CHAPTER 70

"The weather is supposed to be nice tomorrow. What should I wear? perhaps a simple outdoor dress, right? ah! should I pack a lunch? it tastes better when you eat it outside or should I bring a parasol? will the wind make it uncomfortable?"

Even though i made a lot of expectations, Killian just listened to it without showing any sign of annoyance.

"It's better to wear clothes that are comfortable to move. For lunchboxes, do as you want, and it would be better wear a hat than wear a parasol."

"That would be great!"

I was so excited like a child the day before going to a picnic, so I prepared everything to wear the next day before dinner. Fortunately, the weather was very clear the next day. It was just the right weather for a yachting.

"Did you sleep well?"

"Yes! Actually, it took me quite a while to fall asleep, but I slept well."

"You not even a child. Why are you so excited?"

"Who, me? It's just. . . . I feel good going to the lake after a long time."

As soon as I woke up in the morning, I hummed, "Shall I go ride a yacht?" is a secret between me and Anna. In fact, I forgot that Anna was there and hummed, but Anna's excited expression was also worth seeing. While Kilian briefly entered the carriage to pick up the things he had forgotten, Lizzy, who was strolling through the garden and picking flowers, appeared. She approached me warmly, standing in front of the carriage.

"Huh? Where are you going?"

"Oh. . . .to the lake. . . . . "

"Lake? Oh, are you going on a yacht with Killian by any chance?"

"Yes, that's right."

Honestly, I didn't want to tell you where we were going. Even if it was Anna or Cliff's, I didn't like Lizzy to care about Killian anymore. But Lizzy seemed to have no idea what I was thinking.

"Killian's yacht isn't big, and really beautiful. I also went on a yacht ride with Killian a few times and it was really fun."

"Is that so? I'm looking forward to it."

"He used to go fishing when he went with me, does he go fishing today too?"

"Oh, no. He's not."

"That pity. Fishing is really fun too. . . . . You should try fishing next time."

"I will."

Lizzy, didn't leave her place, and continue talked to her with a slightly stiff face.

"It's must be fun. . . ."

Hahh, if you say such a lonely line with such a pretty face, the listener will feel very sorry. . . . While i was grinned with a bland smile without knowing what to do, Killian comes down.

"I'm sorry for keep you waiting. Let's go now. . . . Oh, Lizzy?"

He also discovered Lizzy. Lizzy greeted Killian with a smile as fresh as the pink rose in her hand.

"I heard you're going on a yacht ride at Lake Averton?"

"Yes. Edith said she's never been on a yacht before."

"That would be fun. I think it's been a long time since I went on a yacht, too."

"Well? You went ride with Cliff's yacht in early summer, didn't you?"

"That's Cliff's yacht."

What Lizzy wanted to say was so clear that it was hard to ignore.

'Like, I want to go too.'

But I don't know if this is just my qualifications, but as I felt before, I thought it was an awkward reaction for the characters named Lizzy Sinclair to do so.

'Lizzy Sinclair, who already has a feeling towards Cliff, wants to join me and Killian's outing. . . . ?'

While I questioned Lizzy's behavior, Killian grinned and stroked Lizzy's head.

"Let's all of us go together next time."

He clearly rejected Lizzy's request. I was surprised inside, so I just looking at the two alternately, and Lizzy smiled casually and nodded.

"Really? I think it would be much fun if four of us go together next time."

"That right. Go in quickly. You're going to catch a cold."

"Yes. Then. . . Edith, you should have fun, too. Take care of yourself."

"Thank you, Lizzy. I'll be back."

I forced myself to smile brightly and wave to her. When Lizzy turned, Killian gaze turned towards me.

"Let's go."

"Oh, yes. . . . . "

I went into the carriage with Killian's escort. It's subtle, but everything is different from the beginning of marriage. The time when Killian made eye's contact with Lizzy, the way he expression what he say to each other, when he used to look at the back of that person who turned around, the heat in his gaze. . . . . It wasn't the same as before. Did Lizzy and Killian realize that? I was thinking about the change that I should happy about it, but as soon as I saw the Abverton lake outside the window of the carriage, all the miscellaneous thoughts in my mind immediately fade away.

"Killian! It's a lake!"

"Yes, i know."

"Oh, my! Wow! There are many boats!"

"Because most of the nobles like riding yachts here and were tied here."

"There are already people who ride yachts!"

"People usually come early when they are going to ride a yacht. It hurts. Don't pull yourself out."

Killian pulled me, who was about to jump out of the carriage window. And from then on, Killian held my hand tightly like a father bought his child out. I was distracted from looking around. If Killian hadn't been holding my hand, I'm sure I would have fallen hard on the ground.

"Oh, my! Aren't you the second son of the Ludwig family?"

"Long time no see, Killian"

People who knew Killian stopped to greet him when they was about to board their yacht, Thanks to that, I tightened my grip on my spirit that spread in all directions and showed my friendly smile that suitable as the Duke Ludwig's daughter-in-law. I couldn't deny the fact that Killian's arms were crossed with mine and his eyes looking at me contained there's aura of 'explore through me'. Yeah, it's amazing that Killian bring me only and not Lizzy. I'm curious, too. We made our way through the greetings of the people around us and finally reached Killian yacht.

"Wow. . . !! That's cool. . . . !"

Killian wasn't bluffing when he bragged about his yacht. There were a few yachts bigger than his, but there seemed to be no yacht more beautiful than his yacht. Killian yacht, with its combination of white and dark wood, looks very strong. In addition, it is well maintained, and there is no place where the paint is peeling or rusting.

"You have to stay alert when you get on board. If you don't do well, you can fall into the water."

"I got it."

". . . . I couldn't trust you."

"If I'm not trustworthy. You can just hold me, then it will be fine."

I laughed at him teasingly and climbed the yacht as he guided me.

"Are you here, young miss?"

The yacht was boarded by Samuel, the yacht manager. He had a beard, but he had a good impression, and he was a man who looked like he was in his mid-50 years old.

"Is there nothing wrong with the yacht, right?"

Killian, who followed me, asked Samuel. Samuel nodded with a proud look on his face.

"Of course. I looked at every little thing yesterday, but there was nothing wrong with it. This guy must have been anxious to run after a long time. Hahaha!"

From Samuel's expression, I could see that he really likes his job as a yacht manager.

"Then, let's go."

At Killian's command, Samuel nodded graciously and entered the cockpit. A moment later, the yacht was gliding gracefully across the surface of calm Lake Abverton like a swan.

"Oh! It's Move! It's moving! Killian!"

"I ordered him to start, so it's natural to move."

"Wow. . . ."

It wasn't a windless day, but there's a cool breeze hit me when the yacht was moving. The panoramic view of Lake Abverton, where the leafless forest meets the blue water surface, was beautiful, and the laughter of people enjoying boats in the distance created a happy time. I leaned over the side of the boat with Killian and started at the beautiful sight. I never thought I would be able to capture such a beautiful landscape with my eyes.

"It's so beautiful."

"I'm glad you liked it."

Killian wrapped his jacket over my shoulder and hugged me slightly. I didn't know because I was excited, but the air was a little cold, and his body temperature on his jacket felt very warm. I turned my head toward Killian, and he was looking at me.

'Hmm. . . .somehow, I think it's time for a kiss. . . .'

A beautiful nature view that stained with happiness, men and women are standing close each other. It's not exactly just a pretty picture. So i slowly closed my eyes in front of him. But then i could hear him laugh above my head.

"What are you doing now?"

Oh my gosh, I think it was just the right time to kiss, but it wasn't for Killian. I felt so embarrassing to open my eyes so i whispered with my eyes closed.

"Don't break the atmosphere and do it quickly."

"What do you mean?"

"If a man doesn't know what to do when his woman closed her eyes in her man arms. . . ."

Before i could finish my words, Killian put his lips over mine. Our lips were hot against each other, so I squeezed the hem of his shirt. Killian hand also held into my shoulders, hugged my waist, and caressed my back. Perhaps because it's been a while since we've kissed, I was in so heat that i thought i lose my mind. But we were sitting on a yacht, and even Mr Samuel was with us. We barely parted our lips, which were still trying to cling to each other.

"Don't forget we finish just with this, remember when we are home i will continue what we not done here."

Killian said softly, pecking a short kiss down on my lips as if he was regretting it. I laughed and nodded lightly. Really, it was a perfect day. We stopped the yacht in the middle of the lake and called Mr Samuel for lunch. The sandwiches and fruit juices packed in the basket were perfect for a light lunch.