I woke up as the timer buzz rapidly. I'm late for breakfast.
"Guess I was yet again dreaming about my pathetic previous life, huh?"
The door opened, my maid is here. "My lady, the lady mistress is awaiting for you
to join breakfast." great.
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AT THE DINING TABLE
"We found another groom for you, darling."
And those words? were words which makes me feel numb and weak. I,
Irishiella De Carina, daughter of the priest and sister of 3 pope. I have had over 6
husband for the past 2 years, and now it'll be 7 now that they found another groom who'll
probably ruin my life.
I guess I had no other choice but to put on a smile and a happy facade, and if I don't,
Then I won't survive in this household.
"Really, Father!" I happily said, as one of my brother's, Deon stood up from his chair
and slammed the table angrily.
"That won't happen! Father, are you even in the right mind!?. Her previous marriage just
ended a few weeks ago! And now you're already planning another marriage?! Give my sister
a break! What? do you want to sell her, huh?? to sell her body and dignity to some guys
she'll soon marry? what do you think my sister is?! A slut?"
"Language, Deon!" Mother replied.
"Deon. Before opening that mouth of yours to object, think about your sister's feelings
first. Right?" Father decleared.
"Yes Father..." I hopelessly replied, giving up to the marriage
"So who is this man, Father?.."
"Great. Leonel Quav Van Aster. Grand Duke of the Northern Kingdom." wait what? of the Northern
Kingdom? They're gonna marry me to a Duke which is far across the sea?! But I don't know who he is.
How disrespectful of me to not know someone as high as he, but I can say that it isn't my fault either.
Despite of our region being vertically far acrossed. I do not read news about the Northern Kingdom, not
even their Region's weather or safety. But what can I do? I'm almost forbidden to do anything on my own.
"Yes Father." were words that came out my mouth due to naiveness and numbness. I'm weak, naive, innocent and most of all, I'm PERFECT.
That's what everyone thinks, that I'm the perfect daughter of the Southern's Priest, but in reality. I'm just a weak girl abused by my brother.
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2 DAYS HAVE PASSED
Today was the day, the day I'm gonna meet my husband. The man who'll soon kill me, just like in my previous life.
But what can I do? I died because of a man.. Someone I trusted.. Someone I respected... And someone I loved. I wonder,
will my life with my, soon-to-be-husband not be the same like the life we had together in our previous life?
Now that I'm gonna be transferred to Van Aster, I wonder if I'll miss De Carina while I'm there..
I take that back. I won't, with the abuse I endured for years? no way..
The door opened, it was one of my brothers. Deon, and unexpectedly hugged me. "Is there something wrong, Deon?"
"Nothing.. I'll just.. Miss you while you're away, I'm worried, just a little.." I chuckled
"I'll miss you too, Deon" were the last words I said to Deon before getting inside the carriage to go to Van
Aster. It'll take atleast.. Hmm, let's see, maybe atleast five to six hours on the way.
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AFTER HOURS
I finally arrived at Van Aster, as knights of the Kingdom guides me. And as always, people were staring at me. This is how
it always is, when you're from another Region, they'll stare at you like someone precious. But of course some also stare at you
like you don't belong in this world
"Good Afternoon, Lady Irishiella. I'm Ivan, Sir. Leonel's personal assistant! Sir. Leonel is currently in the Arena, so I can infrom you
that he'll be late. But I'll guide you to the Main Castle as ordered by the Princess." by the Princess? must be the sister of my soon-to-be
husband.
"Thank you."
As the knight has guide me through the corridors of the castle, unexpectedly spoke and whispered something, "Lady Irishiella, about uhm..
Sir. Leonal,I don't really know how to outblur it but... I just wanna ask if you're ready to witness his attitude.."
Eh? what does he mean?
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AT THE CASTLE
Sitting here just make me more nervous! as I wait for the arrival of the duchess. Sitting here just makes me amaze of the beautiful surroundings,
like that patterns of the curtains, mattress, chairs and evenmore. Even their plates and cups looks cute-
"You must be, Duchess Irishiella De Carina."