I Accidentally Sent a Love Letter to the School's Most Prestigious Young Lady Instead of My Childhood Friend, and Now She's Bowing to Me, Asking, "Please Date Me—On the Premise of Marriage!" - 38

“I’m sorry.”

After Haru fled, the two of us remained alone in the room. The first words Sayaka spoke were an apology.

“I let Haru’s provocation get to me and ended up lying.”

“No, I was at fault too. Instead of denying Haru’s provocation, I prioritized my own convenience.”

“Your convenience… meaning?”

“I didn’t mean any harm, nor did I intend to deceive. I just wanted to see your reactions. I wanted to know how both of you would react.”

“React…?”

“Yes. In the tense situation created by Haru’s lie, I wanted to see how you and Haru would react, what words and actions you’d take. I wanted to see your true feelings and honest thoughts when pushed into a corner.”

Then Sayaka gave me a gentle, caring smile.

“There’s no need to apologize. I’m equally guilty. I knew Haru was lying. It wasn’t the joy of being with you that drove me, but rather my desire to assert dominance over her.”

“So you did know after all…”

“To be honest, I actually thought it was a good opportunity.”

“An opportunity…?”

“An opportunity to make you understand how serious my feelings are.”

“……”

I stared into Sayaka’s eyes, seeking to understand her true meaning. Sayaka continued her explanation with eyes that seemed to see right through to my very core.

“Haru seemed to think that whoever got to you first would win, but it’s not that simple. Originally forced into a fake relationship, I’ve come to know the joy of genuinely loving you. No matter what happens, I have no intention of giving up or letting you go.”

“So I can’t escape…?”

“That’s more of a joke, a play on words.”

Sayaka let out a soft laugh, her lips curling into a smile.

“You’re being mean, my lord. Playing with two women who adore you on the palm of your hand.”

“I truly meant no harm. If Haru had stuck to her lie until the end, I was planning to choose her.”

“But Haru ended up taking my nonsense seriously and abandoned you herself.”

As she spoke, Sayaka narrowed her eyes affectionately. She approached me and wrapped her arms around my neck.

“I bear no grudge against Haru. I actually feel sorry for her. But this outcome… I can honestly say it makes me happy.”

I too wrapped my arms around Sayaka’s back. Then I looked at the Sayaka before me. Her smile seemed to be one of genuine love and gratitude toward me.

“My lord… I adore you from the bottom of my heart. But are you really sure about choosing me?”

“Yeah. When I saw your face earlier when you placed your hand on your stomach, I thought – this is someone who will keep loving me forever. It was… a little scary, though.”

“Scary…? How rude of you, my dear husband ♡“

“Sayaka Shion. I love you. I want to choose you. It’s just that Haru isn’t to blame, and I’m wondering how to apologize to her…”

“Rather than Haru, please think about me, who’s here right now… For now, please think only of me, my dear husband ♡“

Sayaka brought her lips closer.

I too leaned in to meet her lips.

“If I may be greedy, I found myself wishing I were actually pregnant… But I’ll get pregnant soon enough ♡“

“I know you’re full of desires… but please let me have some say in our life planning.”

“I understand, my dear husband ♡“

With a mischievous glint in her eyes, Sayaka smoothly produced a small package – a condom.

“I’ll put it on for you, my lord. Would you prefer me to use my hands? Or would you rather I use my mouth?”

“You’re so prepared… Don’t tell me you planned everything from the start…”

“Of course not. I just carry it with me at all times like a charm, always thinking about being with you.”

“A charm… That’s kind of scary in its own way…”

“Then please accept me until I’m no longer scary. Or… can you hold back?”

My eyes met Sayaka’s. Responding to the warmth of love and desire, I answered.

“No… I can’t hold back anymore.”

“Yes. This is my dear husband ♡“

We smiled at each other.

Then our lips met, and we passionately kissed, our tongues entwined.

As if releasing all the feelings we’d held back until now, we wrapped ourselves around each other’s bodies.