Chapter 214: Who Are You?
Augustus made hopeful eyes in Eleanora’s direction with a grin plastered on his face. He was determined to not let her avoid him tonight. And since she refused to go out on a formal date with him, he offered," How about a casual meal at the cafe downtown. I’ve heard that its quite quaint and casual so you don’t have to be dressed up. I saw the place in a magazine...
Eleanora coolly shook her head even as she found a running commentary going on inside her head,"Yeah, the new place with the secluded booths and dark ambience... the better to touch you dear... no thanks."
Undeterred, Augustus quickly shifted gears, determined to find a location that would win her over. "How about a movie? We can watch a romantic comedy or an action one... You haven’t watched one since you lost your memory, isn’t it? So it will be a new experience as well."
And she could already picture him trying to use the armrest and darkness as a way to make moves on her, hold her hands, thanks but no thanks...
Eleanora stubbornly shook her head and commented," Prince Augustus, I really do not feel like going out..."
Prince Augustus stared at her with keen eyes and suggested," Then let’s spend some quality time here. You do not have many servants or maids so it would promise some privacy..."
Eleanora shuddered at the prospect. Gosh! She just wanted to lie down and look outside...Outside... Yes!
With a smile, she said,"No! That is just boring. I have a better idea! Let’s go."
Prince Augustus frowned and followed Eleanora as she quickly walked away, wondering what it was she was up to. The girl was supposed to be easy prey with her lost memory and youth, but instead, she was as slippery as an eel, always evading him. He was almost tempted to use underhanded means to get her.
Outside, he walked down the steps with a raised eyebrow," I thought you did not want to go out? But since you’ve changed your mind, sure, tell me where do you want to go."
"Let’s take a walk around the Queen’s gardens. Dora told me that the new gardener has changed the landscape and the place is really beautiful during the evening as well. There is even a labyrinth..."