#mrgentlemanthief

[fukuroukekinoto]

A Night When He Wasted

"I'm sorry. I couldn't arrive on time and then found him like this already." said the tall man that Prim often sees with T, but didn't remember his name. The man with a black blindfold in his arm giggled, then mumbled something that Prim didn't understand.

"What did he say?" she frowns.

"He was greeting you in the Malay language." says the tall man while fixing his way and holding him up. "can't we laying him down, yet?" he added.

"Oh, right." Realizing that they are still in the stand at the front door, Prim then leads the way to T's room. Let the man lay him down in his bed.

"I don't know that he could waste like that and could speak another language." she still has the frown on her forehead.

"you two never drink before?" asked the man out of his surprise. Prim shook her head.

"I don't really like liquor. But I've seen him with a glass or two sometimes. Either alone or while accompanying his Grandmother."

"Well, a glass or two indeed can't get him tipsy."

"Then how many glasses that he drunk to have him like this?" he could see her eyes getting larger even with a single candle in her hand since their distance was relatively close. She was indeed interesting.

"I don't know. When I arrived, I only saw an empty glass in his hand. So I don't know exactly how many glasses he already had. But I do remember how much I have to pay for him." He said before whispering a nominal amount into the ear of the girl next to him. Again, he found her too stunned to speak, but with a different expression than previously at the front door.

"Are you sure you aren't miscalculated?"

"I can't work as an accountant if I can't calculate that much." he smiled.

"Geez... What kind of drink did he order to have to spend that much?" she sighed in disbelief. "I'll make sure to tell him when he wakes up, so he could repay you asap." the tall man chuckled.

"I think I could presume what he ordered since he is a picky one. But I'll let him know about the bill myself," he informed her warmly.

"Just make sure you don't go easy on him merely because you both are friends," advised Prim. The man next to her laughed, understanding why his friend did care for her to the extent that he found was questionable. Now the questionable girl is next to him and was talking to him, he admits that the girl is charming in her way. He nodded when he was finally able to stop his laughter.

"Well then... I'll excuse myself. You probably should go back to your room. I could find my way back on my own." said the man to Prim while leaving T's bedroom alone. Prim is following him behind but then halts her feet when she heard T's muttering her name.

"What? Do you need something?" asked Prim after turning back and getting closer to the man that was murmuring something just a second ago. But after a minute passed, still no answer. Took her a while to realize that was delirium. Prim then sat there for another while, gazing at his mysterious face in the dark and wondering what other thing he does when he's drunk, other than speaking in a foreign language.

"Ugh..." Prim was startled, as she hears him groan and notices a frown on his forehead. Her hand moves to his head and before she knew it, his big hand already gripped it firmly.

"You... You Awake?" she stammered, as she sees his eyes glaring at her. The frown was still on his brow and no response, but she can't let her hand free. "Sir Gentleman Thief... Are you awake?" she asked once again in a tiny voice. His eyes blinked. One, two times, before slowly releasing his grip on her hand.

"Oh, it's only you." he smiled. "Sorry for grasping it too hard." then gave a peck on her wrist. His smooth and a little cold lip of him make Prim startled. She draws her hand almost immediately after the peck was given. Her face felt hot Even if the candle isn't lit near her face anymore. It was like all the blood was rushing into her cheeks and making them gleam red. So she wraps her face with her palms and then dashes to her bedroom.

The next morning, all Prim did was avoid T. She find herself anxious near him, so she did all her best to avoid him until he leaves his Grandmother's house. Granny asked her nothing of it, so Prim feel at ease. Even if Granny asked her, she didn't know what to answer.

The days passed by. Prim manages to avoid T almost naturally now. She even manages to bury her memory of that day, when the man in black attire cornered her in the Library. It was a sunny day, a truly beautiful day to be just inside the house. Granny leaves with Kiara and Felice to go shopping, while Prim chooses to just stay at home while enjoying some books to read. She never really likes to go outside while the sun is up. So she didn't believe that her choice was wrong and now have to face the annoyed T.

"Have I done anything wrong to you?" The serious tone he has on him is enough to make Prim get chills. He isn't glaring at her, but she could feel her cheeks flushed. Prim lifts the book in her hand to cover her face.

"No, you have not."

"Then why are you avoiding me?" He pushes the book between them down.

"No, I'm not." She turns her face as soon as the book gets pushed down, then slowly turn around giving her back to him. She then hears him sighing.

"Zen told me that you were in my room that night."

"Of course, I am, since I was the one leading his way so he could lay you down in bed."

"He also said that he left you when he was leaving my room."

"I followed him behind, then leave to my room."

"Then..." he paused for a second. "If it isn't me, did something happen between you and Zen while I was wasted?" Added him. Prim turns in disbelief. She no longer cares if her red face is seen by him, not even she cares that he could realize her feelings for him. But then, she found him with a long face. Either he's disheartened by her or by his imagination.

"How could you have that shallow thought?" Prim could feel her face getting hotter, as the blood rose to her head and the tears filled up her eyes. After saying that, she makes a wide step to pass him. But his hand grasp her hand faster before she could even leave the library. The same hand that he grasp firmly that night and kissed after that.

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[An Advice ]

One day, Mr Gentleman Thief was in his way for inspecting, as well as an appointment with his loyal informan. But what he found at the place of appointment was Prim. After all those declines invitation, she appeared out of nowhere by herself. And before Mr Gentleman Thief could pick any action, she called him.

Prim : Mr. T (waving her hand, the men around her turn their back to see the man she's waving at)

Mr. T : (waving back, awkwardly. Then come close to her, so the men got off)

Prim : I didn't know you would be here

Mr. T : So do, I.

Prim : Did you just met someone?

Mr. T : Not yet. My partner should be here at the moment, but looks like he got lost.

Prim : Oh My, will he be okay? This place is not in a usual place

Mr. T : Not literally getting lost, I mean... he might be lost himself with some sweets somewhere around.

Prim : Oh... now I understand what'd you mean. Is that the only plan of the day?

Mr. T : Well... actually I have plan another appointment. But looks like I will have another declines for it.

Prim : Why? It's such a lovely day to spend with a gentleman like you.

Mr. T : (can't help but smiling) well, I am a Gentleman, milady (off from seat, just to make a little bow to her)

Prim : (too shy, then ask him to sit down again)

Mr. T : How about you? I rarely seen you here, lately. Did something tied your hands?

Prim : No. Not about work, at least. I just want to take a breather once in a while.

Mr. T : Don't you usually take some breather by sneaking out like this?

Prim : I couldn't. Not when I can't cut the engagement off.

Mr. T : (after a sip of his coffee) Hoo... doesn't ladies like it if they were engage?

Prim : I don't know. It was my father who decided all the engagement things. Without even telling me in the first place. And the worst, was the person whom my Father agree on engage me into!

Mr. T : Is he.... (hesitant for a bit, then continue) as old as your father? Or you're going to be his mistress?

Prim : No... there's no such. Even my Father wouldn't agree if I'm going to be someone's mistress.

Mr. T : Then why? (his voice come in a small voice, but Prim still managed to hear it)

Prim : I don't know him. I don't know many things about him. My fiance-to-be almost like a mysterious person. What if he was actually a murderer? Or have ill mannered and...

Mr. T : Primrose... (calling her in a calm voice, so shel could be calm), the engagement might be your father doing. But to get know your partner, your future husband-to-be, is what you should do by yourself. You can't just gave up because you didn't have any reality check on him.

Prim : But... how?

Mr. T : There are many ways for it

Prim : Such as...?

Mr. T : Well, if you don't want to see him, or couldn't see him, you could try sending him a letter. Which, in that letter, you explain yourself well. So you can get the answer that you've been wondering. If you decline his invitation, please do explain the reason as well. Then... when you ready, you are the one who should invite him. If after it you still feel uncomfortable about him, you may tell your father to cut the engagement off.

Prim : .....

Mr. T : just do that in your own way. You are a lady, aren't you? (She nod)

Prim : well then, I shall take my leave. Thank you for the advice, Mr. T.

Mr Gentleman Thief then take care of the bill, like a gentleman should do, and let Prim go her way. Which must be her place.

Mr T : (talk to his aide, whose been in his side this whole time) Why I gave her advice to get to know myself? Is that how I want her to reach me?

T's aide : you could say that you've given yourself an advise, sir.

Mr. T : (sigh)

[fukuroukekinoto]

[Another Tea Time]

Tiffaldy could not hide his wide smile. And it become even wider when Primrose come.

Prim : I thought you won't come again.

Tiff : Didn't I told you, that I'll come again?

Prim : But what our topic would be? Aren't we called the engagement off?

Tiff : Oh, before that serious talk, I'd like to give you this. (put his present in the table)

Prim : Is this a bribe for agreeing the engagement?

Tiff : There's no way I would bribe daughter of the Duke. It would be Impolite for me. You may have a look.

Prim : (frowned, then taken a back when realized the tittle of the books) How?

Tiff : Just a guess. And looks like I'm right.

Prim : I am... (a little hesitant) very grateful, Milord. How could I repay your kindness? (With a shy, genuine and honest smile)

Tiff : (a little taken a back by her smiled, then clearing his throat) No need. It wasn't a big deal. I just, somehow, find those books you might haven't read yet.

Prim : Oh yes. I only have one or two tittle by this author. And because those were rare tittles, I haven't make time yet to look for myself. (she literally change her attitude)

Tiffaldy's smile couldn't be wider than this evening's smile. He finally could have a proper tea time talk, and see her smiling face again.

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[Later]

🎭: "Did you telling her?"

👨‍🎨: "Not yet, I'm planning to tell her after this."

🎭: "I'll tell her myself later."

👨‍🎨: "Later when? When your asset all are gone? When your time almost up? Or by letter because you already under a grave?"

🎭: "...."

#MrGentlemanThief #Tiffaldy

[fukuroukekinoto]

[A glass of coffee]

Tiff: How is it?

Prim: Bitter

Tiff: Never have a bitter coffee, before?

Prim: Actually, I never have a coffee before.

Tiff: Oh, do you mind if I order tea, then?

Prim: No. No need. I can't just have a tea.

Tiff: So, would you like cakes along with it?

Prim: No. It is fine.

Tiff: But you still have that coffee

Prim: (glancing)

Tiff: The Bitter Coffee, I mean.

Prim: I gradually like the taste. So don't mind me

#TiffPrim #MrGentlemanThief #Tiffaldy #Primrose

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UPDATE! [1] "Tak apa, senpai. Aku akan menyelesaikannya, bagaimanapun caranya." -Rifa- Crossing Field - Chapter 11 https://www.wattpad.com/story/55815011-crossing-field . . [2] "Oh Little Prim, maafkan ayahmu yang terlalu keras kepala juga ceroboh ini." -Mr. Kirkland- Mr. Gentleman Thief - Part 7 https://www.wattpad.com/story/76118001-mr-gentleman-thief . . [3] "Tapi yang lain foto-foto menggunakan kamera ponsel. Kenapa hanya aku yang ditegur?" Anonymus - Gaun At Arazhia (Random) Stories https://www.wattpad.com/story/58498952-arazhia%27s-random-stories . . . #WattpadStory #Wattpad #Stories #Story #Update #CrossingField #ArazhiaRandomStories #MrGentlemanThief #RandomStories

[fukuroukekinoto]

UPDATE! [1] "Tak apa, senpai. Aku akan menyelesaikannya, bagaimanapun caranya." -Rifa- Crossing Field - Chapter 11 https://www.wattpad.com/story/55815011-crossing-field . . [2] "Oh Little Prim, maafkan ayahmu yang terlalu keras kepala juga ceroboh ini." -Mr. Kirkland- Mr. Gentleman Thief - Part 7 https://www.wattpad.com/story/76118001-mr-gentleman-thief . . [3] "Tapi yang lain foto-foto menggunakan kamera ponsel. Kenapa hanya aku yang ditegur?" Anonymus - Gaun At Arazhia (Random) Stories https://www.wattpad.com/story/58498952-arazhia%27s-random-stories . . . #WattpadStory #Wattpad #Stories #Story #Update #CrossingField #ArazhiaRandomStories #MrGentlemanThief #RandomStories

[fukuroukekinoto]

[An Appointment]

Prim was stuck in her office for days. She even slept in the guest room, next to her office, for days. And its all happened because her Dad make her do so, before officially became other Lady of the House. And...

Tiff : (place a cup of tea in front of Prim)

Prim : Put it on that table, Laura. I have to redo the documents it these all wet because of my hand (her face still on the documents)

Tiff : (do the order without saying a word)

Prim : Could you check the piles on my left? Sorting it based on its urgency.

Tiff : (still doing it without a word)

A couple hours later...

Prim : It's done for today. No... its almost for done now. Thank you, Laura (finally looking up to thank Laura, but what she find standing there was Tiff)

Tiff : (smiling) You've work hard (kissing the top of her head)

Prim : Since... since when you've been here?

Tiff : Since Tea time. No, actually an hour before tea time.

(Laura came with a new tea pot and snacks in her hand)

Prim : (still don't understand the situation. Looking at Laura and Tiff)

Tiff : (chuckles) I already told you that I'll come, and you've agreed that we'll have our own tea party today. So... because I just can't wait to see you, I came an hour early.

Prim : (panicking) I apologize, Milord. I forget that we do have appointment today. Laura might have remind me of today's even. But looks like I was too focus with the documents.

Tiff : (smiling) We still could do it tomorrow. After you resting properly. I could come and visit again tomorrow.

Prim : (sigh) I prefer you'd stay a night here. But I guess you might have some work left because you've been here for long already.

Tiff : Well, I do prefer that too. But your Dad might kill me when I sleep.

#MrGentlemanThief #Tiffaldy #Primrose

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[Salam Kenal]

Prim: "Apakah Anda sedang berkabung, Tuan?"

Tiff: "Tidak, mengapa demikian?"

Prim: "Sebab pakaian anda terlalu gelap untuk sebuah malam perayaan"

Tiff: "Anda mungkin akan tertawa kalau saya bilang, saya tidak memiliki pakaian lain."

Prim: "Apakah Anda tidak punya alasan lain yang lebih masuk akal?"

Tiff: "Bagaimana jika saya menyukai warna hitam?, apakah bisa dijadikan alasan?"

Prim: (tertawa) "Baiklah, saya terima. Sepertinya Anda memang tidak pandai membuat-buat alasan."

Tiff: "Mungkin lebih tepat jika dikatakan kalau saya tidak suka membuang-buang waktu dengan basa-basi." (Tersenyum)

Prim: "Oh, kalau begitu sepertinya saya sudah membuang banyak waktu Anda, sebab ini hanyalah percakapan basa-basi yang saya prakarsai"

Tiff: (tersenyum) Tidak. Bisa mendapat kesempatan disapa terlebih dahulu oleh tuan rumah, adalah kehormatan. Jadi, tidak mungkin saya merasa waktu saya terbuang. Apalagi untuk Lady of the House secantik Anda.

Prim: (tersipu) Terima kasihatas pujiannya, Tuan...

Tiff: "Gladstone, Milady. Tiffaldy Gladstone."

Prim: "Ah, ya... Tuan Gladstone."

#MrGentlemanThief #Primrose #TiffaldyGladstone

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[Encounter]

Tiffaldy: I don't know that you read that kind of books, Milady...

Primsore: And why is that matter to you, Sir? (turn around after talk to the cashier)

Tiffaldy: Well... perhaps I could lend you some of mine, so you don't have to buy

Primrose: I appreciate your kindness, Sir. But... do I know you?

Tiffaldy: Oh My, forgive my rudeness. I am Gladstone (hat off and have a little bow to kiss the back hand of Primrose)

(laura explain the Man in front of her)

Primrose: Is it a new trend, to come over a lady and flirt along the way?

Tiffaldy: (chuckles) Do I look like flirting in your eyes, Milady?

Primrose: For answering a question with another question is sure explain who you are, Sir (leave him and the bookstore behind)

(while Laura in panic because her Lady made such a rude impression over the man, Tiffaldy catching her up and walk beside Primrose like nothing happened)

Tiffaldy: I am terribly sorry, but it is pure coincidence. I do not following or even come over you, milady

Primrose: (annoyed) If this encounter is a pure coincidence, just let it be. With you, sir, cathing me up like this... it doesn't looks like a coincidence at all (gave him a strong gaze)

#MrGentlemanThief #Primrose #Tiffaldy

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[Drench in Rain]

Prim : Duke Gladstone, do I make you wait?

Tiff : (turn around, and come to Prim) No worries. I came without notice afterall (smiling)

Prim : Oh My, you are drench in rain (telling the maid who serve the tea, to bring her some towels and a change of clothes)

Tiff : I am sorry for the trouble. I was nearby, so I though I'll say hi. But then it's raining.

Prim : You could just stop by somewhere, then continue after the rain end (pushing him back near to fireplace)

Tiff : I can't help myself when it is you (turning his face closer while smiling)

Prim : (blushing)

(the maid Prim asked for towels and clothes, come back and somehow Prim rushed into her)

Prim : Please, help yourself (hand over the towels and clothes). I... I will wait at the office (run for her life, because her face almost as red as tomato)

Tiff : (thanking the maid before she left, while smiling over Prim's shyness)

#MrGentlemanThief #Primrose #Tiffaldy

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[Without Notice]

(It is raining hard outside. Instead of reading her favourite book, Primrose stuck in her office with a pile of work)

Maid: Milady, Duke Gladstone is here

Prim: Huh? I didn't receive any notice that he'll be here

Laura: Should I tell him that you are busy, Milady?

Prim: Hm... no. Tell him I'll be there in a minute (talking to the maid)

Maid: Understood, Milady (leaving)

Laura: Shall I accompany you, Milady?

Prim: No need. Just check the work I've finished, and classified the leftover work for me (then leaving the office)

Laura: Understood, Milady.

#MrGentlemanThief #Primrose

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[ Hand over]

👨‍🎨 : Could you hand over Prim to me?

🎭 : She isn't a thing.

👨‍🎨 : Will you stop using her like she's your thing?

🎭 : I was not.

👨‍🎨 : (sigh) Then why she always crying for you? You can't even make her smile or laugh!

🎭 : .....

👨‍🎨 : Leave her with me, and I won't make her cry.

🎭 : I can not.

👨‍🎨 : Why? She isn't yours! You don't even like her!

🎭 : You are right, I don't like her. I love her.

#MrGentlemanThief

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[Drunk (part 2)]

Tiff: You've drunk too much

Prim: Who?

Tiff: You are.

Prim: No, I'm not.

Tiff: Your face red already

Prim: The maid put too much blush on, that's why my face is red.

Tiff: (taking the glass in Prim's hand) Alright, let's go home (put his hand on her waist)

Prim: I haven't greet Lady March..

Tiff: You've greet her with me.

Prim: I have to say a proper goodbye...

Tiff: I already excuse ourself.

(They both get into the carriage)

Prim: Do my face looks like drunk?

Tiff: It isn't looks like, but you are drunk.

Prim: (pout, sad) Oh... Dad will mad at me

Tiff: (smile, strucking her hair) He won't. I shall explain to him

#MrGentlemanThief #Tiffaldy #Primrose

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[Drunk (part 1)]

🎭 : You've drank too much

👨‍🎨 : Why couldn't I?

🎭 : You have a mission tomorrow.

👨‍🎨 : I don't have anymore

🎭 : You do

👨‍🎨 : If I say I don't, I do not

🎭 : Stop drinking and go home right now.

👨‍🎨 : I don't want to!

🎭 : (sigh)

#MrGentlemanThief

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[Broken Promise]

(Hallway)

(Lady March leaving Prim and Tiff, after a serious talk)

Prim: Didn't you promised me?

Tiff: I did.

Prim: Then what was that?

Tiff: It wasn't like you've imagine.

Prim: It was not an imagination. It is a fact that I just heard.

Tiff: You, what? ..... From... how.... (loss a word)

Prim: I have heard it all.

Tiff: I shall explain...

Prim: No need. Let's say that You haven't promised me anything. Then, I shall excuse myself.

#MrGentlemanThief #Primrose #Tiffaldy