Sold To The Wicked Him

“Good day madam”

‘Lilith greeted me happily. Wait, is there an occasion? It’s been three days since I had that conversation with Aiden. Just like in the old days, I continued with the never-ending files that were given to me. Although I can say that I had lots of improvements, I can’t still tell that I have no more to learn. I still have a long way to go.’

“Good morning Lilith!”

Lea can feel how the day was different from the past few days. It do feels lot more brighter than usual.

“The breakfast is ready”

“Um, Lilith, what is the occasion? Why does everyone looks so bright today? Is there someone coming?”

As they walk towards the direction of the dining hall, Lea can’t help but ask Lilith some question. It was early in the morning and yet the people in the mansion seems so busy. She is not aware of whether there would be something that would happen today.

“About that madame, the master seems to be in good spirit. He did not smile for ages and yet this morning, he granted us a bonus. Saying that it was for our hard work”

“What? Aiden did that?”

Thinking about the Aiden that she saw in her memories, it was so impossible for him to say such words. In her memories, Aiden was someone who have a face full of frown. He would always have that annoying gaze written all over his face.

” Ah! Even Mr. Augustus drop his glasses when he saw master smile” her eyes lit up a bit as she seems to remember the exact same scene she saw. That made Lea be curious.

“That is something… hard to believe”

She blurts out as she can’t picture the face of Aiden smiling. All she can see is him frowning or having a smirk on his lips.

‘I really can’t imagine him smiling…’

And that is when the two of them arrive at the dining hall, at last.

“What a feast…”

Surprised by what she saw, it was more luxurious than the last time she can remember.

‘He surely is in a good mood…’

Mumbling to herself, she did not notice how the whole place went silent.

“You are right Lilith he surely is in a good mood, but I wonder what makes him be-”

Looking at Lilith, what she saw is nothing much like her.

‘This scent… wait…’

Jumping backward she almost hit the chair, it was thanks to Aiden pulling her that she manages to avoid that.

“S-sorry”

Embarrassed by what happened, Aiden seems to not care about it and look at her as if nothing happened.

“Right, I have something to tell you”

“Yes? What is it?”

Looking at the maids and servants present at the moment, it did not took them any more time to realize what Aiden meant by his gaze. Indeed, he wishes for the to get out at once.

Confused Lea, she was more surprised when Aiden give her a box as soon as the doors shut close.

‘A… box?’

“It is a gift for you”

‘A gift… from Aiden…’

A small smile crept on her lips, it was a gift. From that guy always frowning at her. From the same guy that heeds no attention to her.

‘Ah, right, it was his gift to me… maybe something good really happened in that plan… right! The plan! If that succeed, I can visit my granma!!’

“Aiden! I can visit my granma now, right??!”

A spark lit up on her eyes, as if the glowing moonlight sky was residing behind it. For a second, Aiden feels lost.

“You promised me that once everything goes right then I can pay her a visit… finally I can visit her again…”

It was Lea’s happy voice that make him back to his sense. It was the very first time he ever saw her this happy.

‘So she can be this happy too…’

“Yes, of course. It was a promise”

“Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much!”

Out of her happiness, she did not had the chance to stop herself from hugging Aiden. All she can think of is how she can finally see her grandmother,

“Right, I have to go and change right away!”

Running as she pick up the box that she put on the table when she gave Aiden a hug, the man being said was left puzzled by what happened.

‘Did… did she just… hug me?’

And all he can ever do was look at the door where Lea left.

“That girl, did she completely forgot about the breakfast?”

A small chuckle escapes his lips.

‘What an odd girl she is’

It is something he just realized. Although it was true that since the moment the two of them meet, Lea surely acts not the same like the other ladies he met. She was different. She is not choosy in food, unless the food had shrimps, which would surely kill her if she ever did eat lots of it. She is kind and one can see the kindness in her. But above all of those things, have a good heart. that can even melt someone’s ice rock heart.

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Giving Aiden a smile, she is now wearing the dress that was inside the box. Even the pair of comfy sandals and hat, she wore it. Simple yet it suits her well. As if one can say it was tailored to fit especially for her.

“I completely forgot about that… sorry…”

Lilith then came, having a large picnic basket on her hand, she was surprised to see something different between the two. But walking her way, she did not say any words.

‘Is it just me or Master Aiden’s neck tie resemble Madam Lea’s dress?’

“Thank you Lilith, you shouldn’t bother yourself preparing this…”

“But you did not eat any breakfast, I pack some that is easy to eat. Please do eat some when you have time”

Bowing her head, the driver then opens the door, indicating that the vehicle is ready.

“Let’s go?”

“Wait, I forgot something, please give me a minute”

Running, thankfully her shoes have no heels. Making here comfortable run even while wearing a dress. The dress is also long enough that goes below the knee level.

“Where is she going?”

A frown can be seen on Aiden’s face. Confused about what Lea would do this time. It took him sixty seconds before he go and check where she went.

And as he follows Lilith that followed Lea, his feet headed to the garden of the mansion. The garden that was now filled with various flowers. So much different than what is was before. Somehow, as he look at it, he can’t help but admit that this part of the mansion become lively somehow.

“Le-”

About to call her, he saw the hat that can be easily seen.

‘There she is… what is she doing this time?’

“Madam, please let the gardener do that. I will ask him to come this once”

“Lilith, it is fine, I know what I am doing. And I am almost done. Just a few more”

“But what if you get hurt? And your dress will be dirty, Madam…”

Hearing their conversation, Aiden can’t help but be curious.

“What are you doing?”

He speaks without a notice, making Lea be surprised a bit.

“Aiden…”

She called and covers the stem of the flowers with the white handkerchief she got from Lilith.

“What are you doing?”

“I pick some roses for grandma and grandpa, lets go?”

Looking at Lea, he pick up the flowers and give it to Lilith.

“Do something about it to make it presentable”

“Yes sir”

Looking at Lea he let out a sigh

“And you…”

All he can do was shook his head. For right now, Lea has some leaves on her head and dress.