2: The Day When I Met Him

Hmm, what do I do first?

"My Lady, there is a letter from the royal palace." Elna gives me the letter.

"What about it?" I asked.

"I think it's maybe an invitation." Answers Elna.

Invitation? Let's see.

"It's sure an invitation to the engagement ceremony between the crowned prince and the eldest daughter of Runachia family, this Saturday." I grinned.

"Well move, Lenne Harolden." I said. Elna looked at me. She seems anxious.

"What's wrong, Elna?" I asked her.

"...Are you really okay, My Lady? Do you still...?" She covers her mouth.

"Hmph, really. I hate him, Elna. And I don't even care about him anymore. So, stay calm." I smiled.

"So..., what should I wear on that day?" I looked at Elna.

"I will arrange it later, My Lady. You must rest fully first. I'll take care of everything." She smiled.

"Okay, I'm going to take a walk." And I went outside.

While I was walking, I saw someone in the hooded cloak. And I went to him.

"May I ask? Where are you from?" I asked him.

"... From the main town." Answers him.

"Did you see someone from the royal family there? I mean... The crowned prince..." I looked at his eyes.

Ba-dump...!

Ah, I feel like my chest is burning. It's... Hurt so much...! I think, right when I saw his bloody coloured eyes... It's as if my chest being stabbed by something! Who is he...?

"... No." His answer makes me come to the reality.

"Ah, then..., then I should go now... I'm sorry, I must have being disturb you... Thank you." I smiled and ran away from him.

Whoaa... It's scared me. I mean, his eyes!

Hmm, but still. I felt something familiar with his eyes. As if..., we've met before. Even then, he must be someone who is not very close to Elicya. But, his eyes really stabbed me back then. Just... Who exactly is he...?

Then, I'm going to the town. It's kinda crowded there. And what I don't like is...

The gossip.

"She's here."

"The daughter of Yvoultsine."

"Poor her, the crowned prince turned her down."

"The daughter of Runachia is more suitable for the crowned prince than someone like her."

"I thought she's dead already after that."

"Why did His Majesty take back the punishment, anyway?"

Gah! Too many gossip about me. It makes me really uncomfortable.

So, it's true that the king show his mercy on me. Pfft! What a joke. I don't even need anyone's mercy. Especially the like of him!

"Ah! They're here!"

What? Who's here?

"Make a path to His Highness!"

"It's His Highness and his lover!"

"They're so perfect!"

"What a sweet couple."

Hmph. So it's them. Lenne Harolden and... The real female lead.

Diana Runachia.

Tch. I'd better back off before he make fun of me.

Just you wait. I'll revenge for Elicya De Yvoulsine.

Eh, isn't that... The guy in cloak earlier? What is he doing here? I thought he just back from the main the town. And reached here? From my judgement, his eyes are looking straight towards Diana Runachia. Is he has a crush on her? Well, she is the only beauty everyone looking for, anyway.

Erk! That guy's looking this way! Quick, cover up...! Good thing he didn't notice me.

Really, this time I'm gonna back off for real! And I return home.