Bird Slave

06

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Arthur raised his eyebrows next door, slightly nervous to see Ara sharpening his gaze. 

''The girl in the middle of the road? Don't think I don't know who he is, you forgot Alex had the same fondness as you?''

''All right, all right.'' Arthur clasped both of Ara's shoulders, pushing her into the room.

''I could never lie to you. He's the slave I bought from the club, I'm sure Alex knows too.''

''You don't usually buy slaves let alone keep them. Don't tell me because of that problem.''

Arthur scratched his non-itchy nape. 

''Of course it's not. I just need stuff to play around with. Lately I've been working a little hard because of Allard's problem and I need something that can keep my mind fresh.''

Ara flicked her hand into the air. ''Close to you, but doesn't he look like ....''

Ara tapped her chin, she had seen the face of this slave, but who and where. His face was not foreign. 

''What's his name?''

''Nathalie Alanna, but that's the name I got after buying it. I didn't know his real name before becoming a slave. Do you think he's from a distinguished family?''

Ara approached while Nathalie instantly inched backwards with her body shaking, the girl covered her entire body with a blanket. His eyes peeked out to ask for protection from Arthur. It's as if Nathalie said—you said you'd protect me, why now you're just silent when someone is bugging me— through his eyes. 

Arthur gave a smile, somehow feeling a little happy to see Nathalie hanging herself to him. That's a sign Nathalie believed him. Arthur even refrained from bringing the girl into his arms right now. 

Instead of hugging, Arthur just sat on the edge of the bed. Swiping Nathalie's head gently. 

''Her name is Ara, she is a good person, don't be afraid of her. It's okay, I'm here.''

Ara scrunched her forehead. Feeling foreign to hear Arthur's tone which he thought was too soft. Just this time he saw Arthur speaking softly in addition to him and his mother.

''Her skin looked well-groomed, I'm sure she came from a distinguished family. Do you want me to investigate? I have many friends who can help.''

''I don't want to know her identity, because I'm not sure I'd keep her if I knew she had a family looking. I just want to focus on his healing first.''

''Alright,'' said Ara lightly as she shrugged her shoulders. He smiled at Nathalie. 

''I want to have a long chat with you, Nathalie. Too bad I have a schedule after this, I will visit you next time.''

Ara lowered her head and landed a light kiss on Arthur's forehead as a form of separation. The woman smiled sweetly at Nathalie before leaving. 

''Seems like you need further treatment, I will send you to a faraway place, said Arthur as he revealed Nathalie's blanket. 

Nathalie immediately shook her head, her two eyes glazed over. The girl inching her body towards Arthur, as if persuading Arthur not to send her. 

''You don't want to go?''

Nathalie shook her head strongly. 

''Do you want to get well?''

Now the girl nodded. 

''If you want to get well, be a good girl and learn fast. Listen to everything I say, don't resist, don't argue. Can you do it?''

Nathalie clenched her hands into the air, indicating that she was excited. Arthur chuckles, shuffling slowly at Nathalie's hair.

''The first thing you do, you have to fight your fear when you see someone other than me.''

Nathalie grimaced, her lips instantly pursed. Then his index finger clutched in front of Arthur. 

''You want me to give you a little time?''

The girl smiled and then nodded. Ah, he's going crazy. It hasn't been a week since Nathalie's arrival and now Arthur has been able to understand the girl's intentions even when Nathalie doesn't speak and only uses sign language. 

Arthur just wanted to get Nathalie to talk, he wanted to see the girl's ability. But who would have thought that Nathalie's form of gratitude to her was a kiss on the cheek. After landing a brief kiss on Arthur's left cheek, the girl hugged him. Like a kid who's excited about getting a new doll. 

Ah, if this is the sweet nature of his slave, he will love him more and more.

''Since you don't want to be taken care of with the old doctor, I'll talk to him and ask him to leave. After he leaves you must obey your words to change yourself, understand?''

Nathalie nodded enthusiastically. 

''Smart girl, '' Arthur muttered softly. 

Nathalie immediately handed over her head, then pointed Arthur's hand at her hair. He told Arthur to ruffle his hair like he used to when he said he was a smart girl.

Arthur's custom was recorded by Nathalie. 

''I'm worried about him if taken care of by you. Look, instead of forming it as a normal human being, you're forming it like a pet dog.'' 

Irene said cynically. The old woman leaned against the doorway. Shaking his head while shaking his head. 

''She was afraid of you, your face was too horrible. It's not my fault if he chooses me.''

''I haven't heard him talk since, Arthur!'' Irene raised her voice. 

Arthur. ''Look at! The wrinkles on your face can increase if you pout like that. Sorry, I was just teasing you. You look beautiful when you're angry.''

Inevitably Irene smiled, but held it back as much as possible. Come on, the old doctor who may have seen thousands of handsome men could be blushed by such a simple speech.

I don't know what charm Arthur has. 

''If things get worse I will take him to your place, but for now you can monitor him from afar.''

Irene nodded her head. ''She was like a baby who lost her mother, be nice to her. I'll visit you in two months and see the change.''

''Thank you, Irene.''

Arthur smiles, but Irene knows Arthur's thanks are intended to keep his mouth shut so that he does not complain about Arthur's activities with Lucas. 

''I'm just trying to keep your privacy as you say, nothing more, '' Irene said before stepping away. 

Arthur turned his body towards Nathalie. ''I will be gone in a few days, maybe in a long time. You can take care of yourself, right?''

Instantly Nathalie roared, the girl pointed at her eyes and ears. Gesturing that he does not like to be in a bright place and also a place that is too noisy. 

''Then you can turn off the lights, I will teach you how to turn the lights on and off.''

Nathalie remained shaken. His hands were fused in front of his chest, pleading with Arthur. 

''I can't take you, let alone with your unstable condition like this.''

''Ku-kumo .. hon A ... Ar-thur.'' 

Nathalie painstakingly said her sentence. Arthur took a slow breath. It seems he had to borrow Allard's secret room. The room was dark and soundproof, she was sure Nathalie felt safe there. 

Arthur gently stroked Nathalie's cheek, wiping the tears that were on the tip of her eyes with her thumb. 

''I'll find you the place you want. But remember, after being in that place, you can not obey or join with others. You can't trust anyone but me. Before you meet me, you can't go anywhere until I get back, okay?''

Nathalie nodded enthusiastically. 

''Then say your gratitude.''

As expected, Nathalie leaned over and slowly peeked at Arthur's cheek. The girl smiled so much that she showed her neatly lined teeth. Makes Arthur anxious and pinches his cheeks slowly. 

''You're so sweet, Nathalie.''

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