Thya's point of view
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IN THE END, DAISUKE'S LITTLE JOKE caused Hov to be mad at me for not being careful. But who would have thought that just throwing me to the wall would cause so many problems? It seems like that assholed is stronger than he looks like, or my body was really weaker than normal. The latter wouldn't be a surprise, once Hov advised me that I wasn't totally healed just yet.
"Thya, Thya, Thya," he stared at me after bandaging me all over again. "If you don't act carefully, you will get hurt again, and will have to stay on the bed for another month, immobilized, is that what you want?"
I gulped. "No, Hov. I'll try being careful. But in my defense, as I said before, it wasn't my fault, okay? That bastard didn't even say anything, he just came and did this to me," I growled. "Seriously, Hov, I hate him so fucking much. It makes me desperate to see him miserable," a mischievous smirk took over my lips, "and by something that will definitely be my fault!"
Hov clicked his tongue, "Tsk, tsk. How do you plan on doing that, when this entire thing seems like it was planned to make YOU miserable?" That gives me even more strength to do that.
"Exactly, he wants to break and humiliate me. That's why he made me come to this stupid trial because he believes I'll be terrible at it. Daisuke expects me to get on my knees and beg him to free me from this nightmare," and I did beg, but not to him. "How do you think he'll react if his plan backfires and I become the most suitable girl to become his Queen?" I laughed viciously.
My doctor stared at me in disbelief, "That wouldn't just be mocking him, Thya, but his entire family."
"I don't give a fuck. I'll die next year anyways," I chuckled sarcastically, "it'll be good to shut everybody up before my deadline arrives."
"How are you going to do that? Become the best option to be Queen?" Great question.
I pondered for a second, "What were the exams the girls had to undergo when I was recovering?"
"Dressing code, manners, respect, how to mask their true feelings, artistic aptitude, intelligence, baking skills, general knowledge," his eyes met mine, "things like this."
"If that's all, I can do it."
He didn't seem convinced. "I don't mean it as an offense, but you don't seem like that type of girl to me, Thya," that's because I never wanted to be portrayed like that.
"Why would I waste my time being the perfect Princess, when nobody ever cared about me? They all decided on how they would think of me, and I could never change that. It pissed me off, so, I choose not to be like that. But have the education and the skills to be the perfect Princess, believe me!" My voice was full of confidence.
"Alright, now I'm curious. Although you will have to fake respecting the Crown Prince," he pointed.
I smirk, "That won't be difficult. It'll be like mocking him. He expects me to be extremely disrespectful, especially now after he broke my ribs and harmed me. It's going to be very amusing to see him angry because I'm acting properly."
Hov giggled, "You are one of a kind, aren't you?"
"Oh, I am! Just take care of my health and I'll do my best to stand out among all of those annoying girls who came here. I'll make them realize I'm the best choice. A choice they will never be able to have. The entire kingdom is looking at us, and they will want me as a Queen. It'll be like stealing the favorite candy of a kid," I smiled.
"You are scary like this!"
"Thank you," this time my smile was genuine. "I'll make the entire Kingdom love me, then I'll refuse to be Crown Princess. The next year I'll die, and they will have to take the one who comes in 2nd place. They will have forever the mindset that she was never the best option to be Queen. I kind of pity who will come next to me, but there's nothing I can do. I just hope it'll be someone who hates me to the core, so I won't feel guilty."
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Hov told me to rest for four days, and by how no one came in to ask what had happened, I took that people already knew about it. At least, they must have known about Daisuke's and Elodie's version of the story. But I avoided thinking about it, or I would get angry, and they do not deserve the satisfaction.
Emily came to bring me my smoothies, and I drank them all. Deciding not to be mad at how she glared at me, because she was also close to Avy, and was probably still suffering because of it. Besides, in my heart, I knew she would never harm me because Avy would hate that.
I chose a ball light pink dress that came to my knees for the day and went well with my golden hair, with a pair of cooper high heels, and cooper jewels to match. Before using it, I had to put on the bandages again, but I was already getting used to it. And yesterday, when I was painting my nails myself, I made sure to let them short, once they could ask me to play an instrument.
When it comes to music, I can sing perfectly, but I only play five instruments. Piano, flute, guitar, and violin. So, I hope they won't ask for another one, because that could be troublesome. And I can also write songs because I used to do that with Avyanna, I created them and she wrote them.
Regarding drawing, I'm also great at it. Drawing people, natural views, maps, houses, animals, and food. I usually get bored easily, so when I learn something, thanks to my photographic memory, I don't forget it and I learn it fast, then I just go to another topic to learn it too. I'm a glutton for knowledge and new things.
Now, I'm amazing at geography, history, math, philosophy, languages (both old and new),r science, and common knowledge as well. They were all things I could learn locked in my room, away from everybody, without my blindfolded; but never near any mirrors. And I'm also good at cooking and baking because Avy loved to eat, and they didn't give her so many sweets in her residence, so I would always make her some.
I always would learn everything I could and as fast as I could to help her out as well because she was a slow learner and wouldn't understand the way of teaching by the Royal tutors. But she used to say my way was easier for her. So, I would always help her out by describing everything and giving her examples of it, because I couldn't write in front of her because I had to stay with the blindfold on.
The thing is, I'm a prodigy. A genius who's self-taught and with a photographic memory. So much, so that I even mastered various types of dances alone. Some with Avy's help, when it was a dance where I needed a pair.
She used to call me "royal ace" for it. Especially because she was the only one, who knew I was so capable. Maybe Rai too, because he was always on my toes, suspicious of me. But I doubt he'd ever said anything about it to anyone.
I can't wait to see how surprised they will all be.
Giggling to myself, in the mirror, I finally saw how beautiful I was in this dress. I am outstandingly beautiful. There's no way I won't win this competition. That is unless they cheat on the ratings.
My legs are toned because of my training, which makes me more attractive than most here.
Even if they cheat on the ratings, everybody will know, in their bones, that I'm the best in here. And that will be enough for me. I can take anything they throw at me because none of that is worst than the power I possess.
Taking a deep breath, and ignoring all the pain in my body, I checked my soft makeup and my hairstyle before going out. Everything was on point, I'm an artist, and Avy would be proud. Then I headed towards the door, with my high heels clacking on the floor, and when I opened it, I saw the dogs, but not even their annoying faces changed my mood.