Chapter 5

Velvet's Point of View

Ethan Portgas...

We meet at last...

" *ignored*" -Ethan.

!!!

Screw this bastard.

" Milady, take a look at these--" (Cut off) -Baron Dominic.

" I have no time, pack them all at once..." I replied. I wanted to get out of here as soon as possible.

" Yes..." And then Baron ordered the workers to pack it all.

"What're all these?" aaannddd the bastard interfered.

" Ah... Lady Pattinson bought them all, milord..." -Baron.

"Greetings, Sir Ethan Portgas... what a coincidence." I greeted them with a curtsy.

" Lady Velvet Pattinson, what brings you here?"

" I was just thinking of having these kinds of clothes for myself and then I bought them, Sir"

"???" -Ethan.

As I thought. He's bothered by my confidence. I am not like the old Velvet who trembles when talking to you.

" Now if you'll excuse me, Sir. I have some things to do... and Baron Dominic, send these packages in the Pattinson mansion right away." I said.

Baron Dominic nodded.

"Ah, wait... would you like to have some tea with me?" said Ethan, stopping me from leaving.

Huh?

What? For what reason? Didn't you hate me?

" Ah... sure." It would be rude to decline his offer so I had no choice.

***

We stayed in the famous restaurant and coffee shop to have some tea with the Duke's son. We asked our guards and my maid to let us be alone for a while. We ordered some cakes, cookies, and tea and sat beside the glass window.

" What are you up to?" he asked out of the blue.

I wasn't surprised at all because I figured out this might be the reason why he asked for tea.

" What do you mean?" I asked innocently.

" Those men clothes..."

" Ah, I was thinking of training myself as a hobby... sir." I said with a fake smile.

"Hah, a girl shouldn't be thinking of a hobby such as training... why don't you make handcrafts and embroidery instead?"

" Sir Portgas, I have my reasons..."

" We are alone right now, no need for formalities..."

I smirked on the edge of my lips.

" And what? Are you gonna mock me again like you did last time?" I said so abruptly, causing him to halt moving.

"!!!" -Ethan.

Hmmm... I wonder what will you feel if I'm the one that's gonna mock you this time. I'm an expert in bullying.

" Haha, what are you saying, Lady Pattinson..." he said with an awkward smile.

"As you said earlier, there's no need for formalities, Ethan"

" Oh, is it because of what I said last time? That you're timid, weak, and a coward? " he smirked. Finally, he's showing his true colors.

Hahaha, would you take a look at that? How bold.

" Oh yes? I'm timid, weak, and a coward?" I said while acting naively.

" Hah, you talk like an idiot.."

" Of course I talk like an idiot, how else could you understand me?"

HE'S PISSED

I can see in his face that he's actually pissed. Ha. Ha. Ha. I can even see his veins on his forehead.

" You're crazy..." he said while glaring.

" Oh, sanity is highly overrated." I replied.

HE'S PISSED AGAIN. I can see his jaws moving a little.

Oh my, how short-tempered.

" Have you ever met a human version of a headache?". Ooooh...This guy is playing along.

" I do..."

" Me too..."

Hah! What a poor joke.

And then I looked at his cookie.

"Oh, may the chocolate chips on your cookies turn out to be raisins..." I said while faking my sweet smile.

" Oh, I love raisins..." he replied.

Actually, I didn't expect that. I mean who in the world would like raisins over chocolate chips?

" You're weird.." I said unknowingly.

" Wow, we have something in common then!"

THIS TIME, I'M PISSED

" You're as sharp as a marble..." I said with sarcasm.

" Are you insulting me?"

" Oh no, milord. I'm describing you..."

And then to my surprise...he suddenly sings.

" twinkle twinkle little star, how I wish you to be far..."

Oho, he came up with a good one. Didn't know that nursery rhymes still exist here though.

" Then why did you ask for a tea?"

"For fun..."

" Oh, I have prepared a poem for you as thanks for the tea, milord."

" ..."

" Roses are red, violets are blue, I have 5 fingers, the middle one is for you..."-Me

"!!! How many rounds do I have to hit? Just to get you to quit your b*llsh*t" -Ethan

PISSED ME OFF

" Is your *ss jealous of the amount of sh*t that just came out of your mouth?"-Me

" How vulgar..." -Ethan.

"You're one to talk."

"KYAAAAAA!!"

?!

That scream came out from outside! I peeked through the window and saw two middle-aged men having a fistfight in public.

I was about to stand but the person who ruined my mood said...

" Don't involve your guards and yourself on a commoner fight. Nobles shouldn't interfere."

That very line pissed me off. That just proves that social status is everything in this world.

Well, if my guards are not supposed to meddle then I am going to stop the fight myself,

I ignored what Ethan said and rushed to the place where the fight is taking over. Ethan sighed and had no choice but to follow me outside. Of course, his father will be furious if he finds out that he didn't anything to stop me.

" Screw you!" the first man yelled at the other man while punching the crap out of him. The other man is harmless and can't fight for himself.

"Misters! Stop this fight at once!" I yelled.

The crowd fell in silence but it was crashed later on.

" How can I stop?! This man and my wife cheated on me!"

" I-I swear I didn't know she has a husband!" the other man justified.

SIGH

This is a fight that a mere 14 years old can't interfere. But I can't just let things go on like this.

The man continued punching the other guy.

SIGH

I guess this is the first time I'm using my skills in this world.

Without a hesitation...

I used a palm strike to the offensive man.

(A/N Palm Strike [Don't try this at home!]

Palm strikes are a safe and effective alternative to the punch. Using the heel of the palm to your attacker's nose, jaw, or ear can not only cause severe damage, but it can potentially knock him out cold. That's precisely what you want.

Instructions

Hold your guard. With your front hand, flex your wrist. Step forward and aim for either the attacker's nose or jaw. This first strike is done mainly to disturb and block your opponent's vision. Right after impact, launch your rear palm strike to the nose or the jaw. This second strike in your powerful hit. Rotate your hips for maximum power, keep your core solid and push with your rear leg.)

" You can't control your stupidity, can you?" I said to the man. His nose is bleeding. Of course, I didn't want to knock him out so I at least made his nose bled.

" Is it really necessary for me to use a palm strike to knock some sense to you?" I said with confidence.

"You're just a little girl! Don't meddle with adults!" said the man I made the nose bled.

" A little girl, you say?" I asked while glaring and crossing my arms.

"...eek..." -the two men and the other people watching including Ethan.

" Can't you tell from my hair color who I really am?"

He rudely scanned me from head to toe using his eyes.

He gulped.

" F-f-forgive my rudeness, my lady..." he said while trembling.

" Let me teach you something, misters. First, you (pointing at the man who attacked the other), it is your own fault that your wife cheated on you probably because you didn't give her much attention. I can tell from your clothes and uniform that you are seriously doing a great job to the point that you can't even pay attention to your wife. The second at-fault is your own wife who broke the law of marriage. And third, you (pointing at the man who was beaten earlier by the other guy). You should check your lover's status first before you make reckless decisions..."

"..." -them.

" From the looks in your eyes, you're probably thinking that a mere 14-year-old girl has no knowledge and authority to these things... but I know that all the people watching here agreed to what I'm saying..."

"..."

" And lastly, don't fight in public. You're disturbing the others for your personal affairs. And as for now, I will let this pass for speaking so rude to me... And you, the man I punched earlier, you'll probably faint later because of the impact of the strike... I advise you to go to the nearest hospital..."

And just like that, I left the scene and solved the case.

Someone's Point of View

The way she talks doesn't sound like the usual her at all.

That girl amazed me... I was about to step in the scene but she solved the problem fast.

I combed my silver hair using my fingers and fixed it so that it won't bother my sight.

" What will you do now, my prince?" said my aide.

" Return to the Imperial Palace." I answered.

To be continued~~