Chapter 68: Casual Stroll

“No…” I replied softly.

“The north that your compass points you to is based on magnetic fields and so it can change and can be different from where the north pole really is. However, the True North never changes, it is always in one place according to the Earth’s axis. In that sense, the True North is true,” Edward explained slowly.

“I see…” I said while staring back into his gorgeous green eyes. Why is he telling me this?

“Don’t lose the necklace, Natalia. More importantly, don’t lose your True North,” Edward warned me slowly before placing a kiss on my neck.

I nodded silently as I ran my hand around my neck to feel the necklace. Regardless of what I said, I am quite happy that Edward gave this to me. Don’t lose my True North…

“Natalia, want to go outside?” Edward asked tugging on my arm.

“Y…yeah…Let’s go,” I replied without much thought.

…

“Where are we going?” I asked when we stepped outside. The weather was wonderful. The level of sunlight, the cool wind, and the breathtaking scenery of the green-blue lake. It was all so perfect. I wonder if that was the reason why Edward decided to purchase this place.

“What about a stroll along the lake? We could also sit on the swing like last time,” Edward suggesting with a smile. He held my hand and for a moment it felt like we were regular lovers on a normal date.

“Let’s go for a stroll,” I said as I squeezed his large hands in mine.

We strolled along the side of the lake feeling the wind brush against our face and hair. It felt so relaxing and such a big change from being locked up in the mansion. Once in a long time, I was enjoying myself just being outside without a clear objective in mind. It was late in the day already, people back at the mansion must have discovered that I’m missing by now. I wonder…

“Reiner knows you’re with me,” Edward said without much care.

He probably knows where we are as well, Edward thought to himself. But there is no need to tell My Princess that.

“Did he call you? Is everything ok back at home?” I asked with some worry. Reiner and Lucien are probably very angry and worried right now.

“Reiner texted. I’m not surprised he knows. Don’t worry, my guess is that he’ll hold the fort and keep it a secret from Lucien until we get back. Most of my guesses are spot on by the way,” Edward said with confidence. How can this guy be so cocky?

“When are we going back?” I asked. I mean, we are planning to go back at some point soon, right?

“Come and sit here,” Edward patted the spot next to him on the grass as he sat down, totally ignoring my previous question. It was clear that he did not want to talk about it.

I sat down next to him on the grass, stretching out my legs. This feels pretty nice and enjoyable. I loss myself in nature for a while as I appreciated the sight of the lake and enjoyed the feel of the wind in my hair and on my skin. This isn’t what I came here for. I came here to ask Edward about my dream or the find out something about it. I turned to Edward to see him focused on his phone.

“Edward, what are you doing?” I asked, cocking my head slightly to the side.

“Checking on the weather forecast update,” he replied. The weather seemed fine. I couldn’t understand why he was bothered.

“Hey, Edward. Can you tell me what you know about my dream? I actually told Lucien about it, and he said that he doesn’t remember an event like that. So, maybe it really didn’t happen?” I asked Edward. I know he said he wouldn’t answer any of my questions, but a girl can try, right?

“I told you. I’m not answering any of your questions,” Edward repeated the same response he gave me earlier to me. Why is he making this so difficult?

“I’ll believe what you tell me. At least, I’ll try my best to. Ok?” I said as I tried to convince him. I mean, if what he said sounded crazy, maybe I can just laugh it off. How bad can it be?

“No, you won’t. This conversation is over. I’m not going to tell you anything,” Edward replied firmly leaving no room for negotiations. If I press him further, he will probably get mad.

“Then, can you tell me why you brought me to this place a while back? I think I started having those dreams because I came here…” I asked.

“Nice try but I’m not answering this question either,” Edward shot back. This is harder than I thought, he won’t budge at all on this.

“Honestly! Why do you have to make this so difficult? If you know something, why won’t you just come right out and tell me straight?!” I shouted at him. Oh no…I didn’t mean to scream at him. I knew I was in the wrong immediately, but those words could not be undone.

The green of Edward’s eyes as he stared at me darkened immediately and I swear the color of the lake also darkened to match his eyes and his temper. Edward was crazy angry right now. I’ve never seen this look on him before and I started to feel fear.

“It’s not my fault that you forgot, and I seriously mean it when I say that you won’t believe me even if I told you,” Edward said in a cold voice. Although, he did not raise his voice at me, it was clear that he was boiling with anger.

“Edward…” I started my apology when my lips were sealed with his kiss.

“Let’s continue with our ‘later’ now,” Edward said temptingly as he pushed me down into the grass with his whole body on top of mine.

--To be continued…