Ch. 4: An Unexpected Visitor
From that day on, we enjoyed many evening dance parties.
Today as well, I waited impatiently, and when night came, I ran to Guido.
I knocked three times.
OO: "In the language of flowers…'elegant'."
Guido: "And ‘full of sensitivity’. Welcome, my little kitten◆"
The door opened, spreading warmth from inside.
Guido: "Did you get cold?"
Guido wrapped a soft blanket around my cold body.
OO: "Thank you very much."
Guido: "You’re quite welcome. Please, come this way."
As I was seated near the fireplace, Guido handed me a warm cup of tea.
Guido: "Here you are. This will warm you right up."
I took a sip, catching a faintly sweet smell coming from the black tea.
OO: "This is…delicious…"
Guido: "It has just a drop of brandy in it. I’m glad you like it◆"
My chest warmed at the sound of his gentle voice.
At that time…
Guido: "Kitten."
Guido held out a single mimosa flower to me.
In the next second, it changed into a flower garland.
OO: "Wow! That’s amazing…"
He placed the garland on top of my head and smiled with satisfaction.
Guido: "It suites you perfectly, my cute kitten."
[CHOICE]
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Thank you (SUN)
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Act shy (MOON)
Guido: "The mimosa flower has another meaning you know."
OO: "What is it?"
Guido: "Well now, I wonder what it could be?"
Guido: "Um…sincerity?"
I started guessing wildly, saying any words I could remember from the language of flowers.
Guido: "I’m afraid not."
OO: "Maybe luck or…"
Guido: "That’s a clover. Though it’s a good word."
OO: "What could it be…"
He chuckled with amusement.
Suddenly, his expression became serious.
Guido: "So they’ve found me…"
Guido quickly stood and placed his hand on his mask.
After he had skillfully extinguished the flame in the fireplace…
OO: "Guido?"
Guido grabbed me and moved me to a concealed hiding spot.
OO: "…what’s going on?"
Guido: "Shhh, quiet…"
OO: "…!"
Guido whispered as he covered my mouth.
Just then, there was the crack of a gunshot and the door was broken down.
Guido: "My goodness, such reckless people. Sorry, I believe things are about to get a little scary."
Whispering, Guido held me tightly and rushed from the hiding place, breaking through a window.
OO: "!!"
Pursuer: "He’s getting away! After him!"
Guido ran along the roof, still holding on to me.
Below, several men appeared with their guns at the ready.
I’m scared…
As I clung to his chest, Guido leaned down to whisper in my ear.
Guido: "It’s alright. Now, please be a good girl and close your eyes. This will be over soon."
OO: "Alright…"
I closed my eyes and pressed my face into his chest.
I felt some relief as I heard the surprisingly calm beating of his heart.
OO: "Thank you."
Guido: "Your smiling face really is the best kitten ♪"
He said cute…
My cheeks flushed and I looked away, hiding my face.
Guido: "Now now, raise your head and let me see that cute face◆"