Chapter 6: Chapter 5. Senior Love Interest

I was looking at the windows of the children's store with interest, trying to understand what is currently trending among the current youth.

If you think about it, then Ruby should have the interests of an ordinary child of her age. So, most likely, she will like some doll or soft toy. Well, there will definitely be problems with this.

I looked at one cute teddy bear with button eyes with a smile on my face. Count Crick's coachman behind me had been grumbling discontentedly for half an hour, waiting for us to finally leave here.

However, should he complain? According to the accepted rules of etiquette: he brought me, which means he has to take me back.

This bear will absolutely suit Ruby. Since this will be my first gift for her as an aunt, I didn't want to make a mistake. In addition, the toy will help smooth out her worries from moving to a new place.

I was about to go to the store to check the cost of the bear and immediately buy it. But at this moment…

Suddenly I ran into someone right at the entrance.

— Ugh!

When we missed each other and I saw his face, I was almost speechless.

That was definitely an unexpected meeting.

My knees were shaking just like a teenage girl—who had the chance to meet her idol for the first time. In front of me stood a young man with short scarlet hair and an unperturbed expression on his face. Unshakable, like a stone rock.

Roger Dickens.

The future captain of the royal guard and also one of the main character's love interests.

Reading his biography in the game, I knew in advance that he was the son of a count's family—who ran away from home at the age of sixteen. Since then, he has studied hard to realize his main dream — to lead the army.

Roger was the most adult of the love interests, and by the time he met the heroine, he was already twenty-six years old. Maybe that's why I chose him.

Against the background of other immature guys, Roger was the epitome of nobility and courage. Besides, he was almost my age, which could not but add points to him.

However, I did not expect that I would meet him right now.

Moreover, since Grace Weinstein was a minor character and did not participate in the plot in any way, my meeting with the other characters simply seemed impossible.

I stood in front of him and at first froze in my tracks, not knowing what to do next.

Meanwhile, the guy turned to me himself.

«Miss, are you okay?»

I finally «thawed out» a little.

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— Ah… Y-yes!

If you think about it, despite the fact that Roger was the oldest of the heroes, I was still five years older than him. Therefore, it was a little awkward for me to address him.

In addition, just this year Roger will have to leave his parents' house and join the royal army. I found one of the key moments in the biography of my pet!

— That's how, — the young man smiled at me, — I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I should have walked more carefully.

— No, no …! — I immediately waved my hands, — You… you… Don't worry about it!

Since Roger remained very young and had not yet experienced the hardships of adulthood, his character was still soft. In other words, in front of me was an ordinary teenager of his age.

We were a little rumpled, and I kept waiting for him to offer to disperse.

But instead, the heroine's love interest suddenly looked at me carefully.

«Since it was my mistake, I'd like to make it up to you,» he suggested, «how about a cup of coffee?»

— Ah… No, it's not worth it!

I tried to refuse, but it didn't work. Roger Dickens was surprisingly persistent.

— I'm not forcing you. But… It would be nice for me to ease my guilt a little.

I hesitated. After all, isn't it just a cup of coffee? There's nothing wrong with that.

— Well… Okay,» I finally agreed.

— Great! — Roger rejoiced, — Then when will it be convenient for you to meet?

— Hmm… How about next Tuesday?

— I think this will suit me.

Roger smiled at me once more, while I didn't know what exactly I was feeling. Joy or excitement?

Meanwhile, I remembered one more detail. If I go to a meeting, who will Ruby stay with? I can't leave the baby to the maid forever. After all, she's my niece, and I have to take care of her personally.

Based on this, I decided to put one more condition in our meeting.

— Excuse me, — I was embarrassed, — Do you mind if my niece also joins us?