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C28- ☆Dark Era☆

Heian Period, in the late 700's

For once in his life, Muzan has never felt so irate than before. He was annoyed most of the time, either because of his servants or when things don't go his way.

Mimi refused to talk to him at all and although she sits with him during meals, she avoided eye contact with him at all costs. He knew that her father was very important to her but he never did imagine that she was this sentimental about it.

It irked him a lot. Their relationship was prospering and if he was fond of her before, he was even more intrigued and attached now because of how their interests matched so well.

In a way, Muzan couldn't understand why he was very lenient on Mimi and why he always strive to please her. He even gave his garden to her and his reason being that he wanted to see her smile again. He would have never expected himself to be so entranced by her and her personality.

He desired her, he liked being closer to her because of how warm she feels and how she would squeeze his hand back reassuringly and look at him with a soft gaze. He liked her voice and how perfect it was even though she was not a singer or entertainer like the ones in the red light district.

Mimi always did stir something inside of him that made her want her.

There weren't many times that she was angry or annoyed at him. In fact, this was the first time she had harbored any animosity towards Muzan since she was always so patient and considerate.

Muzan did try to invite her for a walk that night but she refused him and said she wasn't feeling fine at all.

Muzan was more annoyed than ever because he was trying and he didn't like it when he was refused.

He barged inside her room and shoved the shoji door open. As his eyes roamed the room, he noticed that she was sitting and reading a book. Her eyes were wide with surprise and her lips were parted slightly. Her hand was holding a page of the book as if she was in the middle of turning it.

Her lips morphed into a frown and her eyes gazed at him with intent.

"Muzan-sama... it is very improper for a man to enter a woman's quarters unannounced.. especially at night." It wasn't the way she said it that annoyed him. No, it was how she looked so relaxed yet wary of him while giving him a disapproving look as if he had just crossed a line that he wasn't supposed to cross.

The irony...

His lips pursed.

"You are like a child. I do not care for something like that. I am the lord of this house and you are my betrothed. I will do what I want. "

Mimi stood up after hearing his words and she slowly walked towards him.

"Muzan-sama... I am your betrothed but that doesn't give you the right to be... unreasonable. "She said the last word after a short pause. Her eyes fluttered towards him to meet his gaze

"This is your house but this is my quarters and I am entitled to have my privacy. Even if I am your betrothed, this is out of the line. If you really wanted me to accompany you tonight, you need just ask but I cannot promise that I will enjoy it. I am still unwell."

Muzan's eyes narrowed and he gritted his teeth at the silent implication of how displeased she was.

"Mimi, stop this childish nonsense and just come with me." He said intensely, barely keeping his temper in check.

Mimi turned her head to the side.

"Muzan-sama, if you can't even ask me properly then there is no way that I am agreeing to this. Atleast invite me without looking like you're going to shout at me in the face. "