Since when did Reiner become such a tease like this? The fact that a smile formed on my lips as I looked at his handsome face told me that I didn’t mind this version of him at all. I probably loved it as much as I loved the other sides of him.
“What are you plans for the weekend?” Reiner inquired abruptly.
That question truly came out of nowhere. Of course, I didn’t have any plans for this weekend or any weekend for that matter. My only engagement is working at the bar in the evening.
“Well, I have work scheduled at the bar, but I guess I can find my way out of it,” I replied.
I better not get my hopes up, though…
“If you’re ok with it, I want you to spend the weekend with me,” Reiner said firmly.
“Are you…asking me on a date?” I asked, more confused than hopeful.
“I guess…” he replied softly.
“I would love to go on a date with you. The last date we had was ages ago…” I cried excitedly before smiling brightly at him.
The last time we went on a date was way back when we were still at the mansion, and he took me out to that mysterious training camp. It was great fun back then and it made me look forward to our date. My hands flew to my cheeks, and I just couldn’t stop smiling. It was more than a dream come true that Reiner was asking me out on a date. Honestly, I was just overjoyed to be spending time with him.
He didn’t ask me where I wanted to go so, I assumed that he already had a place in mind. Just like before, I didn’t waste my breath asking him where he was planning to take me because I knew full well that he wouldn’t give me an answer. It’s probably going to be a surprise, and I was content to leave it that way.
“You look so happy…” Reiner said as he studied my face closely.
His closeness made me blush, but I loved the way his blue eyes focused on me like he didn’t want to see or pay attention to anything else. My heart beat hard and fast in my chest as my love for him and my excitement overflowed. Of course, I looked happy.
“I’m so happy. You made me so happy…” I told him truthfully.
“I see…” Reiner said as his eyes continued watching me.
…
Later that night, I laid on the small bed with my head pillowed on Reiner’s arms as I pressed my body close to his. Reiner agreed to spend the night with me again and he also invited me on a date with him. Today was a very long and tiring day and that encounter with Rachael made the day a challenging one; however, it all felt like nothing at all compared to how much I’ve gotten closer to Reiner because of it. My arm doesn’t hurt as much any more from Rachael’s attack so perhaps she went easy on me.
I wonder what Reiner is going to do about Rachael now…
He didn’t exactly say that he would call off their engagement. However, with how our relationship was progressing, I didn’t think that Reiner would leave me to go off to marry her. What is he thinking right now?
“R…” I called his name softly.
“Hmm?” he responded questioningly.
I shifted my weight a little so that I laid on my side. It was easier for me to see Reiner’s face this way and I wanted to see him while we had this conversation.
“What are you going to do about Rachael?” I asked curiously as I glanced up at his face.
Reiner seemed slightly bothered about what happened between me and Rachael and I could feel that he cared quite deeply for her. He did say that she was like a little sister to him. I had a feeling that if I wanted to have a long-lasting relationship with Reiner, I would need to get along with her at some point. I didn’t want Reiner to worry, and I definitely didn’t want to be the cause of his worry.
“I’ll talk to her after she’s calmed down a little. There’s nothing for you to worry about,” Reiner replied casually.
I wonder what he would talk to her about. She still wanted to marry him and of course, I didn’t want that to happen.
Do I want to marry Reiner?
I haven’t really thought about it before. For sure, I wanted to be his girlfriend and spend time with him. However, I also left my life as a Rosenhall behind just to follow him. Does that mean that I want to marry him so that we could spend the rest of our lives together?
Probably…
I shook my head slightly from side to side when I realized that I was getting ahead of myself. Apart from acting like we were lovers; Reiner haven’t even agreed to be my boyfriend yet. One step at a time indeed. Although we were probably taking things out of order, but I didn’t mind at all. It just all seemed very natural when it came to Reiner.
“What are you thinking about?” Reiner asked and I could feel his eyes on my face.
“I’m just worrying that you’ll have to marry Rachael…” I muttered as I glared at him.
“Rachael isn’t a bad choice for my bride,” Reiner said calmly after a moment of thought.
“I don’t want to hear you of all people say that…” I said darkly.
Reiner chuckled before hugging me closer to him. I had no idea why he said something like that when he knew that I didn’t like the idea of them getting married. I hated the idea of him marrying anyone for that matter.
“Just listen and you’ll understand,” Reiner said calmly.
“Ok. She went on and on about how she’s a great match for you so I guess I can live through you telling me that too…” I mumbled.
–To be continued…