Too Good

I looked out of the window confused. We were nowhere near the city, and this was definitely not Lucien’s mansion. Peering outside, I could see a small village with cute looking orange and red-colored huts and a small river running through the small town. From here, the scenery looks so beautiful and just like a painting.

“Where are we?” I asked as Reiner parked the car and removed his seatbelt.

“A small town…on our way back,” Reiner replied briefly before he got out of the car.

Well, guess I have to get out too. I removed my seatbelt just in time as the car door swung open.

Reiner had opened the door to escort me out of the car. He took my hand gently and supported me as I got out of the car. This man is too perfect at executing his job.

“Why are we here?” I asked as we strolled along the path on the riverbank.

“No reason…” Reiner replied as he smiled at me.

I didn’t think forcing more questions on him would lead us anywhere, so I just let it go and enjoyed the perfect weather, the beautiful scenery, and the overall peaceful and quiet ambiance as we strolled hand-in-hand along the riverbank. I’m not stupid enough not to realize that Reiner was doing all this to cheer me up. I wonder how much Reiner knew about what was going on around me or what was happening to me. He rarely voices anything but for some reason, I felt like he knew a lot more than he let on.

“Natalia…I’m not sure what Edward told you but…when you’re home, please stay very close to me as much as possible. Ok?” Reiner said as he patted my back.

“Ok…” I said as I smiled back at him.

The sun was starting to set, and the sky was a beautiful mix of pink, orange and blue. I could see the sun dipping lower over the river and it was a breathtaking sight.

“Don’t worry and don’t overthink things. I’ll protect you,” Reiner said seriously.

He stopped walking when we arrived at a small bridge that crossed the river. After walking onto the bridge, Reiner lifted me up by the waist and sat me on the rail of the bridge. Wow, the view is amazing from here!

“Thank you…” I said as I smiled brightly at him. This was a very pleasant and surprising distraction from my troubles.

“No worries, the view is beautiful here, isn’t it?” Reiner replied as he continued to support my waist in case I fell.

“Not just for this…for protecting me,” I replied shyly. The red sky and light from the setting sun was dying Reiner a orange and red color to match his red hair.

Reiner nodded in reply, and we silently watched the view as we waited for the sun to set. This reminded me so much of that time we watched the sunset together in the garden of the mansion. So much had happened between then and now. I felt the warmth of his body on my back as I leaned back a little to rest my head against his broad chest. Life with Reiner would probably be much simpler, I thought to myself wistfully.

“Hug me…” I said without thinking.

“Why?” Reiner replied stiffly.

“A butler should just obey his Lady’s command, right?” I teased.

“Yes, Miss Natalia,” Reiner replied in a mocking professional voice as he wrapped his arm around me from behind. This feels so warm and secure, the feel of Reiner’s hug has not changed at all since the first time he held me.

I felt depressed and lonely when I last watched the sunset with Reiner in the garden; however, now I felt insecure, confused, and scared of what the future held. However, no matter how I felt inside, I was certain that the colors spanning the sky that I’m seeing now is indeed my favorite color. That has not changed at all. Somethings don’t change. I peeked at Reiner’s handsome face as he seemed lost in his own thoughts.

“R?” I called his name as I turned my head back to look at him.

“Hmm?” Reiner replied questioningly.

I smiled a little before I kissed his lips softly. His arms hugged me a little tighter and his body stiffed a little in surprise. If he hated it, he didn’t show it and he didn’t push me away. Slowly, I deepened our kiss, enjoying the warmth of his firm lips. Soon his warm hand was on the back of my head as he pushed me in closer for a more passionate kiss. His kiss started to get more heated as he parted my lips with his hot tongue before ravaging my mouth. I moaned softly as I kissed him back hungrily and his arms tightened around me, hugging my body closer to his.

“Is this still your favorite color?” I asked when our lips parted.

“Definitely,” Reiner replied without hesitation as he continued to kiss me softly and tenderly this time.

The sun has finally dipped beyond the horizon. I felt oddly at peace right now despite everything that was going on. I wished, silently to myself, that the next time I get to watch a sunset as beautiful as this, Reiner would be by my side. I’m a selfish girl. I know that better than anyone now. I didn’t know a lot about Reiner or the life he had before he met me. I wasn’t sure about many things in my life but I’m certain of one thing. This man is too good for me.

--To be continued…