Chapter 4

Velvet's Point of View

fiancé?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?

" Gugh... COUGH COUGH COUGH"

I drank water after choking on my food.

Ahh...

Right...

The House of Pattinson and Portgas are friends because my father; the marquess, and Duke Portgas are childhood friends even up until now. So of course, they are planning to engage their son and daughter for marriage.

Yes...

A marriage with no love.

Some of the marriages in this world are arranged especially for nobles. But of course, there is also a noble couple that is betrothed with love like mother and father. and the Duke and Duchess.

But it seems like Ethan and I are not on good terms. Ethan has always ignored Velvet since childhood.

I remember Ethan once said...

"You're so timid and so kind to others to the point that you are lowering yourself as if you're not noble at all and a coward that will follow an adult's order without thinking just because you're afraid to be scolded. If it's not for your status and your father, I can't understand why Father would like his son to marry someone like you..."

...to Velvet.

Well, I understand both sides so I can choose neither of them to agree.

Velvet is just being kind to the others because of her shy personality.

But Ethan's right, it's as if Velvet's a coward that fears the adults to scold her.

But of course, Ethan never showed his bad side to his Father and treated Velvet as a lady in front of the Duke. He would never dare to oppose his father because the Dukedom comes first for him.

Well...

I am different from the Velvet he knew...

He's just 15, a year older than her. But I am 2 years older than him so it should be fine to kick a brat's ass. It's not new to me anyway. I already kicked many brats' asses for bullying a lady their age which is obvious that they had a crush on and embarrass them in front of the girls they like.

" You just have a crush on her and want her attention. But you're a coward who's scared to confess your feelings and bully her instead...haa...kids these days."

"W-what? T-t-t-that's not true! You're just like this because boys don't have a crush on you. After all, they said you're a tomboy!"

PISSED

" Don't try to change the subject... Want a taste of my fist instead? You brats dare talk back to me!"

POW!

POW!

FLICK!

( Warning! This is just my mild beating. I don't want to be imprisoned for child abuse)

Haaa... I miss those boys who became my followers after that day...

" By the way, I'm going out for a walk today at the town square. I am also going to buy casual clothes.." I changed the subjects.

" Bring Dellie and a guard with you..." -Father.

" Yes, Father..."

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...

"Whoaaaa..."

It's my first time riding a carriage! And on top of that, this carriage looks plain but elegant! I chose the most not-fancy carriage in our mansion to not attract attention but this is all we have! The color is black like our hair. Our hair color is the Pattinson's trademark. All the Pattinsons by blood all have jet-black hair. And that's why our family crest is a crow.

The Pattinson Family is one of the most powerful houses in the Empire. A boy must have incredible strength as long as Pattinson's blood is running in his veins, while girls in the Pattinson family were always born frail and weak.

I have the skills, but I don't have the strength. But little did the people in the empire know, exercises and training can make strong muscles that will support the frail body of a girl.

In the Empire, a girl is not obliged to have this training except for the ones that want to be a female knight. And I doubt my father would agree with me being a knight. A girl must be elegant and well-mannered.

But I can't just ignore my hard work in my past life. I trained for 10 years and already became a champion which is my dream ever since I was 7.

I need to train this body secretly, at least do some minor exercises every day, then I will be able to ask brother Lucas to spar with me.

Well... I'm stronger than a boy myself (in the past) so there is nothing to worry about (I hope)

" Dellie..."

" Milady?"

" Are there any shops that sell men wear for women?"

"... Hah??... Your not making any sense, milady."

" I mean, some training suits, where can I find those?"

" U-umm, at Baron Dominic's shop, milady."

" Okay, we're going there..."

Dellie nods even though she's wondering why I would like to buy training suits.

A town square is a lively place. The people; noble or not, are all over the place.

And some kids are playing with other kids. Such a wonderful day...

There are stands and vendors all around. This reminds me of my past life where I go out with my sister. I just died recently and woke up in this unrealistic world.

This seems like it's all a dream.

Being born with a beautiful face.

Having a complete family.

" We arrived, milady."

Oh... it seems like we've arrived.

My guard opened the carriage door and asked for my hand. W-well, I'm not used to this, acting girly and all. But I still accepted his hand.

Oooh~~

So this is Baron Dominic's shop.

The store looks just like a fancy boutique with a glass window that everyone can peek on. From outside, I can already see the men's wear that I've been looking for. Yes... this is what I want.

Let's go check it out!

CLINK (The sound of the bell on the door)

"Wow..."

So many suits and formal attires, there are also clothes for knights. So many colors...

" G-greetings, my lady." said the man with the brown hair and bowed to me.

" Baron Dominic..." I said. In my memories, Lucas went to this store countless times before. Right, he's training to be a knight.

So this is Baron Dominic.

" Are you wishing for your brother's suit?" he asked.

" No, why would I buy clothes for my brother? Bring me your training suits and some stretchable pants suitable for kicking. And I want a loose shirt. All of those should be in my size.."

DAZED~~

Yep, he's dazed.

" For you, milady?"

NODS

" Bring only your bests and comfortable ones..." -Dellie.

"R-right... please wait a moment.." and he left with some workers with him.

" Milady, what's gotten into you all of a sudden? Why would you like to buy those?" asked Dellie.

" Keep this as a secret to anyone in the family... I would like to have my training.."

"T-training??! Why?"

"It's none of your business, I have my reasons."

" My lady! You're now talking to me informally! You've grown!" she cried.

" W-what? Is that something that will make you cry?"

"my ladyyy...."

CLINK (the sound of the shop door opening)

So, what is taking Baron Dominic so long? I guess there are a lot of clothes he has to bring. FUFUFUFU I'm gonna buy them all.

" Where's the Baron?" asked the customer to another worker. The customer is wearing a light blue cloak and the hood is covering half of his face.

" Greetings sir Portgas, please wait for a moment, the Baron will be back quickly." said the worker and bowed to him.

Hmm?

Portgas?!

GASP

I looked at him closely and I finally saw his face. What a handsome creature!

Blonde hair and blue eyes... why are the people here so good-looking?!

And...

Our eyes met...

Ethan Portgas...

We meet at last...

To be continued~~