Chapter 14: Talk
When I saw the sun was about to go down, I decided to end my magic practice. I gained some pretty good insights, as well as a few handy spells. Some notable examples are creating fog and mist, as it turned out they really fell under the category of water magic. Feeling contented with my results, I walked back to our home.
When I came back Mom was already preparing dinner while Celine was sitting at the table, waiting for the food. I could feel Mom's uneasy eyes looking at me, so I turned to her and gave her a smile before sitting down at the table as well.
"Welcome home Riel, so how did practice go?" asked sister like usual
"It went great! I was able to make a wall of ice this time." I replied
Dinner went on as normal, I talked about what I learned at magic while sister shared hers as well. Usually Mom would chime in from time to time, but she's a bit more silent this time. And as we finished our dinner. Celine went to her room, so did Mom and me.
As we were walking I could see Mom sneaking glances at me. Seeing that I was acting like nothing was wrong, her face slowly relaxed.
Inwardly I had a sigh of relief that Mom went for the 'hoping I would forget it' route. Because with that, then I could be the one to bring it back up, and lead the conversation.
This time I didn't get naked nor did I ask for milk, I just kissed her lips lightly. Mom was surprised as she asked-
"Wha-, what did you just do?"
"I kissed you Mom. You said it right? People kiss the ones they love." I said while smiling sweetly at Mom.
"Uhh, I think you misund-"
"Why? Do you not love me?" I asked with a teary face
"Of couse, I love you! It's ju-"
"You're so silly Mom, We love each other. Isn't that what matters?" I giggled, like I was proud of my logic
In the end she just let it go and a warm smile came at her face as she rustled my hair gently. Feeling pretty sleepy, I snuggled close to her as I dug myself deep in her embrace before finally dozing off.
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The next day, I was sitting at the window frame on our bedroom alone, while resting after I finished another round of magic practice. I was playing the harp, as Aerin decided to give it to me for free. I was playing some classical music from Earth as I waited for time to pass.
It was rare that I have some alone time in our home, so I took advantage. As I readjust my thoughts and started thinking about ways I could possibly apply my knowledge from Earth into here.
-Lucielle POV-
Coming back from taking a walk, I was at the entrance when my ears perked up as I heard music playing from a distance. I rarely heard him play, but from what his teacher said he is supposed to be really good.
Speaking of his teacher, I can't help but be cautious towards her. When I visited her shop once I was surprised to find it at the 'high-end' of our village. And as high elves there is no one in this village you could consider poor by any means. Her store also only contained expensive looking instruments. I don't know if she's a stupid businessman or she just doesn't care, but a luxury store isn't something you set up in these villages.
But that wasn't the thing I was worried about the most, sure she could just be a successful merchant or the daughter of one. But her mannerisms told me that she came from an aristocratic background. Even though high elves are pretty up there in the social hierarchy, there is still a few of the ruling class above us. They were the ones with the highest affinity with magic. And if she is one of them, I don't understand why she would mentor my son.
As to why she would be spending her time on the outskirts of the kingdom, I couldn't help but be suspicious. Maybe she has inner motives. Though there is a chance that my suspicions are just misplaced, and that I'm overthinking things.
Now climbing into the stairs, I can finally hear him playing properly. And I was impressed, I don't know much about music, but if something sounds good then it is good enough for me. Though I don't remember hearing this tune ever before. I got closer to him as I asked
"Did your teacher teach you this?"
I saw him tremble, it seems like he didn't notice me walking up to his back. He then turned around while pouting. Oh my, he looks so cute with his cheeks like that.
"Geez Mom, you surprised me"
"Fufu.. You haven't answered my question yet"
"Ah, no she didn't. I was the one who 'made' it." He answered
"Oh? she didn't seem to be lying when she said you were talented"
"Hehehe, did she? Teacher Aerin always praises me" he said shyly, while blushing
Does he have a crush on her? Now I had even more reason to dislike her, maybe she's trying to play with my son's heart. Since he's so innocent, I could definitely see him being lead around by her.
"Do you like her?"
"Uhm, a little. B-But I love you the most Mom!"
Oh my, he's so cute when he's embarrassed. I felt some satisfaction having my son love me this much. Really, I wish Celine was like this as well. She's the silent, independent type. Though I could see she loves to dote on Riel as well.
"Aww, come here, give Mom a hug" I spread my arms as Riel then got down the window frame, before I pulled him into an embrace. He then stood on his tiptoes and pulled my head down, as he gave me a kiss on the lips, I wanted to tell him about what it really means. But there's not much harm to it anyway. And it's kind of cute in it's own way.
"Mom, can I drink your Milk again?" He asked me for permission, well I thought since he didn't do it last night, he might slowly stop. But it looks like he still loves his Mommy's milk. I wanted to stop a few years back, but slowly it just became routine to us.
I sighed like it couldn't be helped as I slowly undressed, before Riel then latched onto one my nipples and started drinking. He then grabbed my other breasts and slowly knead it. He always did this since he was a kid, I asked him "why?" before and he said that since there are two of them, I'll use two of them. I almost laughed at his childlike logic when he said that
"Uhm, Mom?" Riel said while looking up at me, as he released my nipple from his mouth
"Yes?"
"I want to ask about the other night"