Becoming Number One with Confession Attacks - Chapter 49

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#49

 

Sonnet became lost in thought. As she maintained her silence, one person continued speaking.

 

“Anyway, we’re really sorry. We’re just kind of envious of you and all…”

 

Sonnet turned around. The staff member who had been waiting nearby showed a bright smile, but Sonnet’s expression remained dark.

 

Sonnet said with a stern face.

 

“I brought the wrong documents.”

 

“Then when you come next time, we’ll process it quickly for you!”

 

Sonnet gave her greetings and left the post office. She hadn’t noticed when she was with Aiden, but strangely, whenever she was apart from him, unpleasant words reached her ears.

 

“Didn’t she get first place because Aiden did something for her?”

 

For this exam in particular, she had studied harder than ever before. Though she was lonely without Aiden, she had put in even more effort to study in his absence.

 

It felt like even that effort was being dismissed, and the anger in her heart wouldn’t subside.

 

‘If I go to the Rosefield Research Institute, there will be even more talk like this.’

 

Anyway, just from the letter from the Rosefield Research Institute, it said she would receive more benefits than anyone else.

 

Then whenever she was at the Rosefield Research Institute, she would hear talk behind her back. Even though she had worked hard entirely on her own, it was obvious they would diminish it all as being thanks to Aiden.

 

Sonnet quickly returned to the dormitory. With the situation like this, her heart felt calmer than ever.

 

After all, the research she wanted was more prestigious at the Royal Ancient Research Institute anyway.

 

Sonnet actually thought this situation worked out well. She wrote up the documents without hesitation. The red color, which was the kingdom’s symbolic color, looked particularly deep on the documents.

 

It was just when Sonnet was about to fall asleep. Suddenly, the sound of small stones hitting came from the window. Sonnet stood by the window with eyes still heavy with sleep.

 

Someone was standing under the dim lamplight. That person was about the same height as the lamp, and Sonnet’s eyes widened for a moment.

 

Aiden also seemed to see Sonnet and waved his hand. He stood out more than anyone because of his tall height.

 

Sonnet hurriedly left her room. Aiden had never come at this hour before.

 

‘Is something wrong?’

 

She even became unnecessarily worried. Remembering what Aiden had said before about going to Meridian, her heart beat rapidly.

 

When she hurriedly came down the stairs and left the dormitory, a cold wind blew over. Though it was summer, it was a dark night after sunset, so the wind was cold.

 

As Sonnet unconsciously wrapped her arms around herself and looked around, someone approached with large steps. A familiar mint scent wafted over.

 

Just as Sonnet lifted her head with a feeling of joy, a thin cotton jacket was draped over her shoulders.

 

After carefully draping the jacket over Sonnet’s shoulders, Aiden examined her face. Under the dim lamplight, his face had a mysterious atmosphere with the orange light and darkness combined.

 

His bright blue eyes shone particularly vividly, and Sonnet found herself staring in a daze without realizing it. Then the corners of Aiden’s mouth lifted slightly.

 

He kissed Sonnet’s cheek and smiled faintly.

 

“You missed me, didn’t you?”

 

Sonnet nodded her head. He smiled and stared intently at Sonnet’s face.

 

Sonnet was worried about why he had suddenly come, so her eyes drooped at the corners.

 

“Is something wrong?”

 

The smile on Aiden’s lips slowly faded.

 

“No.”

 

“Then…”

 

“You didn’t apply to the Rosefield Research Institute.”

 

A strange disappointment appeared on his face. Sonnet pondered what to say, then spoke honestly.

 

“The research I want matches better with the Royal Ancient Research Institute.”

 

“I heard our research institute offered you exceptionally favorable conditions.”

 

“…”

 

“And if you came to Rosefield, I could help you too.”

 

As soon as she heard those words, Sonnet opened her mouth.

 

“That’s exactly why.”

 

Aiden frowned as if he didn’t understand.

 

“If I receive your help, other people might talk behind my back.”

 

His eyes darkened.

 

“Just because of that?”

 

“Just because of that? It might not matter to you, but I’m the one who has to hear the talk behind my back.”

 

“Who said such things?”

 

When Aiden lifted his chin slightly, his eyes instantly turned fierce. He looked ready to find whoever said those words and throw a punch at them.

 

At the strangely combative atmosphere, Sonnet quickly said.

 

“Rumors spread without knowing who started them anyway. And even if you crack down on it, there will definitely be talk behind my back.”

 

“This is why I said we should get married first.”

 

“Why marriage all of a sudden?”

 

“At least if you married me, people would naturally accept it and wouldn’t say such things.”

 

Aiden looked sensitive, as if barely holding back his anger. Sonnet wanted to say one more thing.

 

“Even if I married you, that kind of talk would still happen behind my back, wouldn’t it?”

 

“How can you be so sure of that?”

 

“You and I have a big difference in our family backgrounds…”

 

“That again?”

 

“What do you mean ‘that again’?”

 

Aiden lowered his head and exhaled. Sonnet felt upset.

 

She herself felt the gap between her and Aiden was large and it always bothered her, but Aiden didn’t seem to think much of it, making the distance between them feel incredibly deep.

 

When Sonnet avoided Aiden’s gaze and bit her lower lip, he slowly embraced her.

 

As one arm firmly wrapped around her slender waist, something welled up from a corner of Sonnet’s heart. It was sadness. Still, Sonnet spoke without shedding tears.

 

“The way you so calmly accept your circumstances feels like a wall to me.”

 

“…”

 

“Of course it really doesn’t matter to you. But I have to experience all of that by your side…”

 

“That’s why I’m saying let’s get married.”

 

Marriage again. Sonnet said angrily.

 

“Why do you keep bringing up marriage?”

 

Aiden pulled back his upper body and looked at Sonnet.

 

“Then you won’t marry me?”

 

“I told you before. Let’s take it slow. I thought you understood what I meant…”

 

“I’m leaving for Meridian tomorrow.”

 

Aiden’s face was dark. His eyes were cold, as if he resented Sonnet.

 

When Sonnet remained silent, he spoke in a low voice.

 

“Several people my age have already gotten married and put their wives’ names in the family registry. I wanted to write your name first too…”

 

“…”

 

“It’s not like I confused you or anything.”

 

Sonnet felt like she was going to cry. Getting married recklessly didn’t seem like it would solve all these problems.

 

Moreover, if she married Aiden, everyone would probably treat her thinking only of the Rosefield name.

 

Just look at how she was treated at this school.

 

They hadn’t even been together for a full year yet.

 

Of course she liked Aiden and knew what kind of person he was, but getting married after meeting for barely six months felt too early.

 

Aiden looked sharply at Sonnet, then took something out of the pocket on his jacket chest. It was a ring with a sparkling emerald.

 

“You know I always carry this ring with me, right?”

 

“…”

 

“I always kept it close to my heart. Because you’ll be the closest person to me.”

 

Sonnet stared blankly at the ring Aiden held. Come to think of it, it was similar to what she had seen when she first went to the military academy.

 

Though it was dim lamplight, the emerald ring sparkled particularly brilliantly.

 

Aiden followed Sonnet’s gaze and lowered his head. He looked at the ring in his hand and spoke quietly.

 

“You don’t know your fingers are thinner than others, do you?”

 

When Sonnet remained silent, Aiden said softly.

 

“I had it specially custom-made.”

 

“…”

 

“This jewel too, your eyes that I look at were exactly like this. Sparkling and beautiful.”

 

“…”

 

“I thought it would suit you well, so I made it into a wedding ring.”

 

Aiden raised his head. He looked down at Sonnet with persistent eyes.

 

“What are you afraid of?”

 

“…”

 

“If I marry you, I can face anything.”

 

Sonnet spoke honestly.

 

“We haven’t even been together for long.”

 

Aiden chuckled softly. He gently placed his hand on Sonnet’s cheek. The warmth of his large hand enveloped Sonnet’s face.

 

Sonnet’s gaze naturally met with Aiden’s.

 

“I’ve been watching you for a long time. You have too.”

 

“You’ve been watching me for a long time?”

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