As a filial daughter, she never once thought of arguing back with her parents.
Her grandparents taught her well in that aspect. She was a dignified young lady who grew up in an aristocratic family.
Hence she knew her boundaries. But to the hell with filial piety, her grandparents were dead and these people don't deserve it.
Now she will fight back. Yeah baby.
Alina laughed out loud when she thought about her deranged parents, she really needs to get few tests done to determine somethings.
Perhaps some doubts with be answered soon. They say you describe others for what you truly are.
Her parents truly fit that description. Her parents called her greedy and unreliable in reality they were the ones that are unreliable and greedy with unrealistic ambitions.
With their constant jeering and taunting, she hesitated to keep anything for herself. Her parent's manipulation really did make her a pauper as well as an insecure ignorant young woman.
She tried to protect herself by hiding her true self and ended up building a wall around her...
People who knew her were scared of her while some didn't even know she existed. Her existence became an abomination.
Even as a young Professor, she didn't interact with people, she kept to herself.
Most students either found her cowardly or uninteresting and hence her university life was somewhat smooth without any obstacles.
However from the age of twenty two, she faced setbacks, thus, this little cottage became her only home after having no place to retreat.
She was all alone in her fight for her rights like an abandoned empress since her king betrayed her for another.
Perhaps this little cottage was special or maybe she forgot to mention it to her parents. Now, this is safe haven for her, as no one can come and go as they wish.
They won't look for her or cause trouble for a while. With such an optimistic thought, Alina beamed with joy as she made her way to her magnificent little cottage.
Her little paradise was a little cottage, maybe little cottage was an understatement. The cottage appeared simple but elegant.
As she looked at the magnificence of her cottage, her numb heart warmed up but it ached knowing her wonderful grandparents are no longer here with her to enjoy the tranquillity.
The first snow of the winter made the cottage look picturesque. The white of snow combined with the pink of peach blossom trees really made a delightful scene.
Strangely, the peach blossom trees bloomed in all seasons and Alina always wondered about the reason.
The little peach blossom cottage was looking radiant, dazzling every person that passed by this otherworldly scene.
Her grandparents definitely knew her taste. She smiled with pleasure at the thought of residing in this paradise. Perhaps being able to come back wasn't so bad.
She has a stable job, a house, a company. She will live her life to the fullest and of course she'll never forget to serve them bastards a sumptuous cold meal called revenge.
She directed her attention to the cottage instead of souring her mood by thinking about those loathsome people. Alina walked through the gate.
Her heart beat faster with every step she took; she was overwhelmed with emotions and the memories wrecking havoc in her mind.
This was truly her home; the interior was exactly to her taste. When she first stepped into this cottage, she never planned to change the design or decoration.
Hence it stayed the same. This little paradise was a tribute to her grandparents love towards her.
This little cottage was the means of every wealthy person but not many can afford it. If the exterior of the cottage screamed of celestial elegance, the interior reeked of wealth.
Despite appearing small, it had three bedrooms with their own attached bathrooms as well as a walk in closet.
The living and a dining room were decorated with pastel colours making the rooms alive with warmth oozing out.
The kitchen was even more splendid, it was the heart of this room, beautifully decorated with every kind of utensils.
Alina's favourite place in this cottage was her little study room, filled with every intellectual book that can be found.
Even though it looked small, it had everything. Her cottage was equipped with every kind of technology.
Since her little cottage was advanced in technology, the moment she entered, her identity was verified and a familiar face welcomed her.
"Welcome home Empress Xi"
This... Alina was overwhelmed with emotion when she heard that voice. She was home. She slightly coughed to stabilize herself and said
"This empress is home, IRA"
She wasn't embarrassed even though she shamelessly called herself an Empress.
She even giggled with a strange satisfaction. This is who she was; an empress and no one could deny her rights.
Soon she realised something. In all this hassle, she forgot to check what she initially wanted to check.
Whether she has reincarnated like in those books or not!
How good would that be! And nothing has changed so far, she didn't even marry that waste of a human.
Was she really going to have her second chance for real?
She ran to her room and looked into the mirror. Her eyes widened and her heart was beating rapidly.
She was in a daze for a couple of seconds before looking at her thoroughly.
She really did reincarnate, she was reborn ten years to the past. It was the end of the year but start of her misery.
She stared at the mirror, mesmerised by her beautiful face, a face that would drawn ones soul away, high bridge nose, perfect jaw line with a jade like skin.
Her luscious red lips amplified the enchantment. Deep blue eyes that could captivate one's soul sparkled as if stars were shimmering within them.
She really came back, but just to be safe she checked her phone and latest news. And...
"Hahahaha. This is legit gem. My dream turned them into a joke. Tsk"
There was tears of happiness in her eyes. Watching her enemies tackle hardships really made her day.