According to my research, Heather means 'flowering shrubs thriving in rocky areas'. So, what do you think Jean was thinking after asking Heather that? Let me know in the comment section!
Chapter 10: The Gold Day24th, they call it 'The Gold Day'.As its name implies, all social elites are invited to this very luxurious ball. Everyone anticipated it every month.There will be countless showcase of different rare gems, stones or painting with sky-high prices. It's simply like a day where things as expensive as gold and rubies were sold.Like an alternate party for auction houses. The only difference is that you can either buy it using 'donate' or 'flaunt your wealth'. For most of the bureaucrats here, they will do the latter.If someone attending is an aspiring politician, then he will prefer to do the former. Everyone will see him as a 'charitable' person.It's also a party where you gain connections.Such connection will start with them looking for suitable partners for their sons and daughters.As for me, I already have Jean so I won't hav
Chapter 11: Strike one! He looked around keeping eye contact with everyone in the hall. "I welcome you all to our monthly 'Gold Day'. I hoped that you are having wonderful time as of now." Everyone clapped at his opening speech as he kept his smile plastered on his face. It wasn't exactly a friendly smile nor a harmless smile. It more looks like a crafty smile that seems to be scheming a big scheme in this event. "It's our pleasure to have you here in this event today. As we have known, our party will start with a dance from our new member of the Switz family. Please welcome, Johann Switz!" The spotlight then leaned towards a boy in his mid-twenties. I think he's the same age as me and Jean. As he walked towards the center of the hall, he held out his hand to another maiden near him. It was the so-called first dance for every opening of 'The Gold Day'. It will either come from a newly announced member of a wealthy family or the most outstanding youth. If it was the latter, then i
Chapter 12: Something as worthy as herIt was a necklace with 27 graduated, translucent and intensely coloured beads. It was called 'The Hutton-Mdivani' necklace. [1]'Wasn't it not for sale earlier? How did he buy it? Just why the hell…..?!'My hands shivered holding the box of such an expensive jadeite necklace. I know that it is more expensive than the sapphire sold before. Compared to that sapphire, I like this jadeite necklace more.It wasn't as glamorous to look at, rather it was refreshing. The green translucent beads calmed my nerves. This is what it takes to be a wealthy person in the elite society. Such a precious gem can be bought for some measly million dollars.I'm just too poor in my last life that I didn't know such things. With a $100 bill, I'll be so happy and treat myself to the mall or watch an exciting movie in the theatre with myself, or buy books that I wanted
Chapter 13: Cold War?"… me?""You… you aren't planning on not giving him anything, are you?""Eh..? Of course, I-I'll give him something in return too."I stuttered. What am I supposed to give him I return as worthy as that jadeite necklace? I can't just give him a pair of cufflinks bought in some mall.Wait, why am I even thinking of this as if I am really thinking of him? No, no that can't be.'Jade, he's only a character in a novel. No need to think of something as trivial as this.'I calmed myself and think carefully.According to the novel, Rosine bought him the most expensive cufflinks. But that was after they got into a relationship and Jean gave her his exclusive back card. In my case, I don't need his black card.For now, let's just leave it as it is. I don't want to th
Chapter 14: I met 'her'I opened my eyes to see a lady in a pure white dress staring off in a distance. Her long wavy hair fluttered in the wind.As I was staring at her unrivaled beauty, she turned her head to me. Her brown eyes were staring into mine.[We finally met.]"Who are… you?"I asked her which in response, she smiled at me a little forced. She then walked towards me, or more like floated towards me. She looked like a ghost, not gonna lie.With her beautiful face, I'm sure she can get all the guys she wants.[No, even with my beauty, I didn't get the man of my dreams.]"Huh…? How did you…?"[We are only one entity. What's me is also you, and what's you is also me.]"I don't understand."[You'll understand after time goes by.]
Chapter 15: Drinks from a snake? Thankfully, preparation and planning for the school fest went smoothly. Of course, not without Rosine's incessant pestering to the two of us. "Jean, I've been having a long time understanding this one. Can you explain it to me so I can answer the question regarding it?" "Later, I'm still busy." "Just once, hmm?" "…" 'Ah, it's just Jean.' Seriously this girl, can't she see that Jean and I were both busy for the school fest tomorrow? And besides, that project won't be needed at least after one week celebration of the school fest. 'I wish she teleported to somewhere else I can't see.' I muttered in my heart. Not long after, I felt the wind lightly touching my skin and the energy pulsating on my right wrist. 'It isn't time for my power to be known yet.' I tried
Chapter 16: You are my Fiancé"Kyaaaah!"I widened my eyes and my jaw dropped when I opened my eyes. I was expecting to see the place I am imagining inside my mind, thinking that finally, I did it!I wanted to see the fruit of my powers if it really did the same back on the garden, and with Rosine earlier. I hid behind the biggest tree so that no one will see me or no one will disturbed me here. I just wanted to do that, so what is Jean doing staring at me like that?"Why are you so surprised?""Who wouldn't be surprised when I opened my eyes and you're looking at me like that?! Do you think I would be happy?!""I guess you have a weak heart.""…!"This guy…!Can't he see that I'm suppressing my anger now?Instead of seeing the place I expected to see, when I opened my eyes, I just saw a Jea
Chapter 17: Goodbye kiss inside her room...?"That… about that.."I don't know what to say. I mean he had a point in that. I kept delaying and delaying over and over again.He suddenly leaned towards my face. This distance… it's too close!"You can just marry me now. It's the same as marrying me in the future.""W-what are you talking about? F-fine! I-I'll give you gift! But… not now…!""Alright then. I should wait for your good news."When he said that I can just marry him as my gift, I stuttered at my answer. It's not because 'I' like him or some sort of like that. It's because he's talking very near to my face.At an enclosed distance as this, I can hear my heart clearly beating inside my chest. It's as if it would jumped out at any moment. I don't know what to think at that moment.