Chapter 39: Chapter 39

"I beg your pardon, Young Lady from Lancia's family. Can you repeat what are you ordered me to?" Max gets up from his seat and crossing his arms.

It is just another ordinary nights meeting in their favorite spot on this island, the unnamed lake behind the city's hall.

Luckily, he brought a torch to light up it surrounding.

Cecilia's rolled her eyes and handed him a copy of the novel from the library. The night is a bit cold, forced her to sit and hug her knees. "Gillian Bridgerton. I need to know about him. As soon as possible."

"Why?" Max flipped to random pages and read it the first sentences. His eyes widen when he realizes that it is an erotic romance book. "Oh. My. OH! MY! YOU READ THIS BOOK?!"

Cecilia narrowed her brows, confused. Wondering why this man lost his cool, "It is Mary. Not me. I don't like this kind of books."

He was tongue-tied before clear his throat, "Ah, I see. I thought so! You are too young to read this kind of book! If your father knows about this, he can get a heart attack!"

"I do read this book. But, it didn't amuse me."

Max open his mouth but found no word to say. Usually, he will tease and ask if she has her own preferences fantasies about this kind of romance.

However, Max feeling nervous about it.

Wait, he asked himself. Nervous? Me? The head of the most powerful guild in this empire getting nervous by mere a younger girl? Oh, Max! Get back to your sense!

But even though he was giving himself a hard time, it doesn't work. Max found no courage to finding out.

Suddenly, he felt anticipated about her opinions. What if she doesn't like his seductive words? Or his sharp tounge? Or his sarcastic side?

Max's can't help but take a glance back to the book and open the last page in order to know the man who wrote this sinful book.

Instead, of a middle-aged filthy man who use thick glasses, he found the portrait of a young handsome man.

Even for Max, this author look like a kind man with good manner. He must be popular with the woman, he thought.

"I'm interested with him."

A cold hand squeezed his heart, "What did you say?"

"Please help me, Max. I'll pay you well, so don't worry about money."

"You can't!" Max kneeled and grab her shoulder. His eyes filled with fury, "You can't love him, Chili! He must be a bad. You can tell from his appearance that he is a playboy! Just look at that nasty face! He seems… Seem like a villain!"

"Do every playboy can recognize the others?" Cecilia snorted softly, and she grab his shoulder as well, "Look, Max. I'm not interested in that way. But, something about him make me feel weird. As if I know him somewhere, and I can't get it out from my mind."

"Oh, I'm glad. I thought, I thought you take a liking to that weakling and nasty man."

She released her grip from his shoulder and throw a glance to the lake surface. "My hands are full, now."

Max then following her gaze's direction,"Yes, yes. You should focus on your quest now. Perhaps, you will notice a special man. I mean, really, special man who always help and stay by your side. The one who really cherish you,"

Cecilia didn't say anything. Making Max feeling so anxious, afraid that he already make a mistake.

"I hope you too." She looks at him and smiles.

Max blinked twice, blinded by her smile. Cecilia looks gorgeous right now. Something about her make him drunk in those sweet and warm feeling. Before he realized, a reckless affirmation escaped from his mouth, "I've found her."

"Really?" Cecilia clapping with excitement. "Congratulations! Finally, the ship find it shore!"

"Ah!" Just when he realized his stupidity, he wants to cry in agony.

But he doesn't know what is more disappointing. Is it his reckless statement or because Cecilia look so happy when he loves someone else?

Does he have no chance to winning her heart?

"It is explained everything! That's why you look so depressed recently. Sometimes you look like drowning in happiness, in other times, you became melancholy. Truly, fall in love is like riding a rollercoaster."

"Roller-what?"

"Don't be sad! After you find this Gillian, feel free to take a day off and ask her out! I promise I won't tell my father."

Max sighed heavily. Suddenly, he lost vibrancy, "Don't pity me. I have no chance with her!"

"Cheer up, Max. I will support you as much as I can." Cecilia pat his shoulder and never thought that she will saw the gloomy version of Max. Then Cecilia realize that love can change people.

"Do you know why I have no chance on her? Because she is so stupiiiid! Do you hear that? Really stupid! I have no idea why I can fall with the clueless and heartless girl like her!" He shouted with loud voice and Cecilia afraid that someone might notice it.

"Calm down, Max! I understand, I understand. But please lower your voices. It's already late hour!"

Max's eyes found her, and he shook his head, "No, you can't understand."

"I do understand! Love sometimes make us miserable. But, it is worth a whole world. Don't worry, Max. In the end, everything will be fine."

Max pull his hair in frustration, "Let's ask Hugo about this writer. He will help you."

"Thank you, Max! I hope your love life getting smoother!" She claps her hand again and start straightening her body.

"Let's not talking about her."

Misunderstood, Cecilia nodded when she noticed his uneasiness, "Don't worry. I won't tell Hugo or anyone else. Your secret safe with me!"

Max startled when Cecilia hold his hand, "What are you doing?"

She innocently tilted her head, "I thought we have to holding hand to proceed the teleportation."

Max brushed her hands off and his tone became cold, "No need. I got stronger lately. So, don't you dare to touch me ever again."

"Ah, I'm sorry." She look down at her hand and feeling a bit disapointed of his rejection.

Silly me, she thought. Of course, he became uncomfortably with our skin-ship. He already has someone he loves.

Meanwhile, Max's mind full of complicated feeling. He's craving her touch but in the same time, it has stricken his heart.

Darn it, he swore at himself. For talking about this foolishness, I, really, am the biggest foolish fool in this world.

He shooked his head and start focusing about their destination.