Chapter 45: Trying to Flirt

The day dragged so slow with all the lessons. Demitri was not around till the night because he got an order from the King to do something outside the palace. So I just planned to tell him about my plans the following day.

The whole palace was quiet busy the following day. Most of the servants were on the hall, preparing the tables, decorating the walls like there is an upcoming event.

"Good morning."

I almost had a heart attack when someone suddenly spoke behind me.

"Apologies if I startled you," Demitri said as he went to my side. We are now both leaning to the bannisters above the huge hall.

"I thought you would not be around till next day?"

"Do you rather want me to leave?"

I snorted. "I'm just curious but it doesn't mean I prefer you not around."

A mischievous smile played on his lips.

"Does that mean you want me around?"

"Of course, so we can continue our business. I want nothing other than that."

"Tss. Very cooperative," he mumbled which I heard but didn't understand.

"What?"

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