Chapter 108
"Good Morning, Young Lady." — The Butler accompanying the Duke said.
If it weren’t because Mister Thomas saw us approaching, we could have surprised the Duke. However, I’m glad we didn’t get to do it.
We just need to see how flustered and speechless he Is right now to know that if we were to show in front of him without previous notice, the poor Duke would totally get a heart attack from the shock.
"D–..... Dear... Uhm.. W–..."
’You can do it, Sir! Say it!’
"... Marianne." — Taking a long pause to calm his chaotic eyes, he finally took control over his stupefaction. — "Are you planning to earn Gods envy with your beauty? Will they send for you and take you away from your Father’s side? Sigh....." — He said, making a concerned face. Yet, it soon changed into a playful one to say his last words, as an elegant greeting was made. — "My heart almost stopped for the gorgeous sights you’ve blessed me today, my Ubi sunt child. Greetings to the gracious Princess that has descended to my unworthy presence."
’Gaaahhhh!!~ This guy is a pro!!! The Duchess is so d*mn lucky!! Hng! My heart!? Oh my! He stole it!!’ — Half-jokingly, I screamed inwardly, feeling my stomach tickle in happiness because of the awesome praise he never fails to give Marianne.
I giggled enough to make me close our eyes to enjoy how good it felt to get such compliments.
But, also from the delight that, this time, we were prepared to retort as we should.
Yesterday, in preparation for this moment, I told Marianne that we should write a response in advance since it was a given that today we would dress up for the occasion. Hence, the Duke would certainly compliment us the moment we met.
Which just happened, as my deductions said.
’Hehehe... It’s time, Anne! Lets... Oh, d*mn... Wait a sec...’ — Looking at my storage room located in my chest area, I cursed as I turned around to dig between... My melons. — ’Tsk! We have too much meat..... Uh... There.....there... There~ it is!! Haha, I got you!’