The sun is brighter, the birds sing longer and despite being surrounded by six maids i didn't feel awkward or uneasy.
I breathed deeper and easier than ever before.
Blinking myself awake , I stared up at the ceiling which had a magnificent circular butterfly chandelier and paintings of angles and clouds.
For the first time in 10 years I felt my heart go a little lighter.
Everything I saw in my dream made me realize, that this world , where I'm currently living in, is inside a cliche novel "Olivia's fate".
The heroine is the Crown Princess of the Brace empire and the Hero is "Raiden Katz" the grand duke of the Katz Duchy and also the fiance of Cynthia Spades. That's me.
Yeah the hero is my fiance. Even though I fell in love with him before, I think I don't feel anything for him now.
Well it's better to let go before getting hurt.
I sat up and stretched my body.
"yawn..... Ruby tell me what's the matter?"
The other maids flinched after hearing my question but Head maid Ruby was composed as ever.
"My lady, his grace is commanding for your presence"
I couldn't help but stare blankly at her but I soon changed my expression before anyone could notice.
"Really... Father is calling me." I tried to sound as excited as possible.
I have no clue what that old man want's all of a sudden. He never called me without any valid reason. He can't even be considered as my father. In the original story He treated Cynthia as someone who doesn't require any attention since she was dumb.
"My lady, before visiting the Marquis you must take a bath."
uh.. it's such a pain in the ass.
"Ok-ay"
Yeah... just like this always act obedient and make them believe that I'm still that obedient and dumb girl.
~*~after a refreshing bath ~*~
In the full length mirror whose edge was decorated with silver butterflies, there was a beautiful looking lady, wearing a pink gown which had long black hair and sapphire eyes.
'oh damn... I didn't even notice how beautiful I've grown in all these years.'
Cynthia Spades , the second daughter of Marquis Spades. In the original story she was just a side-villainess who tried to get attention and love from her one and only fiance who loved someone else. And in the end she was executed because of stabbing Olivia's lady- in - waiting with a hair pin.
wow... I didn't even imagine that I've got such a nasty future.
"lady it's time to go."
I nodded and followed the Head maid out my room.
I've roamed these empty halls plenty of time but never really analyzed carefully. Now that I looked at it carefully the mansion was gigantic in size just like some buildings you get to see in a fantasy movie.
Well, despite roaming these halls many times I don't feel any attachment to it since this is the main building where my biological family lives.
The spades family have 5 children.
The first child is my elder sister who is 4 years older then me, but due to some circumstances she ran away from home. Me being the second child doesn't make me proud at all. Third ,a brother 2 years younger than me who is going to inherit the Marquis title after the old man and the fourth and fifth are the newly born twins, who I've yet to see since I live in the guest mansion where my sister used to reside.
While on the way to the duke's office I met plenty of workers who were very busy, as if there is a occasion.
The gazes of the workers who glanced at me when i walked by, didn't seem kind.
Soon we arrived at the well decorated door. It's the old Marquis office.
Knock Knock Knock
"Your grace , I escorted the lady here"
"Come in.."
Creak- The door opened with the Maid opening the door.
I stepped in the room, feeling a bit nervous... but wait why am i even nervous.
The Marquis doing paper work on his desk. Even though I was already in the room the duke didn't even raise his head.
"Father, you called me.."
I hid my quivering hand and bowed down for a greeting.
"You've finally came"
The Marquis finally took a glimpse of me by slightly raising his head.
He had the same blonde hair and hazel eyes like all the family members of the family.
His face showed no emotions just like the high status nobles in comics and novels.
"Why have you called..?"
" Do you know who'll arrive after 2 days.."
" I apologize but I've no idea what you are talking about."
Just who the fu*k is father talking about that he had to call me in his office.
"Raiden's comin'"
The moment when I heard Raiden's name I was baffled. I never imagined that the story was going to start so soon.
The Marquis opened his mouth. His voice was as cold as ice, holding no warmth.
"He coming so make sure to not cause any trouble and make him feel at home."
When i didn't speak for a while and just stood on the spot, the Marquis put down the pen he was holding and tilted his had up to see me.
His sharp eyes looked at me.
"you understand.."
My mind was a complete mess. Didn't know what to do. I know no matter how much I wanted to change my fate I couldn't do anything at all....after all it's my fate.
"Yes I understand , Father."
I had no choice but to listen to him....
~*~~*~~*~
I couldn't bear the frustration anymore.
I threw myself into the comfy bed, expecting to get some sleep since I have a headache but to my surprise even my mind doesn't listen to me.
I couldn't sleep even a bit.
I won't be able to escape from my fate until and unless I run away...
"Run away..." I slowly muttered.
I abruptly sat up, thinking back what I said .
That's exactly what I should do ,Run away.
If I run away now than even that damn Raiden won't be able to catch up to me.
"Uhh... why didn't I think of something like this before."
I yelled while scratching my head ferociously.
Before doing anything I must prepare an escape plan .
"okay... let's think about it..."
I grabbed a pen and piece of paper and sat on the desk.
I dipped the end of the quill into the ink.
"Mission Escape Plan"
Well... first of all, it's not easy to flee from this place.
This place is like a prison with an extremely tight security.
And on top of everything I'm the dumb daughter who is like a wild animal, always throwing tantrums so everybody keeps an eye on me.
I started to write down everything I think would be important, on the paper.
First, Escaping this mansion.
It's very risky during the day time because their are knights everywhere and the maids are always on the run. And unfortunately no one can escape the eyes of the keen butler.
I think it's better to escape during midnight since all the people in the mansion will be asleep. Since during midnight the guards patrolling the area change their positions, that's the best time to work on my plan.
Anyways, next. Life after escaping won't be easy if I don't plan it in advance.
" Wait... I think the first thing I need to do is to buy traveling items."
Then first let's go and buy things a traveler must have for a journey.