The Male Lead Knelt Before Me

I could easily guess the reason.

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‘It’s probably because it’s different from ordinary books.’

The narrative structure of the script is succinct, and there are written explanations of facial expressions to make next to the words so that the actors may understand their parts and show their feelings.

Mila’s reaction was understandable given the book’s style and description, which were not typical of ordinary books.

Actually, it was also unfamiliar to me when I read a script for the very first time.

Of course, the writing has a certain allure to it that I found fascinating, but Mila was not.

Not only because she’s still young, but I also know that the script is boring for most people.

I waited for Mila to return the script.
The child, on the other hand, patiently flipped a few more pages.

“I’m sorry.
I have no idea what it is, even when I see it…”

She eventually returned it to me.

“It’s all right.
Isn’t it different from regular books?”

“Yes.”

Mila smiled and nodded.

“That’s why.
Is it possible for you to read it for me, eonni?”

 

“Huh… Huh?”

Does she want me to read this?

Mila inquired cautiously when I couldn’t respond quickly.

“……as expected, it’s impossible, right?”

“It’s not impossible, but wouldn’t that be boring? Also, this is a mixed play between men and women, so I think it’s hard for me to do everything.”

“Then the part of the song……!”

“Song?”

“Yes, eonni! I’d like to hear you sing.”

Have I ever sang a song for Mila?

Oh, I’m sure she heard that at the Solenia Festival.

“Do you want to hear it?”

“Yes!”

“It might be weird because there are no instrumentals.
Is that all right?”

“Yes! It’s fine with me!”

Mila gave a ferocious nod.

 

Her gleaming eyes instantly made me feel better.

Did I look like that when I was young?

“Okay.
I’m going to sing it for you.”

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I said to Mila, who was sitting down with an excited face.

“I’m ready to listen to it!”

“Then I’ll sing it.”

I inhaled and opened my mouth after lightly clearing my throat.

I practised at home a few times and was able to understand the songs very well.

Even yet, singing in front of others without music is embarrassing and awkward.

“…… It’s over.”

“Wow, Eonni, that song just now was incredible!”

“Really?”

“Yes!”

It was a quick response with no hesitation.

It was only then that I breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Thank you.”

I’m pleased that she thinks it’s good

“Can you sing another song, eonni?”

“Another song?”

“Yes! I’d like to hear some of your other songs or the ones you sang at the Solenia Festival……”

“I think you want to hear what I sang during Soleniase.
Is that right?”

“True, but…… I like anything you sing for me.”

Mila gave a shy smile.
Her cheeks were flushed.

I felt softened by the innocent child’s giggle.

“Okay.
I’ll sing everything for you.”

It’s not that difficult.

Mila gave me a big smile when she heard what I said, and I enjoyed it.

I sang again while patting the child’s head.

* * * * *

I’m not sure how much I sang to the child.

I could hear the bell ringing downstairs.

Who is it? I was wondering, but Dame Rutger opened the door a little and said,

“I’ll take a look and come back.
Please wait here for a moment.”

“That’s something I can look into……”

“Mila! Are you not at home?”

It was when I was going to say, “I can go and check it.”

A little boy’s voice interrupted, and I could hear the ringing of a bell, the shaking of an iron fence door, a dog barking sound, and a thump one after the other!

Mila spoke up as if she recognized who it was.

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“Oh, it’s Ryan! I’m guessing River is with him.”

“Ryan? River?”

“Yes, he moved in next door about a week ago and comes over to play frequently.” And River is the name of his dog.
He’s a huge golden retriever.”

Mila said, “the dog is about this big”, and drew a virtual body with her hands.

Then the child came out, passed Dame Rutger, and went down the stairs.

Mila seems to know him, so I shouldn’t be concerned, right?

Dame Rutger, maybe thinking along with the same thoughts as me, decided to follow me to the fenced gate.

“Oh, you’re home.”

Between the fences made of iron, a boy with bright blonde and purple eyes was seen.

That’s Ryan, I suppose.

Mila and he appear to be the same age.

“What’s the matter?”

“Here.”

A big picnic basket was squeezing through the door.

As it was quite heavy for him, the boy held out the basket with both his hands.

A huge dog was spotted panting and stretching out his tongue as he welcomed Mila next to the boy.

“My mother asked me to bring this to you.
So that you and Natalie noona can eat this.”

“Is this something Aunty is giving me? Do you have soup as well?”

“Probably? I’m not sure because I haven’t looked inside.”

The young boy shrugged.

“Open the door more.
Let me go inside.”

“Can’t you just hand the basket over to me and leave?”

“What’s the matter with you today? Moreover, you are unable to hold this basket.
It’s quite heavy.
I was struggling to bring it with me.”

“Can’t you just drop it off at the entryway and leave? My sister is here.”

“I still have to carry it anyway.
Why are you doing that? And this isn’t the first time I’ve gone in while Natalie noona was present.
What’s the matter? Hurry up and open the door.
My arm hurts.”

“It’s not my real sister……”

Mila gave me a sidelong glance.

Is she trying to read my thoughts?

“If it’s because of me, it’s okay, Mila.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

In my words, Mila carefully opened the door.

Then a large, golden-haired dog ran in and licked Mila.

“River! It tickles!”

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“Phew, I think he likes you more than me.”

Mila smiled, hugged the dog, and stroked it recklessly, and the boy who saw it grumbled.

“So where should I put this?”

“Give me the basket here.
I’ll take it.”

I approached the boy who was conversing with Mila.

It appeared to be pretty heavy for the children to carry.

“Oh, thank you……”

The boy froze in his place, holding out the basket to me.

His head tilted to the side, and his face hardened.

‘What’s wrong with him?’

It wasn’t only me who was perplexed.

Mila, who had been playing with River, had also called him.

The boy’s stiffness was relieved as if he had finally realized what was going on.

And the child uttered his first words.

“This is my first…”

“……”

“It was love at first sight for me! Please marry me!”

Huh?

“I’m going to make you happy!”

The boy sat on one knee and held out his basket to me.

It happened before I really understood what was going on.

I was barely able to come to my senses after blinking many times.

So, did I just get a proposal from a kid?

I never imagined I’d have to go through something like this in my life.

“Thank you for your feelings, but I’m seeing you for the first time today, so……”

“Ah, I forgot to say my name! My name is Ryan!”

No, I’m not talking about that.

And I’m already aware of his name.

I just didn’t call him by his name because I was scared it would make him uncomfortable.
After all, he didn’t know who I was.

‘For now, it’s better if I persuade him well, right?’

As I tried to speak in the kindest tone imaginable, I laughed.

“As you know, I’m……”

“Please call me Ryan!”

“Oh? Yes, I will.
Hey, uhm…… excuse me, Ryan?”

“Yes, noonim.”

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Noonim…… It’s not an uncommon title, but for a child of that age, using honorifics feels weird.

I was hardly able to keep a smile on my face that was on the verge of collapsing.

“Ryan, don’t you think I’m a lot older than you?”

“My father always said that in love, age doesn’t matter! And I heard that younger men are the trend these days!”

I couldn’t hide my conflicted emotions.

Indeed, age doesn’t matter, but his parents will be surprised if I go to see them in this case.

Of course, I have no intention of marrying this child.

“Do you have a lover or fiancee, Noonim?”

“I don’t have both……”

“It won’t be a problem then! I also don’t have a fiance! You don’t have to be concerned about money.
I have sufficient money to feed you at home.”

I believe there are still more issues to be resolved in this manner…

By the way, I’d already heard something similar.

I’m not sure where I heard that.

“Please take a step back for a moment, Lady.”

Dame Rutger blocked me as I tilted my head.

“Someone is coming.”

A gigantic man was running from a distance, following Dame Rutger’s gaze.

He was a man with a well-trained physique who couldn’t disguise his bulging muscles beneath a tunic shirt.

“Ryan! I found you!”

“Huh!”

Ryan took a deep breath and jumped to his feet in response to the loud scream.

The child dashed through the door, hiding behind me and clutching the hem of my skirt.

“You, you, you! You must know that you did something wrong, right? Come out, don’t hide!”

“N-no!”

“It’s a bother to Lady! Please accept my apologies, Lady.
The child is still quite little…… What? Miss Lena, what’s up?

“Hello, Lord Themis.”

When he saw me, his angry bear face suddenly changed to one of gentleness and embarrassment.

The man was Herschel Themis.

“Lady, do you know him?”

“Yes, we know each other.”

When I told her it was all right, Dame Rutger put down her sword and took a step back.

“I didn’t know I’d meet Miss Lena in a place like this.
How have you been?”

“Yes, I’ve been doing fine.”

“That’s right.
Is this the home of Miss Lena? Are you Mila’s older sister?”

“No, I’m not Mila’s older sister.
I’m taking care of Mila at her request today.”