, where's Ernest, Tira?” Laurel who seems to be walking near them with Dave seems to directly question the existence of Ernest on Tira.
“Eh, Sister Laurel. Ernest seemed to still be at the front along with Erich. Looks like they are talking about an important issue.” Tira immediately answered Laurel's question while giving a sign to Evelyn so as not to bring up the issue of her relationship with Ernest in front of others.
Evelyn had already heard the story from Tira, how in the Gracetian royal family, a girl with a higher level of social status would be difficult to have a romantic relationship with a man whose social status was below her directly following Tira's wishes without asking much.
"Why look for Ernest Laurel's sister? Do I need to call him to see Brother?"
"Eh, no need Tira. I was just curious. I thought since I was your personal bodyguard, he would always stick to you. Are you aware? If not the one who knew that Ernest was your personal bodyguard, seeing his attitude and concern for you, one would think that he was your lover." Laurel said while giggling amusedly, while Tira unconsciously jerked her body a little, but she quickly tried to control herself in front of Laurel and Dave at this time.
"If not for the many rules in the Gracetian country, your existence is very harmonious, and very suitable to be a couple. Unfortunately in your country there are many rules that sometimes become a barrier." Laurel said her words, not realizing that Tira's chest was beating hard because of it, especially Tira did not expect that until Laurel knew the details about the problems that could arise due to differences in status in Gracetian.
Is it possible.. Laurel's sister has seen something suspicious between me and Ernest? Though they only met once when Ernest picked me up yesterday, even then we only passed by at a glance, and Ernest did not have time to chat with Laurel's sister.
Tira who said in her heart, almost biting the bottom of her lips in a panic, showed a sense of worry, if their relationship was known to others, while she was not ready for it, right now.
"Ah... don't take my words too seriously, I just want to talk...." Laurel said as she patted Tira softly on the shoulder, feeling uneasy because of Tira's face that turned tense after her words earlier.
Although actually... Laurel did not speak, because she could see from the way Ernest looked at Tira, she was sure that the handsome bodyguard had fallen in love with Tira not for a short time.
"Mo cuisine...." A soft whisper from Dave in her ear, made Laurel nod her head and smile, understanding that Dave wanted her to stop his teasing of Tira.
"Me and Dave have to go. I hope your plans to meet your lecturer Mr. Luis, and the plan to stop by the police station go well."
"Eh...." Tira and Evelyn immediately looked at each other, then turned to look at Laurel with astonished faces.
"O, looks like Enzo and Evan haven't told you yet. Just now, the police gave you information that they needed your testimony as a terror victim of your college friend Robin." Laurel immediately answered the curiosity of Tira and Evelyn.
"It just so happened that I was with Alvero when Ernest called him and told him about the police's request for your presence there." The next explanation from Laurel made Tira sigh, because it meant that, not only her meeting with Luis, Ernest could not accompany her, but his arrival to the police station to receive a call as a witness, he said, Ernest would also not be able to be with him, and give him support.
"Busan Sister Laurel?" In order to confirm what happened, Tira asked Laurel.
"Yes.... Just now.... I accidentally heard it on my way here. Maybe they're not even done talking now." Laurel said as she pointed her index finger toward the spot where Alvero and the others were gathering there, while Laurel and Dave, along with Dave, were, the smell alone gets a grill from Augistin Shaw who wants to convey something related to his birthday party plans.
"Perhaps for more details, you can ask directly to Ernest or Alvero. Or do you want us to take you there?"
"Ah.. don't need Sister Laurel. Surely soon Kaka Enzo will also tell me, because he was my recognized guardian during my time in America." Tira immediately rejects Laruel's subtle offer for her which is for her better to wait for what Enzo and Alvero will tell her later.
"Then go there quickly so that you can be clearer. Me and Dave should see Papa Augistin soon." Laurel said before she actually left with Dave.
"Let's go there soon Tira." Evelyn impatiently pulled Tira's hand as soon as Laurel and Dave were gone.
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"Then, you arrange for Edi and Steve to escort Enzo and Evan from a distance because you and Erich have to investigate the matter of the man who has been so active lately.
Tira who had just arrived at the place where Alvero and the others were gathering at that place, slightly glanced towards Alvero who, as Laurel had said, was having a conversation with Ernest on his phone.
"O. You intend to go now with Erich. Alright. Don't forget to be careful Ernest, also tell Erich. We must not underestimate Eliana and the people around her. Put your ears and eyes well to observe. Good luck finding new leads." Alvero ended his phone call with Ernest, as soon as he finished saying his messages to Ernest and Erich.
"When did you come?" Alvero who approached Deanda and saw the figure of Tira sitting not far from the position Deanda immediately asked with his serious face.
"Just now, Brother."
"I thought you'd come in the afternoon and go to your lecturer with Enzo and Evan." Alvero who was already sitting right beside Deanda said as he waved at Enzo and also Evan who happened to be quite far away from his position.
"Before leaving, I want to meet with Enzo's sister first, because after all I do not want that until my status as the daughter of Gacetian is known by many people. During my studies in this place I wanted a normal life like any other student. I hope Brother Alvero can help me on that matter." Tira said her words while staring at Enzo who was still walking from afar, with a doubtful look.