Forbidden Flower of Moriarty || Moriarty the Patriot Fanfiction ||

Chapter 40: Trick

A/N: ≡[。。]≡ gomenasai for not updating for a while. I was in a slump T-T

I may do some corrections and stuff for the earlier chapters btw. My creative juices are running dry and even in drawing I'm stuck in a slump. For almost a month.

I do not own the image used. Credits to the mangaka.

Happy pride month ya'll. <3

Anywaysss, Happy Reading!!

--------------------------------------------------------

I will see you soon.

Even though William said in his message that he will see her soon, Elise could not help but want to see him. Badly.

It's three years since she last saw him and in those three years, she had been patient to wait for the man to see her his self. Now that she's about to see him again, Elise could feel her heart pounding loudly in anticipation.

She desperately tried to keep her emotions in check as soon as she kept on recalling it. It's too soon for her to be emotional.

Yet that one line gave her indescribable amount of joy....and yearning.

Despite the fact that she is free to express her emotions now that she's no longer tied down to her illness, her old habits would get the best of her. Additionally, they are currently on a mission, where Sherlock is assisting them and she cannot afford to rush it.

She had to be patient for a little longer. She kept reminding herself that.

"Now then..." Elise tucks the blond hair behind her ear after she had adorned the same wig she wore last time. "I suppose it's time."

She met up with Bond in front of the shop and upon seeing what the other was wearing, Elise could not help but be impressed.

"I presume... It's fine to address you as a woman now, Bond... Or should I say... Irene?" The brunette says with a small smile before remarking the clothes the other was wearing. "You look stunning with your dress. I believe it's the one you chose the last time we shopped together three years ago?"

"Yes, this was it, Elli-chan." Irene says in a chipper voice. "And it's all fine addressing me as a woman. Ufufufu~ it's the first time Elli-chan has called me by my name. It sounds lovely to the ears."

"Ara, is that so?"

"Yes. I'll be Irene for a day so I better make sure I make it worthwhile!" She says with a wide smile. "I get to wear this dress after a long time. I'm relieved it still fits."

Elise's thoughts then went to Moneypenny who is supposed to be in Irene's place. "I am wondering how Miss Moneypenny is fairing... I think this is her first time disguising as a man..."

"I'm sure it will be fine. This is her we are talking about." The blonde says with confidence as they kept walking.

"I suppose so. I can't help but feel a little worried since... This was a spur in the moment decision."

Irene let out a small giggle before facing the brunet. "That said... I'd like to imagine how Elli-chan looks like disguising as a male."

"I don't think I could pull it off like you can." She admits with a sigh. "I can disguise as any woman but as a man, I'm afraid I can't do that. There are limits to what I can do."

"Aww, don't sell yourself short, Elli-chan. I think you can do it like Miss Moneypenny can."

"Fufufu~ You flatter me."

After they reached a corner, the two ladies went their separate ways. Irene will meet up with Sherlock, while Elise will head first to the venue.

After entering the venue, she made a short eye contact with Patterson by the entrance, who in turn gave a subtle nod and discreetly reported to Louis her arrival.