Reborn As Noble

With a sly grin, a mischievous idea popped into Javierʼs head. He turned towards Liana, and in a swift motion, he playfully slapped her ass before dashing off, laughing.

”Soft!”

”Young master!!!” Liana gasped, her cheeks flushing with surprise and indignation as she spun around, eyes wide with disbelief. ”You little rascal!”

”Come back here!” Liana shouted, shaking her head but unable to suppress a smile that crept onto her lips despite her feigned annoyance. ”Youʼll pay for that!”

Javier dashed around a fountain, darting between bushes, clearly reveling in the playful chase. ”Youʼll have to catch me first!” he called over his shoulder, heart racing with excitement.

Liana charged after him, determined to regain control of the situation. ”You may think youʼre clever, but Iʼm still faster!” she replied, her voice ringing out as she navigated the garden paths with agility.

”Faster? Weʼll see about that!” he retorted, glancing back just in time to see her drawing nearer. Fueled by the thrill of the chase, he leaped over a small flowerbed, narrowly avoiding a patch of blooming daisies.

”Young master!” Liana warned, her tone a mix of exasperation and laughter. ”Youʼre going to ruin the garden!”

”Canʼt catch me!” he taunted again, dodging left and right as he made his way toward the palatial estate.

As he reached the wide stone steps leading up to the front door, Javier turned again, panting and grinning. ”Okay, okay! I didnʼt mean to make trouble… just wanted to have a little fun!”

Liana finally slowed to a stop, catching her breath with one hand on her hip, trying to maintain an air of authority. ”Fun that will land you in more trouble than you know,” she countered, though the corner of her mouth twitched in amusement.

Javier held his hands up in mock surrender. ”Canʼt I ever make it through a day without a little mischief?”

”Not if you keep this up,” she replied, shaking her head, still smiling despite herself. ”Now, what will it be? The study, or do I have to drag you there?”

After a moment of dramatic consideration, Javier replied, ”Fine. The study it is.” He started up the stairs but couldnʼt help shooting her a cheeky grin over his shoulder. ”But only if you promise to stop being so serious all the time!”

She rolled her eyes but couldnʼt hide her chuckle. ”And you promise to behave, young master?”

”Okay, okay! I promise!” he said, trying to sound serious but failing miserably as he made his way into the house.

Inside the study room, sunlight streamed through the tall windows, illuminating the shelves lined with books. Despite his earlier antics, Javier was now lying on Lianaʼs lap, his head resting comfortably as he lazily clung to her waist. His eyes gazed up at her, a satisfied grin on his face.

Liana sat gracefully, her back straight, engrossed in a book. She seemed serene, though she occasionally glanced down at her mischievous young master with a faint smile.

”Liana?” Javier spoke up, his voice soft yet playful.

”What now, young master?” she replied without looking up, her tone calm but tinged with a hint of exasperation.

”You still didnʼt give me a kiss today,” he said, pouting slightly and hugging her waist tighter.

Liana sighed, finally lowering her book to look at him. His eyes sparkled with mischief, and she knew he wouldnʼt let this go easily.

”Honestly, young master…” she muttered, shaking her head.

Still, she leaned down, her long hair cascading like a curtain as she brought her lips to his. The kiss started soft, but Javier, true to his bold nature, tightened his arms around her, deepening the moment. Liana let it linger longer than usual before pulling back, her face composed despite a faint blush on her cheeks.

”There,” she said, her voice steady but gentle. ”Satisfied?”

Javierʼs grin widened.”That was perfect.”

”Youʼre impossible,” she said, resuming her upright posture and picking up her book again.

”And youʼre amazing,” Javier replied without hesitation, his voice filled with affection.

Liana didnʼt respond, but the small, amused smile on her lips revealed her true feelings.

As Javier lay there, inhaling her calming scent and enjoying the warmth of the moment, he thought to himself that this was exactly what he loved most—being close to Liana, even in the simplest of ways.

( End of Chapter )