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"It has been dismissed by the king." I spoke quickly. The words cut like knives in my own chest. I took a deep breath.
'Why am I so affected by this?? He is only a side character anyways!' I forced myself to believe. Hiding the obvious affection I had for him. I blinked away my tears and coughed softly.
"Yes well, I know that must come as a relief for you." I said jokingly. He still didn't respond. Under his hard gaze, I wonder what he was thinking? Was he relieved that I would no longer be here, to continue bothering him? The more I thought, the more clouded my eyes became, and my throat closing up. Thankfully, I did not have to stay much longer.
"Miss!" Bella said. I turned to see her walking towards me. I hurriedly bowed towards the 4th Prince before walking away. Bella curtly bowed towards me, holding a tray in her hands.
"Miss? I thought out had returned to the rooms by now." She said. I nodded before turning away from her.
"Let's go." I said.
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I listened to there retreeting footsteps without glancing over. I stood there dumbfounded.
"It has been dismissed by the king." She said so easily and quickly, as if it was nothing but one of the many words spoken in a day, a meaningless sentence. She didn't even glance at me, not once did our eyes meet. Maybe then, she would understand.
I clenched my fists.
"Tch." Turning around, I walked towards my mother's- The Queen's Courtyard. Drawing my sword, I cut the branches of a tree, trying not to think about what just took place. The more I thought about, the angrier I became. The tree crashed to the floor with a crackle.The maids at this point have already been made aware of my presence. One of them walked towards me cautiously. Ignoring her, continued waving my sword, as if I was moving on autopilot. Another tree crashed to the ground.
"4-4th Prince… you cannot-" I only glanced at her and she quickly bowed her head. Her fingers trembled. My brows furrowed upon seeing her reaction.
'Am I truly that intimidating?' I thought. Of course, I have fought in many battles, I have killed many soldiers, but in comparison to my elder brothers. My mind wandered to the 2nd Prince. My arm stopped moving for a minute. My hand gripping the sword relaxing.
'The 2nd prince…' I thought to myself. Miss Eva's reaction to him was not one of surprise or shock.
It was in fear. She is scared of the 2nd Prince.
My expression turned sour. They said they had never met, so why was she so scared of him? This girl..
"Why are women so confusing…" I grunted to myself. sheathing my sword. I left the Queen's courtyard.
Maid: ".....what..0-0"
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Bella guided me back towards my room. I sat on the bed glancing down at my feet, remaining silent. Bella places the tray of food down before leaving the room quietly.
"I'm not hungry." I said. She was going to argue with me but after looking at my expression, she pursed her lips and nodded.
"I-I'll be right outside. Miss." She Said before Valon politely and closed the door behind her.
I gritted my teeth.
I slammed my hand down on the small wooden table. It shook slightly. Cursing violently, I yanked the hair clips out of my hair. they fell to the ground with a clatter. I ruffled my hair and rubbed my hands over my face. Resting my elbows on my knees, my body hunch over as I held my face.
'This...this was not how it was supposed to go!! This story, one of my favorite shows. How could it be so frustrating??!!?'
I signed loudly before rubbing my face again.
' Throughout my entire stay here, I had tried my best. But now, all of my hard work has gone to waste, this was truly the frustrating life of the female lead!!!' I thought to myself.
I scowled. Turning away from this and I laid down on the bed facing the wall.
' it's not like it matters.' I pouted. ' I didn't want to stay here anyway, I wanted to leave! so, good for me!' My fists clenched as I shut my eyes. I would at least try to-
"4th Prince! I'm sorry but you cannot go in!" Before I could finish my thought, I heard Bella's yelling from outside. I ignored it.
'Tch! Sure the 4th Prince was here as if he would come to my manor-'
The door opened and closed with a loud thud. upon turning around, my eyes widened. To my surprise, there was a 4th Prince staring back at me.
'...huh?'
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I walked into the room after pushing past the maid. I quickly closed the door behind me.
Eva was sitting upright on the bed, her hair messy and cheeks puffed. Her lips were opened slightly as she stared at me in shock.
"4th, prince?" She said still unsure. I walked closer towards her bed.
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'WHAT???? WHY ON EARTH WAS THE 4TH IN MY ROOM???' I thought. He started moving closer towards me. I quickly backed up towards the wall.
"Y-yah! Don't move any closer! Are you crazy??" I said while pointing at him. My legs were propped up close to my chest. I was as far away from him as I could possibly be but he only kept moving closer. I gulped.
"You… you truly hate me don't you?" He suddenly spoke. I was silent as I processed what he said.
"What? Why would I hate you, 4th Prince." I asked confused.
"What about the 2nd Prince?"
"The, 2nd Prince..?" I said slower, remembering the aura that I felt in the 4th Prince's manner. Noticing my change and body language, he moved closer.
"Why are you scared of him, but you are not scared of me? have you not heard what I've done?" He asked slower. As he spoke, he took more steps closer to the bed. My expression turned sour.
' What is this!?! I have done absolutely nothing and only would like to leave this show peacefully. Why am I being interrogated like this??'
I took a deep breath and glared at the 4th Prince angrily. Sitting up, I pointed at him.
"You! It's always about you! Can you not understand what just happened to me? Ever since I came here, there has not been a peaceful day, but you, you always have to make everything that I go through about you! what is your problem!?!?" I yelled angrily. Taken aback. He stopped for a moment.
"You're yelling at me?" He said confused.
"Of course I am yelling at you!!!"
"...."
He finally remained silent after speaking. He moved back a little. I glanced at him before turning away. I sat back down.
"Why did you ask to marry me?" He suddenly spoke. I felt a vein swell in my head.
"You!!-" I was going to yell again but only sighed and brushed my hair back. I looked up at him once more before Trailing my gaze towards the window. I relaxed on the bed as I stared away from him.
" If I tell you, will you leave me alone? Will you allow me to leave peacefully?" I asked. My throat closing on my own words, I felt my chest pull.
'What is this??? Why was I so affected by this stupid story????'
".." he did not respond. I laughed bitterly but nodded nonetheless.
" I wanted to marry you because…" I paused. " I knew people feared you. I wanted that power to be associated with nothing but fear. That is why I chose to marry you." I said slowly, ringing out every word. He still remained silent. My gaze remained on the window, even as I finished talking. I wondered if he could sense my hesitance.
"You, did not marry me because you loved-"
"No. I would never." I said quickly. Immediately after the words left my mouth I clenched my hands on my dress. my lips were quivering slightly as I felt my heart sink. The room was silent. Neither of us said a word. only stay and take their thick tension of the room. I heard a scoff. Then a small laugh before hearing claps.
" you are a great actor, you know that?" He said bitterly. I could hear the coldness dripping off of his words but I still did not face him. "You, you can't even look at me." He said with a sour tone.
"Alright. I shall leave you be now, if that is what you truly want." He said. Turning around he swiftly left my room. Bella quickly came inside.
"Miss!! Are you alright?? My apologies I should've not let him in but he-"
"Bella." I quickly cut her off. " There is no need to apologize, just make sure we are packed and ready to leave by tomorrow morning, all right?"
".....y-yes miss." She responded.
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(Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoyed.)