Becoming Number One with Confession Attacks - Chapter 37

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#37

 

Sonnet stood in front of the bulletin board feeling dazed. She had studied with Aiden’s notebook, so she expected her grades to be quite good.

 

The exam was quite difficult, so she expected other students would have done poorly too, and since some content not in Aiden’s notebook appeared on the test, Sonnet was secretly hopeful.

 

‘Aiden did say the exam was difficult.’

 

She didn’t know if it was true, but Aiden had said he probably got several questions wrong, so she thought this time might be different. The moment she looked at the top, Sonnet’s eyebrows furrowed.

 

[Aiden Rosefield]

 

And Sonnet was below that.

 

2nd place.

 

Sonnet stared blankly at Aiden’s name. That name remained unchanged, still the same.

 

‘Maybe it’s only natural?’

 

She had studied with the notes Aiden gave her, and the questions came out just as Aiden had predicted.

 

Only a little content not in Aiden’s notebook appeared, and it wasn’t a significant portion.

 

‘Aiden didn’t seem to study that hard though.’

 

Moreover, he had said this time would be a little different, but the result was still the same.

 

Having observed him, she acknowledged he deserved first place, but even so, the inferiority complex blooming deep in Sonnet’s heart wouldn’t fade away.

 

Aiden was indeed an insurmountable wall. Even when Aiden himself said the exam was difficult and he probably got several questions wrong, his overall grade was still first place.

 

Sonnet turned around because of the bitterness and frustration rising in her heart.

 

She had gone to such lengths for first place, but in the end, it was the same. Sonnet’s eyebrows furrowed even more.

 

Even though it was a natural result, even though it was already predicted, Sonnet felt anger rising for some reason.

 

‘He shouldn’t have said he got many wrong.’

 

It only proved that her skills were inferior to Aiden’s, and the inferiority complex lodged in her heart wouldn’t easily disappear.

 

She couldn’t beat Aiden anyway, and knowing that, she had foolishly hoped only to be more disappointed.

 

It was when Sonnet was pushing through several people to escape the crowd.

 

A pleasant mint scent wafted over. At the same time as feeling her heart ache, Sonnet instinctively turned her head toward where the scent came from.

 

Aiden stood right in front of Sonnet. He was calmly looking down, holding a long staff. It seemed he was practicing for Madou Matches today too.

 

When Sonnet’s gaze moved from the long staff to his bright blue eyes, Aiden spoke.

 

“I have a Madou Match today, so I won’t be able to stay with you.”

 

He apologetically kissed Sonnet’s cheek. People around glanced over. Naturally, with many people around, their attention was drawn.

 

Sonnet looked at Aiden without caring about the gazes.

 

He also seemed unbothered by the surroundings as he continued with a smile on his face.

 

“There’s a charity gala tonight.”

 

Sonnet’s heart suddenly beat rapidly. She had wanted to completely end this relationship anyway.

 

She wanted to shake off everything in her heart – her inferiority complex toward Aiden, his warmth, the pleasure she felt with him.

 

Sonnet forced the corners of her mouth up.

 

“I’ll wear the dress you bought me then.”

 

Aiden smiled broadly. He placed one hand against Sonnet’s cheek while meeting her eyes. With a very affectionate expression.

 

“I’ll come pick you up at dinner time.”

 

Sonnet nodded happily. Now it was really the end.

 

The end.

 

***

 

Sonnet looked in the mirror before leaving the dormitory.

 

The dress Aiden chose went exceptionally well with Sonnet’s hair color.

 

She combed her hair with the brush he had given her when buying the dress, and it definitely looked neater and more organized than before.

 

Students who were just leaving the dormitory stared at Sonnet. They murmured as if seeing her for the first time.

 

“Is she really a student here?”

 

“Isn’t that Sonnet?”

 

“No way, her?”

 

Only then did those who confirmed who the center of attention was look at Sonnet with surprised eyes.

 

Sonnet still paid them no mind as she checked the time and went outside.

 

A black carriage that arrived on time was waiting for Sonnet.

 

In front of it, Aiden stood leaning against it, wearing a black suit.

 

Students passing by glanced at him. They were busy stealing glances at him with admiring eyes.

 

Aiden approached as soon as he saw Sonnet.

 

“That dress definitely suits you well.”

 

Aiden had a neat appearance.

 

His calmly styled hair suited him particularly well, giving off a masculine yet captivating atmosphere. The suit that fit snugly to his body made his tall frame stand out even more.

 

He naturally wrapped his arm around Sonnet’s waist and stood beside her. The surrounding gazes were subtly blocked.

 

Aiden wrapped Sonnet’s back with his body as he opened the carriage door.

 

Her back was completely enveloped by his body, making Sonnet gasp momentarily. The fine hairs on the back of her neck stood up at the firm sensation she felt after so long.

 

Sonnet hurriedly entered the carriage. After Aiden followed, the carriage quickly departed.

 

Aiden immediately drew the carriage curtains. His completely stiff expression clearly showed his discomfort.

 

“I shouldn’t have suggested going together.”

 

“Why?”

 

“The other kids were looking at you differently.”

 

“How were they looking differently?”

 

“They couldn’t take their eyes off you.”

 

Sonnet’s eyebrows furrowed. Aiden’s words didn’t make sense to her at all.

 

“They were looking at you. Everyone’s eyes were on you.”

 

Sonnet had clearly seen people looking toward Aiden. Their eyes were filled with countless affection.

 

“No, from the moment you came out, everyone was looking at you.”

 

Sonnet couldn’t understand.

 

Usually when she walked around with Aiden, many people would glance at him. She had felt it so often that she thought Aiden had become indifferent to it.

 

“Maybe you’re so used to receiving such gazes that you can’t recognize people looking at you.”

 

When Sonnet spoke sharply, Aiden’s eyebrows stiffened slightly. He stared intently at Sonnet. When Sonnet turned her gaze away, Aiden moved to sit next to her.

 

When Sonnet looked at him in confusion, he smiled and took her hand, interlacing their fingers.

 

Sonnet couldn’t bring herself to move away. Aiden’s grip was strong, and since they would part soon anyway, she didn’t want to make a scene.

 

“Do you know I’ve been waiting just for today?”

 

When Sonnet looked back questioningly, Aiden smiled gently.

 

His bright blue eyes sparkled particularly today.

 

“This is also our first time at such an event together.”

 

Aiden lifted Sonnet’s hand and kissed the back of it.

 

He gazed at Sonnet with the corners of his mouth raised. Sonnet stared at him blankly. Aiden looked happy. As if he had really been waiting just for today.

 

“You had a hard time with the exam this time, and I hope your heart can be at peace today.”

 

Aiden continued with a smile.

 

“Of course, I’ll make sure of that.”

 

“….”

 

“Our relationship will change tomorrow too.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

Aiden only smiled and said nothing more.

 

He was only taking her to break off his engagement with the Princess, so what could his words possibly mean?

 

Was he happy that he could finally break off his engagement with the Princess?

 

Sonnet hesitated for a moment before speaking.

 

“Did you plan to go to the gala with me from the beginning?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“From when I confessed to you?”

 

Aiden stared intently at Sonnet as he answered.

 

“Yeah.”

 

Sonnet’s heart began beating faster and faster. Since things had come this far, she asked honestly.

 

“I’ve been hearing rumors that you’re engaged to the Princess. Is it true?”

 

Aiden’s eyebrows furrowed subtly.

 

“Where did you hear that?”

 

“Just… there are so many rumors about you going around?”

 

Aiden looked calmly at Sonnet’s face before opening his mouth.

 

“It’s true, but it’ll be completely broken off soon.”

 

Aiden smiled while looking at Sonnet. It seemed like he was acting as if the person who would help him resolve such matters was right in front of him.

 

Perhaps that’s why Sonnet found that smile disgusting.

 

Sonnet immediately turned her gaze away from Aiden.

 

Her heart felt queasy and she grew increasingly suffocated. Aiden observed Sonnet before knocking on the carriage wall.

 

“Go slowly.”

 

At his low, spreading voice, the carriage’s speed soon slowed down. Aiden looked at Sonnet with concern and asked.

 

“Are you okay now?”

 

Sonnet merely nodded her head. Aiden watched Sonnet intently before wrapping his grip around her hand even tighter.

 

As if he never wanted to let this moment slip away.

 

***

 

As soon as Sonnet stepped out of the carriage, bright lights poured out from all around.

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