HE/HEROINE AND MY VILLANESS
(EMBRACE THE THORNS CIRCUMVENTING IS FOR FRAIL)
-MARQUIS RESIDENCE-
-In the art room-
"Is my posture correct, young miss?"
"Yes, it's fine. Don't move, understand?" I said as I set up my needed materials for painting.
"Okay..."
"It feels so good to hold a paintbrush again,"
"Did you say something, Miss?"
"Oh no, is nothing, don't move,"
"Okay..."
"Wait, can you move a bit to the right?"
"Like this?" She moves a little to the right, helping me find the right angle to paint.
"Yes, that's it, don't move now,"
"Young miss, can I talk?"
"Of course you can, Mary, go ahead," I giggled.
"Sorry, it's my first time doing this kind of thing. I apologize if I ask so much of a question," Mary mention as Vendia laughs.
"Don't worry. Is good that you ask so many questions. I like to talk while I work," Vendia admitted.
[Don't move,] I mouthed at her,
"Sorry..." Mary Apologies and Vendia started painted.
"Young miss, how did you know that you have a talent for art?"
"I just found out today?"
"FOR REAL?" She moved her head in surprise.
"Don't move," I instructed.
"Sorry," she apologies and arranges her posture back to its position.
-One hour later-
"Young miss, is it not done yet?"
"I'm not done yet. Why?"
"Um, I feel numb and stiff. I feel tired," Mary answers as I laugh.
"Just kidding. You can move now." I answer, and she deep sighs.
"I'm so glad, "She heaved a sigh of relief, stretching all her body as she stood.
"Yes, come see for yourself,"
"Wow! Is that me?" She wonders.
"Yes, You, why? Do you not like it?"
"What? No, I love what you made for me so much. Can I have this inside my room, Milady?"
"Yes, of course. You can. I painted that for you," Mary hugs me, happy.
"Thank you, miss," she says, hugging me.
"You're welcome..." I hugged her back felt glad.
Knock
"Yes? Who is it?" I call as I break our hug.
"I will get the door, miss," Mary proposes, and I nod.
"Sweetheart, we will go now," Mother gets inside the art room together with father already, well dressed for the party. I stood up from my chair and went over to them.
"WHAT? Is it time already?" I ask, surprised,
"Yes. Is almost dawn," Father responds,
"What? I didn't know," I reply,
"Is fine, sweetheart. You were busy doing your panting. We don't want to disturb you,"
"Even so."
"You don't have to worry, sweetheart. We understand," Mother reply,
"Is good to see you have a new hobby now," Father mention,
"Yes," Mother
"Thank you, mother and father,"
"You always welcome, sweetheart. So? How Do I Look?"
"You look so beautiful and young, mother," I mention, and my mother blush.
"Oh, thank you, sweetheart," She responds, and I smile.
"Father, you look dashing and handsome," I compliment both of them because they look good together.
'No, wonder Vendia is beautiful,'
"Oh, thank you, sweetheart. Are you sure you won't come with us?" Father asks,
"Yes, I'm sure, father," I reply, and he nods.
"Okay, sweetie, do you want us to buy you something when we get home?" Mother asks,
"Hmm... I have nothing in mind right now, mother. All I want is for you both to enjoy your night together and get home safe," I answer.
"We will. You also take care. Will go now," Mother mention, and I nod. They then kissed my forehead and, leave for the royal party.
"Young, miss?" Mary call out for me,
"Yes? What is it, Mary?" I respond while I compile and gather my art materials and put them in their places.
"Are you okay?" She asks,
"Yes, I'm fine, Mary, come on. Let us go to the dining room. I'm hungry," I demand, and she nods, following me outside.
-Dining room-
"Erm... this is very delicious," I sing in delight in eating.
"Young, miss. Slow down. You might get a stomach ache from eating fast," Mary concern,
"Is fine, Mary," I reply, continue eating like a pig, so hungry.
"Oh, right? Is chef Andria here?" I ask as I stop eating.
"Yes?" Mary asks, confused.
"Chef Andria, is she here?" I ask once again.
"Uh, yes, she is inside the kitchen. Preparing your dessert," Mary mention, and I stand up from my chair and go towards the kitchen.
"Miss? Wait! Where are you going? You haven't finished eating your food yet," Mary run after me as I fast walking. Then, not long, I spotted Chef Andria dressing the dessert.
"Chef Andria," I call out to her as I went over to where she is.
"Vendia?" Chef Andria got surprised upon seeing me.
"Chef Andria, thank you for cooking my favorite dish every day," I mention, and she wears a shocked face.
"Young, miss!" Mary arrived inside the kitchen.
"Wha-I thought you lose your memories," Chef Andria mention, and I smile at her.
"Oh, yes. I do. But, Mary mentions to me you cook my favorite dish every day. So I come here to thank you,"
"Is this dessert for me?" I ask, pointing my right hand towards the dessert beside her. She turns around,
"Uh, yes. Is for you. Strawberry ice-cream with waffles and cherry grapes and mango sauce," She replies, and my ice lightens up.
"That is my favorite dessert, right?" I guess refraining myself from eating the wonderful dessert beside her.
"Yes, that is your favorite dessert," Chef Andria reply, and I squeal with excitement to taste the dessert beside her.
"Can I have it now?" I ask,
"No, you must not eat dessert, miss," Mary block my way from getting the dessert. I pout from disappointment.
"Mary... huhuhuhu," I fake cry, and Chef Andria got shocked upon seeing me acting like a five-year-old kid in front of Mary.
"Sorry, Chef Andria, we will go now," Mary mention and drag me away from the kitchen as I continue pouting and fake crying.
"Wh-wait! Uh..." Chef Andria, still processing the scene she had seen just now. Vendia, acting like a little kid in front of her.
"Mary, please... I want to eat dessert first," Vendia beg,
"No, don't you know that eating dessert while your tummy is still empty is bad for health," Mary still insists like a mother.
"No... huhuhuhu,"
"Finish your dinner first, then you can eat dessert," Mary mention, and I eat my dinner fast.
'Pft, I can't believe it. The Miss can be a kid sometimes,' Mary thought while she watches you eat.
After that, Vendia finishes her dinner and eats her dessert. They then proceed back to her chamber and played dress-up with Mary.
"How do I look, miss?" Mary asks, wearing a dress that Vendia choose for her to wear. They played dress-up with make-up and hair styled by each dress.
"You look gorgeous, Mary," Vendia respond.
"You don't have to lie, miss," Mary mention, and Vendia laugh.
"Okay, next dress," Vendia proposes, and they continue their evening with it, enjoying each other company.
To be continued...