Chapter 53 - To Dig The Truth II

"From whom did you hear that name?" His eyes trembled not in fear but in pain. Elliot didn't expect Emelia to know that name this early. Is it time to tell her? No, not yet. It's not time to tell her everything.

"Answer me first. Who is Louis Whelan? Is that man my father?"​​

Elliot felt something, and that something was frustration. As much he wanted to tell her everything, she couldn't. He massaged his temples then looked away. He couldn't meet her eyes. The only answer he could give was silence. "I don't deserve silence," Emelia wanted answers, "Is it that hard to answer?"

It was hard for him to answer as it wasn't the right time yet. He can't tell her everything not until her life is safe. If he tells everything to her. Elliot had a feeling Emelia might go far away from his reach or, maybe worse, her death.

"Louis Whelan is indeed your father," As Emelia was about to speak, Elliot continued, "But I warn you not to meet him out of curiosity or whatsoever." Emelia observed Elliot. He looked calm, but his eyes were trembling. There is something else that he is hiding, and Emelia didn't ask anymore.

"I'm sure you heard more about your mother, but then, like what I said earlier, I am not going to answer your questions. That is not yet," He frowned as he walked towards her. He gently held Emelia's hand, which surprisingly, she didn't fend him off. She could but somehow, deep inside. Her heart is telling her not to.

His hands were covered with callouses and felt rough, but the gentleness of his hand made her not want to let go. But Elliot didn't stop there. He was exhausted. He didn't know what he was doing anymore. The lack of sleep made him go crazy.

Elliot rested his head on her shoulder, and before he could sleep while standing up, he said, "I want to tell you everything. But please wait. When the right time comes, I will tell you everything. That is why please wait, my princess…"

The man went silent, which confused Emelia about what he was trying to do with her. But then she took a peek at his sleeping face. That is when she noticed he fell asleep. But how could someone sleep while standing up? Is that even possible?

Emelia flinched when the ray of sunlight hit her face. The view of the sun from his office was enthralling. So this is the kind of view he sees almost every day. She moved Elliot to the couch, which took a while. She watched Elliot sleep peacefully but heard him mutter, "Don't leave. I'm sorry, that is why don't leave me. Forgive me, mother."

The way he called out to his mother as if he had not let go of his past lover. It must be painful for him. A man who acts like a grown up man but rather is a child in heart. The more he shows this side of him, the more Emelia wanted to see it.

Out of pity, Emelia decides to stay with Elliot. Not only that, she also wanted to see the horizon from his office. She sat on the ground and tucked her knees into her chest. When she said she wanted to see the horizon, she ended up watching Elliot sleep. She brushed his black hair and smiled, "Sleep well."

The sun has fallen, and the two were asleep in the office. Air, who had been outside the whole time, felt worried out of nothing. When he entered the room, he sees Emelia resting her head on the couch. Near her head was Elliot holding Emelia's hands. Air raised his brow, watching the two sleep, and couldn't wake them both up.

His master had not been sleeping due to some people. Though now isn't the time to be relaxing. Air wanted Elliot to be happy with his own life. After all, Elliot deserved it. Vanesa, who had been waiting for Emelia to go out, approached Air as he got out of the office.

"What is happening there? Why is the princess not going out?" Vanessa asked, feeling worried. Since Emelia didn't look energetic when she got out of the carriage. Air smiles as he answers, "They're both asleep. Let's not wake them up."

Vanessa couldn't help but blush. As she felt her face turning hot, she turned her back, fanning her face. Those two better have progress. Though she was thinking of the wrong thing.

"Are you alright?" Air asked Vanessa which she had forgotten he had been there the whole time. She turned her back, looking at him, and answered, "I am fine. Uhm…please inform me once the princess has woken up." Air laughed softly, confusing Vanessa. She tilted her head, "What's wrong?" Air shook his head, trying to stop his laugh, "You got the wrong idea, Miss. Those two didn't do anything. Just fell asleep."

Vanessa laughed while looking away. She embarrassed herself right in front of Elliot's assistant, "I-is t-that so?" She stuttered, rubbing the back of her nape.