Published at 12th of November 2020 10:19:23 AM
Chapter 9
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The room I entered was a wonderful and luxurious place .
“… where is my father?”
While sitting on the sofa, I look up at Mio .
Earlier, she was pushing my father out of the room and sending him with another servant,
“He has a little talk with master . There are many things that need to be told . ”
“Oh … oh, I’m sorry to have asked then . ”
“Did you know that you would come in place of your sister?”
“I’m sorry . I have no words to apologize to the Count for what has been done…”
I don’t think I will be forgiven, but there is nothing else I can compensate with .
I want Mio to give me some punishment so I can atone for my sin of coming in place of my sister . I know he loves her . . I’m sorry, I couldn’t stop my father…
Mio blinked, while looking at me .
“… Why do you apologize?”
“Of course, because it was a deliberate embarrassment and a shallow thought of my father to think of bringing me here in place of my sister . He even forced the Count to accept me into the castle . It’s an act of insulting Anastasia too … I knew, and I couldn’t stop it . I’m really, really sorry . “
I had no response from Mio . So I looked up .
……what? Where is Mio?
As I turned around, looking for Mio, I saw her near the door and pulling a wagon of food into the room .
“Mary, do you like sweets?”
“Huh?”
“I think the talk will take some time . Let’s have tea until they finish . ”
“Eh? Uh –… . . Yes, thank you … . ”
I arrived at the table, guided by Mio . I don’t think I’ve been forgiven . However, continuing to crawl now would not be a good practice . Surely the punishment will be given by the Lord, Count Granado .
Anyway, I’m grateful to receive the sweets she prepared . I think I can accept it, at least as a customer, it’s courtesy .
I sit on a chair . The scent of the tea had risen gently .
“Wow!! good smell!”
I shout and closed my mouth in a hurry . Mio was smiling for some reason . I blush and look sideways .
Oh, embarrassing … I’m an idiot .
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But it looks really good . The freshly baked cookies smell wonderfully! Like butter .
First, let’s try one .
Wow … Delicious!
Moist and soft, milky taste . The smell of butter and fruit spread in my mouth . It is not flashy, but I can see that the ingredients and cooking were carefully done .
Another one, this time it’s a cookie of nuts … it’s also delicious! Slightly salty smoked nuts in a sweet cookie are likely to become a favorite .
The other one is crunchy cookie, it’s is sweet and sour . This is also very delicious .
Amazing!!! It’s so different from what I’ve tasted so far .
I can’t stop my hand . I never thought I was such a glutton . I’m going to be fat in no time .
“It seems like you liked them . ”
Mio brews tea and smiles .
As I waited for the tea leaves to simmer, I looked around .
…… When I look again, it’s a really amazing room ……
A red carpet on a white wall, a cabinet polished smoothly enough to reflect everything even though it’s made from wood . It is much larger than the Sharon family’s main hall . The sofas are like a dream, and the desks and dressing tables are made of white and gold, gorgeous and elegant .
If this is a guest room, what is the Count room like? I can’t imagine the Lord’s private room .
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Wow . Our worlds are really different … .
While thinking about that, tea was served . I was nervous about the manners, took a sip and exclaimed
“Is this that special tea? Ipsandros?”
“That’s right . Did you know . The master brings it from abroad . ”
“It’s my first time drinking it, but I’ve read it in a book . Spices are abundant in the eastern republic, and Ipsandros is their most precious treasure for health purposes . I wonder how is it made… “
“Ginger and cinnamon . Tea leaves are from the kingdom, but they blend well because they are compatible . ”
“… Oh, it’s delicious … Ipsandros is amazing! You can make such a delicious tea!! Wonderful!”
There was a strange sound . Mio is shaking her shoulders as she turns around, trying not to laugh . What? Did I say something weird?
“Fufu . Marie is really eager to study, but cute . ”
“… Cute …?”
Cute does not mean pretty? Pretty is very different from my shape of face . . not?
Even so, what’s cute about me?
Although I’ve not given enough apology, I enjoyed wonderfully time with delicious tea and sweets . Where has been seen such an embarrassing person as me?
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As soon as I realized that, I felt ashamed of myself .
Mary! You could have resisted!
I got up in a hurry and stood up close to the door . If the Count comes here, I’ll apologize immediately .
I have to keep my posture but I’m nervous .
I was called back to earth by Mio .
“Mary . I think it will take some time for master and your father to finish . ”
“Okay, I’ll be standing for hours if needed . ”
“What? Why?”
Mio got nervous from my words, but I was troubled about how to reply .
“It was free time, so don’t worry about the tea and sweets . Being with Mary is fun …”
The door was knocked while Mio was talking . Mio runs to the door and opens it .
There was a tall man at the door, Count Cyrus Granado .
Translated by djurasico (dot) home (dot) blog