My Dear Husband, Let's Keep It Business-Like! ~Countess Anastasia, Raised in The Downtown, Won't Give Up Her Way~ - Episode 91

“Well then, are you going to the government office with Marcus today?”

“Ah, there’s the final check of the parade route. Wasn’t Anna’s dress that she sent for cleaning supposed to come back?”

“Yes, I plan to try it on and check the size after receiving it. I haven’t lost or gained any weight, so I don’t think there will be any issues!”

Recently, we’ve been checking each other’s daily schedules during breakfast like this.

This morning’s breakfast features the baker’s special pancakes as the main dish. It seems that by separating the egg yolks and whites and whipping them thoroughly, they become this fluffy.

The irresistible sweet and salty combination of crispy bacon and plenty of maple syrup.

Among the souvenirs Marie brought back, there was a sweet and slightly crunchy biscuit with a hint of saltiness, a popular sweet and salty treat in the royal capital. Ever since they tasted it, it seems a sweet and salty craze has swept through the bakers.

Hmm, I can definitely understand Marie’s feelings about wanting to feed Baker a variety of things.

Thinking that way, I also thoroughly enjoyed and finished my breakfast this morning.

Well then.

“By the way, my dear husband, I like you!”

Imagine what would happen if I said that now.

I have a feeling that my husband will be useless all day today.

After all, it’s not something you should say in the morning, right?

That said, would it come off as if I’m saying something like, “Hey, come on!” just to bring it up at night in the continuation room?

Because I had a strange imagination, my face turned bright red.

“Hmm? What’s wrong, Ana? Your face is red.”

“Yawn, I’m fine! Oh, speaking of which, I ate too many pancakes, and if my stomach gets so big that I can’t fit into my dress, that would be embarrassing. Haha.”

While I fumble and try to cover it up, my husband is watching me with a smile.

“That wouldn’t happen over something like that. I like it when Ana eats deliciously. Actually, I like any Ana. I love her.”

Thud!! Something hit my chest, causing some damage.

Since that day, my husband has started saying “I love you” or “I like you” every chance he gets. It’s nice, but embarrassing.

Above all else…

I want to say it myself!!

My husband, who naturally had no idea about my struggles, left cheerfully.

Ugh, after I get back. I’ll tell you after I get back!

I also have a lot to do besides checking the dress. Since my brother-in-law and Princess Carmilla will be coming to the count’s territory next week, preparations for that are naturally necessary as well.

Fortunately, there were no issues with the dress, and my size hadn’t changed, so the check was completed quickly.

However, since I had gone through the trouble of putting on the dress, we decided to go ahead and finalize the hair and makeup for the day. While we were busily trying out various hairstyles, my husband returned home.

I wanted to go out to greet them, but I can’t possibly go out in this outfit.

When I finally heard after everything was over, I was told that the master was in his office.

Hmm, barging into the office and suddenly declaring my feelings might not be the best idea, huh? *scratches head*

That’s right! It’s no good because I try to say things like “I like you,” which sounds like a confession.

“The trial period is over. I’ve also come to like you, so let’s become a real couple.”

If that’s the case, wouldn’t it work in the office too!?

There’s also the matter of the horse from the other day.

Honestly, I never thought I would become such a complicated woman, but if I let this fester any longer, it seems like it will turn into something terrible.

Alright, this time I’m really going for it! No matter what happens this time, I won’t turn back!!

With determination, I headed towards the office and knocked on the door, knock knock knock.

“Who is it?”

“Sir, it’s me.”

While waiting for permission to enter, the door suddenly opened from the inside, and my husband, with sparkling eyes, appeared before me.

“Ana!”

You don’t have to look so happy… it makes me chuckle a bit.

Actually, my body was tense and stiff, but then I suddenly relaxed my shoulders and felt much better.

Yeah, this seems like it could come out naturally.

Having been let into the room, I turn back towards my husband.

“Actually, I came to talk to you, sir.”

“Ah, what is it?”

When I steeled myself and looked at my husband’s face, various memories flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.

During the meeting, my husband had a constant sour face.

On the first night of our honeymoon, I was verbally abused, and I just accepted it as, “Well, this is how it is.”

When they thank me for the tea or ask if I want a refill, I sometimes think, “Maybe this person is actually just a nice person?”

When Christina tried to defend me, I was a bit happy.

For my dress, my husband himself rode all the way from the royal capital to our territory.

The days in the territory were enjoyable.

I was happy with the candy art.

The dress I received as a gift became my treasure.

I was surprised by the newborn Eugene, but he told me he wants to be a real couple with me.

At the ball, you were always trying to protect me.

Even if the opponent was the crown prince, he didn’t back down an inch.

Honestly, I don’t think it’s something that’s easy to do.

Even when I settled the score with the duke’s family, you were always by my side.

And that you like me.

You said you love me.

Me too———

“Darling, the trial period is over. Um, I, I also like you, so I want us to become a real couple…”

Somehow, it got a bit shaky in the second half compared to when I was practicing, but I managed to say it!

Just as I was about to quietly glance at my husband’s face.

My husband suddenly hugged me tightly.

“Are you really… okay with this?”

Your husband’s voice is trembling.

“Yes, a woman keeps her word!!”

“Thank you.”

Huh!? Is my husband crying!??

I was surprised by the voice that sounded like crying and tried to look at my husband’s face, but he was holding me tightly and wouldn’t let go.

“By the way, sir, actually, I’m still on probation… could you formally hire me?”

“Of course. Even if they ask for it back, I will absolutely refuse.”

“Please make it a lifetime employment, okay?”

Saying that, I firmly wrap my hand around my husband’s back this time, the hand I couldn’t move on the night of the ball.

I felt my husband’s body all over, and it was very warm.

I won’t be returning it anymore, okay? Sir.