Professor F novel Chapter 70

The girl in blue turned to face them and this time, she finally lets go of Flynn's arm to hug and greet Emilia.

Flynn then walked towards August. "Sorry. Got caught up with my cousins."

She nodded. "Who is she?" She asked under her breath.

"Ah—" Flynn looked at the girl. "That's Eunice, Emilia's Aunt."

"Not your cousin?"

"She's from Emily's side."

"You seem close." She can't help herself voicing out her thoughts.

Flynn pulls her by the waist. "She's a family friend."

She kept quiet. The girl then stands up carrying Emilia and walked towards them. "Hi!"

"Eunice, this is my girlfriend—Augustine." Flynn introduced her. "August, this is Eunice."

She noticed how Eunice frowned before smiling at her. She's obviously not happy to meet her. She offered her hand for a handshake when she only looked at her. "Sorry, my hands are full."

She pulled her hand, embarrassed. "T—That's okay."

"I'll see you tonight at the Royal banquet." She said and left.

She sighed as she watched her leave. Flynn placed his arm around her shoulders and cleared his throat. "Don't mind her."

She kept quiet and smiled at Flynn. But she can't help feeling bad and jealous because of what she saw earlier. They seem to have shared more than friendship.

She looked at Flynn while he drinks from his glass of champagne.

Is he keeping something from me? Or is it just me?

••••••

It's past ten o'clock, more than an hour before Christmas when Flynn knocked on her door. "August?"

"Come in." She said before the door opened. Flynn came in wearing his crisp black suit over his black turtleneck and oxfords, looking so classy and handsome.

His eyes sparkled looking at her appearance. She's wearing a black long sleeve dress and stilettos. "You look stunning."

She smiled. "I thought I was cute."

"Oh, that was earlier. Tonight's different."

"Let's go?"

Flynn extended his arm and she holds onto it as they left for the Royal banquet to be held in their dining hall.

It's a large hall with well maintained castle-like stones and angel statues, decorated with Christmas lights and flowers. The table is set for more than twenty people. Most of them are Royalties who attended the birthday party earlier that day.

According to Flynn, it's been their tradition to celebrate his niece's birthday, then gather for a Royal banquet to celebrate Christmas with the Royal family.

They were about to go to their seats when Flynn remembered something. "I'm sorry. I forgot something." He started to step away.