Chapter 71 - - 71 : Throwe away
Matthias allowed himself to step aside for her to enter, just as he did that night. And Leyla entered without pause, but unlike that night, she did not stop at the reception room.
No, she headed straight to his bedroom. Matthias couldn't help the smug upturn on his lips, but chose not to question her, and simply followed suit. He was looking forward to what she was planning for him today.
She never failed him before, he doubted she would start now.
When Leyla reached the door of his room, her nerves gripped her once more, causing her to hesitate. However, she also wanted this done as quickly as possible. She held onto the knob but had yet to open the door.
[I've done my part. You should do yours.]
Those were his words, sent to her by her bird.
Matthias paused a few steps behind her, watching her for any further movement. Just as he was to question her on her actions, Leyla swiftly turned the knob, walking in with a determined look on her face. Silently he continued to walk a few paces behind her, observing her actions as to what she was just planning to do tonight.
He leaned back against the closed door, crossing his arms across his chest as he continued to appraise her. She stood stock still in the middle of his bedroom, fiddling with her fingers for a moment before resolutely advancing to his bed.
Leyla immediately set her belongings: glasses, scarf, gloves and coat, by the bedside table, neatly arranging them.
[I've done my part. You should do yours.]
How crude of him, she couldn't help but think, to demand she fulfill their deal. What a role she had to play indeed. Recalling his note only served to root her in place, she didn't want this. He might have as well told her outright to start acting like his mistress!