I FELL IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

Episode 9

Vortes sipped tea while staring at his daughter in wonder. This morning Faye looks unusual, her movements look softer. Somehow Faye's way of laughing and talking became even sweeter. Several times Vortes' eyes caught the lips of the only child smiling alone in silence.

"Did you have a good dream last night, Faye?"

"Eh?" Faye's eyebrows shot up, shocked. "Ehm.., that's it, Dad." He was smiling.

Vortes' forehead folded. "That's how?"

"Well, that's how it is..."

"Oh, okay..." The man put down his teacup while sighing. "Come here. Because you're so sweet today, I'm going to brush your hair."

Faye answered her father's offer with a big smile. The girl immediately put off the work of wiping the dishes and approached her father like a cat her master had called to eat. Faye often found it difficult to style her long hair, so she preferred to let it unravel.

The fyriel was comfortable when her father touched her head and combed her hair. It's been so long that this father and son scene hasn't happened because Vortes is so busy with his work.

"Spoiled base." Vortes chuckled while flicking a finger at Faye's head.

"Aw! Sick, Dad!" Vortes pinched his son's cheek. Faye complained with a laugh, trying to get rid of the fingers of the father who clamped his cheeks.

"It feels like a dream, all of a sudden you're this big" Vortes said, brushing off Faye's white hair.

"My little daughter has grown into such a beautiful girl." Faye twisted her lips, embarrassed. "Of course." He turned his head, looking at both of his father's purple eyes. "Do I look like Mom, Dad?"

For a moment Vortes' hand stopped moving. Soon a smile adorned the man's lips. "Yes. You're two of the prettiest women in my life." Faye. Fyriel turned around and hugged her father full of money.

"Oh, Dad... I love you so much."

"really? But it looks like I'll have a rival soon." Faye took off a hug. "I mean Dad?" Gently one hand Vortes turned back Faye's body so that he could continue the new centipede a quarter of the way.

"Is there no one you love?"

Suddenly Faye's throat was blocked. Somehow, the only shadow that flashed was Eugene's face. Last night was like a dream. Faye herself could hardly believe what she was doing herself, as if her entire consciousness and logic were paralyzed when she decided to go alone to the Deep Forest last night to meet the prince of darkness.

It felt so light and pleasant, making me forget everything to do things I would probably consider stupid if I were in someone else's position . Is this what it's like to fall in love?

Faye's cheeks are flushed. The feeling of longing again tickled his heart.

"What about Kyrion?"

Vortes' second question blew away Faye's daydreams instantly. This time he did not dare to look at his father again.

"He's my brother, Dad." Vortes laughed amusedly.

"It's so sweet." She tied the tip of the centipede with a lavender ribbon, matching the color of the dress her daughter wore today. "He is handsome, strong, kind and reliable in all situations. I like it."

"That's how...." Faye laughed awkwardly. "Clarina also likes Kyrion."

"A lot of girls like Kyrion" Vortes added. "That's how...."

Faye's eyebrows are linked. "Kyrion? But today I don't have a practice schedule, Dad."

"Indeed not for training. He'll take you for a walk."

"Last time Kyrion said he would never take me again for a walk into the Deep Forest." Faye reasoned. He could already imagine the inner pressure that would envelop him if he walked with Kyrion alone.

"Oh, come on, honey. There are still many other places you can visit besides Deep Forest, right?" Faye grunts.

"So that's why Dad dressed me up?"

Vortes simply replied with a laugh as he walked towards the kitchen. Along with that came the sound of knocking on the door. The instantaneous sound made both of Faye's shoulders unable to relax anymore.

"Clarina!"

Faye waved excitedly at a pink-haired fyriel who was watering the flowers beautifully. Actually the wave of the hand was more like an emergency signal. Faye could not stand Kyrion holding her hand along the way to the East Assyrian Palace.

Kyrion actually intends to take the girl to the beach, but Faye forces to change the destination to the palace. Of course it was a strategy so that he could meet with Clarina who would melt the atmosphere. After all it was good if he could make Clarina closer to Kyrion at the moment.

That's Faye's mind, but reality says otherwise. The atmosphere between Faye, Kyrion and Clarina presented a strange awkward air. Seen at this time in the back garden of Kyrion's house inside the palace complex, the three of them were enjoying breakfast without the slightest conversation. So awkward, Faye felt as if there was sweat as big as corn seeds flowing on the forehead, until it felt like he could die from this very uncomfortable air.

"This pie is delicious." Faye tried to melt the atmosphere. Kyrion swiftly put another piece of pie onto Faye's plate and cut it into pieces so that the girl could go straight through without bothering anymore.

"Eat as much as you want. I'll make it again if you like."

Faye immediately nodded. Kyrion instead shows 'special treatment' to her in front of Clarina. Carefully the corner of the girl's eyes watched Clarina's expression.

"You made it yourself, Kyrion?" Clarina looked in amazement. Faye breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that Clarina was fine.

Kyrion nodded once. "Use a slightly hard textured apple, also trim the skin dough so that nothing is too charred because it will affect the taste in other parts of the skin."

Clarina booed while poking at the pie on her tiny lips. "You two are both good at cooking, yes" commented Faye. "If I'm not reliable."

"How about we cook together every time we finish sewing, Faye? I'll teach you," Clarina bargained.

"really? You're so nice, Clarina." Faye clasped his close friend's hand.

"I can also teach you how to finish training." Kyrio won't lose. Faye screamed in her heart. "You two are really familiar, huh?" Clarina laughed a little. "I'm really envious."

It felt like Faye's spirit was floating out upon hearing that.

"Don't you have nothing to worry about? You're beautiful and popular, and even a lot of my friends like you, Clarina," Kyrion said.

Clarina's cheeks flushed to hear Kyrion talking about her. "I mean.., you guys are such a perfect big brother. Isn't that Faye?" Faye nodded with a stiff neck joint.

"Look at you guys I'm so happy." Clarina's lips revealed a charming smile. From the tail of Faye's eyes could see Kyrion's hardened face. The pair of golden eyes looked at him with a disappointed look as he confirmed Clarina's words...

Ah, for Freya's sake. Faye really can't wait to see Eugene tonight to take off the burden, replacing it with a sip of calm that he gained with the prince of darkness.