Chapter 93 - Wifey

"It's nice to see you two getting along." A man said after seeing the two friends running around like children.

He was sitting on the bench of the garden. The man had jet black hair and red blood eyes, his face perfectly sculpted. This was the typical features from the Lein Family.

"Shun!" Ayami said in surprise. She did not expect to see him here. Even so, her eyes brightened. "When did you return?"

"I returned just yesterday. I was called by the patriarch." Though Shun was indifferent, towards his little sister, he would become gentle. Of course, his facial expression did not change but the look in his eyes did.

"Oh, I see."

Shun looked at the person who was behind Ayami. "I'm glad you found a friend you could trust and you even took her home to play. Won't you introduce her to me?"

Ayami introduced the both of them.

"This is Shun whom I told you about. Shun, this is Celine."

"Hello." Celine flashed her bright smile which showed her perfectly lined white teeth.

Shun politely extended his hand; Celine took it. They shook hands quickly.

"Then I won't bother the two of you any longer. Go play over there, I'll watch you." Shun said, sounding like a mom who brought their kids to a playground to play.

"Okay~" Ayami childishly responded, giggling a little bit.

To Ayami, Shun was the only person she could trust inside the Lein Family, the same goes to Shun.

"So this where you guys were."

Suddenly, a voice interrupted them. It was Kayden. Shun seemed shock seeing Kayden in his own home.

"Kayden?"

"Oh, Shun. Ah, no. I should call you brother-in-law from now on." Kayden smiled and teased him.

Of course, Shun was confused by the way he addressed him. "What brother-in-law? I don't have a sister for you to marry."

"Isn't she your little sister?" Kayden said as he intertwined his hand with Ayami and showed it to Shun.

"Eh? You two know each other?" Ayami finally reacted after processing what just happened.

"Of course, we do. Your brother and I are friends."

"Who's your friend?" Shun said while removing their intertwined hands.

"Aw~ Brother-in-law, you're just jealous because I'm going to get married earlier than you." Kayden continued to tease. Of course, he still did not let go of Ayami's hand even though Shun looked like he was about to cut his hand off.

"You! Get away from my little sister."

"It's okay, brother. You'll learn to accept it soon."

"Wait, wait!" Ayami stopped the two of them.

Celine? She was over there, enjoying the show. How she wished she had a popcorn or even brought the donuts she got by force (by throwing a tantrum and wreaking havoc which luckily didn't get her in trouble). After the patriarch heard that, she got a truckload of donuts.

"How do you know each other? Why don't I know about this?"

"Well…"

"Oh right. The patriarch is calling you, Ayami. How about we explain this later?" Kayden said and led her to the patriarch, leaving behind the two in awkward silence.

"Uh, I have something to do, so I'll be going then." Before Shun could leave, Celine grabbed him by the wrist.

"Wait!"

"What is it?"

"I don't know how to go back. Can you show me the way back?" Celine looked at him with puppy eyes.

It was not that she was lost or anything. But hearing the fact that there were traps set in this place, she was scared to go alone. So having someone who lives here and knows the place reassures her.

"..."

"..."

'Why isn't he saying anything?'

It was awkward for Celine to stay like. It was so awkward that her face was slowly reddening. What's more is that he was just staring at her like she was an odd species.

She slowly let go of the wrist that she was clasping tightly.

"I'm sorry." She said with her head down, her face bright red.

"…Okay."

"Huh?"

Celine couldn't process it at first, but when she realized, she happily smiled and thanked him.

"Thank you."

Meanwhile, the pair headed to Oujiro's office was chatting about random stuff.

"Why do you have to tell me later?" Ayami pouted.

"Because it's a long story."

"Then, can't you shorten it?"

"Haha, no."

"Okay. But, you know, I didn't expect you to ask for a hand in marriage from me in front of my grandfather. He's really scary, especially if he's angry. You're courageous." Ayami looked proud as she nudged him. "Plus ten points for my future husband."

"Hm~ How many points until I get full marks?" Kayden pulled her closer to the point that they were almost hugging while their face was close to each other.

Ayami was shaken. Her ears hidden behind her hair was red. She muttered with shaky voice, "A million."

"Then… if I kiss you, how many points will I get?" He said as his face got closer and closer. Ayami panicked. They can't do this here! Especially with many eyes watching them.

That's right.

Since the moment they entered the grounds, all of their movements were being monitored, except inside the garden.

Ayami immediately covered his lips with her palm. "Minus 100 points." She said, as she glared at him. She removed her palm and started stomping away.

"Why? Are you shy with being watched by so many people?" Kayden let out a sigh. He glared at the people who were hiding before catching up to Ayami.

"Ayami…" Kayden called out but she ignored him. Seeing that, Kayden had a bright idea.

"Honey?"

No response.

"Baby?"

Still no response.

"Sweetie? Darling? Deserts? Little Cakey? MOO1?"

If there is still no response, how about…

"Wifey?"

Ayami turned around with her face red, as she glared at him with glazed eyes.

"Would you stop that!?"

Kayden let out a chuckle. Ayami looked so cute right now, that he wanted to tease her more.

Luckily, Ayami didn't have to suffer any more torment as she arrived in front of the patriarch's office.