As soon as the both of you stepped into Mondstadt, the sun was already setting. You followed Ayato to the venue and sat there as you waited for the Lawrence family. Since they seem like they're a bit late, he ordered a light meal and so do you. After the both of you ate the light meal, the Lawrence family still hasn't come. "I suppose they canceled the meeting. They were already thirty minutes late," stated Ayato as he stood up while his eyes wandered around the area.
You also stood up as well and fixed your dress with disappointment. Before walking away, Ayato offered his hand so you accepted it. Then, he walked faster than usual so you were confused because of how he acted. As soon as the both of you went out of the venue, you stopped and tried to catch your breath. "Why are you in a hurry?" you asked him but he didn't answer and just pulled you as he looked at his wristwatch every second.
"You worked here in Mondstadt before, correct? It would be nice if you meet your co-workers once again," he suggested.
Before he could move any further, someone with a feminine voice from behind spoke. "Early as well, Mr. Kamisato. Good thing, I came here a few minutes early. My husband still has some errands to do but he will be back in a few with his daughter," the woman greeted. Ayato's eyes widened, then he turned and looked at her with a welcoming smile. "Oh, so you brought an acquaintance... Care to introduce her to me?" she asked.
"Well, good evening Mrs. Lawrence. It's nice to meet you again. She's just... my- uh personal servant," he answered as he let go of your hand.
'Huh...?' It felt like something painful like a beautiful rose thorn pierced your heart. The palm of your hands started aching as if it was connected to your heart so you tried to hide your hand, turning into a raging and disappointed fist. Your lips started to tremble so you hid them with a wide smile as you looked at the woman. It was embarrassing yet heartbreaking at the same time. You don't know if he's just teasing you or not. 'Am I... still really his servant after all? Are his confessions just hallucinations? Are those compliments and kisses not genuine...?"
"Please stop this. It's not funny, Ayato-"
"My lord," he corrected you coldly. "Please show some respect."
Mrs. Lawrence and Ayato walked back to the venue while you just stood there frozen in place. He glared at you when he noticed that you were not following them so you hesitantly walked and followed them. Both of them sat on the chair while you stood beside Ayato, still confused and still comprehending what had happened earlier.
When Eula walked toward the table, she apologized and sat down. You looked at her from head to toe. It looks odd for her to wear a formal dress since you've always seen her in the tavern with the Knights of Favonious outfit. She looks uninterested and forced to wear the dress but her elegance, confidence, and formality are still there as she sat looking effortlessly pretty with his chin up and proper posture.
Ayato took a quick glance at you, then he looked back at Eula. "Are you... related to her?" he asked as he squinted his eyes to look closely at the similarities of your other facial features with Eula. You didn't answer and just looked at him with disappointment and anger in your eyes because of how he treated you earlier.
While they were talking, your knees started to tremble while standing beside him. You were kind enough not to ruin his reputation so you tried to find an excuse to get out of this embarrassing situation without letting them know that you're not really his personal servant. "My...lord, may I use the restroom for a minute?" you asked which made him turn and look at you coldly as if you were a stranger to him. Then, he nodded and turned back his attention to them.
You leaned your hands on the sink as you looked at the mirror. 'WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON, AYATO? Why are you doing this? Is this your revenge?' You ripped the skirt of your dress out of frustration and anger. 'FUCK THIS DRESS. I look fucking pathetic back there... Why do you have to embarrass me like that in front of them? Are you ashamed of me?!' The more you overthink, the more you connect the dots. 'Is that why you were in a hurry a while ago? I thought they were already thirty minutes late. Does this have something to do with the Yashiro Commission?'
As soon as you went out of the restroom, you saw Ayato leaning on the wall with his hands crossed. He looked at you with concern and worries. "Are you mad?" he asked.
"No, not at all. I'm not fucking upset, Kamisato Ayato," you responded. "What was that for?!"
"Please, lower down your voice," he whispered as he held both of your shoulders. "I will explain later, alright?" When he held your shoulders, you shoved his hands away and stepped back as you shook your head. "Please don't go any further. After I go back to the table, wait for a few minutes before going back. I will wait for you there. Can you do that for me?"
He held both of your shoulders again when you didn't answer so you tried to move his hands away but he was desperate for you to agree. "FINE, don't fucking touch me!" you shouted.
After a few minutes of waiting, you decided to went back to the table but you stopped when you heard a specific statement. That man's voice felt like you heard it before but you can't take a look at him since he was facing away from you. "Thank you for gladly accepting this arranged marriage of you and our daughter, Eula. We're hoping that this marriage won't feel like an arrangement at all," the man beside Eula said.
Ayato's eyes widened when you walked away in a different direction. He wanted to stand up and call your name but he needs to be formal in front of them. Ayato can't do anything but look at you walking away. You can't face the Lawrence family anyway since the ends of your dress are already messed up.
'Arranged marriage... huh? Ayato, why? Is this why you don't want to be engaged with me as early as possible? This is so fucked up... What am I to him? An experience?' You can't help but overthink. 'Is he planning this after all? Is that why he looks far more formal than me?'
You ran away from the Mondstadt city until you can't breathe anymore. Your feet led you to the shore in Whispering Woods without knowing. You knelt down, gasping for air as you grasped your hair. Your forehead touched the ground when you calmed yourself and you saw your dimmed vision hanging on your necklace so you harshly took it. When you were supposed to throw it in the sea, someone catcalled you which made you stop. Your despair turned into anger so you went closer to the drunk man and put your anger to him.
Instead of using your vision elemental skill, you literally stabbed his eye with the pointed part of your vision. The man tried to push you away but he was too drunk to do it. You covered his mouth so no one would hear his screams as you stabbed both of his eyes and neck multiple times. Your hands stopped mid-air when you realized you just killed a person. The vision started to fill up as the blood of the man dripped on the ground.
After a while, your vision glows so brightly. Because of the adrenaline rush, you quickly stood up as you panted, trying to find a way to hide the crime you did. Your white top was filled with traces of blood so you tried to wash it near the sea. Out of guilt and confusion, you decided to run away from the man lying on the ground, hoping no one would see you. When you were a bit far, you stopped running as you realized that you can heal the man again since your vision is filled with energy and healing.
As soon as you came back, there were already a lot of people surrounding the man on the ground so you tried to hide behind the tree. You slowly stepped back but you suddenly stepped on someone's foot so you immediately look behind. Your eyes widened as you tilted your head up when you saw Ayato standing in front of you. "I didn't do it, Ayato. I'm not a murderer. The man... he made me do it!
"You used your vision for wrongdoing so give me your vision, young lady." His voice changed as well as his appearance. When you looked up, you saw a different man. It wasn't Ayato. The man standing in front of you looks like a bard you've seen before in the tavern. When he was supposed to grab for your vision, you gripped it so hard that it made your hand bleed and you ran as fast as you could away from him.
A/N: Idk any other noble clan lmao sorry eula. The plot will make sense soon. It will be explained in the next few chapters.
Me: Wanting to explain what the fuck is happening The readers: