LOGINTwo individuals with broken hearts and no hope in love anymore meet, Emily, who has been eagerly waiting for her boyfriend to propose to her, and find out he is getting married to her best friend. Devastated, she agrees to marry a billionaire as per her mother’s advice, but he mistakes her for Olivia Emily’s sister. Emily goes along with the charade and assumes her sister’s identity. she agreed to a proxy marriage Despite trying to move on, they couldn’t shake off the memories and feelings they had for their past partners. Will they be able to find closure and move on, or will they be forever stuck in the past?
View More「おらぁ、もういっちょ!」
「グギィィィ」
逃げ惑う魔物を、後ろから容赦なく切り捨てる。
情けなんてかけている場合じゃない。
「お前、逃げんなっ」
全力で投げた石ころが、ガツンッ! とゴブリンの側頭部を打ち抜く。
「ギャッ!」
「はぁ、キリがねぇ」
一体、何匹いるんだか。
反対側は、ナックが踏ん張ってるからいいとして……。
え? 何やってるかって?
どっかの馬鹿な冒険者のせいで、絶賛、山の中をゴブリンと大運動会中だ。
定時は過ぎてんだけどな。
このまま帰ったら、ゴブリンじゃなくて、俺の首が飛びかねない。
だったら、やるしかないだろ?
「こなクソォ~!」
ヤケクソ気味に森の中を疾走中、異様な光が目に入った。
近寄ってみれば、ひしゃげた金属の残骸だった。
「魔道具か?」
証拠は確保。
何かは知らん。
今は、それどころじゃねぇ。
あとで調べりゃいいだろう。
「チッ! まだ、いた」
……こりゃ、徹夜だな。
◇ ◆ ◇
「あぁ~、眠ぃ、胃が痛ぇ」
よりにもよって、朝っぱらからだ。
冒険者の英雄様が魔物をぶっ倒す裏で、誰が後始末してると思う?
そう、俺。
ギルド所属の調査員だ。
冒険者に依頼を出したり、冒険者がやらかした後の尻拭いが、俺の仕事。
つい先日も魔物の群れのボスを先に排除しちまうもんだから、雑魚は逃げるわ、逃げる。
近隣に被害が出る前に運動会よろしく、山の中を駆け回ってたところだ。
つまり――事件が片付くころ、俺の胃はだいたい死んでる。
もうちょい考えて討伐してくれ……ほんとに。
なんで、そんなことしてるのかって?
話すと長いわりには、大したことないから手短にするぞ?
人生ってのは思ったよりも短い。
二度目の人生ともなれば、なおさらだ。
この世界に産まれ落ち、あっという間に二十年経った。
前世? まぁ社会人やって、気がついたらこっちの世界でガキになってた。
ありがちな話だろ。
しかも拾ってくれたのが霧の魔女。
世間じゃ恐れられてるらしいが、俺からすれば忘れっぽい母ちゃんだ。
……飯はまともに作れないし、古臭い口調でのじゃのじゃ言うし。
まともに母親かって聞かれると、返答に困るけど。
そんなこんなで育てられた俺は、気がつきゃ冒険者になって、最年少で中級までいって、怪我で引退したことになっている。
今はギルドの調査員。
ようするに裏方だ。
冒険者に夢見てるやつらからしたら、地味で退屈に見えるかもしれない。
だが俺からすれば、これが案外ちょうどいい。
事件の裏側が、ちょいとばかし見える気がするしな。
……さて、今日も石橋を叩いて壊して、自分で架ける仕事の始まりだ。
Ethan's POV I stepped out and saw Emily in the living room. "Is there a problem?" I asked, concern etched on my face. "I was hearing loud voices.”I raised an eyebrow, my curiosity piqued. "An unexpected visitor?" I repeated, my voice gentle. I took a step closer to Emily, trying to get her to meet my gaze. "Everything okay?" I asked, my tone softening."There isn't," she said, her gaze drifting away from mine. Her voice was laced with a hint of tension, and I could sense that she was hiding something.I nodded, taking note of the subtle change in Emily's demeanor. "Olivia's back," she announced, her voice neutral. I couldn't help but think of my own unwanted visitor. But my attention was quickly refocused on Emily, and the hint of unease that lingered beneath her composed exterior.She cleared her throat nervously. "I was about to inform you... I will be leaving this morning." Those words made my heart drop."Just wait until after dinner, then," I said, trying to sound casual. But E
EMILY'S POV I rushed back, my footsteps silent on the stairs as I watched him walk away. His eyes sparkled with a love so true as he confirmed his love for Olivia. My heart shattered into a million pieces as I realized the painful truth: he was in love, and he had always been in love. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I felt my world crumbling around me. My box of emotions was overflowing, and I couldn't hold back the sorrow anymore.I was already packed, my bags stood silently in the shadows, a poignant reminder of the decision I'd made. Immediately after dinner, I would be leaving him forever. The thought was razor-sharp, cutting through my heart like a knife. I felt a chill run down my spine as I contemplated the finality of it all - the end of our relationship, the end of our life together.Tomorrow was a day of conflicting desires. A part of me yearned for its arrival, eager to escape the anguish that had become my reality. I longed to leave behind the shattered remain
Ethan's POVI found myself drawn to her room, compelled to gaze into her eyes. Their piercing beauty had a calming effect on my frazzled nerves. I stood there, mesmerized, unsure of what to say to her. Our time together was fleeting, and soon we'd be parting ways forever. In the precious moments I had left, I couldn't help but indulge in the beauty of her gorgeous eyes.I retreated to my bedroom, seeking solace in the familiar comfort of my bed. As I lay down, I stretched out my muscles, trying to release the tension that had been building up inside me. But despite my efforts to relax, my heart remained heavy with pain.My heart ached with the weight of inaction. I yearned to fight for what I desired, but the risk of vulnerability held me back. The fear of being shattered once more, of enduring an everlasting pain, kept my emotions in check. My mind screamed to take a stand, to seize what was mine, but the terror of heartbreak silenced my resolve, leaving me paralyzed and torn.The sh
EMILY'S POV Liam's eyes darted around the space, his gaze lingering on every corner as if expecting someone to emerge from the shadows before finally settling on me to ask, "Did Ava speak harshly to you?” “No,” I replied, my voice firm so he couldn't see right through me, but unfortunately he did because I met a skeptical look on his face. “Emily,” he called, his voice gentle as always, "Are you hiding anything from me?" he added. His eyes locked on mine with an intense gaze. “I'm not.” I needed to be out of her. My body was here, but my mind and soul were with someone who cared least about me. I realized at that moment I was in love with Ethan. I had always known that, but what I just discovered was the connection between me and Liam-Lust. I didn't know how to put it. I didn't know how to tell him why I was giddy with excitement whenever he was around. It wasn't because I loved him; it was because I wanted to escape the sad reality of unrequited love. “Emily,” I snapped out o
Emily's POVI could tell by the look on Ethan's face that he wasn't pleased with my appearance. He was frowning, his eyes taking in my outfit with a critical eye. I felt my confidence falter, and I wondered if I had chosen the wrong outfit. But I was determined to make the best of it, even if I felt
Emily's POV"Are you about to kidnap me?" I said."Maybe I am." His voice was full of mirth. We both burst out laughing, the tension broken by our shared sense of humor. I could feel my heart lightening, and I was grateful for the moment of levity. We kept walking, and I heard the sound of seagulls ov
Emily's POV"You owe me a date, remember?" :)I let out a little laugh, my heart racing at his words. He was so sweet, and I loved the way he always knew how to make me smile. I quickly typed my reply: "Yes, I remember. And I promise I'll make it up to you. I promise." I couldn't help but feel a littl
Emily's POVI lay there for a few minutes, letting my thoughts consume me. But then my phone started ringing, jolting me out of my daze. I looked at the screen and saw that it was my mom calling. I took a deep breath and answered the call. "Hi, Mom," I said, my voice sounding flat and lifeless. I did












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