Sweet Valentine
1049 Words
In Aldric castle…
"Do you still think about her, sir?" said the wolf leader.
"Ah. Evander. Yes.” Replied Aldric.
"Shouldn't you invite her to stay here?”
“Actually, that's what I want. But how about my condition that will transformation into wolf and the emotions that are difficult to control during a full moon? I'm afraid that I will hurt her like that time. And I don't want her to see me as a wild werewolf. Especially when she's scared to see my transformation, it hurts my heart."
"She seems to be a special person to my lord."
“What do you mean?”
"Because my lord pay attention to your own appearance. You don't want her to see your bad side."
"Yes. I'm ashamed of my appearance. Is this a curse? At first, I couldn't accept it. But since I've been in this condition for a long time, I've ignored it."
"Master is not a curse to us. But a blessing to the wolves."
Aldric thought, "But I feel like this is a curse for me."
“Evander… She said that your cooking was delicious.”
"Oh yeah? Thank goodness she was happy. Uhm… But if you miss her, why don't you go over there, sir?”
"I agree with you. But I'm afraid I'll be a nuisance to her."
"Isn't your relationship close to each other, sir?"
“Hmmm…”
“Ah… How about the master take a moment of this Valentine's Day?”
"Valentine, you say?"
“Yes, my lord. Paris is known as a romantic city in the world. In order for you to be closer to her, you can take advantage of this moment and go to somewhere that impresses to her. The event is in about two weeks.” Evander's advice to his master so that his master can be released from his loneliness.
“You really care about me, Evander. Thanks for your advice. But I don't plan to approach her again. I'm afraid this feeling will deepen. Because we are different. If we can't be together in the end, I'd better not start it."
“But master cannot lie to yourself. Master misses him, right? I think it doesn't matter if we are friends with anyone. And I see that Rose is a kind person and maybe she can accept master's condition someday."
“Is it true?”
"That's just my opinion on her. Besides, master said, she also lives alone. I think you guys are the same in a certain way. Come on, sir. Cheer up.”
Evander gave encouragement to Aldric who usually looked gloomy.
“Okay. I’ll go to Paris. Thanks for cheering me, Evander.”
“And I will prepare for master's needs." Evander replied happily.
Evander thought, “Since I found master, this is the first time he's looked so cheerful. I want him to be free from his loneliness and depression. I do not know where he came from. At that time, I found him on a snowy hill on a new moon night when the sky was dark and quiet. Before that, I saw a beautiful shooting star. He is a special werewolf among us.”
After Evander left, Aldric muttered with a smile to himself, "It's been a long time since I felt alive and excited like this."
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A man wearing a piece of black lacy blindfold entered the hall and walked elegantly. He looked mysterious and alluring. His charisma attracts all to focus on him. Everyone seemed to be hypnotized with his mysterious charm. The man stepped forward steadily and walked up the stage. Rose was stunned to see the man keep walking towards her. When Rose and the man faced each other, he knelt on one knee and took out a bouquet of red roses.
“Who… who is he??” thought Rose who was surprised and still couldn't believe what was happening.
“As your name reflects, I present flowers to you. Please be my partner tonight…” Said the man.
Rose who still didn't know what happened, then received the bouquet of red roses.
The atmosphere that was silent before then started cheering followed by the voice of the MC, "It seems that the king and queen of the night are the two of them. They’re so romantic…”
Then the sound of romantic classical music in the hall was heard. The man asked Rose to dance.
"Would you like to dance with me?" invite this man while bowing.
Rose hesitated, but she accepted it because he had saved her. Rose touched the man's palm which then pulled gently.
“His palms are warm and wide too. It's like Aldric!” thought Rose.
It was as if time had stopped, and they were not paying attention to their surroundings. Rose was lost in the chanting of the song. The man led her into the dance.
They were both dancing. Rose saw his blue eyes, nose, and lips.
"My heart is beating fast." In Rose’s mind.
“Why do you come here?” asked Rose.
"Hmmm... Because I want to see you..." He replied.
Then Rose looked down in shame, but this man said, “Look at the person in front of you at the moment. Because I want to see your pretty face like a princess.”
Her feeling was like a wave and her face was blush. In her mind, " Is it a dream? I really didn't think so. I'm like a princess. Even if it's only temporary, I'll enjoy of this moment.”
Rose accidentally stepped on his feet. "Akh. Sorry... Sorry..."
"Does not matter." Replied him.
In this man's mind, "Her shy nature makes her even cuter."
“This mix feeling... I feel like this is a miracle. Honestly I feel happy after what I experienced today.” thought Rose.
"It's true, they're like princess and prince in fairy tale...," said another.
Carina as well as Dean was shocked.
“Damn it… How could I lose to a woman like that?” thought Carina.
"Who is that man? How could Rose know him?" said Dean who also felt displeased.
Both the man and Rose took the stage and became the center of attention. Their performance reflected the romance on this Valentine's Day.
- Writer
