Previously : I know for a fact that Agatha has always bullied her little sis, so I'll make sure not to do that and also to make my image a little more pleasant for my brothers, since all she has been doing for this family is causing trouble.
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I couldn't think more about this matter that someone knocked on my door.
- Sister?
So she is the little heroine of the story? I mean, not so little but she does seem frail.
- Come on in Anastasia.
I smiled at her trying to make it clear that I won't do whatever the old Agatha did.
- I came to check on you. I heard you fell down the stairs because of your heals.
So that's what happened.
- Don't worry, I'm okay now.
- And, I also came to inform you that we will have dinner with a guest. Father didn't want to give me any more information.
Is this the dinner that happened at the beginning of the story? If I remember correctly, the guest was the Crown Prince and it is at this moment that he fell in love with Anastasia.
Of course, being the devil she is, Agatha tried to ruin their moment because of her jealousy and attempted to kill her sister by poisoning her drink.
Now that I think about it. Even though the story is so well written, just what is this plot? It's way too speedy and living as Agatha, I have no desire to do such things.
After telling me what she had to say, Ana left my room and I looked through the window. I saw a figure. One wearing a dress. I guess it's just the step-mom taking a stroll in the garden. But… Wasn't she told by the previous Agatha that she didn't have permission to walk here?
Well, it's not like I'll start screaming from my window. I just let it pass and think about the situation I'm in.
This time with no one interrupting me.
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I have come to the conclusion that :
Since I'm supposed to be the villainess, I think that all I'll have to do is stop the way Agatha acted before.
Maybe, I'll even win a cute little sister with this unexpected event.
I think I should see the positive outcomes of it and not only the negative ones.
Not only will I have a family but since I'm the first daughter of a duke, it probably means I have monthly incomes for anything that a daughter like me would need.
Pretty useful. I should probably check how much I possess before dinner.
***
- What? I have nothing left?
- Yes my lady.
- And can you give me a detailed bill of everything I bought?
- I'm sorry, but I'm not allowed to do so.
- And who told you not to?
The butler looked kind of surprised since I guessed that someone was probably behind this. I mean, the previous Agatha would probably not have guessed...
- I'am not allowed to share such informations.
- What if I ordered you? As the first daughter of the Duke, opposing me means you're opposing the dukedom.
I personally didn't want to use my title but I hope it works. After all, "money is the reason we exist".
- And what if I tell you that the person who ordered me has a higher influence than a Duke's daughter?
That was unexpected. I'm kinda embarrassed.
But... who would be powerful enough? My father or maybe my step-mother. I don't know why but she seemed like a bitch who only cares about her own kid through the whole story.
I should look into this matter later. Wow, I now talk as if I actually have a plan. I'm pretty good in pretending to be smart.
It's still a shame I don't really remember everything about the story. I mean in a life of 30 years, who would remember a whole story in such a critical situation?! I personally only know the beginning and the ending.
It would be ridiculous to remember such details.
I tried to get back to my room but didn't really find the way back.
What about exploring?
- What are you doing here?
Who's that?
- I'm pretty sure we told you not to come this way anymore.
Oooh, the twins. They are Agatha's blood related brothers, well this is just two of them. Agatha still has a little brother, and he was described to be extremely cute.
- I lost my way.
- Well it's no surprise. I heard from mother that you have gone mad and that you should rest.
- Isn't "mother" dead?
Why are they surprised? I don't remember any mention of the real wife of Duke Selsti.
- We are talking about Nancy. Anastasia's mother, who married our father.
- What?! I thought she was a concubine!
I genuinely thought she was. I mean, the author did say that the Duke really loved his first wife. Men sure change with time.
- You are being ridiculous,
- Insulting mother with such a shameful role.
So now they finish each other's sentences? And why are they attacking me, they were the ones who said that I was "mad" and that I should "rest", so this shouldn't surprise them.
- Since I'm sick. Can one of you show me the way to my room? Or I'll end up fainting and you will be the ones to take responsibility.
They both signed and we started walking in the hallways. It's very luxurious.
***
We have now arrived in front of my room. It might take me some time to remember the routes, but I'll probably enjoy it (without the company of these two).
- Sister!
- Anastasia!
That wasn't me. It was the twins.
- What are you doing here? We thought you had piano lessons and didn't want to disturb.
- I just finished. I came here to check on sister Agatha.
Yes, now that you know why she's here, why won't you step aside and let me hug her?
- Come here.
I opened my arms but Travis or Taylor (I have no idea who is who) separated us.
- Just what are you trying to do?
- Hug my sister? Since when were you labelled dumb?
- Brothers! Sisters!
Is that the sound of a toddler? Wait, don't tell me it's the cute little Theodore?