Second Life's Revenge

That may explain the reason why Tine's sudden personality change was showing in public. So it means if Tine didn't have black magic she wouldn't be as evil as she is now. Tine would be a well-known person if she had not acted like this. It's truly a pity.

"We need to find evidence of her. I can't marry her and I won't," Prince Winston said as he pressed both his hands on his forehead.

Laura looked at the Prince with sadden eyes and almost forgot she wasn't the only suffering from Tine. Even he was not to mention the reason he pushed Serena away was to protect her. It changed her perspective about him. Maybe it's time to bring up the topic.

"We just need to wait. Wait until the right time comes," said Laura while Prince Winston looked impatient and wanted to speak up but stayed quiet waiting for Laura to continue. "We will wait for her to do something bad towards me."

"What do you mean? Like a crime?" Prince Winston asked confused.

"Only Erwin knows about this but she will falsely accuse me soon. Though I do not know exactly when the time will come since the future had changed so much."

The confusion was the only thing written on his face. When the time comes? Accuse her soon? How does she know these kinds of things? Erwin laughed watching the different expressions made by Winston while Laura forgot to tell him about herself.

"I will tell you everything."

Her story sounded unrealistic but it was real because it makes sense that she's here. Not to mention she didn't look like she was getting any scars or anything. She wasn't thin as a stick nor did she look like she lost hair due to stress. 'Then this might be the reason why she's chosen as Septus' child,' he thought. It makes sense since Septus is the god of rebirth.

"I understand. I don't know what my past self was thinking. But it may because of Tine. Maybe I fell for her fake angelic face and just thinking about it, it disgusts me. While Serena… she... I don't want to talk about it," Prince Winston frowned and looked away from any eyes that would meet his.

Erwin and Laura looked at each other. The only thing they both felt was pity and so they decided to change the topic and so Erwin asked, "So back to the topic. I guess all we do right now is wait?"

"For now. Since we do not know when it will happen," answered Laura.

That's right, the future changed so much that she doesn't know when that tragic moment will come. Although ever since she turned 18 Laura had been keeping an eye on Tine's suspicious movements. However, there were times she didn't know what Tine was doing since she only had a limited amount of people to keep an eye on her.

"But to think a lady like you would turn from weak to strong. It's a miracle," Prince Winston grinned then took a sip of water.

"Do you want to know something?" Laura asked, tempting the prince as if he wanted to know about himself and what else he had done.

"I didn't like you when I first saw you in the dining hall. I was shocked and was planning to do something about you. But good thing I didn't. So be grateful."

"And what is that something?" Prince Winston asked as she gulped. He may seem strong on the outside but he has a goofy side in him.

"I was planning to expose you along with Tine," Laura said with a smile that seemed too real to believe.

"What is there to expose?" Prince Winston feigned innocence as he smiled goofily.

Upon seeing the two talk, Erwin decided that it was time to break the two as the fire in his chest was about to burst into flames.

"Anyway, shall we all go back? It's getting late and I wouldn't want to keep a lady up all night long. Well I mean I do wish to but not right now," Erwin said as the corner of his lips slightly raised. Laura rolled her eyes hearing those cringe words as she stood she played along, "I don't think it will ever happen, Your Grace."

"Have a good night, Your Highness," said Laura as she bowed her head.

"You too and next time just call me just Winston. Having someone call me by my title is just weird."

"That I'll do but only if we're in private."

Laura watched the carriage leave the entrance of the restaurant. To think she stayed later in the restaurant and the streets were empty. It was her first time seeing the night street this empty and somehow she wanted to take a scroll.

She was about to take a step not until a strong hand pulled her back and just in a second a carriage zoomed past in front of her. If she had not been pulled back she might have gotten into an accident but what was weird is that the carriage did not stop and the coachman didn't apologize either.

"Who is that man?" Erwin asked in an angered tone as he unconsciously tightened his grip on her arms.

"I'm alright, Erwin. Thank you for pulling me back," thanked Laura as he released his grip off her arm. He sighed out loud then scolded, "Look side to side first before you do anything."

"I'm sorry," Laura apologizes as she frowned. Seeing the face she made, Erwin couldn't help do something about it. He intertwined his fingers with hers then pulled her alongside him. He then said, "You wanted to take a stroll right? I'll walk with you."

His words made her heart shake. She wondered when was the last time he made her heart beat this fast? They both just reunited and the hands that she held currently was the one she didn't ever want to release. If only this night could last longer, then she didn't mind spending all her time with him.

But the man who was holding her hands was a busy man. Today he somehow managed to clear his work and spend more time with her. For him, his energy replenishes every time he sees her smile. He too wished to see her every day. Laura watched him as his silver hair reflected under the moon, it was just like that when they were in the open filed, while the fireflies were up flickering their lights on and off.

His warmth was something she truly missed.

"Thank you for coming all the way to my shop. To take me out," Thanked Laura as she walked side by side with him. Erwin turned to look at her and while smiling he answered, "There's no need to thank me when I myself was the one who wanted to come and see you."

Erwin looked ahead of the road and found a place where they both could sit. He dragged her along with him then looked once more at Laura. Just like that day where he first met him. If he had not asked for directions he would not be with her right now. It's like fate was the one that brought them together.

A small chuckle escaped from his mouth while Laura was confused at what he was laughing at. She removed her hands away from his then asked, "What are you laughing at?" He shook his head as if there was nothing wrong. For a while, he looked like a puppy wanting its master to pet him.

"You better prepare when the time comes," Erwin said out loud randomly.

"What do you mean?" Laura asked.

"When I become fully yours," Erwin smiled shamelessly while watching the embarrassed Laura's face turning red. Speechless, she stood up fanning her face with her hand. While muttering she said, "You should be prepared too."

From a fifty percent smile, it became a hundred percent smile instantly. Her words echoed into his ears nonstop, and couldn't contain his happiness. Then there he asked, "Do you have feelings for me now?"

"I…You do know the answer and so don't ask me," Laura said with her voice trembling. She wanted to run a far as she could but was stopped when Erwin wrapped his hand with hers saying, "Then tell me."

His deep voice made her heart beat faster. All she could now was to surrender and tell him, "I do…I do have and so don't make me embarrassed any further." She said and looked away from him, blushing hard like never before.

From behind she felt an arm wrapping around her waist and the back of her body touches his chest. In a low tone, he whispered.

"I love you."

A new morning broke and there was Laura wide awake laying on her bed, remembering the words he told her the other night. They were still echoing into her ears. She grabbed her pillow and stuffed it on her face. Though it wasn't embarrassing at all, she actually liked it a bit too much and wanted to hearit again and again.

Fiona knocked on the door before entering and saw a body while the head was covered by a pillow. Out of worry, she walked towards the bed and lifted the pillow up to see Laura with a smiling face on.

'It looks like she's in a good mood' thought Fiona. Then with a smile, she greeted Laura, "Good morning, Miss Laura! Here is the schedule for today."