I’ve gotten used to being Alone: Chapter ７

I went out to the city, but because I didn’t have a plan, I didn’t have a destination and just walked through the crowd. (I see. For the time being, to the flower shop…) At the flower shop, in front of the colorful flowers, Chaos asked Nicole, “Which one is good?” “Huh?” Nicole blinked. “Are you going to give flowers to Lady Caroline?” “Why would you think that!?” Chaos raised his voice unintentionally at Nicole’s absurd words. Then, Nicole looked puzzled. “Didn’t you give flowers to Lady Caroline last year?” “I didn’t give her any!” Chaos wanted to scratch his head at why she had such a misunderstanding. Nicole looked clearly perplexed. “But, you gave the same flower to Lady Caroline last year, right?” “That was… because it was a flower I had never seen before, so I bought one separately and had it displayed on the student council room’s desk.” Thinking back to last year, Chaos sighed. “Is that so…” (What should I do. I said I received leftover flowers from everyone… I need to correct that) (Could it be that she thought I gave the same flower to Lady Caroline last year, and doesn’t want it this year because she’s jealous? Oh well. Just sulking out of jealousy, I guess) The two of them thought about such things in their hearts. “So, which one is good?” Prompted by Chaos, Nicole chose a flower without refusing. “Then, that orange flower.” “Do you like orange flowers?” “Yes. I like them because they brighten my mood.” After receiving the bouquet, Nicole smiled. Thinking that she had received the flowers and might as well part ways, Nicole was surprised when Chaos continued to walk with her and stopped at a café when they got tired of walking. “Um, is it okay for me not to be by Lady Caroline’s side?” Facing each other while having tea, Nicole asked her fiance. “I’m not always by Lady Caroline’s side. Only when work is busy.” “Oh…” Nicole couldn’t quite agree with Chaos’s reply. In Nicole’s impression, Chaos is always by Caroline’s side. It had been a while since the two of them had tea together, but there was no topic of conversation. Nicole felt uncomfortable while drinking tea. “I heard that you’ve been walking around the city alone lately, but it’s dangerous to walk alone, so stop it.” Somewhat hesitantly, Chaos commented on Nicole’s recent behavior. Nicole widened her eyes. Isn’t it the first time Chaos has worried about Nicole? “It’s okay. I only go to crowded places and I don’t go near the back alleys.” “It’s still dangerous. At least take a maid with you.” “Oh…” Nicole evaded with an ambiguous answer. After all, walking alone is more relaxing. Well, he’s not interested in Nicole, so he’ll probably forget about today’s conversation soon. “By the way, it seems that Lady Caroline has been rumored to like the tea from the neighboring country recently.” “Oh.” In the end, it turned into a conversation about Caroline. (I guess Lord Chaos is only interested in Lady Caroline’s topics, but I don’t know much about Lady Caroline so I can’t talk much) (Why are you talking so much about Lady Caroline…?) Nicole tried hard to find a topic about Caroline, and Chaos tilted his head at such Nicole.