1 Chapter 1: What I have lost.

Tales of Regulus, a RPG Otome game that combines both growth features in a world of sword and magic and an epic love story!

As a 22 year old saleswoman working in a company all day, single with no dating experience, I enjoyed my evenings trying to complete the game.

The game's story is about a prophecy! A young woman who appears in the world with sacred light magic, goes in adventure to save her loved ones and the Regulus empire from impending doom.

Said like this, it seems like any other game...but for some reason, I simply got attached to the game's story and the characters development.

By the way! My name is Tania Spark, a 22year old sales woman. I work all day long in a company and enjoy my free time playing games or going out with my friends.

There is nothing special about me, I was just a simple 16 year old girl who lost her family and had to work hard to have a place in society.

But that's all in the past now! I can enjoy what life has to offer to some extent now! I don't have to worry about what I'll be eating tonight or the day after and I can enjoy wearing brands and going on trips with my friends!

I used to have a grandma who would tell me "Work hard sweetie, and you'll always get results". Those words were my principle in life, I worked hard and carved my future with my bare hands! I worked part times and studied like crazy for years until I got my degree!

And now, look at me! A proud strong independent woman, working in a famous company with a very decent salary! I have an apartment of my own and a cute pet hamster named "Sizafis"! I am leading a very good life, all thanks to my efforts!

I laid back on my chair, still facing my desk. I stretched my limbs and back and let out a sigh of relief <Done~>

I was about to stand up when my supervisor approached me <Did you finish your work?>

<Yes, I completed the task and was about to send the documents to you, manager> I said

My manager and supervisor, A red haired guy named Derick who's got both looks and job!

Also, he's my childhood friend who used to live next to my parents house before the tragedy.

I didn't expect to meet him after almost ten years of separation. We both used to play in the same play ground, go to the same school even though he's a few years older than me we were really good friends.

Hasard is a very funny thing, we both got in this company at the same time...

I grabbed the mouse with my hand and was about to send the document to Derick's Email box when he suddenly approached me saying <Let me check for a second>

His broad chest on my back, his head over my shoulder practically touching my cheek...

His arms surrounding me from both sides and his hand held mine to manipulate the mouse.

At that moment I was in a trance, I didn't know how to react. I could feel his heart beat on my back and the smell of manly perfum and sweat. A moment of silence where we both could hear our breaths.

Get a hold of yourself Tania! Why am I acting like some tea age girl?! This is so not like me!

And then, our eyes met...His cold grey irises fixated on mine... he removed my glasses and approached me closer and closer...

Our lipses, so close, about to come in contact...I swallowed my saliva in a loud Gulp...

At that moment, my phone began ringing and it brought me back to reality! I snapped out of my trance and was about to take a step away from him and reaching for my phone when he suddenly pulled me back to him

<What the...> I said before he reached my phone and turned it off. He then put my phone on the table and said <This time I won't let you go away>

Our eyes met, drawn to each other like magnet, we came closer and closer to one another...

His eyes on my lips and mine on his, I felt like I could let Derick cross a line I had never let anyone cross before.

I never had the desire to be in a relationship, but when I think about Derick...my chest tightens up, and my heart start beating louder.

I quietly whispered his name <Derick> before we came in contact.

Lipses, intertwined, dancing on a exciting tune.

All we could hear was the sound of our heavy breaths and all we could feel was the booming sense of desire we had for one another.

That moment was magical, who would have known that a brief moment could be as long as this. And when we took space and looked at each other's eyes, a long moment of silence where neither of use spoke a word.

And that's when Derick spoke words I could never imagine I would hear...

<I love you> He said <I love you Tania Spark and I just can't stand it anymore>

With those words he took my lipses once more into a waltz of neverending desire.

I don't know how much time has passed, but we both decided to close the lid on this booming desire and take space to talk...

We both left the company, the way outside was so awkward especially inside the elevator... and when we finally stepped outside he said <Please...>

I was shocked so I asked <What...?>

And like if he was holding on for far too long, he said <Please, say something...Anything!>

He stopped all of a sudden and faced me

The usual expressionless Derick, that aloof guy who used to never show what he truly feels...looked so desperate for an answer where and now.

He suddenly approached me and lowered his head down when I didn't answer him...

<I knew I should have said it...> He said

<Wait what?!>

<I knew you would get shocked...I knew I should have waited a little longer but I just couldn't...I couldn't wait any longer!> he said then raised his head and said <I knew you would react this way...you who never wanted to be in a relationship...> Then with desperate look he said <But even so...I just am...madly in love with you>

I didn't know what to say...only one word came out of my mouth at that moment <Why...? Why do you like me...?>

As soon as those words came out of my mouth I hated why they came out. I was afraid of what his answer could be...

Is he only after my body? Or does he want something from me? I was afraid of what his answer might be...but for some reason, I felt that whatever his answer might be, I may accept it.

And his answer was <I don't know, I just like you> Wich made me even more embarrassed and he didn't stop at that <I like how you smile, how you work hard and never give up. How your eyes shine ember in the sun, your long black hair...and your attitude when you talk about your hobbies, everything!>

<Derick you...>

<I love you, I loved you ever since we were kids.> he said <You have no idea what I've gone through when you suddenly left without any notice...>

I can't fathom how desperate you were, Derick. I didn't know you had these feelings for me, and I don't know what to say to you...

<I don't expect you to answer me> He said which made me shocked for a moment <Its true that I confessed, but I didn't mean to startle you. You are not even talking anymore, Wich is so not like you>

I tapped on his shoulder and said <Hey! Do I look like some blabbermouth or what?!>

<Ah no, that's not what I meant...argh! Why is this so difficult!> He said

And I answered <I know, right! We both have feelings for one another and yet none of us dared to confess and when you did I just got shocked and didn't know why to say...>

He grabbed my shoulders and asked <Wait, did you just say that you liked me too???>

<Yeah! Moron, can't you see how differently I am treating you?! You are always so aloof and hard to read...not saying that I hate that in you...but even so...>

We looked at each other and then we puffed at how stupid we both acted...

He held my hand and we crossed the road over to the other side.

And then he said <What do you think about coming over for a drink?>

<Are you, Derick Spencer, inviting me to your house for a drink? Aren't you burning the steps very fast?>

<So does that mean no? What a shame, I had prepared some good drinks and planned to watch the animated version of the game you like so much...But oh well>

<Wait! Did you say you were going to play the Animated series of "Tales of Regulus"?! Count me in!>

I dragged Derick and sped up the pace, excited he tried to calm me down <Hey, careful, there are cars running in the street>

<You are no fun, Derick. But you're still cute so it's fine (Hehe)> she laughed

She raised her head and her expression had changed, she then turned and faced Derick and opened her mouth about to say something <You know Derick...I like you-> and just before she could finish her confession...Derick's expression changed...

What the...why am I falling?? Why can't I stand on my two feets?

Derick? Why are you crying? Why are you screaming? Don't cry Derick...

I feel hurt...I feel like I want to sleep...

I'll be sleeping for a little Derick...so wait for me...I'll be watching the series and drink with you after a nap...