For the Beloved Mademoise (1/1)

After Elizabeth’s shocking news about Claire, Alice, Eli and Kibum started to feel unstable. “Aish!” Kibum suddenly stood up and started to walk away. “Kibum-ssi, it’s not right to act like that.” Alice told him. “No, it’s okay. I understand why he acted like that. It’s my fault for not telling you earlier.” Elizabeth said. Evo comforted Elizabeth. “Don’t blame yourself. It’s not like we want this to happen.” Evo told her. “Alice, can you let Elizabeth rest in your room for awhile?” Alice nodded and led Elizabeth to her room. “We’ll tell everything that happened when everyone is here.” Evo said. “For now, I want to clarify something.” “What is it, hyung?” Eli asked Evo.  Kibum sat beside Evo, thinking he already knew what Evo will ask Eli. “What’s up between you and Alice?” Evo frankly asked. “Eh? ... Ahmm … Hyung, let me explain.” “No need for that. Answer my question directly.” Evo demanded.  Eli scratched his head at the same time as he thought how he’ll tell to Evo everything about Alice and him, while Kibum was chuckling because of the two. xXxXx Few hours had passed before everyone was home. The last two who came was Kevin and Alexander. They didn’t expect that when they come back, they’ll see Evo and Elizabeth. “C—Claire?” Alexander reacted as he saw Elizabeth. “I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I’m not Claire Evangeline. I’m Louisa Marie Elizabeth Capulet, one of her older sisters, nice to meet the both of you.” Elizabeth greeted formally. “So, you’re the one who’s engaged with Evo?” Alexander asked. Elizabeth nodded. “How is Claire there?” Kevin immediately asked as he sat in front of Elizabeth. “Hmm … She …” “She, what?” Elizabeth gulped. She knew what was going to happen after she says the news. “She’ll be engaged to someone on the day of our wedding.” The half of the group who already knew about it suddenly frowned, while the others were very surprised. “Wua—Wua—What?” Kevin, who was the most surprised, reacted. “And you didn’t do anything?” Dongho asked. He was kinda upset because of it. “Ya!” Soohyun, even though he was very disappointed, warned Dongho. “No. it’s okay. I know I wasn’t able to change Claire’s decision.” Elizabeth sighed deeply. “What do you mean?” Kevin asked. “She agreed about the engagement.” It made everyone more stunned. “So, she gave up already.” Then, Kiseop sighed. Kevin was about to leave the group and go to his room, but he wasn’t able to do it because Evo said something. “Since all of you are here and already knew about the engagement, I think it would be better if we share why we’re here.” Now, everyone was paying attention to Evo. “Two weeks from now. We’ll get married. On that same day, Claire will be engaged to someone.” He added. “If you guys can change her mind, we’ll be able to get her away from that engagement.” Everyone’s hopes has risen up, especially Kevin’s and Kibum’s.  “But how?” Kevin asked. “Go to France. Talk to her.” Elizabeth stated. “What? Are you serious about what you are saying?” Kibum told her. “I’m going to give you a week to decide. Don’t worry; I’ll be the one who’s going to pay your plane tickets and I’ll be the one who’s going to talk to Mr. Kim.”  Elizabeth took out the three invitations. One was for Alice and the two were for U-KISS. “Each of the invitations has a reservation for 3 persons.” Elizabeth said. “If you’re able to decide tonight, then it would be great. If not, I’m going to wait for a week.” And so, Elizabeth wrapped up her plan. “She already said what we need to say. We’re leaving, then.” Then, Evo smiled to them. “What?!” They all reacted. “We are only given a day to give the invitation. Even the two of us are being watched by her mother.” Evo explained. “But you haven’t rested.” The worried Alice told her older twin. “Alice, no need to worry about me; worry more about ‘that’ guy.” Evo stared at Eli. Alice looked at Eli and then again at Evo, “Shut up Evo!” Alice reacted, which enlightened the atmosphere a little. “Oh by the way, this is Kevin Woo, right?” Elizabeth asked Alice. “Yeah, why?” Alice answered. Elizabeth faced Evo. “Je vous ai dit, Evo. Kibum-sshi est plus adapté pour elle. Kevin-sshi est trop jolie pour un mec. (I told you, Evo. Kibum-ssi is more suitable to her. Kevin-sshi is too pretty for a guy)” She told him. “C'est Kevin! C'est Kevin! (It’s Kevin!)” Evo disagreed. “Ce gars que vous voulez pour elle est trop arrogant! (That guy you want for her is too arrogant!)” He added. “Comme si vous n'êtes pas (As if you're not)” Elizabeth told him and then, she frowned. “Hey, hey, stop arguing. Also, stop speaking in French; I’m the only one who understands the both of you.” Alice told the both of them. Evo and Elizabeth looked at the others' confused faces and then apologized. xXxXx

Outside the building, “We’re leaving then!” Evo told them. He went near the road to get a taxi. “Thank you for taking good care of Claire Evangeline and Alice Jacqueline.” Elizabeth told the boys. “No need for that.” Alexander smiled to her. “Hey, Elizabeth! The taxi’s here!” Evo called Elizabeth. “We’re leaving then.” Elizabeth smiled to them and ran to Evo. After that, they left. The group went inside aside from Kevin. “Kibum-hyung!” Kevin called Kibum. Kibum stop walking and looked at him. They let the others go inside first before he spoke. “What is it?” Kibum asked. “I’m going to France.” Kevin wholeheartedly said. “I know you’re going, no need to say that to me.” Kibum smirked. “Then, the end of our rivalry will end on France. Am I correct?” He added. “Yes. I won’t lose to you, hyung.” Kevin said. “Same here.” And so Kibum and Kevin went inside the building.