Episode -2
I guess, I married a nice woman... like my parents said.
She's pretty, very pretty. And too good for me.
I changed her clothes without her permission, I touched her without her permission and she says that it's okay...
Arthur Xantheus
Can I...ask you something ?
Arthur Xantheus
Why do you think the bedroom is weirdly comfortable looking ?
Arthur Xantheus
You don't need to answer if it's bothersome.
I should have stayed silent...
Hazel Prescott
I thought your room would be like those novel male leads ?
Arthur Xantheus
... Like ?
Hazel Prescott
Totally black ? Or gothic ?
I don't know why but I feel like smiling. She's surely funny.
Arthur Xantheus
That's why you said -
Hazel Prescott
Weirdly comfortable looking ? Yes...
Arthur Xantheus
What are the characteristics of those novel male leads ?
Arthur Xantheus
Would you like to answer ?
Hazel Prescott
...They are grumpy ?
Arthur Xantheus
Hmm ? Do I look grumpy to you ?
Hazel Prescott
I,no... It's just, I...
Hazel Prescott
*Flustered*
It's going to be fun... living with her.
Arthur Xantheus
It's okay.
Arthur Xantheus
I am not that expressive.
Arthur Xantheus
So, people tend to think that I am grumpy or cold.
I don't even remember the last time I smiled...
Hazel Prescott
You are not... grumpy.
Hazel Prescott
You are anything but... grumpy.
Hazel Prescott
You are nice ?
Hazel Prescott
At least, your actions are !
Hazel Prescott
And yes, I am not lying.
Hazel Prescott
I don't lie easily.
Hazel Prescott
*Looks down and eats*
Arthur Xantheus
...*does the same*
She's so... angelic. It's been years... someone tells me that I am nice. Even if it's a lie...
I was reading files in the hall room and she was just sitting in front of me, on the other couch. I could say it surely that she was feeling awkward.
I put the files down and take a nice glance at her...
Just how much can she sleep ?
Last night...she was also sleeping so peacefully in the car like this...
As the car reached the house, I looked at her and she...was in deep sleep.
That's why... I didn't call her up.
Arthur Xantheus
*Carries her in arms*
I put her on the bed but she looked uncomfortable... obviously she would be.
The wedding dress was so long.
Arthur Xantheus
Should I change your clothes ?
Arthur Xantheus
But... it's not appropriate.
Arthur Xantheus
I should at least ask for your permission before I touch you.
Hazel Prescott
*Moves in sleep*
Hazel Prescott
*Clearly uncomfortable*
I'll deal with it tomorrow. For now... let's change her clothes.
I took her night dress out of the closet and then...I turned off the lights.
It's bad as it is...I am touching her without permission. I can't see her naked too...
After changing her clothes, I leave the room...
I can't sleep in my room today... before sleeping with her in the same bed, I should ask for her opinion...
If she wants to share a room with me...then it's okay. If not, then it's okay too.
I have been alone all this time... marrying someone won't change anything.
Arthur Xantheus
Arthur, let's sleep in the office room today. *mumbles*
Hazel Prescott
*Opens eyes slowly*
Arthur Xantheus
*Staring at her unconsciously*
Hazel Prescott
*Looks at him*
Hazel Prescott
Do... you need anything ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Flustered*
The hell ?!! She caught me staring at her and...I didn't even notice ?? I am going crazy !!
Hazel Prescott
*Sits up straight* Okay
Arthur Xantheus
*Looks away*
After 5 minutes of awkward silence, I finally look at her. She looks at me at the same time.
Hazel Prescott
*Sighs and looks down*
Arthur Xantheus
This is honestly awkward, no ?
Arthur Xantheus
We are feeling awkward...
Hazel Prescott
*Nods* Honestly... yes.
Arthur Xantheus
... How about you ask me something ?
Hazel Prescott
... Really ?
Arthur Xantheus
Yes, go on.
Arthur Xantheus
It will reduce the awkwardness...I guess ?
Hazel Prescott
Can we try to be free and honest with each other ?...
I can guess...that took her a lot of courage to say out loud.
Arthur Xantheus
Sure. I'll do my best.
Arthur Xantheus
What about you ?
Hazel Prescott
I'll do my best too.
Hazel Prescott
Now you ask.
Arthur Xantheus
Can we share the room with each other ?
Hazel Prescott
... Just where did you sleep... last night ?
Arthur Xantheus
In my office room...
Arthur Xantheus
I didn't know if you'd like to share the room with me...
Arthur Xantheus
...So can we ?
Hazel Prescott
Obviously we can...
She agreed ? She... just agreed ? Well... that's normal. I am the abnormal one here after all.
Hazel Prescott
My turn to ask ?
Hazel Prescott
Let's call each other by our names ?
Hazel Prescott
I am Hazel...
Hazel Prescott
😐😐 You should introduce yourself too !!
Arthur Xantheus
Oh...I am Arthur...
She's really going to be a good company...
Arthur Xantheus
Do you want to...
make this marriage work out ? It's going to be tough... with me. I am broken. I don't want to love. What if I get hurt again ?...
What if I mess up ? Can you really love me ?...You are so angel like... you deserve far more better than me...
Hazel Prescott
Please ask ?
Arthur Xantheus
Do you want to go to my parents house ?
...I don't have the courage to ask you something like this... what if it hurts you ? I can't hurt you...
Hazel Prescott
...*Taken aback*
Arthur Xantheus
Mom wanted us to go...
Arthur Xantheus
Do you think, you'll be comfortable ?
Arthur Xantheus
If not, then it's okay...
Arthur Xantheus
We'll go some other day...
Hazel Prescott
When do we go ?
She agreed ? Isn't... she uncomfortable ? Will she be... alright ?
Arthur Xantheus
You know... you don't need to force yourself...
Arthur Xantheus
You can simply say no...
Arthur Xantheus
I thought... you wanted us to be -
Hazel Prescott
Free and honest ?
Arthur Xantheus
*Nods*...Yes...
Hazel Prescott
I am being honest...
Arthur Xantheus
Are... you sure ?
Hazel Prescott
Are your ears okay ?
Arthur Xantheus
...Yes. They are completely fine.
Hazel Prescott
Then, why are you making me repeat ?
Arthur Xantheus
... Okay then...
Arthur Xantheus
...Are you really sure ?
Hazel Prescott
I am really S.U.R.E
Hazel Prescott
So... when do we go ?
Arthur Xantheus
You say...
Mom said the same thing...
She literally said tonight !?? Not even tomorrow ?
Arthur Xantheus
Fine by me...
Hazel Prescott
All's set then...
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