[DROP] ?Identity V? Imprisoned [ Hermit x Reader ]

I'm the son of a poor worker. On days when my father was at work, I would stay at home to help with most of the housework. My mother is sick, so she rarely gets out of bed.

I have a dream of becoming an inventor, but because my family is poor, most of my father's salary is used to buy medicine for my mother, so I'm not able to pursue my dream. I don't know how to read, nor how to write. I have no complaints. I'm willing to trade my dream for my mother's health.

In my free time, I go out with the kids my age in the neighborhood. We used to walk in the barley fields, playing the games we came up with. Simple things bring us joy.

Nobles don't like children from lowly backgrounds like us, and naturally, we don't like them either. We don't like the way they always brag about their wealth, and the way they look down on people who are poorer than them. But sometimes, some of my friends are also curious about the life of the upper class. I'm also very curious. Is their whole day just partying ? Do they go to work, or just sitting at home thinking how to spend their money ?

Until one day, a friend of mine brought a noble girl over.

[Y/n] Boucher is her name. We don't like nobles, but somehow we felt like we couldn't leave her on the first day we met. [Y/n] is like a blank sheet of paper. She just did what she was told. She doesn't know the basics like tying her own hair, picking up vegetables, or boiling a potato,...but she's the only one who can read, so she often teaches us. [Y/n] used to tell us a lot of good stories. Even boring stories become extremely interesting through her narration.
She eats a lot. It was as if there was a black hole in her stomach. Every time we went out to play, Merlin used to catch fish and get lots of fruit for her to eat. When [Y/n] learned about my dream of becoming an inventor, she secretly brought me many books about great inventors, taught me more words, and always supported me in pursuing my dream.

I don't know since when my attention has always been on her. I started to feel uncomfortable every time I saw her with other male friends. Sometimes, I have thoughts of wanting to monopolize her for myself.

Anonymous 1: Strange huh. Merlin and [Y/n] are half an hour late.

It was a normal day like any other. We asked Merlin and [Y/n] to go frog hunting this afternoon, but half an hour passed and still no sign of them.

Alva: [Y/n] told me she had classes early this afternoon. I guess she's being held back by the teacher.
Anonymous 2: I guess we'll have to wait a little longer.

But neither of them came. A week later, Merlin arrived alone. We tried asking him about [Y/n], he said she was too busy and didn't have time to hang out, but his expression said otherwise. I knew Merlin was hiding something, so I snuck into [Y/n]'s house by the way Merlin used to. After successfully sneaking in, I was overwhelmed by the splendor of the house. It was 10 times bigger than my house. However, I was caught by Merlin right away. Merlin told me to stay in the barn until he was done with his work, but I didn't listen. I ran to find [Y/n]. After a long time trying to hide from the servants and guards, I found [Y/n]'s room on the second floor. The door to her room was left open, I was about to run in to surprise her when I heard a scream coming from inside.

Madam Boucher: HOW DARE YOU EAT WITHOUT MY PERMISSION !?

I was curious so I peeked in, and I saw a woman hitting [Y/n]'s calf with an iron rod. [Y/n]'s leg was bruised, it could be seen that she was in a lot of pain, but she still stood still for the woman to hit.

Madam Boucher: I found it strange that you gained 2 pounds in the last month. You think I made you go on a diet for no reason ? What will people think when they see you as fat as a pig ? Who gave you this dirty bread ?
[Y/n]: It...It's...
Madam Boucher: WHO IS ???
[Y/n]: It's me. It was me. I sneaked into the kitchen to get it. I'm sorry...I was hungry.
Madam Boucher: Do you think an apology is enough ? I'm so disappointed in you. You will not be allowed to eat anything until you lose 3 pounds. You are detained for 1 month !

I wanted to go in, but Merlin covered my mouth and pulled me away. Turns out [Y/n]'s life wasn't as easy as I thought. Now I understand why she always eats so much, and why she runs so slow.

More than a month later, [Y/n] came to play with us again, with many books for me to read. When we asked what happened at her house, [Y/n] just laughed and said there was a party.

Later, when Merlin turned 17 and left town, we didn't see [Y/n] again. She can only get out with Merlin's help. When my mother passed away due to illness, [Y/n] sent me many letters of encouragement, along with many books, and a yellow tulip.

I have worked tirelessly to achieve my dream. The amount of letters that
[Y/n] and I exchanged with each other piled up over time, and my feelings also grew over time. Four years later, I became a great inventor. When I was firmly established in society, I decided to propose to the girl I loved.

I chose the tulip garden as the place to propose to [Y/n]. But contrary to my expectations, right after receiving the marriage proposal, [Y/n] knelt down begging me not to marry her. When I knew that [Y/n] had someone she loved, my heart sank. I thought that as long as [Y/n] was happy, I could do anything, but the thought of her marrying a man other than me made me intolerable. No matter what, [Y/n] can only belong to me. I don't care who that man is. I only care that now and in the future, I'm the only one with her, her only husband. For her, I'm willing to wait.

At the urging of my wife's parents,
[Y/n] and I were quickly married. But since that event, [Y/n] seems to have turned into a different person. She is always quiet. We rarely have a decent conversation. To make her feel comfortable, I agreed to sleep in a different room. Even though her attitude is always cold, even though she hates the flowers I give her, even though she never dines with me, I have no complaints.

I did everything she asked, so why...why is her gaze always looking elsewhere ?

A year has passed, and I have lost all patience. I can't stand it when my wife is always thinking of another man. I forced her to reveal the man's identity. I thought the one she loved was Merlin, since the two of them had always been together since childhood, but she said her lover was a mercenary.

I think the best way to get that man out of her mind is to fill her mind with me. That night, [Y/n] cried a lot, also scolded and hit me a lot. But some time later, she became more obedient. She no longer refuses my touches, nor throws away my gifts. Things got better after she met Luca Balsa, my student. After a long time, I finally got the chance to see my wife's smile. [Y/n] became closer to me, she even cooked for me and talked to me more. It was the happiest time of my life.

[Y/n] said that she likes Luca because he reminds her of me when I was a kid. I thought she was adorable. But later on, I found her strange. Because after my reputation was ruined by my only student, she was still by his side. Rumors that my wife is having an affair with my student were growing. When I asked her to confirm the rumor, she just gave me a faint smile, and a nonchalant answer.

[Y/n]: Believe what you want to believe.

I don't want to do this, but I can't stop doubting [Y/n]. Even my co-workers warned me about their relationship. Late at night on the day of the accident, because [Y/n] did not return, I was worried. I ran to Luca's lab when I heard that my wife was also there. I heard screams while I was outside. As soon as I opened the door, I saw [Y/n] lying on the floor, and Luca on top of her.

I couldn't control my anger. I immediately ran to attack Luca. He reached for a nearby electric wire and hit me on the head. Something happened after the electric struck my brain, causing the lab to explode. I died there.

Nobles often used the language of flowers to express their sincerity.

Yellow tulips symbolize friendship.
:))))

[Y/n] gives Alva yellow tulip in the hope of infusing him with positive energy, but he misunderstood.