Chapter 56 Outing with the Duke (Part 5)

The boat floated above the crystal waters of the river and the fishes began to swim near the boat as a shower of red colored fish food floated on the surface. A school of fish began to swirl and twirl as they flaunt their beauty to their eyes as a sign of gratitude for the food Aillenne gave.

"Oh my! Look at that Nick! They're so pretty. Oh my! Wow!" Aillenne giggled when the some fishes splashed waters towards them.

Damien had been watching her happy expression and admire her peaceful face ever since they stopped in the middle of the river. He noticed that she's always happy whenever she's in front of small and cute things, just like Butter and he felt proud that he knew such information and already made a move. He felt relieved and his mind seemed to clear when he's near her, but seeing her sweet and pure bright smile makes his heart pound and ram against his chest. He knew he's not sick, but just madly in love. He put aside the paddle and moved near her.

"Please give me some, I would like to feed them too."

"Okay. There you go. Is it enough?"

"Yes. This is enough. Oh! Are you alright?" Damien immediately asked and hurriedly wiped off the water that splashed to her face. He glared at the fishes but just let it go when he heard Aillenne's giggle.

"Ah... such naughty creatures. Aren't they cute?"

Damien just smiled and nodded his head.

'What's so cute about these things? They're just meant for attraction and food, are they really cute? Or I just can't understand how girls think? Well, maybe.'

After some time, they traversed again the waters and moved towards the station. Aillenne put her hand above Damien's as he escorted her from the boat, but because it is wobbly Aillenne was out balanced and fell straight faced to Damien's sturdy chest. The manly scent and the sturdy chest muscle made Aillenne think of not getting off and distancing herself.

'Ahh... he smell so good.'

"Miss! Are you alright?"

The escorts sprang to their feet and immediately approached the two.

"Oh, it's okay. I'm fine, the Duke caught me before I fell face down."

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Damien just nodded and clasped her hand with his and they walked around the park again. Aillenne began buying some hairpins that were displayed in the sidewalks and gave Damien a cute sword keychain.

'So keychains were also a trend here, just like in my previous world. But they looked more beautiful and interesting as the craftsmanship and art in every ornaments were carefully detailed.'

Aillenne also went to buy chicken skewers and let Damien taste the street food that were sold just outside the parking entrance. The knights' eyes also twinkled when Aillenne gave them each one.

"Oh you don't have to, My lady!"

"Nah, just take it."

"But--- it's a food given by, my lady."

"Ah... I'm so happy. I never thought this food could taste even better."

Aillenne smiled at them and enjoyed the food together.

'This outing is successful. I made a good impression to the people in the tenth district, then I was able to go to the park that I wanted to go the most. Additionally, I was able to obtain new information that could be of great help for me in my plans. And on top of that, I was able to have a good time with my favorite character! What a luck!'

Aillenne gazed at Damien as he focused himself on eating the street food. Unlike the knights and Aillenne who ate the food right away, he is having a hard time eating it. She found it cute and wanted to tease him.

"You can't eat the chicken skewers?"

"What? No, I can eat it well. I'm just assessing the food... yeah that's right." He made an excuse and looked sideways avoiding her gaze.

'Hahaha he's so cute! My, my, my."

"It's okay. You don't have to force yourself. Give me that and take this instead."

Aillenne took the skewers and handed Damien fruit skewers. He felt complicated.as he saw Aillenne eating the part he had already bitten.

'Did we just share intimacy? It's like an indirect kiss.' His ears burned red at the thought.

The sun was shining intensely on the horizon indicating the beginning to grow dusk. Damien who held Aillenne's tired body in his lap was enclosed by his embrace. Her slow breathing and closed eyes brought tranquility to him. He wished that time would stop and they'll spend more time together. However, that would be impossible for now, but maybe later after we get married.

His lips were on her nape and sucking her skin marking her his and his hands were pressing and molding her growing breasts. Damien savored the feeling and scent of her body. He really wished to bring her to his home and have her to his fill. No, he'll definitely have to do something to make her his.

The carriage went on and the changing landscape could be seen through the slightly opened window. However, Damien didn't bother to look and became busy fondling her tired body. Finally, they arrived to the Winston's estate. He woke her up from her nap by kissing her lips. Wet suckling noise was brought to her ears.

"Ah---uhmm- Nick--"

Damien inserted his tongue in her open mouth and kissed her again as if trying to swallow her whole.

Aillenne pushed him and broke away from the kiss. The silver thread hung on their lips and Damien snooped down again to lick it.

"Stop it Nick. You're just like His Highness. I'm going down now."

She shoved his face aside and attempted to go down, but Damien held her hand and escorted her down. She looked grumpy, nevertheless still looked cute.

"You shouldn't do that! Were friends Nick."

Aillenne told him off in hushed voice trying not to let anybody hear her words.

"I'm sorry, but I can't promise."

"What? Why?"

"Because Aillenne's cute? And lovely? And kind? And gentle? There are a lot of things to say why I can't give you my promise."

"But we shouldn't!"

"..."

Damien just smiled meaningfully.

'Yes, for now. But I'll give my best to win you.'

The maids and the butler stood in line to wait for them to descend. Vicor, the butler of the house, was surprised by the sudden order of his master.

"Treat Aillenne with care similar to how you treat me. Report everything she does, but don't interfere with her activities. Just watch her."

The butler who were used to treating the young lady as an illegitimate child quickly understood the order and informed the other servants.

Aillenne looked skeptical at the sight. No one had ever waited for her return other than her nanny and her two maids.

"Butler."

"I greet His Excellency, the Duke of Alastair. I am Vicor, the family butler. In behalf of my master and the mistress of the house, I give my thanks for taking care and for bringing Lady Aillenne back home, safely."

She looked at the butler who were now smiling as if they were close friends. He seemed so happy, but the crook in his mouth proves the awkward situation.

'Why is he acting this way? Did he wake up in the wrong side of the bed?'

No one can answer Aillenne's thoughts for the sudden change.

"Would the Duke come over for a tea? However, the master and mistress of the house is currently not in the estate."

Damien nodded. "It's alright. I'm here to escort Lady Aillenne. We're about to go home too. Can you give me a moment with lady Aillenne?" The butler nodded and the people began to step away from the scene.

"Aillenne, I'm going home. Just give me a notice through a letter when you want to go outside or to a park. I'll empty my schedule for you."

"Oh, you don't have to do that, Nick---"

"No, I want to. So just agree, alright?"

"Okay and thank you for today. I really had a great time."

After some time, Damien left with his escorts.

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