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My mom suddenly started to laugh. Her maids even having the guts to let out a snicker. Bella shook my shoulder.
"Miss... you should not be put in a difficult position with Madam because of me." She begged. My face only darkened.
"Are you doubting me, Bella?" I asked. She remained quiet. My mother instead spoke up.
"Why wouldn't she? Haven't you noticed? Or did your sickness cause you to forget? Take a look at your skin Eva! Do you truly believe you can set foot anywhere near the palace?" She said. After hearing her words, it was of a light bulb clicked in my head. My skin.
The entire show is a cast of light colors people. In contrast to my deep black skin...
"Of course..." I said. "Of course! I would be considered a treasure because of my skin because I am one of the few with this skin! My skin is nothing I should be ashamed of!" I said proudly. They all stared at me as if I had grown a second head. I nodded with a playful smile at my lips.
"Alright. You don't need to believe in me. But I am still leaving this house. Regardless if I am accepted or not, I will never return here!" I declared loudly. Her expression quickly shifted before shifting back into a cocky smirk. She knew I was not joking.
" All right, that is fine with me. Let's see how long you will last." She said confidently. "and remember, you must never return to this house after you fail to make it into the palace." I nodded and grinned even wider.
Little did she know that the main female lead never loses! I turned my head slightly to Bella.
"Go into the room and begin packing we will leave first thing tomorrow morning as soon as the sun is up," I told her. Bella shifted nervously behind.
"B-but-"
"Bella, be quick!" I quickly cut her off. She bowed hurriedly before returning into the room. I turned back to my room before walking in.
"You!!" I heard her say as I closed the door behind me. I placed a hand on my chest to calm my heartbeat. I took a sigh of relief. Bella who was packing the fabrics turned to me with a doubtful expression.
"Miss, I am only a pitiful servant girl, why would you defend me against the madam??" She asked in shock. I smiled before coming closer to her.
"Bella," I said softly, I took her hands into my own. "From now on, you must trust me fully, alright?"
She quickly pulled her hands out of my own and bowed.
"B-but Miss-"
"No more questions Bella. You must be fast if we want to leave at sunrise tomorrow. She nodded her head before running off to pack.
"Yes miss.." she sulked quietly. I sat on the bed and rubbed my collarbones just then, I remembered something. I turned to Bella who had been eyeing me suspiciously for a while.
Bella, what did my mother mean by illness, was I sick?" I asked her. She turned to me in disbelief before bowing once more.
"My lady, have you by any chance, lost your memory!??" She said. I stared at her for a moment.
"It would be easier playing dumb.." I thought to myself. I nodded quickly. Bella sighed and smiled.
"I wondered why you were acting differently than usual! Your illness must have been the cause! How are you feeling now my lady?" She asked hurried. I awkwardly rubbed my neck.
"Ahh... well, I can't remember anything other than names, how did I become ill?" I asked curiously. She quickly took a seat next to me.
"My lady, you have always had a weak body, but a couple of days ago, we found you outside in the rain! You became terribly ill and were in bed for weeks!" She cried. I nodded before turning towards her.
"I see... B-Bella, there is no need to worry anymore, I feel stronger already! Okay?" I said to her. She nodded and wiped her tears. I couldn't help but rub my mark again.
"Bella, can you tell me about the Selection day?" I asked.
If it were just like in the show, the main female lead would be selected and become the bride of.. my eyes widened.
"The chosen ladies, who will they be given too?" I quickly asked. Bella thought for a moment.
"Hmm. I am not too sure my lady, but most likely. The 2nd Prince." She said. I pierced my lips as my eyes turned cold. I clenched the blanket.
"That's right. In the show, the female lead becomes a 5th wife to the 2nd Prince." I thought to myself. I sighed deeply.
"But miss, do not get too discouraged! I heard that this year the other princes will be looking for brides as well!" She said in an attempt to reassure me.
"I hear the 10th and 8th Princes will be looking for brides! As well as.." she suddenly paused. I looked up at her with my brow raised.
"Who?" I asked. She coughed nervously.
"The 4th prince, but you still have the chance of-"
"The 4th prince??" I asked her. She nodded frightened.
The 4th prince has only been mentioned a handful of times in the show, could it be that my arrival has affected the plot??? I sat back on the bed.
Of course, it has, my mom managed to be put into the story as well. I thought silently for a moment. After not receiving a response Bella stood up and continued to pack.
If my mom is here, would that mean others are here?? Was Mave in this world? I couldn't help but grow excited. How many things have changed because of my arrival? Was the Eva of this world now in my other body? There were so many questions I had. But before I could ask Bella anything else. My stomach let out a loud grumbling sound. I awkwardly coughed. Bella quickly bowed.
"Apologies My lady! I will go get you something to eat right now." She said before running off.
"W-wait I can-" but before I could finish, she had already run out of the room. I sighed softly and fell back onto the bed.
It seems as if I had taken my lack of communication skills along with me. I flicked my forehead.
"Get it together Eva!
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The next morning came quickly as Bella packed the rest of the clothes, answering all my questions on this world.
"It seems as if almost everything is the same as in the show, that's is a relief.," I said to myself. Bella had helped me get dressed in a light yellow and blue dress. My eyes widened as I looked at it.
"This is, beautiful!" I exclaimed shocked. Bella smiled and rubbed her nose.
"I had made it for your birthday, however, it seems like it was made for this occasion." She said shyly. I couldn't help but smile at her.
"Thank you, Bella," I said. She blushed and quickly bowed.
"T-there is no need to thank me, my lady! It is my honor." She stuttered. I looked back into the mirror.
The colors complimented my skin tone beautifully. This new figure I was in was much slimmer than my actual body. My waist was much tinier than before as well! It seems as though I have kept my height, if not, I will much be a couple of inches taller. I smiled happily. This body was amazing. I turned my head to Bella.
"Bella, have I learned how to cultivate ?" I asked her. Suddenly she gasped loudly before falling to the ground on her knees. I turned to her worried.
"M-miss! You mustn't! Your mother has already... I cannot allow you to!" She quickly pressed her head against the floor. Rushing to her side, I quickly pulled her up from the ground.
"My goodness! Belle, why can't I? Isn't it good if I-" Bella looked up at me with, tears in her eyes?
"You mustn't! My lady, please think about the last time you tried, don't you remember??" She said pleading.
-FLASHBACK-
My mother struck my face hard, I fl to the ground with a yelp. I turned to glare at her, tears threatening to fall as I held my cheek.
"Practicing cultivation?? Have you lost your mind?" She exclaimed. I quickly stood up and stomped my foot.
"Mother! all the others my age already know how! why must I not??" I whined, she sucked her teeth angrily.
"Bella! I must never hear of this from Eva again! you will be punished for not serving her correctly!" My mother yelled. Clenching her dress tightly, she huffed before turning around to leave. I watched as her handmaid pulled Bella away. I quickly ran up to them, trying to separate Bella from them. When they only pulled her harder, I turned to my mother's retreating figure.
"Mother!! tell them to let go! it was me who asked! Bella is too weak to be punished harshly!" I begged. Her maids paused for a moment, turning her head to them, she wasted not one glance in my direction.
"Lets go!" she said coldly, pulling her dress as she left the courtyards. I turned back to the maids, trying my best to claw Bella out of their grip. But they were too strong.
-END OF FLASHBACK-
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(Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed.)