HERON

Alia's soft laughter slowly died down. She put on a serious face once again as she stared up at me. There was still a little sign of smile on her face, indicating that she had just woken up from a very loud and enjoyed laughter. Slowly, everything vanished, and all I could see was her serious face. One wouldn't be able to tell so easily that she was a prisoner at her father's mansion.

"I wonder how you're still able to laugh so hard in this condition."

Alia smiled for a second, and everything disappeared immediately.

"I wonder how you're still able to make me laugh so hard in...