The New Duchess
Chapter 41: Meeting Friends

It had been a few days at the Duke's residence, Amber and Ai were spending time together. Start cooking together, to take a nap together of course this is to avoid the reach of the husband. The uncle was busy visiting Barack. Sometimes Ai also feels strange because her new uncle looks so familiar with Barack's husband.

“ aunty what if today we travel around the city, Ai will take aunt to see how the famous fashion designer shop “ invites Ai with her potent tone.

“ do you know the designer? You look very enthusiastic” replied Amber who is still focused on arranging flowers.

“ of course, want ya?” Ai continued to whine, she also actually wanted to buy her aunt this expensive dress as a gift.

“alahlah” Amber can not see the eyes of hope her sweet pounding.

It only took a short time to prepare, now the two women were sitting on the train to the Duke's residential fashion store. After a while the train stopped, they arrived.

“ let bibi” Ai help Amber down the train stairs.

“ Duchess Wellington, come” said one of the store's waiters.

“ have you been here often?” whispered Amber who saw how renspon friendly the shopkeepers.

“ no, just a few back “ kilah Ai, in fact when she was busy with meetings, most of her dresses came from this store.

The two women were sitting on the sofa of the store, the waiter was preparing some of the best designs of the store.

“ this Duchess and Baronees, please enjoy” said the waiter while putting some snacks while waiting for the preparation of the dress.

“ aunty try, the bread here is so sweet and tasty” AI take one pastry from the table. Behind the sofa there is a large glass, from there can see the situation of the road and the front of the store. Make it easy if there are customers who want to see the collection of dresses from the outside.

“ this is our best collection, please choose and can be tried” said the waiter after bringing several pieces of dress sets.

“ wow, these colors are so charming, aunty come” Amber approached Ai who had already chosen a dress.

“ looks like it's good “

“ no, this dress is more suitable for young women like mu” Amber had thought that her parents would definitely buy her a dress, the price here must be expensive so as much as possible reject all Ai wishes.

“ no-no, this fits,” Ai sentence hangs when looking at the silhouette of a man she wants to meet. After making sure her guess was correct, Ai immediately asked Amber for permission.

“ aunty I live with, aunty must choose one of the dresses” Ai message and immediately out of the store.

Walking across to the coffee shop, where the man entered just a moment ago.   

“ welcome” a shopkeeper directly welcome his customers.

“ do you know where Lord Hardwin went?” ask Ai who saw this store a little crowded so as to remove the trace of Hardwin's travel.

“ Lord Hardwin will usually go to the 2nd floor, please miss search above” replied the shopkeeper politely, he did not recognize Ai who is actually a Duchess.

“ ahya, thank you” AI immediately climb the stairs, heading to the 2nd floor. After a while of searching, he was finally able to find the person he was looking for. Sitting alone on the balcony of the shop. Immediately with a light step towards the Hardwin table.

“ Ai, how did you get here?” Hardwin was surprised by Ai's presence.

“ of course follow you, there is something I want to ask you” Ai does not want to linger leaving her aunt so without having to directly express her intentions.

“you're so good at stalking, let's ask what?” hardwin replied pleased. Spending time with Ai like it had been a long time, Hardwin would not ruin such a rare moment like this.

“ this is about the crown prince's birthday party, from the news that I heard you were the one who helped me, is that true?” Hardwin silently for a moment digested exactly what Ai's sudden question meant.

“ thanks, I just want to say thank you and sorry for making you deal with Axton finally”, said Ai while holding Hardwin's hand.

“ I don't know if Grace will be that close, it looks like I have to apologize to Prince Sea for definitely ruining his party” continued frankly.

“ he didn't say anything else? Really you want to apologize to Sea ?” Hardwin did not think, why can Ai say this.

‘It looks like Axton didn't tell you what really happened’ Inner Hardwin. He was so carried away with emotions by Ai's last words.

“ him who? Axton's? “ asks Ai doesn't understand.

“ yes, did your husband not say anything related to Sea ?” Hardwin was completely exhausted of patience, seeing Ai's innocence.

“ prince Sea, what's wrong with him?” AI was getting curious about the sentence Hardwin gave.

Hardwin laughed for a moment, really making it funny and wondering. Why can't something this big Ai know about it.

“ I explain to you, the person who interrupted you not only Grace a” Hardwin began to provoke curiosity Ai.

“ the man is the crown prince. Prince Sea, he wanted to harass you that night” Hardwin said as he grazed his coffee, his eyes watching Ai. How did this young lady in front of him respond.

Ai fell silent, shocked to know this truth. And worse her husband didn't say anything about it. How lyrical.

“ you must be lying” Ai is evading the truth.

“ for what I lied to you Ai, I heard myself the conversation between Grace and Sea. That's why I was able to save you. It even brought you to my residence because the Sea told the royal guard to lobby for the return of the carriage. Ai you're so naive. You know me for a long time, you can definitely feel my honesty” Hardwin explained. This theme must be made aware of his claim to Axton's love.

“ Axton did not say anything” Og Ai which is still clearly heard by Hardwin.

“ maybe Axton is too busy with his business friend” said Hardwin origin. He knows that Axton also experienced the same thing with his wife, but he deliberately covered from Ai.

The inner war within Ai heard Hardwin's answer. He actually saw the honesty of this man, but somehow Hardwin's last sentence was so disturbing to him. Her husband was talking to his colleague, but he may not know the slightest thing that happened to his wife.

‘ Axton must have another reason why can't help me’ Inner Ai tried to comfort her. Ai had already gotten the thing she was looking for, now with a limp step leaving the table.

“ Your husband is not as simple as you see, meet me if you have a problem” message Hardwin when Ai goes behind him. Even so very clearly Ai heard the words Hardwin. One corner of Ai's lips rose, feeling touched by Hardwin's small attention. Without the need to answer Ai immediately down and back to the fashion store. Her mood was gone, Ai now pretended to smile welcoming Amber's gaze. He had to hide his sadness.