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Just as I exited the 4th Prince's Manor, I bumped into someone. I stumbled backward.
"Oh! My apologies." I said before bowing. As I looked up. I saw a pale woman with round eyes and sharp brows that were furrowed together. Her handmaid huffed.
"Do you not know who you walked into?" the handmaid said cockily. I bowed once more.
"Apologies miss. I did not mean to offend you." I said. The lady scoffed and waved her hand.
"It's fine. You are lucky I am not in a bad mood. Help me clean my dress." She said. I signaled Bella to go, but as Bella approached her, she stepped back.
"No, you." She repeated, pointing her finger at me. My eyes widened a bit as I took a good look at her.
'If I'm not mistaken, this is the 10th Consort! What is she doing here?' I thought. She cleared her throat, waiting for me to respond. I bowed once more. I pursed my lips as I thought to myself.
'If her role in this plot is anything like the original movie…'
Before I could move, My arm was jerked forward, My hand placed at her dress.
"There! Now clean it-"
Before she could finish, My arm was ripped away from her grip, and I was standing behind a towering figure.
"That's enough, 10th Consort." The 4th Prince said. My heart leaped as I heard his voice. His broad back blocking my view. I moved to the side a bit, but he only held my arm harder.
"My Prince!" I heard her exclaim nervously. I looked down at his hand holding firmly onto my arm. "May I ask, what you are doing here?"
"This is my Manor, is it not?"
"Y-yes, of course I-"
"10th Consort, what may you need?" he interrupted before she could say anything. Suddenly, Bella spoke up.
"Your Majesty! The 10th Consort was bullying Miss, even Bo saw it!" Bella cried. I tried to pull my arm out of his grip once more, but he didnt budge.
"4th Prince, You see-"
"Miss Eva is my fiancee, 10th Consort. It would be wise of you to respect her." He said before I could get another word out. I cursed inwardly.
'Stop announcing it!'
"Fiancee? Her?" She said shocked. Quickly collecting her self, I heard her let out a forced laugh.
"Sorry sorry, that was my fault. Miss Eva please forgive me." She quickly said. Turning to her haidmaids, she signaled them to leave. She turned back towards the 4th Prince.
"4th Prince, we shall take our leave." She said before bowing. Quickly, her and her handmaids left the Manor entrance. I watched her retreating figure. I couldnt help but shudder.
'That woman...tch' I thought. She played a helping hand in the downfall of the queen. I shuddered once more.
"She scares you that much? Even more than me?" The 4th Prince suddenly said. I turned to him and subconsciously nodded. My eyes widened and I quickly shook my head.
"O-of course not! Its just.." I paused searching for an excuse. "Cold! Its cold outside."
"Your cold? Then come back inside." He said, prepared to drag me back into his manor. I quickly pulled back my arm.
"T-that, Its okay! I am fine." I said. I then bowed. "Thank you for helping me, 4th Prince."
He stood there and stared at me. I shifted awkwardly under his gaze.
"What?" I said. He shook his head.
"You don't seem.. Seem like a lady." He said.
"What?"
"You act more like, a squirrel." He said. I glared at him.
"4th Prince, did you just say I look like a squirrel?" I asked angrily. I heard Bella chuckle. My eye twitched.
"You!" I pointed at the 4th Prince before stomping.
I was one of the taller girls here, and my face was far from the resemblance of a squirrel!! How could he stand there and say that. I placed my hands on my hips.
"Well, Your like a...a" I started, He stared at me amused, I couldnt think of an insult. I turned to Bella who quickly bowed to hide her face.
"A what?" He said. I bit my lip before scoffing and turning away.
"Whatever." I said annoyed. I heard Bella laugh again.
'Bella! You traitor…' I thought. I felt a hand pat my head and I looked over startled. The 4th Prince was facing me, a small grin teasing at his lips.
"Apologies, Miss Eva. That was rude of me." He said. My heart almost stopped. I quickly pulled away. His hand falling back down to his side.
"B-Bella, let's go." I said. Bella quickly bowed before following me, as we finally left the 4th Prince's Manor.
I walked many steps infront of her, There was no way I would allow her to see my stupid smile!
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(Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed.)