57 Lady Engages the Black Knight 1

The sunlight that plugs past the curtains is pleasant. Even though it is supposed to be mid-winter, the room is warm and slight sleep is happy. You can see it wrapped in soft bedding like it's on a cloud. Though she thought she was sleeping in a dream, she slowly opened her eyes ─ ─ Sophia woke up to the sight spreading there.

"─ ─ Here."

The bed has a thin cloth canopy that softens the light past the curtains. The bedding was about twice the size of what I always use.

"Morning, Sofia. Wake up?"

I heard a familiar voice and put on a hasty and disturbed nightwear.

"Good morning, Carina. Where is this place?"

Carina opens the canopy and wraps it around each pillar. I'm laughing with a smile, but did something good happen?

"No, Sofia. This is the room I used yesterday. Did you forget to sleep here after you got back?

Carina takes it for granted. Sofia slowly remembered yesterday. I met my uncle and cousin Bianca at a night club and agreed to Gilbert's proposal.

"Really?

I did get Carina and the maid manager to help me change my clothes and take a bath. I was told to use the guest room tonight, and I fell asleep immediately.

"─ ─ Looks like I've fallen asleep completely."

Carina laughs funny. Sofia waited for Carina's next words without knowing what to do.

"Hans told me this morning that Sofia is getting engaged to Gilbert. You're making a lot of noise in the mansion."

I don't think he's officially engaged yet. Now that Gilbert talked about it at the night club, it must have become a well-known fact among the nobles. I also nod that I can't do without informing my servants. Sofia blued her face.

"Ah, the fuss, of course, means blessing. ─ ─ Well, I think I'll be Sofia's maid, so let's do our best together."

Sofia blinked with too much information on her head. But what bothers me the most is...

"Hey, what's my job with Carina today?

"Don't worry, Sofia's job is now shared by the cleaners. This is my job from today."

Carina brings her face washing water to her bathroom. Sofia, who had never been named a maid before, was surprised.

"Eh, I'll do it myself....!

"What are you talking about? You're gonna lose my job."

Sophia lowered her eyebrows with an astonishing look. If they say so, I don't know what to do. First, we will follow Carina's words.

Hans will be here later, so I'll be ready soon.

I feel a little relieved. If Hans were to come, I'm sure he'd be able to tell us more.

"Yes, I understand."

"But I'm glad. It was my dream to be a maid. I can't believe it's Sofia!

Carina smiles. Sofia was glad Carina said so. I was worried that it would be acceptable to the Marquises of Forster to engage Gilbert, who was only a servant.

"Sophia, are you sure?

Yes!

When Sofia got dressed for a while, Hans's voice was heard alongside the sound of knocking. Sofia stood up in a hurry. But before opening the door, Hans, who had heard the answer, came into the room.

"─ ─ Sophia just needs an answer."

Hans smiled bitterly at Sofia, who was able to swim his gaze.

"That's why...."

Hans is Sofia's boss. I took it for granted that Sofia would move. Hans had some documents and led Sofia to the table in the room. Sit opposite each other in a chair.

"First of all, Mr. Sofia. Thank you for accepting Master Gilbert's proposal."

Hans lowered his head deeply. Sofia waved her hands in a hurry. I didn't do anything to be thanked.

"I'm sorry that Hans told me to be friendly."

"No, do you say it's on schedule....."

Hans slightly distracted himself from Sofia.

"What is it?

"No, Sophia doesn't have to worry. ─ ─ Besides, from now on,"

Several documents are arranged on the desk. It was signed before Sofia worked as a maid. It's only been a few months, but it seems like a long time ago.

"As Marquis, Sophia will be taught her proper teachings and manners. At the same time, you must prepare for the formalities associated with your engagement and your marriage. ─ ─ I think it's tough, but we'll do our best to support you."

Sophia is confused when she says it bluntly.

"─ ─ Am I okay? Everyone thought it would have been better to have a nicer daughter....."

"That's not true. Rather, I am glad because I am Mr Sofia. I'm sure everyone will be the same."

At the edge of her vision, Carina shook her head up and down many times. Sofia relaxes her expression. The words Hans gave me slowly penetrate my heart. If you don't be careful, it looks like tears will overflow.

"Thank you...."

"I will tell you more directly after Gilbert returns, but let's cancel the employment contract first. And I'll give you yesterday's salary."

Sofia grabbed the pen handed to Hans and signed it as instructed. Once you have finished writing, you will be given an envelope containing your salary.

"─ ─ Well done. You may be tired yesterday, so please spend some time here today. I'll bring you some food."

"Thank you for your concern. And, um... from now on, thank you...!

When Sofia stood up and lowered her head with momentum, Hans laughed with an unusual loud voice. Gilbert leaves the room saying he'll tell her when she gets back.

There were so many things going on since yesterday that Sofia was still confused. But I don't regret my decision to walk with Gilbert. So I decided to hold my hands tightly.