The 18 Year Bride
Shadowy

The days passed, since the incident that night, I scolded Aunt Hera, for being impressed to leave accidentally after my father and I worked, and returned when we were going home. there is no etiquette to talk to us, but as long as he goes Elijah is doing his job, very sneaky is not it? I was angry that he was all-out, even though I had known Aunt Hera since childhood.Why not be honest and blatant?

This afternoon, I was sitting on the veranda of the room reading a translation fiction book. At the end of the sky there the sun began to slip and the sky became reddish orange, the harmony of nature that I so longed for, calm and soothing. maybe because there was only Elijah and I in this house now. Two days ago, Rinna and Dad went out of town and did not know when they would return.

"Sir Damian really likes books, huh?!"

Suddenly Elijah came, hugging me from behind.

"Yes." Yeah."

since I was a child, I have often lived alone with my parents. The one who accompanied me back then was only a book.

"father today is May 18th..."

"do you know what day it is"

"Damian, without being told anything I already knew it was May. I was busy! I'm gone there!.."

what was it I expected? all of them, no one cares at all.

"Sir Damian?"

I was lulled into a dream to my feet, I remembered the darkness of my life before there was Elijah present.Dear, the atmosphere was so gray, and the illusion came back to haunt my memory.When I heard his voice calling me, only then did I realize that I should not stop at one time.I was swept away in memory of the events that repeat each year...

"Oh, Sorry"

"Let's go in, it's going to be dark. Take a shower first, and then go down to the dining room, huh?!"

I nodded, then got up to the bathroom. After taking a shower, I unloaded the closet, looking for thick and warm clothes. From outside the night wind continued to rush in. The wall clock showed at 7:00, the clock showed, I immediately went downstairs, towards the dining room like Elijah had ordered earlier.

as soon as I got there, I got closer and stood across from Elijah. My eyes explored all over the table, something different tonight.

"His dinner is ready," he greeted gently as he pointed at the meal table, "Mie stir-fry, grilled fish, rice-flavored, dumpling soup.. "

"Not a lot of it. "I said.

"Today is Mr. Damian's birthday!" she smiles.

"Huh? Wh-why do you know?"

the night was so solemn, I was surprised to see him suddenly, coming before me and saying about my birthday, I still can't believe he knows my birthday, she cooks dinner just to remember and celebrate a birthday I never felt.

"If she had been a wife, it was natural that something like this could know. And then, another one. "reply, this time she turned around to take something she had hidden behind her body, his style is like a magician who is in action in front of an audience.

"it's not a fancy item, but it's my birthday present."

I took that thing out of his hand, "Here? picture of edelweiss flowers on a page of a used newspaper?"

"I'm not very good at drawing them, but.. Mr. Damian likes to read books and the nuances of nature, so I think it's appropriate for this beloved." he replied shyly, "I'm sorry, I can only give from my own hand-made, hand-made, I don't have anything to buy an expensive or elegant item that's the same element."

I smiled, as did he. Tonight I watched, a masterpiece from a newly graduated amateur Artist High School.I was moved, swept away by the thought of his thrilling gift.My soul felt full, full, like being bewitched by her radiating magical power, she always knew how to make me feel special.

"Sir Damian?"

I came to my senses from the daydream, "Ah, yes sorry.it's my first time.My hands are shaking."

from then on I was silent, like a miserable daydreamer.

"Happy birthday" he said, holding my hand.

"Can I kiss Damian's hand?" said beg.

"If I refuse, you'll take dinner again, because you will definitely force me." I pretend to object when I'm happy.

"I'm not forcing."

"Do it" I said.

"Really?"

"Yes, really."

He kissed my hand, soft as if he were kissing not only on the back of my hand, but my whole soul.I was trembling, as soon as he touched that part of my hand, it felt like I was getting a surprising gift again.

This year I'm not alone anymore, on my birthday, there is....

Congrats, congratulations,

the first word I've heard in my entire life. I don't know why, I think I in the past also saved.

"Thank you, I'll take good care of it forever" I said, hugging it, hugging it tightly.

he glued to me, I became clumsy in embarrassment, "I mean the picture, I'll buy a frame for this later."

What the hell am I doing? Could Elijah consider me a pervert, or a freak? It was often considered so, anyway.

just..

This is the first time I've ever had a birthday present.

this moment made me so washed away, until suddenly there was a knock from the front door.

"W-what's that? looks like there's a guest."

"Tumben once, let me meet first." I said, then went to the front door.

the wind blew when I opened the door, like a rage of death, which struck it with great force.one stands before me now.

"who?"

"Had forgotten?"

I looked carefully with narrowed eyes, I thought I knew him, but I knew who.just vaguely, like a shadow.

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All of it....

All quiet, or author dear? today there is the Trial!!! 🤯

author wants to ask.. gift from neng Elijah is simple but full of meaning (word a' Dami anyway), What does it mean until a' Dami teraru that? 🤔😬