Ch.6

"I apologize, it was getting quite noisy in here… Lady Viviana would you be so kind and show me around the duke mansions? I'll be staying here for a few days to build my relationship with my uncle-in-law after all~"

My eyes widen from shock. He is going to stay here for a while?! I know he must be up to something. I think he has eyes for Celina, maybe grandpa wants him to marry Celina!

"Cro-"

"I can show you around your highness!"

Celina cut me. What does she want from the crown prince? So she and her mother want more power??? Then again she was always talking about how she doesn't want to marry any of the royal family and live her life free. Did she change her mind because of her mother's words?

"Lady Celina~ I heard you weren't Chela yet? You're still an Eden~ I want a member of the Chela family to show me around… Lady Viviana~"

He stood up from his seat and held out his hand, I stood up and held his hand. We left the room and I showed him alright. He was listening to everything I said. The last place I showed him was the back balcony.

"This is my favorite place~"

I stare at the lovely sunset. It was so beautiful! It made the garden look so peaceful and full of beautiful moments with my mother.

"Viviana…"

I turned my head to him, His eyes were softened and not as cold as I saw at the table. He held my hand and stared me in the eyes.

"I am... Sorry…"

I was pretty shocked when he said that. I didn't understand why he was saying sorry to me.

"I am sorry I couldn't spend time with you… the king wanted me to stay safe and train to become the next king…"

"It's not your fault, cousin… I thought you hated me…"

"No! Never! How could I hate you, Viviana!? I missed you a lot! Sure I was a bad guy and always teased you but I would never hate you! Never in my whole life, I would hate you~"

He pulled me closer and then hugged me.

"I am so happy to see you again~ You have grown up so well! Viviana when we are alone just call me Cynfal… like we used to when we were kids!"

He pulled away and smiled. I smiled back at him. I wanted to tear up. My childhood friend is here… he is back and here in front of me...

"Yes, Cynfal…"

"Viviana... About your mother's case… I will make sure the king opens up and we will solve it!"

"Thank you Cynfal but this time I want to solve this case myself.."

"If you need help... You can always ask me no matter what~"

I nodded.

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At the dinner table, I couldn't believe the crown prince would choose her over me. What did I do wrong?? Didn't the prince fall for Celina when they first met? Maybe it's not the right time, at the ball we all are wearing masks and he will fall for me. He falls for Celina's beautiful brown eyes that shine gold under the sunlight. Celina is beautiful of course he will fall for her. I just need to take my time. Celina and I will have a happy ending~

"Celina, I am sorry the crown prince disrespected you!"

Father came up to me and held my hand. I smiled at father and I told him I was alright. Still, how could Prince Cynfal not like me?? I should go upstairs now.

"Father, I am going upstairs... I am not feeling well~"

"Oh go on!"

Mother smiled at me and I left. I went upstairs to see the Prince and Viviana laughing. They are having a great time. They look beautiful together but Celina and the Prince look better! I walk up to them.

"Sister! I wasn't feeling well.."

"And?"

Viviana how disrespectful can you get?! I need to put you in your place for bullying and hurting Celina.

"Sister! How could you be so rude to me~?"

I teared up a bit and looked away. I hope Prince Cynfal will look at me and help me. I turn my attention to Cynfal. His face was blank. We made eye contact. He was glaring at me!? I feel like he could kill me with one look.

"Lady Celina…"

He walked up to me.

"Prince Cynf-"

*Slap*

My eyes widened, how could he slap me?! Viviana must have brainwashed him to believe her.

"You're nor a Chela but just an Eden who disrespects the true blood of the family… Unless you change your last name nothing will change…"

"Princ-"

"The crown prince warned you already… If you behave so shamelessly I won't hesitate to punish you.."

Ha... She thinks she can punish me because she has the crown prince. She brainwashed him but don't worry I will save you and we will have a happy ending!

"Lady Viviana, you should get some rest now~"

"Thank you, your highness, ~"

Viviana thanked him and went to her room. The crown prince was in front of me.

"Your highness, why slap me? I have always respected you… Did you come here to not wish me a welcome back?'

"I slapped you Lady Celina because how you speak and act is highly childless... You annoyed me… however Since you wish for a welcome back… Welcome back to real life Lady Celina.."

He walked past me and went downstairs. Where did it all go wrong? What did I do wrong??? Viviana brainwashed him and made him hate me! She spread rumors about me! She is just a shameless bitch!!

"Lady Celina is everything alright?"

I turn around to meet Lisa, my personal maid. I teared up and she asked if I felt sad the Crown prince hated me. She led me to my room and helped bathe me and put clothes on me.

Lisa was brushing my head as I looked at myself in the mirror. I do look childless. Celina's body does look like a sick child. I should do my best to look more mature in the future. If I remember from the Novel, Viviana was the perfect lady. She was smart, beautiful, and good at sewing, writing, and reading. Everyone said she would be the next queen but however, but Celina became the crown princess.

Then Viviana got upset and tried killing Celina. The crown Prince didn't do much. Oh yeah, the Moon empire attacked the sun kingdom. The new Emperor has red ruby eyes and hair white as snow. They say his magic was so powerful that it could wipe out the whole world! Then the author never continued the novel. Now that I think about it Celina is just weak! She doesn't know how to sew and read well but is beautiful.

I should read some books and start to sew! No, I will learn to use a sword! I will use my sword skills to kill Viviana.

"Lisa, Do I look immature?"

"Um… no?"

*slap*

"Learn to be more honest Lisa…"

"Y-yes.. Lady Celina…"

Lisa should learn how to be more honest. Then my mother came into my room.

"Celina~ The crown prince and you are going to the cafe tomorrow~!"

I turned around so happy and excited, maybe he does like me!

"Oh my! I can't wait!! I need to pick an outfit!" I smiled.

Then the crown prince came in.

"Lady Celina.."

"Your highness!!"

I quickly ran towards him and greeted him.

"Your highness! I am grateful for seeing you! Would you like a cup of tea? Lisa, please go boil some tea!"

"Yes, Lady Celina!"

Lisa quickly left and I sat down. Mother smiled and left as the Crown Prince sat in front of me. He cleared his throat and never made eye contact with me.

"You're wearing a nightgown."

"Oh silly me! I'll be back!"

I quickly went to my closet and changed into something. I end up wearing a blue dress. The dress reminds me of a beautiful jellyfish. It will remind him who the real main girl is. I came back quickly. I sat in front of him and I poured the tea for him. I remember in the novel when Celina poured the tea for Prince Cynfal, he felt touched that she was willing to pour it for him and only for him.

"Celina, why don't you let your maid pour the tea for me?"

I stopped pouring, I was kind of shocked.

"Um.. your highness, I wanted to welcome you~ I have always wanted to serve you~"

"Really? You're willing to be under me~?"

He crossed his arms and led in. Of course! Celina would do anything for him. Anything and we were always so happy.

"Yes!"

"I see~ Are you willing to end your life for me?"

"Yes… anything!"

I sipped my tea. He just grinned a bit and then slipped his tea.

"Thank you Lady Celina for this talk, I'll see you tomorrow at the cafe…"

He kissed my hand and left. His face was blank again. He never looked back. When will he look back and love me?