CHAPTER 106
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":66,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":326}">Gabby was seen walking alone in the palace gardens in the forest of death.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":114,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":374}">Even though Gabby had met Albert and Liliana in the realm of the Gods, she still couldn't let go of her longing for them.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":192,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":452}">She walked around the garden full of blooming flowers and kept smiling, remembering her memories in this garden when she first had fun with Albert and Liliana.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":300,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":560}">"Come out, it's not good to keep peeking at a girl."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":348,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":608}">Gabby knew that someone had been watching her. Even though Gabby didn't sense any malicious intent from the stalker, it was still inappropriate for her. From the very lush flowerbed came a man who was familiar to Gaby.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":456,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":716}">"Master Reinhard?" Gabby was surprised and blushed to see Reinhard meet her in the garden.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":534,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":794}">"Sorry Your Majesty. I'm very disrespectful." Reinhard bowed his body.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":582,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":842}">"You look so free. Are all merchants like that?"
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":630,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":890}">"Neither, Your Majesty. Maybe it's because I have too many treasures to be able to roam anywhere." a twisted grin crossed Reinhard's face.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":708,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":968}">Gabby kept walking on the beautiful flower beds. Reinhardt didn't know that Gabby's face was flushed red at this moment because Reinhardt was following her from behind.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":816,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1076}">"Beautiful garden. Your taste is absolutely stunning." praised Reinhard.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":864,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1124}">Gabby looked back. "Is that true? You like flowers too?" Gabby asked.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":912,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1172}">"Of course. Especially the flowers that continue to conclude a smile." Reinhard replied.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":990,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1250}">Gabby knew Reinhard was teasing her right now. Even so, she could still hide her current nervousness, only the blush on her cheeks she couldn't hide.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1068,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1328}">"This place is so beautiful, Why is it called the forest of death?" Reinhard covered his nervousness by making small talk.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1146,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1406}">Gabby shook her head slowly. "I do not know."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1194,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1454}">"It is a pity that such a beautiful place should have such bad rumours, don't you think, Your Majesty?"
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1272,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1532}">"You are right, Mister Reinhard."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1320,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1580}">Reinhard was silent for a moment, and he concluded with a smile. "Your Majesty, stop calling me Master. I feel very ashamed of you."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1398,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1658}">Gabby concluded with a smile too. "In that case, you don't need to call me Your Highness either."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1476,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1736}">"Can it be like that?" asked Reinhard.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1524,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1784}">"Of course." Gabby replied.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1572,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1832}">Gabby sat on a lounger in the middle of the garden. So did Reinhard, who sat down as well. But there is a distance between them. They sat on the edge of the long chair.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1650,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1910}">"Do you have a need? How did you get here?" Gabby asked. Because this Palace belongs to her, just anyone can't enter this Palace area without Gabby's permission.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1728,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":1988}">"If I'm honest, will you be angry?" asked Reinhard. He was too nervous about expressing his feelings.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1806,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2066}">"Angry? Why should I be angry with your honesty? As long as I don't commit a crime, of course I won't be angry." Gabby said.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1884,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2144}">Reinhard took a deep breath and let it out slowly. It was the first time he was nervous in front of a girl. Usually, he won't feel anything when he's around girls.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":1962,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2222}">Reinhardt narrowed his eyes at Gabby's ears, which turned out to be decorated with the jewellery he had given her on Gabby's birthday. Because he was too nervous, he didn't realize that Gabby was wearing the jewellery he had given her.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2070,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2330}">Reinhard lifted the corners of his lips to trace a smile on his handsome face. He took out a box from his pocket. "Accept it." Reinhard was nervous.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2148,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2408}">Gabby looked at the box. Is that another gift? Her cheeks showed an embarrassed hue. Even now, she was also wearing the jewellery from the gift Reinhard had given her.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2256,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2516}">Gabby took the box. Her palms were slightly wet from her nervousness about receiving the gift from Reinhard.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2334,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2594}">She opened the box and saw a gorgeous necklace. The blush on Gabby's cheeks was becoming more irresistible at seeing such a beautiful necklace from Reinhard.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2412,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2672}">"Black Pearl?"
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2460,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2720}">Reinhard nodded. He was satisfied seeing Gabby's smile and sparkling eyes looking at the necklace.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2538,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2798}">"Thank you, Reinhard." sincere words from Gabby's mouth.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2586,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2846}">Right now, Reinhard's heart was like a garden full of blooming flowers seeing Gabby love her handcrafted necklace.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2664,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":2924}">"M-May I dress it for you?" Reinhard was no less nervous. As a man, he was so ashamed of himself that he couldn't hide his nervousness.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2742,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3002}">"Of course." Gabby turned her back to Reinhard.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2790,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3050}">When Gabby lifted her long black hair revealing a slender neck that was so white and smooth, Reinhard had to contain the rage that was building up inside of him.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2868,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3128}">Rainhard slowly moved his hands to put the Black Pearl necklace around Gabby's neck. Reinhard was tormented by holding back the urge to touch and kiss that smooth white neck.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":2976,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3236}">After putting the necklace on, Gabby turned her body back. Her lips didn't leave a smile as her hands fumbled for the necklace.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3054,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3314}">"Hmm, miss?" called Reinhardt hesitantly.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3102,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3362}">Gabby turned to Reinhard. "Yes?"
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3150,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3410}">"Can I accompany you tonight?" Reinhard asked. He held back his embarrassment and nervousness half to death.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3228,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3488}">Gabby flashed a smile that was so beautiful in Reinhard's eyes. "Sure, Reinhard."
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3276,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3536}">Reinhardt's heart seemed to want to burst out hearing Gabby's answer, and he didn't expect his idol girl to be accompanied by him.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3354,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3614}">"Then I'll pick you up tonight." said Reinhard.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3402,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3662}">"Okay, I'm waiting for your invitation." Gabby replied.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3450,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3710}">Reinhard stood up from his seat and walked in front of Gabby.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3498,"w":677,"h":30,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3758}">Gabby could see from Reinhard's demeanour that he was asking for Gabby's hand.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3546,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3806}">Gabby extended her hand to Reinhard and was greeted very gently. Reinhard kissed the back of Gabby's hand, making her face turn as red as a boiled shrimp.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3624,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3884}">"I'm goodbye, Miss. See you tonight." said Reinhard after kissing the back of Gabby's hand.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3702,"w":677,"h":60,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":3962}">Gabby nodded slowly. "Be careful, Reinhard." Gabby gave a smile that made Reinhard so tormented that he wanted to kiss Gabby's tiny lips.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3780,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":4040}">After Reinhard left, Gabby was still sitting quietly on the park bench. She took a deep breath and exhaled quickly. Her heart seemed to be about to explode as she hid her nervousness in front of Reinhard.
<p bis_size="{"x":68,"y":3888,"w":677,"h":90,"abs_x":476,"abs_y":4148}">Her hand fumbled for the necklace Reinhard had given her. For some reason, her heart felt so happy and flowery. Her smile never faded at the thought of that incident.