About Your Pride and My Prejudice

esentful, while listening to my story seriously.

As the most enthusiastic supporter of my dreams, she protested about my mother’s position on my writing.
In addition, life as a married woman, living as a female writer in the kingdom, and going to the kingdom of Lunoa, there were many stories about the same topic.

It was a natural step for the topic of conversation to shift to Tobias Miller.

Viola said confidently that my future would be happy after marrying him.
She had never even met him, but she was already convinced when I told her about his consideration, kindness, and his appreciation of my dream.

Moreover, I also noted the fact that Toby was selected as Leopold’s scholarship student and left for Lunoa.

“If you get married anyway, you have to leave home.
It would be great for you if you could settle in Lunoa.”

So, although Toby might be staying in the Principality for a few years, it’s a different story about whether or not this opportunity had given him a clear foundation to establish himself there.

It felt like we hadn’t seen each other for a long time.  I can’t believe I forgot that Viola is an ardent devotee of love.
I answered in a dead voice.

“He might change his mind.
I don’t know when he’ll come back to Sourne…….
What if Toby changes his mind…….”

“Mel.”

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Viola, who squirmed in my arms, was as small as a young animal, but her voice was quite solemn.

“Let’s not miss the precious present by worrying about things that never happened.  That is stupid.”

“You’re right.
I don’t know why I’m so silly.”

“I’m not saying you’re silly.….
You just think too much.”

Strength suddenly entered Viola’s hand that grabbed my hand.

“I like you who is immersed in thoughts, but I want your happiness more than anything else.”

“…….”

I advised her to make a choice that would make her happy every moment, and she told me not to get caught up in worrying too much.  Because that’s the way to be happy.

This was advice that was possible because we knew and valued each other well.
As soon as I answered yes with an overwhelming heart, Viola began to let out a quiet breathing sound as if she was going to sleep at any moment.
She seems to be at peace now.

This is why I couldn’t talk about the stalker.
How could I tell her that he came to the house,  when I was alone, or that he bought the house across the street?

It was partly because I couldn’t remember how far we had been talking about the stalker, but most of all, I didn’t want Viola to continue to dwell on my worries after returning to Piccom.

“……It means that the stalker is losing interest in me, he is less and less revealing his existence.
I haven’t even seen him recently.”

“Really?”

There is still no proper solution, but this is my problem.
I can’t put a burden on her in the name of a friend, who is struggling to adapt to a new life.

Viola let out a response that was close to a mumble with a slow yawn.

“You did a great job, Mel…….
Now, everything…… It’ll be okay.”

I whispered low to the viola who fell asleep with the words. Yeah, I hope so, too.

I had no idea it would be all for naught.

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It was a sunny day.
After lunch, I suddenly thought I wanted to go out.
It’s been a very long time.

As always, there were no special plans.
I just wanted to walk as I wanted.
When I reached the heart of the city while walking, I wanted to go straight to the bookstore and be buried in the smell of books.
I wanted to read a new novel and forget the time.

Although my pocket money has decreased recently, I have saved up a lot of money in my own way thanks to not having to spend for a while.
So, if I was lucky enough to find a book I liked, I wanted to buy it and hold it in my arms and go to Antris.

I never said it out loud, but I actually missed everything about Antris.
The orderly commotion there, the gentle piano playing, a cup of carefully brewed coffee, and the polite response of the server.

“Do you want me to put it in? Miss?”

It was purely because of my picky taste that I was able to choose only one book, even after wandering around the old bookshelves of the bookstore for a long time.
Obviously, even if I had enough money to buy two or three books of poetry.

“No, I’ll just carry it with me.”

I smiled lightly and accepted the book that was given to me.

When I left the bookstore, the sun was already setting.
Being taken away by the brilliant sunset that seemed to be like melted gold, I walked blankly, raising my head toward the sky.

I can’t believe it’s already this late.
If I stop by Antris, I won’t be able to reach on time for dinner, so what should I do?

Then, I bumped into someone without seeing that someone was approaching me.

“Ah…..!”

The novel, which was held in his arms, plunged over the cold stone road with a fluttering sound.
The title, gilded over the dark brown leather cover, glistened in the vivid sunset light.

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I was so startled that I bowed my head.
All I thought was to hurry and pick up the book, bow, and leave.

But a long hand wearing black gloves grabbed it before I could.
My gaze slowly followed it, thinking that the slowly lifting hand was beautiful.

And soon I held my breath.

He smiled like a painting with his fluttering red hair.

“Hello.”