How to Extend a Marriage Contract - Chapter 4
How to Extend a Marriage Contract - Chapter 4
Naturally, Emily and Kyle went into their respective bedrooms as soon as the wedding was over, so the lingerie never saw the light of day. Even if it was a real marriage, Emily at the time would never have worn such a shameful piece of clothing....
But this time it was different. Emily quickly put it on before she could be embarrassed or unbecoming. But no matter what she was, even after 3 years had passed, she still had the same opinions about the lingerie. Emily's mouth widened as she stood in front of her mirror.
“Oh my gosh, so shameful….”
The neckline was cut so deep that her chest felt like it was pouring out. However, it was not significant compared to the skirt that covered only the upper part of the thighs. The pure white Empire dress, shorter than her chemise, was so thin that her skin could be seen through.
It would be scary if anyone would saw her in it. Still, she felt naughty just wearing it.
She hoped that the other person seeing this felt the same way. Emily ruffled her slightly wet hair a bit. And she pulled the corners of her lips to smile as naturally as possible.
That smile seemed quite relaxed. Emily longed to smile similarly to this one in front of Kyle.
She quickly put a robe over the lingerie before her courage was shattered and her sanity returned. Unlike the lingerie that was worn inside, the robe wrapped around her body.
Although Emily's bedroom and Kyle's bedroom weren’t that far apart, she did not want to meet anyone other than Kyle while wearing that lingerie. Because then, she would really want to die and go to heaven and meet her father.
Emily slid the door open and peeped into the hallway, clutching the front of the robe tightly. Of course, there was no one in the hallway in front of the bedroom at midnight. Still, Emily ran towards Kyle's bedroom in case someone saw.
But, as she tried to knock on his door, contrary to how she ran to the front of his room, her hand didn't move. All sorts of negative and rational thoughts suddenly began to dominate her head.
Kyle has just returned from the war today, isn't he tired?
Maybe this naughty lingerie isn't his taste?
What if Kyle's memories came back suddenly?
Emily closed her eyes tightly and shook her head. That's enough!
Oh, heavenly Father, really, please, just this one time, just this one time. Emily took her hands and prayed to the deceased former Count Lampard.
As if the prayer had been a signal, the door burst open in an instant. Emily's and Kyle's eyes collided in the air.
“…….”
“…….”
Kyle frowned upon seeing Emily clenching her hands as if she was praying in front of his door.
“What are you doing in front of my room?”
"Sleep… I couldn’t sleep... .”
When she faced the dazzlingly handsome face, she was naturally intimidated by the handsome man who looked at her like a statue. Emily's mouth awkwardly spat out the lines that she had repeated over and over again in her room.
"We... It's been a while...."
“For me, this is a first time meeting.”
“…….”
She didn’t expect him to say that. She became speechless. Emily just smiled and was about to cry.
Seeing her like that, Kyle took a deep breath. Then he grabbed her arm.
It wasn't until she heard the door shut that Emily knew she had entered Kyle's bedroom. It was for the first time in her life.
Emily sniffed a faint scent of alcohol while in his arms. But before she could raise her head, Kyle let go of Emily's arm. She looked around his room with a bit of embarrassment.
Except for the swords that adorned the fireplace, the layout of his bedroom was very similar to Emily's. That's why it wasn't so unfamiliar. She carefully looked into her husband's room.
There were traces on the bed of someone who had lied down and gotten back up as well as a table with whiskey and liquor glasses. Was it because he couldn't sleep and had a drink? At that moment, Emily came up with a good idea. She quickly went to the table and sat down.
“What fun is drinking alone? I'd like a drink, too."
Kyle looked at her for a moment. Fortunately, he didn't say much, although he didn't seem to like it from his frowned brows. He turned to the closet.
“Rosé wine? Or with red wine?”
“I’ll have what you had.”
Kyle looked back at her with a frown, and took the same glass as his from the closet. Then he poured out a glass of whiskey, just enough to wet the bottom of the glass, and held it out to her.
So petty. Emily glanced at Kyle and she swallowed it over in one shot. And she soon opened her eyes as she felt a burning sensation in her throat.
“Cough, cough!”
“…….”
Ack! What is this! It felt like drinking some kind of lava. She couldn't stop coughing. The face of a man who did not hide himself looking at her pathetically came into her sight that was blurred with tears.
Kyle silently put a glass of water in her hand. When Emily drank the water, he filled her cup again. After drinking it all, the coughing gradually subsided. The throat seemed to get better.
But now she felt her face burning up. Kyle brought a wine glass to Emily, who was coughing in embarrassment. Emily decided to quietly drink the rosé that he poured.
The two emptied the glass without a word. For some reason, she kept drinking alcohol that had once burned her throat because she was thirsty. Emily felt dreary and put her empty wine glass down and glanced at Kyle's side profile. Unlike Emily, whose face was loose, there was no change in his face.
He didn't even look at Emily even once. He just looked out the window where nothing could be seen because it was dark. Then he drank half the whiskey from the glass in one go, keeping his eyes fixed on the window.
How could he drink that strong drink.... Emily shook her head flutteringly. Then her head throbbed. The heat from her face seemed to spread all over her body. It was suddenly hot. She took off her robe, which she now felt was in the way.
Then Kyle, who had only been staring out the window, suddenly turned her head toward her. His face was completely stained with embarrassment.
"What…!”
“……?”
Emily followed his gaze and looked at her body. It looks like her voluptuous breasts were pouring out of the dress. Hard red nipples were clearly visible through the thin clothing that was like a spider's web.
She lifted her head again. Instead of the disciplined knight who seemed to not get a single needle through, there was a young man whose face was blushing in embarrassment. She was so drunk that she burst out laughing with a little joy. Emily laughed out loud as she watched Kyle scramble up from his seat.
A large man's hand approached. Perhaps he was trying to put the robe back on. Emily clasped his hand. And she intertwined their fingers.
His hand trembled slightly. Maybe it was because of her own drunken trembling hands. Whatever it was, it didn't matter to Emily now. There was something else important.
“… Emily....”
Kyle's voice was hoarse. He seemed nervous. Oddly enough, Emily was in a good mood right now. She softy laughed and looked at him. Her red lips slowly open.
“Kyle….”
The decadent smile of a beautiful woman was reflected in Kyle's black eyes. The man's face was subtly fragile. He seemed to hesitate. But he did not shake off or let go of her hand.
“Emily, I….”
“Kyle.”
Emily stopped him and stood up from her seat. She carefully led him to bed. The man hesitated, but was easily dragged away without force in his hand.
Now the goal was right in front of her. The sound of her heart beating shook her head to the point of dizziness. In the meantime, she could hear his voice as clearly.
“It’s not that but, I… I don’t know how to spend a night with a woman.”
“…….”
“And I, with you….”
Kyle slurred his works uncharacteristically. It was the first time Emily had seen Kyle like that. His blushed cheeks, fluttering lips, his gaze lingering around her.... If it had been someone other than Kyle, Emily might have mistaken that he was in love with her.
But the man in front of her was Kyle. The most disciplined and cold-hearted man Emily knew.
That nervous look was probably due to the strong alcohol.
‘Besides, “And I, with you….”, what were you trying to say?’
And I can't sleep with you?
And I hate sleeping with you?
And I don't understand how I slept with you?
'No. Let's not think about it now.'
Emily desperately smiled, trying to shake off her negative thoughts. When she tried to pull her hand away, he gave clutched her hand and did not let go, contrary to the words that came out of his mouth. Somehow the gesture felt as if he wanted her, and the inside of her chest tightened. She brought his hand to her cheek.
"It’s okay."
“…….”
Then Kyle lets go of her hand. He gently held Emily's cheek as Emily led him. Pulling on the hem of his robe, a strong man was dragged in.
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