Chapter 332: 332: The threat is real [pt2]
"Sakura, cheer up. In our defense, we both did not know that it was a bridal session. Besides, even the spa people realized that we were too young to get married and they were just teasing us both."
Amane tried to make Sakura pick her face up from her hands. But Sakura was too embarrassed to be able to look Yoko in the face.
The spa and extra services were her idea so she felt responsible for the ending humiliation.
"Yoko, I am just embarrassed. Let me be embarrassed in peace, alright? This has nothing to do with you."
Sakura quickly tried to gain control of the situation but one look at Yoko's amused expression told her that it was worthless for her to worry.
Yoko did not even feel shame and she seemed to be enjoying being misunderstood.
"You enjoyed toying with me back there, right? That was why you decided to keep adding services once you saw the pamphlet. I understand you so there is no point in you denying it."
Sakura insisted and she was not going to take 'no' for an answer. Not that Amane was going to give her one.
"Alright Sakura, calm down now. We should head home now anyway."
Amane gestured for the driver to start moving. Since her driver was a professional who was used to Amane's weird ways of commanding and behavior, he did not ask any questions and got them back in record time.
Their home had a tense air and everyone seemed to be avoiding Amane's room. She already knew what happened with Moony and Amane was not mad.
She had issued a warning and even posted a notice on her door about Moony. If someone still decided to ignore them and trespass, then it was their fault for getting hurt.
As soon as Amane opened the door, she watched Moony look up from her nest with a curious look. The moon dragon did not jump on Amane but the desire to do so was clear in Moony's eyes.
"Out of all the times you needed to hold back, this is when you decide to do it? I have to say that I am quite hurt by your decision."
Amane acted as if she was hurt and Moony knew that it was an act. But the moon dragon still decided to crawl near Amane and up her shoulder. Moony felt heavier than before but Amane could still take her weight.
The dinner that day happened in Amane's room. Sakura came down to eat with her as well, but she seemed tense the whole time.
For some reason, both Sakura and Moony seemed to be at odds with each other. But since no fight broke out, Amane did not see a point in further exploring the situation. Especially not when Sakura clutched her nose and quickly made her way out after dinner.
It seemed that there had been a territorial battle between Sakura and Moony that was won by the dragon. That was an expected outcome to see.
"Moony, I know you are strong, but go easy on Sakura. She is my precious cousin after all and I also like her."
The dragon made a grumpy expression but Amane knew that her point got across to her. That was rather nice to see.
As a punishment, Moony nibbed Yoko's ear and left a mark behind it. It would not fade in time for the party but it was also at a place where it could be hidden by Amane's hair.
Moony had a satisfied look on her face when she pulled back. It almost felt as if the dragon was trying to establish ownership over Amane and trying her best to keep Amane by her side.
"You cheeky dragon. Are you trying to make me?"
Amane asked in a jesting voice but the serious air around her made it seem as if she had hit bulls-eye with this. She was being marked by the dragon. It was funny as well as annoying for her.
But she soon fell asleep with the dragon draped over her body as best as it could.
The next morning, Moony seemed to have a fever. It was the usual symptom of awakening and there was nothing Amane could do for Moony. The dragon would have to overcome this by herself.
A servant knocked at the door and they opened it as well. But as soon as they opened the door, they froze in the entry. Their eyes looked at Moony's agitated ones and the servant gulped down in nervousness.
Amane noticed this tension as well. Especially once Moony was awake and stared back at the servant in front of her. The light growl in Moony's throat was a warning sign for others to not approach her carelessly.
"I…. miss…. this…I need to hand this to you and clean you."
The servant held the tray of food in front of her hands but she did not come close inside the room. Her instincts were telling her not to enter the den of a sleeping dragon.
And Amane had to give the servant credit for being sharp. Her intuition had just saved her life and she did not even know it.
"You can leave the tray near the door and leave. Also, tell the other servants to not enter my room if they want to live. My poor dragon is in a bad mood today."
The servant nodded as she looked at the sleeping body of the dragon adjacent to Yoko. One look from the dragon was enough to send the servant running away.
"Moony, you are awake? I will give you something to eat so that you can sleep some more. I'll also lock the room so that you can relax, alright?"
Amane assured as she closed the door to the door with her chains. Moony looked appreciative of being left alone but the dragon had to eat the food.
Once that was done, the dragon went back to sleep. This happened twice and Amane got her work done in the meantime. She also got a visit from Sakura which did not last long.
The day passed quite fast and it was night before Amane knew it. She had to lock her door and put quite a few barriers around the room so that no one could come in her room and disturb Moony.
She also had to go into another room to get dressed. Her form-fitting dress left nothing to one's imagination and even the servant who helped her out blushed once they saw her fully dressed.
The bright red on her maid's face made Amane grin and she decided to have some fun with the poor maid.
"Aww, are you feeling flushed? Your face looks a little red. Here, let me check your temperature. I think you might be sick or something."
Amane brought her face near the maid's and watched as the maid leaned back with panic in her eyes. Her chest seemed to be moving up and down quite fast and the maid looked away just as quickly.
"I…this is…. Master, this is not…I did not…."
The maid's head spun as her master teased her more and more. Even if the maid knew that her master meant nothing by her flirting, it was still difficult for the maid to comprehend what her master wanted from her.
"Fine, I will stop teasing you. I am afraid you would collapse if I do anything more to you."
The maid breathed a sigh of relief as her master finally pulled her face away from her. She also avoided looking at her master's well-developed body which was out for the display.
The maid was saved from this torture when the door opened and Sakura Tsurugi entered the room.
"Yoko, have you seen my what the hell are you wearing? Yoko, that dress is…"
"Too expensive and just to my liking. Now that we are done here, let's head out. And Sakura, you do not need the expensive purse this time."
Lady Sakura's mouth opened and closed. That was how the servant felt as well but she could not show it on her face.
"Go and change right now, Yoko. Men will droll all over you if you walk into the room like that. Please, just go and change for my sanity."
Lady Sakura insisted once more and the maid agreed. She was not ready to handle the chaos her master's appearance would cause. But as expected, her master ignored the sensible advice and quickly walked out of the door.
"Don't be dramatic Sakura. These men might droll all over me, but that is all they will be able to do. They would die before they can take advantage of me."
Master Yoko assured Lady Sakura but this time, the maid agreed with Lady Sakura as well. It would be better if her master changed clothes.
But once her master had made up her mind, it would be impossible to change it. Master Yoko walked out of the room before anyone else could make a comment and the sound of people crashing into each other was heard.
It was clear that Master Yoko was already causing trouble around.
"This girl! What am I going to do with her?"
Lady Sakura looked half proud, half worried and 100% turned on. At these times, the servant did what she did best. She turned a blind eye to what was happening and pretended as if she saw nothing.
That was the best way to live one's life and remain carefree in this chaotic world. And the maid was happy with her life indeed.