The Contract Wife of the Cruel Master
Chapter 37
“Then the crafty girl came to heal Leon's wounds, she gave her spirit and helped Leon get back up. Mama doesn't know what spell she's using until it makes Leon obedient to her, every day she comes to see Leon here. After a few months, Leon was declared cured of his depression, Mama was happy to hear it but that made Mama sad. Leon becomes different, he is not Leon a few years ago, he is like a stranger who occupies the body of Leon.”
Anna frowned, it seemed like something had happened but she couldn't deduce it. “Is he Isha?”
“Yes, he's Leon's distant cousin, his father is the half-sister of his father Leon. The girl named Aqisha had managed to brainwash Leon, she often defied Mama even to the point of yelling at Mama, she said, but what makes Mama suspicious is Leon who often complains his head hurts and sometimes he does not remember anything that happened yesterday. It happened every time she was with the girl, that's when Mama started to get suspicious of her. She's as cunning as her mother!”
Now that Anna understood, why Leon did not remember what he did with Isha at that time, it turned out that Isha also wanted to play with him. Anna smiled obliquely, now they will be competing on the battlefield.
“Cure him Anna, treat Leon as if he treated him first. Mama believes with your sincerity Leon will melt, Mama does not want Leon to get away from the real relationship because of the cunning girl. Believe me, Leon still loves you so much. He just needs to be understood not pitied dear,” Lyssa explained.
“Good, Anna will treat Leon by Anna's own way.”
***
“Lio, you why?” ask Rexton--- Lio's father.
Lio shook his head without looking at the Father, for some reason it felt like it was amused to hear his father's sweet voice. “Little wound---”
“But, you look battered son!”
“--not as big as Mother feels!” lio pressed his words.
Rexton was silent for a moment, there was something strange about his son but he immediately brushed aside his feelings.
“Let's go to the hospital,” take Rexton while helping Lio stand.
Lio brushed off his father's hand, he didn't want to be seen as weak with just a small wound. “I've nothing Dad, this is just a small wound soon also healed.”
Rexton looked at his son wondering, Rexton breathed a rough breath, maybe his son was tired of eating him he did not respect him. “But, my nose even bled son! I'm afraid you're seriously injured.”
“You rest easy, I will not die before avenging my Mother's suffering. You once said no, repay him and kill him slowly.” Lio looked completely at the Father, but in that gaze it was as if there was a sense that was hard to decipher.
“Yes! Kill them slowly, do not let them be happy on top of your Mother's suffering son!” Rexton patted Lio's shoulder softly.
“Yes, I'll repay him until he dies kneeling under my feet. I will finish him off until no one helps him, even I will let him be like a disgusting dog!” Lio stared intently at his father behind his glasses, what a taboo feeling in his heart.
‘She grew up under my control Ashala, now my oath is no longer useful.’ Rexton smiled triumphantly.
“Good! You are my son!” he said while leaving the minimal dark space.
Lio stared at the father's departure while firmly grasping at the corner of the table. Lio was unable to control her emotions, Lio held onto her bloody nose, the corner of her lips raised to form a sinister smile there.
“I will fulfill your vows Mother!”
“Lio,” call Jack from behind.
“Bet for my true love! It takes a struggle not to get it.” Lio hissed softly as Jack pressed his wound.
“Sok hotshot! Stop acting up, you will still lose to that young lion. He's even the past of the girl,” Jack said snorting.
“Where did you know that?” ask Lio curiously.
“You don't need to know!”
“I wonder, do you also know who tormented my Mother?” tanya Lio made Jack's activities stop.
Lio smiled cynically. “Don't be surprised, I already know everything.”
***
“Sshh ...,” Anna treats Leon's bleeding hand. Anna grimaced at the agitated Leon on the sidelines of her sleep, carefully treating his wound without waking Leon.
“You must have been hurt because of me, right?” asked Anna on the sidelines of her activities, Anna knew where this wound came from. Leon is temperament, he will vent against anything that blocks his sight.
With Anna painstakingly bandaging the wound on Leon's hand, Anna blows it slowly for a mere diversion. It's her habit when treating Al's wounds first, Anna smiled faintly recalling her memories with Al.
“Princess ...,” Leon holds Anna's hand restlessly, even Leon further tightens his grip on Anna's hand.
Maybe Leon had a nightmare, Anna thought. Anna sits next to Leon while rubbing Leon's hair, Anna confused by how their relationship is going forward. Anna wants this relationship to continue considering the truth between them has been revealed, but on the one hand there is a contract that separates them. Their relationship was left less than eleven months away, Anna had yet to decide on her choice.
“I don't want you to get hurt in my troubles Leon, seeing you suffer I don't want to add to your suffering anymore.” Remembering Lyssa's story makes Anna sad.
“Do not stay with me Annabeth ..”.
“I didn't promise Leon, I haven't decided my choice.”
“Don't stay with me Nana ..”
“I'm here Leon, but I don't know someday.”
“Gue can't live without lo Princess ...”
“Although it is difficult, I will try to live without you Leon. No matter how hard we try to unite, destiny is still the intermediary between us. I wish you happiness despite the absence of me by your side.”
“Princess ...”
“I'm here Leon, baby. I will try to be by your side, make you happy, fill the gaps in our relationship abbreviated yes time we get.”
Anna closed her eyes as her hands stroked the dear hair of Leon. Anna hugged Leon tightly, channeling the taste of all the flavors she had been craving.
