Retaliation of Disabled Girls
Chapter 20 Caught

My harmony and intimacy with Keith looks fake. I thought if we pretended we wouldn't get caught, but people could figure it out. Everyone can realize it, except me and Keith. 

Eric's still waiting for my answer. Staring into my eyes fixedly. I returned his gaze.

"Why the fuck, Eric?" ketus.

This is not Eric's business. Whether I'm engaged to a contract or for real, he shouldn't mix it up. I never interrupted Eric's personal affairs either, because I'm sure he wouldn't like it.

Eric let out a long sigh while holding his golden-colored hair. Then look back at me.

"I'm getting rid of you so there's no need to have a show with that person, Diana."

"Why?"

It's true why he behaves like this. I'm not a kid to be organized. Even if we're friends, Eric should know the limits he shouldn't cross.

"You're just looking for each other's benefits, Diana. Better get your engagement annulled."

"That's right, I need it to avoid the proposals that come, while Keith needs money, but I have absolutely no intention of canceling this engagement" I said.

If I cancel it now, my revenge will not be achieved. Keith's not completely in love with me. Stella will be thrilled that our engagement has been cancelled. He must have approached Keith as soon as he heard we were separated.

"If you are fed up with the proposals I will protect you, there is no need to ask Skyrise for help, Diana." Eric's face grew louder. This was his attitude when meeting people who were not his friends.

"I can protect myself, Eric, I don't need your help. I'll do it my own way."

I stood intending to get out of there because this conversation would get even more chaotic if it continued. Eric clutched my arm. My steps stopped, turned to him.

"Why did you choose among those applicants?" Eric looked at me sharply.

"There is no specific reason. Among all things he is the best."

More precisely because of revenge. I don't have to tell this to Eric.

"Why don't you ever ask me for help, Diana?" Eric's face grew louder.

I take a deep breath to calm myself down. "You never ask me for help when I'm in trouble, Eric."

"I just don't want to see you hurt or in trouble because of my problems, Diana." Eric's hand is getting stronger.

We always put up walls that are invisible to each other. If we're really friends, then Eric and I don't have to be reluctant to ask each other for help. Not wanting our friends to get hurt or to have trouble is just a pretext, we are still not open to each other. He was the one who first set this limit, I didn't want to cross it either.

"I'm the same, Eric. Next time, I'll ask for your help if my problem really can't be solved. My engagement to Keith remains undoable." I took off Eric's hand.

"Alright, Diana. I will be happy to help you. I'm sorry if I press you too much." Eric bowed.

He often does this when he is sad. As a child, I used to comfort her by stroking her head. The same now. My hand moved by itself stroking its head. Eric gasped for my actions. 

I soon realized I was holding this selfless hand of mine. Torturing the King's head was disrespectful. Eric looked up and grabbed my hand that was holding his head. I thought he would be angry, but a smile fell on his lips.

"I'm sorry for my stupidity, Eric."

Eric nodded, forgiving my actions. He kissed my hand. "When we meet again, Diana." Eric took my hand off

"See you, Eric." 

I immediately turned around, exiting this room. Keith was waiting for me outside. I thought he was home. Keith smiled at me. I smiled back, even though I was not sincere. 

He held my hand. Suddenly Eric who came out of the meeting hall stood in our midst. I had to let go of Keith's hand so Eric could get through. He was fine, but his mood changed quickly. She still doesn't want my engagement to Keith to continue. 

Once I say this engagement continues, I'll continue, Eric.

Keith was confused by the King's actions. He looked at me with a question mark that seemed to be plastered over his head. "King why?"

"I'll tell you everything, but not here."

Hoeing his arm took Keith out of the palace. We got on the horse-drawn carriage. More precisely my horse-drawn carriage. Keith asked his chariot to follow us in the back. Then I put on magic so that our voices don't sound coachman.

"Eric knew that our engagement was a charade, Keith," I said without further ado.

Keith's eyes widened, then he bowed with a sigh. "What are we gonna do, Diana?"

Looks like Keith's afraid that this engagement's off. She still needs medicine for her mother. I also still need it to avoid those suitors. Even if our engagement was found out to be a mere charade, this would absolutely not destroy our contract.

"We continue this contract engagement. I've asked Eric not to spread it. Then it's actually not just Eric who knows, your mom and Stella know about this, either."

I didn't ask Eric to keep it a secret, but I'm sure he won't spread it, because I'm going to have more trouble. When Eric spreads it, our friendship really ends.

Keith immediately looked up at me. Confusion and curiosity emanated from his face.

"Why didn't you tell me this straight away, Diana?"

"I want to say it, but too much trouble is brewing. So I didn't have time to tell you, Keith," my dear. The challenge I posed to Stella is impossible for me to explain to Keith. It's just between the two of us.

"I'm gonna talk to Stella and my mom about this. Thank you for keeping this engagement, Diana."

Why are you so good Keith? You didn't even suspect I was going to hurt you. I'm sorry, but you must feel the pain of losing me. I can only forgive you after you feel the pain I once felt.

"It's nothing" I replied.

"Tomorrow I'll go to your house to talk about the witch's murder."

"Alright, by working together the work will be completed faster. The killer will be caught soon."

However, Keith would be suspicious if I asked about his previous life for the killer. It's good that I acted alone, but the magician's power is unknown. Working together is the best way. 

The killer will be interrogated after handing it over to Eric. Eric would've let me tell that killer a few things. I'll ask him what the real purpose of this murder is. Whether he just wants to have fun or have a dark plan, I'll find out soon enough.