I Was Confessed to by the Golden Sun

3 – 3. A Morning Thinking of Each Other

This is how the incident began.

In the midst of preparing for the upcoming episode, my father suddenly rushed over and asked me something out of the blue.

“By any chance, are you dating the Marquis’s daughter?”

“..Did you happen to drink alcohol?”

“What kind of sound is this all of a sudden?

The only noble in this area is Viscount Klein, and if it’s his daughter, it’s only Lucía.

Just as I was about to refute it in disbelief, my father handed me a few newspapers.

“A newspaper? Why suddenly a newspaper?”

“..Just read it once.”

I started reading the newspaper that I received with a bitter laugh at the series of events that happened since the morning.

Soon, the smile engraved on my face faded as I read the words written in the newspaper.

[Shocking affair revealed: intense love between Viscount Klein and Authenté, the writer, and their descendants.]

[Love affair between two powerful families continues, overpowering the middle academy.]

[Exclusive coverage of the romantic rendezvous between the writer and the viscount, with touching stories that brought tears.]

All the newspaper articles were nothing but nonsense, and the first words that came out of my mouth were…

“What the hell. This is real life.”

Of course, it was a curse that had been brewing in my mind for a long time.

Is it acceptable for the writer’s descendants to curse in front of the noble family? Of course not.

However, the situation that just happened left me no choice but to curse.

“Why… Why are you doing this?”

Perhaps sensing the unusual force emanating from me, even my father stepped back.

Are these crazy vultures spreading fake news just because we spent some time together?

Of course, this place itself is a small town, and besides Authenté and Agnès, there are only Viscount Klein and us, who can be potential subjects of discussion.

“But even then, it should be somewhat understandable…”

I usually have no contact with them, and they publish an article like this based on just one meeting?

Unless they’ve been bragging about their love in front of everyone, this wouldn’t happen…

“..Ah.”

At that moment, a scene came to my mind.

Lucía confessing her love to me boldly and openly.

And despite that, I cursed her, but I said it in a muffled voice, so there’s a high possibility that other students didn’t hear it.

In the eyes of the students, they must have heard Lucía’s confession, and we must have had our own time on the rooftop… Damn it.

“What? Weren’t you dating the viscount’s daughter?”

“Obviously not!”

I should say something that makes sense. Instead of being in love with someone like that, I’d rather die.

However, unfortunately, my father didn’t seem to share my sentiment as the subject of the rumor. He asked me again when I expressed my disgust.

“Are you sure? There are plenty of rumors, and eyewitness accounts can’t be ignored. Son, now that you’re grown up, there’s no need to hide something like this…”

“No, it’s not true. Absolutely not.”

My head was pounding at the thought of going to the academy and meeting all sorts of crazy people. In the midst of trying to survive, how could I squeeze in something like romance?

I’m not foolish enough to give up my days for a momentary pleasure.

“But if it’s not true, it could be a big problem. It’s spreading in several newspapers…”

“Wait, it’s spreading in several newspapers? This isn’t the end?”

In that moment, a profound sense of disgust washed over me. Yes, it was strange when I thought about it. No matter how loudly Lucia confessed, rumors like this spreading within a day…

“Ugh…”

It didn’t take long to reach a conclusion. Lucia, pretending to be innocent, pretending to be foolish.

“Lucia is definitely spreading this rumor maliciously.”

Her initial intention was to tease me, her childhood friend, because Heidi didn’t like her. Since the relationship between a writer and an illustrator was a big issue, she shifted her goal towards the media without even accepting my confession.

They had the ability to turn a small spark into a wildfire on their own.

“She’s being so reckless…”

Spreading such rumors in the media wouldn’t benefit her, it would only bring harm.

“Could she have planned this all along?”

If I rejected her confession, was her spreading this rumor part of her plan to take revenge on me? How much does she hate Heidi? Did I become her enemy in a past life or something?

“I underestimated her.”

Being the villain in a novel wasn’t a position easily attainable, yet I jumped to conclusions. At least my opponent was Lucia, and it ended with a simple public opinion battle. If I made such a mistake with a prince or a saint…

“I would be done for.”

No room for counterarguments, just immediate death.

“Still, let’s think positively.”

Wouldn’t it be a relief if I didn’t witness the scene I cursed?

Rather than the fact that a young writer’s son swore at a young writer’s daughter, the fact that they were dating…

Isn’t there a tiny, minuscule silver lining?

“Hey there, son. Your girlfriend, the young writer’s daughter, seems very patient. I wonder if we should meet…”

“Not at all.”

Thanks to my father, who deliberately scratched my wounds with a smile, my stress piled up even more. What on earth is this all about?

Maybe by now, the young writer is in chaos, and I hope Lucia is more embarrassed than me.

“More importantly, a guest has come to see you. I was delayed by discussing my matter.”

A guest has come to see me? I don’t think it’s a big deal.

With a questioning look, I looked at my father, who was smiling as if he were trying to hold back laughter.

Why are you acting like this, for no reason?

“I apologize for making you wait. Please come in.”

With my father’s words, a well-dressed man entered and nodded lightly in my direction.

Then, he took out a notebook and pen from his pocket and greeted me with a friendly tone.

“Nice to meet you! I really appreciate your allowing the interview today!”

Wait, what am I allowing?

As I was perplexed and at a loss for words, the man in the suit neatly adjusted his tie.

“I heard that there have been some unusual interactions between the Klein young writer and the Orlande young writer’s descendants recently. They’ve even exchanged personal gifts. Is that true?”

I blurted out nonsense.

In an instant, I changed my mind. Lucia shouldn’t just be embarrassed.

Someday, I’ll definitely send a missile into the heart of her mansion and fulfill that promise.

***

Lying in bed, lost in thought, that man came to mind again for no reason.

“Jack Orlande…”

A man who coldly and disdainfully rejected her confession without a second thought.

Honestly, there was no reason to confess to him.

It was simply an impulsive act to comfort herself a little bit and relieve her frustration.

And for the first time in her life, I was cursed there. And not just any curse, a double curse.

“Annoying…”

At that time, I was so bewildered that I cried like a fool, but thinking back, it felt uncomfortable.

“Boldly speaking such words to the daughter of Count Klein, who claims there is no one in this region to be trifled with.”

Even if he were to kneel before her right now, it would not be enough…

“Not because I dislike him, but because he’s even more bothersome…”

Strangely, even though he clearly pushed her away with extreme meanness, she didn’t hate him at all.

No, it was more accurate to say that curiosity had sparked within her.

He openly expressed repulsion towards her, put up walls, and pushed back forcefully.

She had never encountered someone like this before.

“Until now, everyone I encountered easily submitted with just a little bit of effort…”

It was the same when she teased Heidi’s men. They were obedient as long as she treated them well.

She had always believed that she would never be brought to her knees, whether it was her face or her figure, so it was even more shocking.

To the point where she seriously wondered if she lacked charm.

In the end, after pondering, she reached one conclusion.

“..Indeed, it’s iNT*Riguing.”

Regardless of anything else, he was someone quite interesting.

And aside from that, a small competitive spirit arose within her.

If he had just been slightly reserved, she would have given up, but being pushed away in such a dismissive manner only fueled her unnecessary determination.

“Just the thought of provoking that guy and making a fool of him in front of Heidi feels amazing, doesn’t it?”

Just thinking about it made her feel satisfied by the mere idea of taunting that annoying guy.

Moreover, now that Jack had obediently changed and become someone who couldn’t live without her…

“hehehe.. Huhu..”

The sense of conquest engraved in her body overflowed just from her imagination.

Thanks to it, what came out of her mouth wasn’t a refined voice befitting a daughter of a count, but a frivolous laughter.

“Alright, let’s start by using my head a bit, shall we?”

She didn’t consider herself foolish.

She always excelled in academics and her problem-solving skills were remarkable. She took pride in those.

Although she occasionally heard rumors that she lacked social skills or common sense from those around her.

“That’s just nonsense from those who are jealous of me.”

It was just the venting of those who couldn’t reach what she had, she thought.

After all, it’s in human nature to try to demolish what they cannot possess.

“For now… I’ll dispose of everything I can handle myself.”

The only advantage I have in my relationship with Jack is the difference in rank and power.

With just that, I gradually narrow the relationship, tightening it so that he can’t live without me.

The other person may be the other person, but I have seduced numerous men in the past, so it won’t be too difficult this time either.

“I mean, it was all over the media yesterday.. Besides that, the train seat.. and..”

A refreshing day filled with intense animosity and vows for revenge.

Like that, it was a morning that flowed unintentionally as we thought about each other.