in the name of the queen

Chapter 77 Did you really forget?

When Roland returned home from the Knights after a busy day's work, it was already late at night.

I tied my BMW to the stable in the backyard and looked up at the second-floor window of my new home. I suddenly felt like I was in another world.

He has lived in the slums for more than eighteen years and has long been accustomed to the dirty and messy environment. Suddenly moving into a clean and tidy new home, he is really uncomfortable.

It was like I was in the ghetto just a few days ago.

Well, I lived in the ghetto a few days ago, no wonder it is so familiar.

Thinking of the thrilling day in the Knights, Roland was a little glad that Lisa didn't follow him.

He guessed that there would be no peace today, so he simply asked Lisa to wait for news at home since she was not a formal member of the Knights.

When my sister asks about it later, just report the good news instead of the bad news.

Walking straight up to the second floor, I happened to see the orange candlelight in the restaurant seeping out from the door, illuminating the corridor.

Just the right amount of light, just enough to give him direction as he climbed the stairs.

Such a considerate arrangement, he knew that Lisa was waiting for him without even thinking.

Entering the restaurant, Roland sat down opposite Lisa, looked at his sister who was writing, and asked with a smile:

"What is sister writing?"

"An invitation to a banquet with old friends."

Lisa looked up at Roland, stood up with a smile, "Are you tired after coming back so late? I'll get you some food."

When the conditions at home are better, there is no need to put food in a hot water basin, but a special insulated box.

Lisa took out the cooked meals from the thermos and placed them on the table. Lisa blew out the surrounding candles and then lit the prepared candlesticks.

The orange candlelight shone on their faces, emitting a soft light.

Roland watched Lisa put on a beautiful red dress and asked with a smile: "She is dressed so beautifully and cooked so many good dishes. Wow, there is also champagne. Is today a special day?"

Listening to Roland's words, Lisa was slightly startled. She narrowed her eyes and looked at Roland, unable to see the slightest bit of joking. She was slightly disappointed, but she still maintained her demeanor and reminded with a smile:
  "Today is the last day of October."

Roland suddenly understood and took over with a smile, "The last day of October. Then tomorrow is November, and the wet and cold winter is coming. Sister, is the fireplace at home still warm?"

Lisa lowered her head slightly, hiding her disappointment.

She didn't even know what she answered.

He definitely didn't mean it, and he definitely didn't forget it. He was just too busy recently to think of it.

That must be it!

Lisa bit her red lips and didn't even notice that her lip gloss was spent.

She tried to comfort herself. Roland went out to the Knights headquarters early in the morning to do errands and didn't come back until after nine o'clock at night. He was really busy and tired.

She could understand Roland. At this time, all he could think about was eating early, taking a bath and resting.

Lisa kept making excuses for Roland to forget something important. She forced a smile and wanted to accompany Roland to finish the carefully prepared dinner calmly, but she had no appetite at all when looking at the sumptuous dinner.

Her eye circles were slightly red, and her eyelashes were trembling fiercely.

You can forget her birthday this year, but what will you forget next year?

Maybe one day, after he moves into a bigger new home, he will forget to leave a room for her.

Thinking of that cruel way of saying goodbye, Lisa's breathing was a little messy.

"Eat, sister, I'm hungry."

Roland didn't pay attention to Lisa's emotional change. He couldn't wait to pick up the knife and fork and attack the tender steak in front of him.

"A lot happened at the Knights today, I."

"Roland, don't talk while eating." Lisa reminded her with a straight face. This was the rule when Roland's father was still alive, but no one mentioned it after his death.

"As you command, sister." Roland nodded with a smile and immersed himself in the meal.

Seeing Roland eating so happily, it was hard for Lisa to be really angry, but she just felt uncomfortable.

Today is her twenty-first birthday.

Her parents always spent time with her when they were here. Even if it was just a simple chicken drumstick, a few blessings, and a small gift, she could still be happy for a long time.

After her parents passed away, it was Roland who spent her birthday with her.

Although she mostly used birthdays as an excuse to give him extra meals, with Roland by her side, no matter how simple the celebration was, it was a warm memory. But he forgot.

He actually forgot the birthday of his sister, whom he spent time with day and night.

Lisa could give herself a thousand excuses to be like an ostrich, but she couldn't find the way to hide her sadness.

"Sister, what's wrong with you?" Roland asked softly.

"It's nothing, mustard hurts your eyes."

Lisa slowly turned her head and held back tears.

Roland would never intentionally make her angry, he was just too busy.

When he thinks about it, she will never forgive him.

No, you should forgive him very gently, just don't scold him and make him feel guilty for the rest of his life!

"Sister, there is a red spider on the window behind you!" Roland shouted in surprise.

Lisa was in a panic and turned back quickly.

Girls' fear of spiders has nothing to do with strength, it's purely psychological.

The moment she turned her head, she felt a cool feeling deep in her neck.

She turned around in surprise and was surprised to find an exquisite ruby ​​necklace hanging around her neck.

Roland's movements were very smooth. He put on the necklace and locked the buckle in one go.

Wait, what's going on with this necklace?

Lisa was stunned.

"Happy birthday, sister." The corners of Roland's mouth raised slightly, and he smiled brightly.

Lisa looked at Roland blankly, her eyes red.

She couldn't hold it in any longer and let the tears roll down her cheeks.

"Sister, don't you like this gift?"

"I don't like it, not at all." An angry voice said.

"Then give it back to me. I'm going to visit Miss Sif tomorrow and give it to her."

Lisa took half a step back, clutched the necklace tightly, and murmured softly: "Who said I don't like it? I, I thought you forgot."

"Even if I forget when I came into this world, I will never forget my sister's birthday."

Roland picked up the champagne placed next to the candlestick, slowly unscrewed the bottle cap, and poured it for both of them.

Raising his glass, Roland said sincerely: "I wish my sister will become more and more beautiful, cheers!"

Lisa liked hearing this very much. She quickly raised her glass, touched it with Roland, and drank it all in one gulp.

She was slightly drunk, and her cheeks were even more rosy in the candlelight, which contrasted well with the huge rubies dotted on her chest.

Although he was shocked, he accepted it because Roland was so sincere.

This meal was the happiest meal Lisa had since moving into her new home.

They talked and ate until late at night.

They drank a lot and Roland told her what happened during the day.

It was a little less dangerous and a little more teasing. Lisa was very happy and kept laughing.

What a wonderful night.

The only regret was that Lisa was a light drinker. She didn't even know how to get back to the room, how to take off her shoes and get into bed.

When she was awakened by the first gray light in the morning, her head felt a little swollen.

She exclaimed and subconsciously covered her chest.

The skirt of the clothes is neat, and the ruby ​​​​is hidden in the white and greasy skin, sticking close to it.

A trace of warmth surged into my heart from the gem.

(End of this chapter)