A Room For Two

"In that case, we better get working on securing our rent," Rafael said, beaming nearly a little too brightly. Soleia merely nodded awkwardly by his side, completely unaware that the smile on his face was very much real, and his words were filled with all the sincerity and seriousness of the world.

'Duke Kinsley' merely nodded and bade them farewell before turning to leave, whistling a merry tune under his breath as though he had not a single worry in this world. Considering the fat paycheck Rafael would soon give him, he certainly played the part of a wealthy man very well.

The moment he left, Soleia let out a loud breath of air. Her eyes were wide as she shook her head.

"Are the people in Raxuvia all this… enthusiastic about children?" she asked, slightly grimacing as she stared in the direction Oliver had gone.

Rafael merely smiled, pulling her toward the house.