Breaking Off The Engagement… Bring It On! Chapter 115

Temporary return 4

"Umm, I've heard you were going to another country, Lillinsama, so you came back."

Elise-san spoke to me.

"Yes, I returned to my territory yesterday, and came to the Royal Capital today. By the way, I've heard you partic.i.p.ated in a marriage talks with elder brother but… How did you get to know him? Umm, I know it's an impolite question, but I'm curious."

Elise-san answered my rude question with a smile.

"No, it's not impolite… I'm sure you must be puzzled by your elder brother's sudden marriage talks. I'm ashamed to say it, but these marriage talks are something I desired by all means. It's embarra.s.sing to say it in front of you, Lillinsama, but I've fallen in love with Ricardo-sama at first sight."

Love at first sight…
Well, weell, if it's just about his looks, they do fall into the handsome territory.

"L, love at first sight? Um, was it at some party?"

In response Elise-san shook her head.

"No. I like going into town incognito, and one day I was involved with a drunkard… At that time, I was saved by gallant Ricardo-sama. I found him extremely cool, I fell in love in the blink of an eye. At that time, I resolutely asked father to arrange marriage talks."

Ah, she's not after brother's face or position…
Probably those marriage talks are a great thing.
However… Sana is important to me.
Elise-san is endearing, but if it makes Sana sad, I'm sorry but I must put a stop to these marriage talks.
I'm really sorry about your feelings for brother, but this engagement won't be established.

"Elise-san, you're too good for my brother… I'm sorry, but please excuse me, I have to go look for someone."

I can't stay with Elise-san anymore, I bowed and left the place.
Having left I thought it was in poor manners to leave Elise-san alone, but I decided to look for Sana for the time being.
I believe Ange-san involved Allen-kun and Sasuke-san in the search for Sana, did they find her yet?

When I was wandering the mansion alone, Sasuke-san came to me.

"Ah, Sasuke-san! Perhaps you've heard from Ange-san, but I'm looking for Sana right now. Have you seen her?"

"Mm. Haven't heard, but, I've seen her."

"Eh? Sana?"

"Ah. It was somehow, amazing, her sprint, felt, like a wind. Outside the mansion."

"She went outside… Do you know which way she went?"

I tried asking without much hope.
It'll take time now that she's outside.

"I know."

"That's right~, you wouldn't know, huh… Eh? You know?"

I was surprised at his answer.
Sasuke-san nodded strongly.

"'What?' I thought, and followed her. She was, cowering. That's why, I secretly peeked. I confirmed, the place. Let's go?"

Sasuke-san asked.
Sana… would you prefer being alone?
What should I do at such times?
I wonder if I can cheer up Sana without understanding love myself.
Because I didn't reply, Sasuke-san asked again.

"Just… Is being, together, not good enough? You are, worried."

That's… right.
I'm worried about Sana.
Sana's always concerned about me, and now it's the reverse.

"Thank you very much, Sasuke-san! Please guide me to Sana."

Satisfied with my reply, Sasuke-san nodded and led the way.

Outside the mansion, there's a river about ten minutes away on foot, and Sana crouched to hide near it.
Sasuke-san did well to find her.
After Sasuke-san showed me, he went back to the mansion.

I quietly walked towards Sana.
She hasn't noticed me approaching.
I spoke to her in a bold voice.

"Sana."

Sana slowly raised her face to my call.
Tears are clouding her eyes.

"… Lillinsama."

Seeing me, Sana panicked and wiped her tears.
I hugged such Sana tightly.

"Sana, I am sorry. I knew of elder brother's marriage talks. However, I thought they'd be cancelled… I didn't say anything, Sana, I'm sorry I hurt you."

Hearing my words Sana slowly shook her head and said.

"No, Lillinsama, you aren't at fault. Please don't apologize so much. I had selfish expectations, and selfishly misunderstood. I'm sorry for Ricardo. Suddenly a servant told him words of congratulations and ran away, I was very rude to his partner as well."

Sana is saying such things firmly.

"Sana, but elder brother is certainly not engaged. After all, he went to look for you soon after."

I thought if I told Sana brother is looking for her she would feel a little bit better, but it wasn't the case.
When she heard my words, she cast her eyes down again.

"Ricardo-sama is looking for me… I see, he wants to report it to me properly."

Huh?
Sana, you are completely misunderstanding, aren't you?