The carriage stopped right in front of Sufu. I put down the white veil that covered one side of my face and got down from the carriage.
'' Wait at the end of the street,'' I ordered the carriage driver. He nodded and got away. Looking at the luxurious restaurant in front of me I can't help but get amazed by Sebastian's skill of covering up. I went inside, it wasn't that crowded. My eyes fell on Sebastian who was wearing his usual smile and disguise. His eyes widen a little seeing me standing there but he soon covered that with a smile. I smirked and walked toward him.
'' How may I serve my lady?'' He asked me with a sweet voice. I sat in the chair in front of Cash which also gives non-alcoholic mocktails and put my bag on the table. '' I want one Blue Pearl.'' I smiled. He nodded and took my order. He observed the surrounding at a glance and spoke, '' You are a restless one seeing how you can't even wait.'' I lean forward and smiled proudly, '' Don't worry I am not here for that. More importantly, I don't even need you to do what I asked you to do.'' Sebastian frowned in confusion.
'' I have already gotten him on my side.'' I smiled. Sebastian's eyes widen and he exclaimed in shock, '' WHAT!'' I could feel people's eyes on us. I glared at Sebastian who covered his mouth and whispered, '' You can't be serious, right?'' '' I am. So, what say? You accept I am more capable than you?'' I grinned. Sebastian covered his face and laughed a little. '' Someone managed to outsmart me. I accept, You are better than me Lady.'' He accepted the fact with a smiling face. It may be due to our hostile yet trustworthy relationship from my past life that I am comfortable around him. Sebastian put a glass in front of me. Blue Pearl, is one of the best mocktails of Sufu. Never in my wildest dream did I think of drinking it while laughing with Sebastian.
'' So what's the next step?'' He asked me. '' Tail Count Morls,'' I said while drinking. '' You mean the merchant guild leader from the capital?'' He asked me. I nodded. Sebastian scribbled something on the notebook acting as if he was counting. '' I don't know precisely but Count Morls has been at every ball hosted by the First Prince faction. I heard from Waren that he even had a huge fight with Second Prince's uncle last time.'' Sebastian nodded. I am sorry Waren for using your name when I knew about these from my past life incident.
'' Tailing him is easier. Leave it to me.'' Sebastian smiled. I finished my mocktail and put the money in front of him. ''Contact me soon after you are done,'' I told him. Sebastian took the money and nodded. I was about to get away when he stopped me with a question, '' Lady, I heard you'll be attending this year's national ball as Duke's partner?'' Sebastian's eyes looked worried about me attending the National Ball with them. '' Now that the first lady of Casvoner is gone, they will come after you.'' He informed me. I pretended not to know before but can I deny it now that my father is going to use me as bait? But I am not someone who will become just bait. No longer I am going to do what others want.
I smiled and replied, '' I am crazier than you can imagine. See how I will change the tide of the events.'' Sebastian didn't say something but smiled as if he was glad that I am not overshadowed by others. '' I will be eagerly waiting.'' He said. I nodded and walked out of Sufu. I could feel his gaze till the end and I somehow felt happy knowing someone is concerned about me.
I looked up at the sky and it looked clear but it wasn't too hot. The cool breeze was flowing with calm sunshine making me feel nostalgic about it. I remember on a daylike this Atticus proposed to me in the Imperial Garden with thousands of red roses.
'' A little walk won't harm,'' I said to myself and started walking aimlessly watching people smiling happily around me. National Founding Ceremony is only after 2 days and the capital was already bursting with excitement. I always wondered how it feels like to walk around with my loved one in this kind of festive. I was busy looking at others that I didn't realize someone was coming from the other side and I bumped into that person.
'' I am sorry-'' I stopped in the middle looking at the person in front of me. '' You,'' I felt my heart clenching while looking at him. Hair is as black as the night sky, red eyes which look like the most beautiful ruby in the world, a pointed nose, and slightly pink lips. The man who is called 'Scuplter made by God', the second prince of the Empire, the man I loved the most in my life, and the one who killed me in the worst possible way. Atticus. It's the second time I am facing him after coming here but the first time I met him alone like this.
'' Lady, You are blocking His Highness's way.'' His knight came and pushed me away. I couldn't utter a word, just kept looking down. The sight of his emotionless eyes while killing me started floating in front of my eyes. I hate it. I hate that I am intimidated by a disgusting scum like him. I clenched my fist and took a deep breath.
'' I apologize for my rudeness toward Your Highness, The Second Prince,'' I spoke sweetly yet in a formal way.
'' You look familiar. Have we met?'' He asked me. I wanted to scoff but not now. Of course, you didn't care to remember my face. But Atticus, I am going to make sure you kiss my feet. You destroyed me once and now it's my turn. I looked up and smiled as sweetly as I could.
'' I am Valentiara Von Casvoner, Your Highness.'' I introduced myself. His eyes widen a little. I grinned in my mind. ''Grand Duke's youngest child!'' He mumbled under his breath. '' I will get going then. Have a nice day, Your Highness.'' I smiled and bowed before leaving. I walked on the opposite side of Atticus and his gaze on me gave me confidence that after today he won't forget about me.
Atticus, My Dear Love, Be Prepared for my sweet revenge.