Tangled By Fate

"What's wrong with you two?" Veronica inquired. She hardly ever saw Catherine and Sebastian with a glum expression. They were always lively when they were together.

Catherine: "…"

Sebastian: "…"

Both were quiet. Even the chefs were silent. Veronica observed the chefs. They looked miserable. As though a typhoon just swept them away.

Sebastian stood up from his chair and bowed. He politely greeted them, "Greetings to Master and Mistress of the Magic Tower. Congratulations on your wedding."

"Thank you, Sir Sebastian," Veronica greeted him back.

"Please don't use honorifics," Sebastian hurriedly corrected her. He couldn't bear the punishment from Arthur if she talked to him politely. 

Arthur also mentioned the same thing, "You don't have to call him 'Sir'. He is your subordinate from now on."

Veronica was flustered. "Oh, I see. I'm sorry."

Arthur smiled discreetly. "You don't have to say sorry either."

Veronica felt awkward. "It's a normal reply after making a mistake. I'm not used to being a mistress so…"

Arthur assured her by saying, "It's okay. I didn't become a magician in a day. It took years of practice. You can take things slowly. Let's eat first."

However, having breakfast with a gloomy team wasn't that easy. The atmosphere was awkward. The meals were served.

"What is wrong with you? Did you argue again?" Veronica asked Catherine who was sitting right across from her.

"This is nothing new. You shouldn't worry about them." Arthur sliced the sausage and put a piece of meat in her mouth.

Veronica took it and chewed without a word. She looked like an adorable pet being fed by her owner.

Catherine looked at them with a bored expression. 'How many times has it been? In the forest and the mountains, I had to bear with this. After coming here, I was able to eat in peace. Now that they got married, they are showing off their love in public. It started right after they became husband and wife. No, it started before their marriage.'

She started counting, 'First, he carried her to the aisle. Second, right after they got married, they went to the bedroom. Third, showing off love bites. And fourth, they are feeding each other. I need someone who will do it for me too. Sigh. Single life sucks.'

She glared at Arthur when he accused Sebastian and she argued all the time. "Hmph! Says someone who shows off her wife's embarrassing side."

"Embarrassing side? What's that?" Arthur finally gave her attention.

Veronica lowered her head and quietly chewed her meal.

Catherine's expression changed. She chided him, "Why are you acting like you know nothing? You put love bites all over her neck and let her walk out of the bedroom just like that. Shame on you."

"So, that's why you covered your neck. I was wondering why you suddenly covered your neck." Arthur glanced at his wife and chuckled. "I don't mind if you show that. Actually, I prefer you to show it to others. This way, bugs will stay away from you."

Veronica: "…"

Catherine: "…"

'Master, aren't you bullying your wife too much?' Sebastian thought in his mind.

"So, that's your motive. I knew you were faking your goodwill in front of my friend." Catherine was fuming. She wished she could roast him with fire.

Arthur reminded her, "She is your friend but she isn't yours. We got married yesterday in case you have forgotten."

"You…" Catherine gritted her teeth. If looks could kill, Arthur would've shattered into pieces.

Veronica finally opened her mouth, "It's fine, Cathy. He already told me what kind of person he is before marriage. He didn't hide anything." The last thing she wanted was for her best friend and husband to be on bad terms. She already found out what kind of person Arthur was.

Catherine didn't know about Arthur's killing machine vibe. She also had no idea that Arthur told Catherine about his dark past and dark self. For her to act like that was natural. She was just worried about her friend.

"He did?" Catherine gave him a doubtful look before smiling at her friend. Her voice softened as she spoke, "Since you are saying this then I believe you."

Arthur: "…"

'Look at her change of expression. So quick!' Sebastian was amazed.

"Ver, why don't we go to town later? We are in the capital city, aren't we?" Catherine suggested.

"That's a great idea!" Veronica's face glowed. She was relieved to see that the awkwardness in the dining hall had lifted.

"The capital city is two miles away from here," Arthur told them. Then, he instructed his subordinate who was eating, "Sebastian, prepare their carriage and escort them to the city. First, take them to the market center and then to the tourist spots."

"As you wish, Master," Sebastian obliged.

"When will we leave?" Veronica was excited to go out. She was thinking of going to the shops and buying souvenirs.

Arthur stated, "You have to ask Ovior about that. Starting today, he will teach you the basics. It won't take more than two hours. After that, you can leave. As for your friend, she needs to finish her work. She can take a leave from her immediate employee."

"Oh yes, I have work. I forgot that I had a job." Catherine sighed. "If I can finish my work early, let's go before noon."

"I don't mind. I would like to read some books before I leave. It's settled then." Veronica gazed at her husband and asked, "Can't you come with us?"

'Why is she asking him?' Catherine thought with a sour expression.

Arthur told her, "I would like to, but I will go out. I have some work to finish. After that, I can meet you in the capital and show you around."

"That would be wonderful." Veronica quickly finished her meal and went to Ovior's office with Catherine. "Good morning, Ovior," she greeted him.

Ovior fixed his glasses and greeted her back, "Good morning. Are you here for your lessons?"

Veronica vigorously nodded her head. "Yes. I would like to go to the capital city for sightseeing. Can I finish my study sooner?"