In the Name of the Queen

When Roland finished a busy day at work and returned home from the Knights, it was already late at night.

He tied his BMW to the stable in the backyard and looked up at the window on the second floor of his new home. Suddenly, he felt as if he was in another world.

He had lived in the slums for more than 18 years and had long been accustomed to the dirty and messy environment. He was not used to the clean and tidy new home.

It was as if he was still in the slums a few days ago.

Well, he lived in the slums a few days ago, no wonder it was so familiar.

Thinking of the thrilling day in the Knights, Roland was somewhat glad that he did not let Lisa go with him.

He guessed that today would not be peaceful, so he simply asked Lisa to wait for news at home on the grounds that she was not an official member of the Knights.

When his sister asked about it later, he would only report good news and not bad news.

He went straight to the second floor and saw the orange candlelight in the restaurant seeping out from the door, illuminating the corridor.

The perfect light just lit the direction for him to go up the stairs.

With such a thoughtful arrangement, it was obvious that Lisa was waiting for him.

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

"What is your sister writing?"

"An invitation letter to an old friend for a dinner."

Lisa looked up at Roland, smiled and stood up, "You came back so late, are you tired? I'll get you food."

The family conditions are better, and there is no need to put the food in a hot water basin, but a special incubator.

Taking the prepared food out of the incubator and placing it on the table, Lisa blew out the candles around, and then lit the prepared candlesticks.

The orange-red candlelight shone on the faces of the two, emitting a soft glow.

Roland looked at Lisa wearing a beautiful red dress, and asked with a smile: "You are so beautiful, and you have made so many delicious dishes, wow, and champagne. Is it a special day today?"

Listening to Roland's words, Lisa was slightly startled, squinting her eyes and looking at Roland, not seeing the slightest joke She was a little disappointed, but she still maintained her composure and smiled and reminded him:

"Today is the last day of October."

Roland suddenly realized and smiled and continued, "The last day of October. Then tomorrow is November, and the damp and cold winter is coming. Sister, is the fireplace at home still warm?"

Lisa lowered her head slightly to hide 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 and didn't think about it.

It must be like this!

Lisa bit her rosy lips and didn't even notice that her lip gloss was smudged.

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

She could understand Roland. At this time, he was probably thinking about eating early, taking a shower 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 peacefully, but she didn't have any appetite at all when looking at the sumptuous dinner.

Her eyes were slightly red, and her eyelashes were trembling violently.

This year he could forget her birthday, but what would he forget next year?

Perhaps one day, when he moves into a bigger new home, he will forget to reserve a room for her.

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

"Eat, sister, I'm hungry."

Roland didn't notice Lisa's mood changes. He couldn't wait to pick up the knife and fork and attack the tender steak in front of him.

"A lot of things happened in the Knights today, I..."

"Roland, don't talk while eating." Lisa reminded with a stern face. This was the rule when Roland's father was still alive. No one mentioned it after he passed away.

"Yes, sister." Roland smiled and nodded, and buried his head in eating.

Seeing Roland eating so happily, Lisa couldn't really get angry, but she was uncomfortable.

Today is her 21st birthday.

When her parents were alive, they would accompany her. Even if it was just a simple chicken leg, a few blessings, and a small gift, she could be happy for a long time.

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

Although she often used birthdays as an excuse to give him extra meals, with Roland around, no matter how simple the celebration was, it was a warm memory.

However, he forgot.

He actually forgot the birthday of his sister who he spent every day with.

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

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

"Nothing, mustard stings my eyes."

Lisa turned her head slowly, holding back tears.

Roland never deliberately made her angry, he was just too busy.

When he remembered, she would definitely not forgive him.

No, she should forgive him very gently, just not scold him, so that he would feel guilty for the rest of his life!

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

Lisa panicked and turned back quickly.

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

The moment she turned her head, a hint of coolness came from deep in her neck.

She turned back in surprise and found an exquisite ruby ​​necklace hanging around her neck.

Roland's movements were very smooth, putting on the necklace and locking the buckle in one go.

Wait, what's wrong with this necklace?

Lisa was stunned.

"Happy birthday, sister." Roland's mouth corners slightly raised, smiling brightly.

Lisa stared at Roland in a daze, her eyes red.

She couldn't hold it back any longer, letting the tears roll down her cheeks.

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

"No, not at all." An angry voice.

"Give it back to me then. I'm going to visit Miss Sif tomorrow, so I'll give it to her."

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

"Even if you forget when I came to this world, you will never forget your sister's birthday."

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

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

Lisa especially liked to hear this, she quickly raised her glass and clinked it with Roland, and drank it all in one gulp.

The wine rose slightly, and her cheeks became more rosy in the candlelight, which contrasted with the huge ruby ​​​​adorning her chest.

Although she was shocked, she accepted it because of Roland's sincerity.

This meal was the happiest one Lisa had had since she moved into her new home.

They chatted and ate until late at night.

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

It was less dangerous and more teasing, and Lisa was very happy to listen and laughed continuously.

It was a wonderful night.

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

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

She exclaimed and subconsciously covered her chest.

The lapels were neat, and the ruby ​​was hidden in the white skin, close to it.

A warm current flowed from the gem to her heart.