111 chapter 111. Budding romance- 5

Kekk~ kekkk~ coughing lightly, he tried to cover up the fact, " Of course why won't I know. Those are filled in an entire section and got wide collections containing few series books from famous authors. Only a fool would not notice it. "

Trying to escape from one hurdle, another hurdle came through his way, as he answers without thinking properly.

Tilting her head lightly, " You are right, but Evan, if you didn't read them ever, and only spared glances, then how did you know that series books of those famous authors were present in library? We could only know series were present if you open the first page of books, so???" She pointed it out, wondering how would he lie or cover up for this fact. 

This is first time ever, for lying to Aeinshia, he searched for words to cover his lies, but in order to hide one thing, lies after lies came through the way, making him dig his own grave and giving him a massive headache. 

So, remember kids. Don't lie much. Even if you have to lie, choose your words carefully, so you won't be caught in the web. 

Evan gave an unexplainable smile, which really didn't show any of his conflicted thoughts and emotions. Well, he had a plan under his sleeve. 'My dear friend, times like these I really adore your presence in my life', thinking it in his head, he spoke," It's Peter who told me. You know, he enjoys such sweet romances and all other stuff. So he frequently visits library and sometimes discuss with me, complains and whines like a little girl, always ending up hurting my ears with all the talm he got to do with those novels. Its a real hassle to handle him, you know. Well, that's how I got to know. " He gave a lengthy explanation, trying his best to cover up the lie which he made before. 

He really hoped, Aeinshia was buying his lie. He tried to make it as real as possible. He was sure, she was going to believe it. 

Well, he indeed read few books for experience and to know how things actually work. He is a curious soul and wanted to do everything right when he was with Aeinshia,but how could he accept that fact in front of his loved one? Won't it make his reputation fall in front his loved one?

Aeinshia didn't want to believe him at first, but slowly she began to buy his story even though she didn't want to believe.

" Is it same as : '  Even if our loved one breaks our trust, we still follow him and believes in him?  Of course, Evan didn't break my trust, and it maybe a white lie, atleast I could say, only a part in what he said is true, ''she thought inside her heart.

Yep, the part where he and Peter discussed together is the only true thing he spoke to cover up the lie. It is indeed needed to add few truths in order to make up a perfect lie. 

(How to lie perfectly 101, by Evan Seazle~author)

Seeing that she is still not completely convinced, " Why do I even need assistance of those romantic books? I am born romantic. Even those heros in the books are nothing compared to my flirting skills. In fact, I think they need to learn from me. I'm a natural. Any girl will be head over heels for me and do anything, just to spare a glance from me. I am very popular among girls. You don't know , " He replied, as he tried to change the course of matters.

" No wonder that few of your dialogues sound so cheesy, and about that girls part, majority of them are only coming after your money, power and beauty. Not because they love you. Only a minority case is that they truly love you for who you are. Your reputation isn't that good among girls, Mighty Cold Prince Evan. It would be better if you realise it soon and get your head out of your imagination" She advised him and snorted at him, for gaining the upper hand in their argument.

Evan chuckled, " So what if they love me for the riches I got. I can afford them and as long as they listen to my every word, then they could indulge themselves in those wealths, " He spoke, truly speaking like a rich playboy and got himself in the role, he read of recently. He liked the lead character and enjoyed acting sometimes, so why not try some theater while at it.

Aeinshia gave a blank stare as black lines formed over her head, " Geez~ you really sound like a playboy. Get away from me, and take your jacket too. I don't want anything from a player, " She spoke, as her hands tried to remove his coat on her shoulders.

Evan frowned, not for her offensive words, but for removing his jacket. He instinctively held her hands, and tightly gripped them, " Keep it. It's so cold outside. What if you got sick because of it? And don't you know well of what character I am. Can't you differentiate between trues and lies, " He earnestly spoke to her.

He was afraid he got way out of teasing and was giving Aeinshia a wrong idea about his character. It was pure acting. He didnt want to hurt Aeinshia or something. 

Aeinshia giggled out loudly, " Yeah, I know alot about you, but Evan, just take back your jacket, what if you catch cold. Your health is more important than mine. And if you really caught cold because you helped me, then others will despise me for being care less and not taking care of you, " She requested him and at the same time worried about his health. She really can't bare to be the reason for him to catch a cold, while she, tucked in warm clothes for her protection by him.

How bad of her it would be if really that's the case and result for protecting her from cold. He is the Prince and soon to be Emperor, he had duties and she didnt want to become a hindrance to him. Loving her should not get into his way of success.

" You need to learn to accept things when I am giving you. Its my choice Aeinshia " Saying that, he again leaned towards her, his hand pinching her nose, " And if I were to fall ill, you should take care of me, since you were partly responsible for it. "

Aeinshia's blood started to flow in reverse direction listening to him. He spoke something very serious as a joke in order to flirt with her. She could feel his faint scent coming from his coat over her and looking at his face this close made her to forget everything that is running in her mind. It's like world stopped ticking at this moment as she couldnt help but blush.

" Wha... What, " She strutted at beginning, but soon enough gained back her composure, " Why should I take care of you. It's not like I asked for your jacket. It's you who voluntarily gave it to me to play the hero role and told it's a part of knights code to save the lady. Now what, is this scheme is also written in knights code? To expect something after helping other? Playing the generous type on outside, but got such ill-intentions inside. You really know how to take advantage of others PRINCE, " She specifically stressed the word prince, showing how imperial family uses others and take advantages of others for their gains.

" Why getting unnecessary stuff in middle. Don't you think the conversation will be heated if you add such serious elements? You should know that much my PRINCESS, " He too threw back the same tone in which Aeinshia spoke to him before and stressed her position as a princess, indicating she is also a Royal, and a  royal can't talk about any another Royal like this.

" Yeah, yeah, I must know atleast that much, " She nodded her head vehemently, but sarcasm was evident on her tone. Taking a brief pause, she continued, " But when did you become so talkative? '' she asked expressionlessly. 

Evan's face saddened at once, made a face which told he was wronged. 

In flow, he continued to refute back, " It's needed of two people to continue any conversation. If I am talkative, then same applies to you, and no, you know nothing. You are the one who doesn't understand it. Do you know... " His hands immediately became fists, nails digging into flesh, resisting himself from further speaking. His pale white cheeks turning into red hue from flustering. 

' Do you know how much I love you? Do you know I am planning to propose you? Do you know how my heart flutters whenever you are near me? ' those were his incomplete words to Aeinshia. 

" What's wrong with you Evan? Did you take any wrong pill today? Come on, why don't you finish your sentence. I am all ears, " She replied, while teasing him as she chuckled lightly. 

She ignored the starting words that came from him. She didn't know what triggered I, but her words might have itched him, to suddenly blurt such things. But, she decided to keep things light and focus on the last sentences, especially since, she saw some color on his cheeks. 

When she asked him again, he planned to say it for her directly. Wanted to finally bite the bullet and tell those three words which he tried to say numerous times to her. His heart beat raced in its high speed as he slowly opened his mouth. This might be the right time, after all.

Under this beautiful full moon sky, ahead a decorated lake filled with boats glowing with lights in them, a cool breeze brushing past through them, he finally spoke, " Aeinshia, it's.... "