Chapter 15: Almost
The next morning, Roy finished breakfast early and went to the tailor's shop with Arya.
Sebas drove the carriage in front, and in the carriage, the two sat facing each other, neither of whom spoke.
Roy was looking down at the drawings, looked up at Arya, and coughed lightly, "Do I have something on my face?" โ
Today's Arya, her gaze has been on him for longer than ever, and he can't be used to it.
This is also a good sign, she has always lowered her eyebrows in the house before, and rarely made eye contact with others.
On the surface, he is obedient, but in fact, he deliberately keeps his distance from others.
And now Arya has gradually opened her heart and started to try to understand others.
"You didn't get anything, young master, you are also very handsome today." Her tone was respectful, and a smile inadvertently appeared on her face, as stunning and beautiful as a flower that blooms after winter turns to spring.
It is worthy of being familiar with "The Self-cultivation of the Maid", and now even compliments come easily.
Roy decided to tease her: "Then why do you keep looking at me and laughing?" โ
"Huh?" She subconsciously touched her face, "I...... Laughing? โ
She noticed that her cheeks were a little hot, and her heart suddenly panicked, and she hurriedly lowered her head.
"I didn't laugh! I just remembered...... Happy thing! โ
This little girl's expression is so easy to understand, Roy shook his head, but the corners of his mouth unconsciously hooked.
Arnold's mansion is too deserted, and now there is a girl of the same age in the family, and there is also a touch of fireworks, and you can tease her in your free time, which is quite fun.
The carriage arrived at the tailor's shop in a short time, Arya was ushered into the fitting room to try on new clothes, and Roy sat in the lounge, boredly surveying the shop.
This is a haute couture shop specializing in the aristocracy, and he is a regular customer here, so naturally it is not the first time to visit, and he soon loses interest in looking at the clothes and is ready to go outside for a breath of fresh air.
"Jingle bellโ"
The wind chimes rang at the door, and a young man with a big back came in, dressed in a black suit, with a long sword tied around his waist, followed by an old butler.
With such a coquettish hairstyle, he recognized it at just a glance, it was Arthur Adams.
"Roy, that's a coincidence." He nodded at Roy.
"You're going to try on clothes too?" Roy replied casually.
Although he is not familiar with Arthur, but the other party takes the initiative to say hello, and he will not put on a stinky face.
This is basic courtesy.
"Won't Brother Qin take us hunting tomorrow?"
Arthur straightened his collar, "It's rare to go out, of course you have to change into a new outfit." โ
With that, he was about to walk to the fitting room under the guidance of the waiter.
Roy stood there and watched quietly as he opened the door to the fitting room.
With a "snap", the door to the fitting room shut.
He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Arya's fitting room is on the other side, and if the two can pass by, it can also save unnecessary trouble.
Now that Arya is his maid, Roy will do his best to keep him if she meets Arthur.
What the final scene turns out to be depends on how much sanity Arthur has left.
After a few more moments, Arya finally came out of the fitting room.
She stood still in front of Roy, like a student asking about the teacher's test scores, and there was some anticipation in her nervous tone:
"Young master, my clothes are ...... Is it good-looking? โ
She wore a white Katyusha, and her medium-length pale blonde hair was coiled into a neat and crisp ball, tied with a black ribbon.
She wore a black pleated lace dress with a white apron tied with a bow to accentuate her slender waist.
The hem of her skirt fell to her knees, and when she looked down, she could see a pair of slender calves wrapped in black pantyhose, and black high-heeled Mary Jane shoes on her feet.
That's right, there's a maid taste.
Roy's eyes lit up and he nodded.
However, regrets are not unfounded.
Previously, he was a little more conservative and did not add additional ornaments such as bow ties, collars, and leg rings.
Because it was about to go through the winter, I replaced the white over-the-knee socks with black tights.
The absolute realm without a maid is a bit embarrassing, but it doesn't matter!
It's a long time to come!
With this valuable experience, he will be able to design better clothes by the time of next summer!
Of course, the style of the maid's outfit is one thing, and the final effect is good-looking, mainly due to Arya herself.
She was really a natural hanger, and even in the Arnold Mansion, she was able to wear a cute and pretty temperament even in an old-fashioned uniform that was two sizes larger in Arnold's House.
And this maid outfit was specially made for her, and Arya wore it as if she had stepped out of a painting, giving it an unreal beauty.
"It's beautiful." Roy said heartily.
It seems that this new dress gave Arya confidence, and in the face of the compliment, this time she did not bow her head shyly, but looked at Roy and smiled happily.
"Thank you, young master!"
Her little face was so close that it could be broken by blowing, and Roy couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Considering Sebas was next to him, he resisted the urge to rub her face.
"Let's go." Roy said.
Just as they were about to leave the tailor's shop, a voice came from behind.
"Arya?"
At some point, Arthur had already walked out of the fitting room and looked at Roy and the others with a stunned expression, "Why are you two together?" โ
Roy's expression sank slightly.
Arthur walked over quickly, and when he saw Arya's dress up close, he couldn't help but be stunned again.
It was the first time he had seen Arya dressed as a maid.
I haven't seen her for half a month, and instead of being haggard, her appearance looks more and more beautiful against the backdrop of the maid's outfit.
For a while, I was fascinated.
In the next moment, a figure stood between him and Arya.
"Arthur."
Roy said expressionlessly, "Arya is my maid, I'm afraid it's rude for you to stare at it like this, right?" โ
Arthur came back to his senses and hurriedly said: "Roy, you may not know in the next class, I have an old relationship with Arya, I have known each other since childhood, and I know that she has been homeless recently, and I have been looking for her and want to help her." I also hope that Roy can fulfill us, and it will not be in vain for our classmates! โ
Roy listened funny, and said leisurely: "I was at the party before, but when I heard you scolding the Christian family, I thought you hated her very much." โ
Arthur was embarrassed: "I didn't target her either, it's just a scene, it can't be taken seriously." โ
"Then go ask Arya."
Roy shrugged, "If she wishes to come with you, I won't have anything to say." โ
Arthur's eyes lit up suddenly, he straightened his hairstyle, looked at Arya, and said affectionately:
"You know me, Arya, we've known each other since childhood, and my feelings for you have never changed! You've also seen my father, who will treat you like his own daughter, instead of being called like a maid like now! โ
Roy couldn't help but frown, feeling offended.
It's true to step on a handful, and there is no need to scream.
However, Arthur's words not only did not shake Arya's thoughts, but instead frightened her into hiding behind Roy.
Eyes don't deceive, and during the time she was wandering, Arya had seen this kind of look countless times.
From the bustard in the red light district, from the nobles who tried to support her, from Arthur......
These people looked at her with the kind of naked eyes, as if they wanted to eat people clean.
She had no doubt that Arthur would do anything excessive, even before the family had fallen, Arthur had been pestering her.
Whether it was laying roses on the playground, writing confessions on the blackboard, or stuffing the table with letters, these things that were romantic in Arthur's eyes had already caused her a lot of trouble.
Although she has explicitly rejected again and again, this does not prevent Arthur from being moved by himself.
Is it coming again this time......
Her chest rose and fell violently, and the fear on her face seemed to crush her reason, and she subconsciously reached out and grabbed Roy's sleeve, her fingers clenching white from too hard.
The next moment, Roy took her hand back.
His palms were warm, as if he was going to cast some kind of magic, and just by feeling the temperature of his palms, Arya found herself gradually calming down.
"It's fine."
Roy whispered comforting to her, "Tell him what you think." โ
Arya nodded obediently, looked directly at Arthur, and said word by word: "I am now the maid of the Arnold family, please don't come near me again, I won't go with you." โ
Looking at the two holding each other's hands, Arthur's eyes lit up, and he could see the expression on Arya's face, which only said strangeness and determination......
and disgust.
It seems that there is no play in coaxing her.
Still, there's a chance.
Arthur took a deep breath and turned to look at Roy: "Even if she doesn't agree, it's no problem, you just need to tear up the contract, don't worry, I will help you pay the liquidated damages." โ
Roy said lightly: "Even if I tear up the contract, it doesn't mean that she is willing to go with you." โ
"You don't have to worry about that!" Arthur couldn't help but raise his voice.
There was an eerie silence in the shop.
"Listen, Roy, she's important to me."
Arthur gritted his teeth, "That's it, half a million." In addition to the liquidated damages, I will give you another 500,000! 500,000 can at least allow you to hire ten more maids, I'll give you 500,000, you give her to me, it's a good deal!
"Everyone is a classmate, and if you look down and don't look up in the future, you can help each other, and you will have a care in the future, don't you say?"
He thought that the conditions he proposed were already very generous, and if Roy was not the inheritor, he would not even bother to say these words.
Roy looked at him with a blank expression.
Speaking of which, Arthur's attitude is already obvious.
Help, classmates still have to do.
But.
Is my Roy missing one of your classmates?
Who are you sending it?
Wasn't Arya also your classmate?
What are you going to do to her now?
"I refuse."
He said cleanly, taking Arya's hand and walking out.
Halfway through, he turned around and said coldly: "I hope this matter ends here, Arthur-san, Arya is now the maid of my family, and all your offenses to her are equivalent to a provocation to the Arnold family!"
"If you remember aristocratic etiquette, that's pretty much it. Although you can't be friends, you won't be enemies, you say? โ
Arthur stared at him deadly, his lips trembled, and suddenly said, "If you want me to give up, it's okay." โ
"Let's make a bet."