Chapter 5: An Adonis

Chapter 5: An Adonis

Jade’s POV

It was silent as we walked down the spiral stairs heading to the dining room. Only the sound of our footsteps could be heard in the long corridor. Some servants that we passed by would absentmindedly greet us. They were enamored by the beauty beside me. 

“Our young lady is really perfect for young master Jean!”

“They are a match made in heaven!”

“Even their eyes have chemistry with each other.”

“Yes, we can totally see that.”

Their murmurs were rather loud that I looked down in embarrassment. It’s not that I don’t think Heather is beautiful, but saying those things without any reservations is making me embarrassed. 

I still couldn’t wrap my head about this world, so there is this thought that Jean and Rosine looked really good together. 

‘She would be perfect had it not been for her schemes.’ 

Thinking like that, I suddenly felt bad for this beautiful human beside me. I just couldn’t imagine how profound his love for Rosine was to be duped so badly. I think it’s quite a pity. 

Heather and Jean were quite close in the original story, and it only changed after Rosine’s appearance. Heather became jealous of the fact that Jean had grown closer to Rosine. Growing up as the only daughter and taught that she would someday marry Jean, she thought that only she had the right to stand beside Jean. 

But she does have a point. She is Jean’s fiancée and childhood friend after all. She wasn’t the only one to blame. 

Jean knew that he practically grew up with Heather and knew about her character and personality – he shouldn’t have doubted her. I guess that was where their misunderstandings started. 

While thinking about this, I didn’t realize that I walked past the dining room – well, had it not been for Jean pulling on my hair. 

'At least pull me in the hand ah….'

I looked back at him with an annoyed expression as I fixed my hair. 

“What are you thinking so deeply that you forgot where you’re going?” 

“Ah….”

It is embarrassing to say that I was thinking of him, so I turned around and was about to open the door when he spoke again. 

“I’m sorry.”

“Huh? About what?”

I looked at him with confusion written all over my face. Perhaps he felt sorry after pulling my hair? After all, I’m his fiancée. But… 

‘Weren't you the cold male lead who doesn’t know how to say sorry? What happened?’ 

I looked back at him with confusion in my eyes. It took a long time before he reacted, but instead of answering my question, he just patted my head with a low sigh.

Seriously, what’s wrong with him? 

‘Maybe he was sorry that he pulled my hair? Aiyah, that’s impossible! But there’s always a what if!’ 

Lost in my thoughts, he already opened the door and went inside while urging me to do as well. So I stopped my monologue and entered. I quietly thanked him for opening the door. 

…..

We walked out of the garden after dinner. I don’t know why I even asked him to. 

‘It’s because of his good looks ah. He’s handsome, alright?’ 

As I thought of this, I couldn’t help but turn my head sideways. I could see his pointed nose, curly lashes I wished were mine, and the lovely tear mole under his right eye. His tear mole especially entranced me. It was like the perfect accessory for a very fine sculpture – such as this Adonis in front of me. 

I kept staring at him. 

"Have you stared enough?"

"… You're really handsome." Befitting of the status male lead.

"Thanks for the compliment, but I know."

"The only problem is that you're narcissistic."

"What did you say?"

"…"

It wouldn’t do me bad if I said he is narcissistic, right? Just this once. However, the eyes that looked at me were urging me to answer. 

"Nothing." 

I quickly shook my head and continued walking. 

Even if it was mentioned in the novel that ‘Heather’ and Jean had a brother-sister relationship and engaged with each other, it’s not good to act too familiar with him. 

I should stop teasing him now. This is only reserved for the female lead. But even so, I wish that he could find a girl who will love him for who he is, and not because of his money and wealth. 

I will also do the same. It is already a blessing to me to be with my family in this world. I want to have a quiet life with them. 

I looked up at the stars above. It’s getting late. 

“You should go back now, Jean. It’s late.” 

“You’re sending me away just like that? What a rude girl.” 

“Despite your cold personality, I think you have many things to say.” 

"What do you mean? Explain."

"No, nothing. You should just go home, or you will drive your parents crazy if they lose their son as handsome as you.”

He finally went away after I persuaded him to go home. 

I looked up in the dark sky. I can see countless stars.The moon is shining bright tonight, and I can see my favorite constellation – the big dipper.

“Milady, why are you out here by yourself? Young Master Jean already went home?” 

“Hmm, I told him to go.” 

“I see. Milady, let’s go inside. You’ll feel cold.” 

One of my personal maids found me in the garden, and draped a long coat over my shoulders. She’s right, it’s cold tonight. I should just go inside. 

'I should think about this matter all over again tomorrow.'

……

Third Person POV

As he walked out of the gates, he suddenly remembered what she told him earlier.

「"You're really handsome."」

It was the same words he used to hear from the people around him. But now, it was her who told him that. She said that with a smile on her face, looking straight into his eyes, as if digging right through his soul. 

Her golden eyes were shining under the moonlight; it was such a strange feeling. 

"Young Master, shall we go home?"

"Go."

"Will you go visit the young lady tomorrow again?"

"I'll see."

Then the black car in front of the big, marvelous gate, sped off in the darkness of the night.