Singing Lady Bird

Chapter 9

Iris wondered why she responded to the kiss.

　A blue shadow fell on him, smelling hot wind and high tide. The greenness of the garden is naturally strong, as it is destroyed by the tide, and it is black, dark and springy like its standing figure. Strangely calm and seen by Iris that she is in the park. I feel that the park is a little small. He looked good as he walked leisurely through the vast green land.

　Did Fulham realize that he stole it like that? My cheeks blush. Even in primary school today, there are some shy kids like that.

　Given her strong feelings, I pursed my lips. It was a terrifying and incredible kiss that hurt my throat and chest. There was also a crushing place that pressed the box locked inside Iris' heart and let the heat open it from inside... Iris felt the crisis she felt like her entire body was wrapped up and was about to hand herself over to him.

　It may be the initial decision to hire him. Unlike his adoptive mother, for the timid, shy, and cautious Iris, having Fulham at home was a rare and drastic decision. It was because the whereabouts of his cousin were so rare, and because I saw two greedy people in his existence completely at a loss for their words, I felt reliable at Fulham and leaned on him. I think I tried to do it. That's not what I want as the way I stand. I don't want to be a protected child, and I don't want to be a woman who can't stand up without leaning on me. I want to say something clearly to my relatives.

　I almost turned to Fulham who were walking next to me, and I could hold it to my will. He never gets tired of watching. Even when sitting still, there was the elegance of a large sleeping beast. As you opened your eyes, the bright and beautiful black pearl eyes stared at Iris. I have a feeling that my eyes are beautiful. I felt like I was surrounded by abundant depths, and I felt that I could find absolute relief and peace of mind.

　In a town a bit away from the villa, there are roads for tourists and elaborate areas known only to locals. This is a market where if a stranger comes in, it will appear as clear as white in black. From there Neu collected breakfast. It was full of seasonings, fritters, and the smell of old oil, and the steam was drifting a little fishy.

　Iris was led by Neu to the spice shop. I don't have a stock of pepper, pepper, and turmeric at home right now. Without this, I wouldn't be able to make curry for dinner today. Chili is Neu's request.

　A woman with dark skin stood under the red tent. The eyes of the Tui people were not afraid. I looked straight at Iris somewhere in a gloomy manner. A tongue twister fluttered between Noi and the shopkeeper, but Iris couldn't hear it clearly, but I understood she wanted it cheaper. In fact, the amount that was handed over to exchange for money was huge.

“Is this okay?” Nod nodded, said Neu.

"Thank you" Iris spoke to him in one of the few Twi words that Iris could easily use, and their facial expressions fluttered innocently.

Fulham said, "I'll take it," but he stiffened for a moment, but he left his luggage and walked in search of coconut milk. The supermarket, which had everything I wanted, was a bit away from three feet away, so I bought two packs in her familiar shop where Neu entered.

　While leaving, Neu was stopped by the shopkeeper, and when he went there, a lot of candy was held in his palm when he was told to share it. The owner's cheerful smile was plastered on the transparent candy wrapper. Neu thanked him and waved.

　Noi, who left the shop and threw it in her mouth, went to the street while singing. Put your hands along the wall and make a slamming sound.

"A is apple pie A, B, and I cut it with C ..."

“Is this apple taste?” Iris laughed and asked, Noi smiled and nodded. He rushed here and gave Iris and Fulham one white candy at a time.

　Like a child, Iris threw it inside and rolled it in her mouth, and the sweet taste of sugar spread in her mouth. It seems to be mixed with ginger and has a good aroma.

"Do you teach that?" Fulham.

“It? … Oh, that song?” Iris moved her thin limbs and saw a boy take a few steps. Every kid that age has great dancer qualities. "I sang a few songs when I taught him the Iglen language. I think I remember it completely."

"Noi got a good teacher because she was taught by a canary sparrow that sings beautifully."

　Whether it was a quarrel or flattery, it was subtle, so I decided to ignore it. "I can only do that much" three months Neu passed by very calmly. Iris likes the girl. I want to appreciate it. But there was little he could do. I can't do it at school either.

"You're very good at Iglen, but where did you learn it?"

"I've heard it for a long time, so I remember it. It's handy to work with, and easy and convenient to communicate with you."

"I also want to make the original Twi. I was a little taught by Neu, but I wasn't a good student."

"The canary lessons seem fun. Let me help you too."

　Fulham laughed, but he suddenly looked forward and suddenly changed the color of his skin. As Iris followed her gaze, she found the white duo standing in front of Neu, and her complexion changed. It's blue.

　Fulham rushed to each other, pulled Neu by the shoulder and lowered him back, and Iris held him back. The boy's eyes, with lips tied and facing Louis and Mike high, showed them candy being trampled by them.

"I don't think I'm an adult, Louis, Mike"

"It hit me. We're not bad," Mike laughed. "Is this a date with a bump? Is that a slave and a man contract after the inheritance thief, Iris?"

“You told them not to be rude.” Shaking it because of anger. "He-she"

"I'm her husband"

　Fulham expressed Iris' shame before she spoke. "If you hurt her, I won't forgive you."

“What can subordinate workers do?” Mike told Fulham with an evil laugh and a cheek-distorting laugh. It was obvious that he was provoking. I'll scream if I extend my hand.

"Iris. I woke up careless. You were just fooled by a local guy. Anyway, you're right.." Louis's eyes slammed all over Iris's body. "Because she is a young woman, beautiful and rich."

　A goosebump protrudes in the eye as if it were seen behind clothing. There was Tiffany. When my cousin came home, I was on my guard to make sure there were no mistakes. But now.

"Then, if you do" proof "what you want, can you be convinced?"

　Everyone's eyes turned to Fulham in a calm voice that didn't feel angry.

“What do you want? An article in the newspaper? Press conference on TV? Or should I swear in front of the king?” Fulham smile. Suddenly. "There are so many messengers. Come on, pick."

　It seemed that only the clan of Youth A Canary was empty. Neu clung tightly to Iris, shining his eyes to encourage her.

"That's... What do you mean?"

　Fulham smile. "It's a working relationship. There are people who want to introduce such things."

　That's what makes me feel good to breathe. I'm not sure what's a relief, but I'm sure the question has been answered. But I realized that he didn't really do it, so I called him in haste. "Fulham-" he's the kind of person who even kisses Iris' lies.

"You told me to announce your engagement, in front of your acquaintance."

　Iris rounded her eyes. The story gets bigger and bigger. This was much smaller than using the TV or kneeling in front of the king.

Let's say they got engaged there.” Louis folded his hands and smiled as if he was being pushed by his own words. "It makes us happy."

　Iris looked at Fulham's back. I can't set it up myself anymore. I kept pretending to be friends with my relatives until I got rid of them, and when things calmed down, I couldn't do that - I realized that I couldn't do it, and I felt like I was gripped by my heart . There is no retreat. The only relationship that has begun is deciding whether to be tied up or separated.

　That's why I try not to start.

When Fulham answered, "OK," he almost covered his face. He told me to call me later and take Iris and Fulham past them. Iris shook herself as she felt her cousin's eyes on her shoulders.

　The buzz around the road made the drifting silence awkward. The more you return from here, the heavier and stronger the silence will be. Thinking, Iris opened her mouth.

"You're not my husband"

"I know," Fulham replied calmly. Like a calm sea. "But it could happen in the future."

　Iris laughed a little. What will this person do when I don't like it?

“I have no future anymore. I don't have a career. I don't want to get married. I don't want to open my eyes in surprise. I don't want to encourage my heart. I closed my eyes slowly. I just want to live without distractions for a while. The best time of my life is over.”

"Are you going to die?"

The words, "People will die someday," suddenly appeared. My voice was choked and turned upside down, so I told him to cheat again. This time, calm down. "Yes, I'll die someday. The dead will just give us a beautiful light and go."

"Who did you defeat?"

　As I looked ahead, Neu, who was walking in front, stopped and waited for Iris and her friends to catch up. She lined up beside him, clinging to the end of the dress, keeping her distance. Yeah, I'm not talking to this kid either.

"Mothers. But my mom died when I was a kid... I was the foster mother who died a while ago. I don't know if he's quiet or noisy because of the legacy he left behind. I live without days. . "

"You love that guy" Fulham said. Neu looked up and held Iris' hand. "For you, your foster mother is everything in the world."

　To the two strangers, in her voice, in her hands, Iris finally peered into the abyss of her grief that she could never take a peek at. It was unexpected deep, cold and painful. It was dry and I couldn't see the bottom. However, the stage where I could cry had passed. Iris was tired of tears.

　Fulham, who was in the distance that he could always support, if not curl up, said in a slightly angry voice to Iris, who was silent and walking on the sandy path.

“Why didn't you say anything?”His emotions were high, and the black pearl eyes were as strong as shining in flames.

"Did you just take everything, hide the anger in your chest, and quietly hold your wounds?"

　Iris shook her head. "Don't say that"

"Yes, I won't say it" Fulham vented his emotions. But his voice is still burning. "Because you must have been conscious"

　He quickly erased his burning feelings for Fulham. All that remains is fatigue. He was right, and in general, Iris would be wrong. If I still admit, Iris can't stand it like this. That's why I say counter-argument. Even weakly.

"I'm tired. Even if I was careful, I would just hit the surroundings and get hurt. Then I'll make a line where I can't give up and choose to hang on until the last minute."

　Actually, that's not what Iris wants. He wanted to be calm, and raising his emotions and denying someone was a hindrance to it.

"Nobody's protecting you."

　Piercing words. Iris choked and gasped. I can't say anything. I was there, but I wasn't there anymore. Tiffany has returned to the identity of God. Leaving grown children alone.

“Shouldn't I be like that?” fulham said, "we"

　If you look at it, Neu will see you with one eye. "Mrs, i. We."

"I'm ready to accept you"

　Iris took a deep breath and smiled. However, I realized that it was not just a warm expression, but a deceptive expression of sadness. I laughed because of Neu. I want to appreciate his seriousness. I can't say anything, I can't answer, but only the thought is real.

"You just have to grow up and get what you want, noi."

　The sun goes down and the night comes. The lights of the villas on the ground were scattered, and the flickering of the stars in the sky was much more dazzling than the stars of Youthua. The sea between indigo and dark colors flowed into silence, and Iris quietly pulled Neu's hand.

“——Birds that do not sing are not birds.”

　I locked the little bird in a box and locked it. The existence of the key is unknown. I don't know if the bird in the box is alive or singing. Iris wrapped the box with both her hands, closed her eyes and covered her ears.

　This all means nothing.

　She thinks she's very pretty. The blue purple sea twilight traced its outline like smoke. It's like the best veil, and how fit she is! A beautiful love god might look like this. Still, he was limited at the moment, and he should not be injured.

　So finally, Iris said to Fulham.

"That's why .. I forgot about me."