Chapter 68:Before the Party Part 2/2

Going up the stairs and out of the hallway, Adryan caught a glimpse of Grievius walking out of the club still whistling with a slight skip to his step.

Turning his gaze, he could also see that Robert had a confused face as he looked at where Grievius had come from.

Letting out a light laugh to make his presence known, the redhead approached Robert who had turned to see him with both eyebrows raised.

"Adryan, what's wrong with Mr. Grievius? Is he sick?"

Raising an eyebrow, sending the blonde an amused look, Adryan chuckled again before answering.

"Why do you say so Robert, Mr. Grievius is in perfect health"

Still looking confused, he returned his gaze to the club door before looking back at Adryan.

"It's just that he was never in such a good mood, he even had a huge smile on his face"

"That's it, it's that he defeated me in a shooting duel and I'm sure that made his day," said the redhead as he shook his head as he looked at the door where Grievius had left.

"So that was it..." Robert mumbled lightly but thanks to Adryan's keen senses he was able to clearly hear the blonde's words, which made him shake his head again before leaning against the desk.

"Tell me, Robert, are you ready for the party tomorrow?"

This question upset the blond again, who let out a slight exclamation of surprise.

"Yes yes I'm ready I had some help to choose my outfit for tomorrow so I'm confident that I won't be embarrassed" at the blonde's response, the redhead lightly patted him on the shoulder before speaking.

"You don't have to be so negative with yourself"

"Yes yes I know mom"

The blond's words slightly surprised the redhead before he let out a laugh as he looked at Robert.

"I didn't know you had something of a comedian in you Mr. Comedy"

"I have my qualities, Mr. Strawberry"

Another laugh escaped the redhead before he went back to pat the blonde's shoulder.

"Do you plan to bring someone to the party?"

Adryan had received his invitation on Wednesday morning but since he was so busy making the hidden blade he hadn't checked his mail until the next day.

The invitation said that one could take up to one extra person with them, this was the reason for Adryan's question.

Robert only looked at Adryan for a moment before nodding.

"A friend of my sister wants to attend so I didn't see any problem in taking her with me" at this information Adryan tried to do a little memory before raising an eyebrow at the blonde.

"Your sister the one in Tingen?"

"The same"

Robert's response made Adryan give him a mischievous smile as he punched his shoulder.

"Messing with your sister's friend where is your honor?"

"¡¡IT IS NOT LIKE THAT!!"

Robert exclaimed loudly as his face contorted with a combination of discomfort and anger.

At the blonde's exclamation, the redhead raised his hands in surprise as he moved a little away from Robert.

Seeing that he had exploded, Robert gave a fake cough before speaking.

"Sorry about that, Adryan, it's just that my sister's friend is someone very respectable and she's my idol, seeing her in that light you mean disgusts me so please don't do that again"

"Sorry about that, Robert, I didn't know that you respected this lady so much" Adryan spoke with a pained voice while scratching his neck somewhat uncomfortable.

Seeing that the redhead's apology was genuine, Robert let out a thoughtful sigh before punching Adryan's shoulder with some force.

"As long as you don't do it again it will be fine"

"I promise" was what Adryan replied as he raised his right hand as if he was swearing in a trial.

"Idiot" was what Robert said with a small smile at the way Adryan promised.

Sensing that the uncomfortable aura was fading fast, Adryan sighed in relief before looking at the clock hanging on the wall and seeing the time he turned to look at Robert.

"Robert I have to retire now, sorry again and I'll see you tomorrow at the party." when he said that he extended his fist towards Robert.

"You're forgiven and I'll see you tomorrow"

Robert replied as he bumped fists with Adryan.

Nodding his head, the redhead left the club to head home to prepare for tomorrow.

When the door to the club was finally closed and Robert was sure that Adryan had left the place his expression turned rather cold as he wiped the hand where he had fisted Adryan's as well as where he had touched his shoulder.

"That a non-believer in the primordial touches me it disgusts me..." was the blond's light murmur as he wiped his hand before taking out the disguised bible again to start reading devoutly in his chair.

Adryan after a while had arrived at his house and was at his work table again.

This time what was on the table was his right dress shoe, the one with which he was cutting the sole.

This would be his last insurance at the party in case something bad were to happen.

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Hi guys author here

I hope you can forgive me for not posting chapters these last few days. I've been pretty busy because I'm moving on Friday morning.

But that doesn't mean I haven't been writing for this story so here are the missing chapters and today.