Peeking into the Future - Chapter 16

Peeking into the Future - Chapter 16

Like that, time passed. Rachel heard no news from Ethan. Rachel was disappointed, but she was also busy, so she didn't waste her time being depressed as she has before.

It must have been true that her father had carefully selected her fiancée candidates as the portraits handed to Rachel all contained handsome men.

'They aren’t as good as Ethan.'

Rachel thought that her standards became too high because of Ethan.

Rachel became lost in useless thoughts.

“They are all from long-established families, and they are all well mannered. I don't like Hans because his eyes look too greasy, but...… Their family business will be of great help to our family.”

She did not miss out on the smallest details. Although she did not make the final decision yet, but in Rachel’s mind, she decided on a person.

“…… should I let Ethan know about my decision?”

If everything went smoothly, it was clear that she would soon be holding her engagement ceremony with everyone's blessings.

For her to formally enter into a betrothal relationship, it was a weighty pledge that they would be guaranteed to marry each other. As marriage is an important part of her life, and he is an important person to her, she thought she should let him know first.

Although still had a lot to say to Ethan, she wanted to share the good news with him. They could talk about everything and he was sure to congratulate her from the bottom of his heart on this occasion.

“Ethan has a tendency to play the role of an older brother from time to time, so he might ask what kind of partner my fiancée is.”

[My old friend, Ethan.]

Rachel picked up her favorite quill and wrote down a letter to him with sincerity, word by word. By the time she finished her letter, a strange feeling rose from the depths of her chest, and the tip of her nose twitched.

“When did these little kids grow up to be this big, Ethan.”

Rachel smiled while reminiscing and carefully finished the wax sealing process, then sent the letter away from her hand thinking about how Ethan would react.

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“Young Count, young lady of Deborah has sent you a letter.”

“Bring it.”

Ethan was having a busy day. As if he would never let his body sit still for even a moment, he refused to take a break and drove himself terribly, immersed in work and practice. Because of that, he hadn't thought of Rachel.

'I was about to send you a letter.'

Indeed, Ethan felt that his special feelings for Rachel gradually returned to its original place, as if his hard work had been in vain. He also stopped having dreams where he had sex with Rachel. When he intentionally stayed away from her body and filled his day with other thoughts, the unknown excitement slowly disappeared like old debris.

Of course, there were times when the feeling of wanting to see her suddenly soared and it swelled like a volcano. However, Ethan thought it was a reflexive phenomenon caused by not seeing Rachel for a long time whom he had seen everyday during his fictional dream.

‘She must have been very frustrated since I avoided her for no reason. I’m sorry to Rachel, but...… As far as I'm concerned, this was the best way for each other.’

He opened her envelope, thinking that he should meet her in person this time, apologize to her, and appease her who probably couldn't sleep in her sadness. It seems that she had a lot of things to say as the letter was thick. The letterhead contained Rachel's cherished perfume.

[My old friend, Ethan.
Hello, long time no see. Right? Last night my dear cat, Luna, gave birth to a kitten. Come and see me sometime. As always, your visit is always welcome.
You know, Ethan. My short-sided action made our relationship a little bit awkward, but I wanted to inform you of this news first.]

Ethan's heart pounded as he quietly read Rachel's letter. Rather than being angry at Ethan's unilateral avoidance, the kind woman still tells him that she's sorry, and that she has delivered a normal life like any other day.

[The reason I wrote to you is……. I think you'll probably be surprised. We haven't made this official yet, but you know Reedman, right? I think I'm going to get engaged to him.]

"What?"

Engagement? What do you mean an engagement?

Ethan double checked the words in disbelief. If it was Reedman, Ethan knew him well. He was already a famous person in the social world, with a friendly personality and good manners. Perhaps he will take good care of Rachel as his wife and lead a stable marriage.

His heart, which had been quiet for a while, pounded again, and cold sweat broke out on his hands.

[Did you feel goosebumps when I told you that I am getting engaged?
Ethan, we were able to be best friends by freely forging our relationship over time.
Since someone will be my side in the future, and for Reedman’s sake…….. I think we will unfortunately have to keep our distance now?
So, Ethan! I want to sit face to face with you and talk one last time so that we can make memories with just for the two of us. I still have a lot to talk about with you. Will you listen to me? I'll be waiting.
Your eternal friend Rachel.]

“…….”

Ethan's face, as he read the letter, suppressing his darkened heart, was filled with fear, nervousness, regret, awareness, sense of crisis.

'Ethan Jackal, you pathetic bastard.'

Ethan put his letter in his arms and started running towards somewhere as if he was in a hurry.

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