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Sigh.
Cale couldn't help but sigh as he felt another goosebumps.
The weather is great today. Not too hot and not too cold either. The kids were out playing with Choi Han, Lark and the wolf kids and the tiger cubs. Rosalyn, Mary and Vicross was at the Rain City to buy some herbs and food stocks. Eruhaben visited his old friend's, Olliene, lair for some reason. In short, it's pretty peaceful and quiet.
However, Cale keeps getting goosebumps ever since he woke up from a nightmare. Was it because he dreamt of smiling Ron chasing him while holding a lemon tea? He doesn't know and doesn't want to know why he keeps getting this foreboding feeling that something... something big will happen.
But Cale shook his head slightly, forgetting his previous thoughts. It must be his imagination. There must be no way....
'Right, think happy thoughts.' He chanted in his mind, feeling slightly better.
Before he could even continue reading his book, Cale heard a knock on his door another goosebump creeped into his spine. And there it was, the foreboding feeling again.
Nervous and with trembling eyes, he looked towards the door while clenching the book but not enough to crumple or tear the pages.
He mentally think of who'll be outside the door at the moment. That can't be the kids, they don't knock and just barge inside. Choi Han and Lark too, if the kids aren't here, then they aren't here too. Rosalyn, Mary and Vicross said they'll be back in the afternoon and the sun is still out in the middle of the sky. Eruhaben-nim would've just teleported inside the room if it's him.
Then it hits him. Who was at home with him?
"Young Master? May I come in?" The man outside asked.
It's Ron.
His eyes widened as he hurriedly shouted, "Come in!", looking back at his book, pretending that he was busy reading.
When the door opened, Cale couldn't help but peak at the door to see the old man entering... with a tray containing a pot and a cup on his hand.
'This looks... familiar.' He thought.
It looks so much like his dream. Is that why he keeps getting a foreboding feeling the entire day?
Cale clenched the book harder while he sweats internally as the old butler walk towards him, one hand carrying the tray and one hand behind. The red hair wondered if the old man is holding a knife behind him.
And with that thought, Cale's heart beat faster. Ron who saw the look on his young master can't help but be amused. Why does he look like Ron will stab him with a knife? With that thought in mind, Ron let out a silent chuckle which made Cale sweats coldly.
'Why is he laughing?' Cale thought to himself nervously.
It was then, a cup of lemon tea, much to Cale's disgust, was put down infront of him. The red hair's face soured almost immediately before going back to his neutral face.
"Young Master, can this Ron ask a favor?" Ron asked, his voice was soft for some reason that Cale's initial nervousness almost fade away. The red hair looked up from the cup of tea to Ron and unconsciously raised his eyebrow.
"What is it?" Cale asked, slightly curious.
Ron pursed his lips and looked away, as if contemplating what to say before sighing and looking back at Cale.
"It's just.... I wanted to remarry." Ron said and for the first time in Cale's life (as a Cale) after he transmigrated to this world, he saw Ron blushed.
Cale blinked and as if time has stopped, he stilled. Of course, it was not quite visible but to Cale, who have an excellent memory and been with Ron for the past few years, he knew that the butler have a faint blush in his cheeks and ears.
"... Who...?" Cale managed to ask after a few moment of the shock he felt seeing Ron blushed.
"You know them very well." Ron simply stated and Cale let out a huff.
"Well I wouldn't know if you won't tell me." Cale replied and Ron let out a chuckle, a soft one.
"I'm sure the Young Master already knows since he is observant." Ron replied, amused to see Cale being like this.
Cale hummed and thought for a moment. Who was it that Ron pesters every single day? Well, one of it was Cale, of course. And sometimes, he'll taunt Choi Han. However, there was one individual who Ron pesters every single day, much to Cale's surprise.
It was Eruhaben-nim, the ancient dragon.
And what even made Cale more surprised is that Eruhaben-nim doesn't seem to mind Ron's 'pestering' and seemed to enjoy the butler's presence.
"Is it Eruhaben-nim?" Cale asked as he looked up at Ron.
And Ron, much to his surprise, doesn't see any repulse or negative reaction to the red hair's face. Instead, there was only curiosity. That is why, Ron can't help but sighed in a relief internally.
It is not that he doesn't trust his Young Master, but instead, he trust him wholeheartedly that if Cale shows any negative reaction regarding this, he wouldn't know what to do. Ron visibly relaxed and smiled softly.
"Yes, Young Master." He affirmed and the red hair nodded with a thoughtful face. It seems like Cale was right. He already noticed it but since both didn't say anything regarding their relationship, Cale didn't bother thinking of the 'label' between the two old men and just went on with life and waited. Although he didn't expect that Ron will let him know when he already plans to marry Eruhaben-nim.
"Although I don't understand why you're asking, it is alright with me." Cale said softly.
"Of course, I'll ask you, Young Master." Ron replied meaningfully.
It was because Ron knows how much Eruhaben-nim cherishes Cale and think of him as his own son. He already told Vicross regarding this matter and went to Cale since he saw the red hair as his son too.
Cale looked at him for a moment and seeing something in Ron's eyes. He gulped down whatever he was feeling and he looked away.
"How can I help you? Hm, I don't know much with planning and stuffs but I'll help with anything I can." Cale changed the topic as he busy himself with eating the cookies Ron brought with the tea.
"I actually plan to propose first and ask for Eruhaben-nim's hand. I plan to do it in Christmas Eve since it's our... ehem... anniversary." Ron explained and coughed, slightly embarrassed.
"Oh, in Christmas Eve, huh? Hyung-nim told me that we can celebrate in the palace with the others. If you want, you can do it there and we'll ask for Hyung-nim and the other's help too." Cale said as he prop his chin on his hand as he look at the ceiling. Ron who watches him, can't help but let out a smile.
"Then, I'll have to trouble the Young Master and everyone." Ron replied, making Cale scoff.
"It's no trouble...." He grumbled, making Ron laughed out loud.
"Ah yes yes, thank you." Ron replied as he chuckles.
Cale simply huffed and simply looked away. He covered his mouth to hide the smile that creeped into his lips. Based on Ron's behavior right now, the butler seems happy and Cale can't help but feel happy for him and Eruhaben-nim too. However, that happy smile on Cale's face faded away when Ron spoke.
"It seems like the Young Master didn't touch his tea." Ron smiled and Cale immediately frowned.
'Damn it.' Cale cursed at the back of his mind.
He thought he could finally not drink that tea from hell but that old man is observant too. With displeasure and disgust on his face, Cale drank the tea which is still hot with a blank face but the slight furrow of his eyebrows revealed his real feelings.
Ron laughed at the back of his mind.
His Young Master is really cute.