༒
'Sigh, such is the life of the female lead!! I surely will not survive if I marry him! I will die from embarrassment!' I suddenly remembered something.
"The Queen!" I said turning back to face him. He made a look of confusion amiss his teasing smile.
"The Queen?" He repeated. I nodded vigorously.
"I-if her sickness comes back, I must be available to help her!" I said. His teasing smile returned as he faced me.
"You can help the Queen while you are married, can you not?" He said. I blushed in realization.
'I've been caught! What to say…' I thought. Subconsciously, I began backing up as the Prince moved forward. I gulped again.
"Miss Adedora, could it be, you would like to cut off our engagement?" He said. I quickly shook my head.
"No! I just-" I got warm realizing how quickly I responded. "I just…" I looked back up at him. Surprisingly, his teasing smile was replaced with a look of shock.
"Did you just say, no?" He said. I looked away embarrassed. I truly was going to be killed now, there is no coming back for me!
Just as I thought that the 4th Prince had roughly pushed me against the wall, his hand gripping my shoulder.
"Ouch!" I hissed. I looked up in shock as there was an angry expression on his face.
"Miss? Is everything alright?" I heard Bella ask. I nodded before realizing she couldn't see me.
"Y-yes! Everything is fine Bella!" I responded loud enough for her to hear me. The 4th Prince quickly removed his hand. His expression changed again into a look of confusion.
"You, you didn't ask for her help?" He said slowly. I looked at him confused.
"Help? Why would I need her help?" I asked. His eyes narrowed.
"You.. why are you not scared of me?" He said. I looked at him lost.
"Why would I be scared of you? I trust that you are a good person." I said his eyes only got narrower.
"But why? How are you so confident?" He said. I paused. It's not like I could tell him he ends up helping the female lead stop the antagonist! What did he want me to say? I looked away embarrassed.
"I just trust that you are a good person.." I said pouting. Why was he acting weird?? He took a step back, scoffing.
"I see, so you are simply naive." He said. I furrowed my brows and faced him properly.
"4th Prince. With all due respect, I am not naive." I spat out. He seemed shocked by my sudden change in attitude. I sighed inwardly.
"Why must I need a reason to trust you? You have not done anything bad, so why would I be against you in any way your Highness." I said. He backed away more. I wasn't sure if he simply did not believe me or if he was planning to cut me in half. His face hardened.
"The rumors, I'm sure you've heard them." He said bluntly. I clamped my lips together. He let out a bitter smile, expecting me to finally admit that I was scared of him.
"Your highness, I will admit, those rumors… worried me, however." I paused and looked up at him. "Your Highness, I know they are not true," I said. My response only made him angrier.
"But how? How do you know that right here, and right now…" he walked up to me, leaving little to no room in between us. "I will not do something horrible to you?" He said. My heartbeat quickened as I looked at him. Although he was wearing such a cold expression, his eyes were soft, he almost looked pained.
I couldn't stop myself as I reached my hand to caress his cheek. He looked shocked.
"Because I know you are a good person, your highness," I said softly while staring at him. His eyes focusing on mine as if they were searching for a lie or even a hint of doubt. "I believe you," I said again.
His expression changed once more, by this time, I realized how close we were and what I was doing. Quickly, I pulled my hand away and took many steps backward, I put space in between us. I bowed deeply while clutching my hand.
"M-My deepest apologies to your Highness! I, I was not thinking clearly and-"
"The wedding, it will not be moved." He interrupted. My eyes widened. I bowed once more, my shoulders sulking.
"Y-Yes your Highness," I said. When I stood, he was turned away with his back towards me. I frowned, I wanted to say something else but, I knew he no longer wished to speak with me. Clutching my hands, I bowed once more.
"I will take my leave, your Highness," I said. He didn't respond. I walked out of the room at a steady pace, upon opening the door…
Bo and Bella quickly jumped back and bowed.
"M-Miss! I-" Bella started, but I simply walked past her. She quickly rushed to catch up with me.
I couldn't stay near that manor any longer! I went to try and postpone the wedding. Instead, I managed to anger the 4th Prince!
'Alright, well done Eva! You are not going to live past tomorrow!' I thought. I sighed deeply and rubbed my face.
"M-Miss is everything alright?" Bella spoke up. I quickly nodded before correcting my posture. I turned to face her.
"Yes, everything is fine," I answered. "Let's take a walk through the Queen's courtyard," I said. Bella's face changed to a look of shock before bowing.
"So suddenly miss? Is something wrong with the Queen?" She said worriedly. I shook my head and turned back around, continuing to walk.
"No, but her courtyard is, quiet," I said. From time to time, even the singing of the birds would annoy me. However, the Queen's courtyard as complete silence. Even the wind howled quietly. Confused but allowing, Bella nodded her head.
"Yes, Miss." She said bowing.
༒
(Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed.)