Chapter 7
Velvet Pattinson's Point of View
" I don't want to be Ethan's fiancee."
"!!!" -them
" But you--(cut off)" -Papa.
" I know this may sound crazy, but I really refuse to be engaged to him."
" But--(cut off)" -Papa.
" I don't like him. I disagree with him becoming my husband."
" LET ME SPEAK FIRST!" Papa yelled.
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Is he mad at me?
Is he angry?
Of course, he will be angry.
" You said you don't want him to be your fiance? But you're the one who said that you liked him since you were kids!" -Papa.
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What?!
HEADACHE
(MEMORIES)
' I am deeply in love with Ethan... I want him to be my husband.'
' Oh, my handsome Ethan... my knight in shining armor.'
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Whaaaaaaaaaaatttt?!?!
Knight in shining armor my ass. I would prefer that he's a rotten person wrapped in aluminum foil.
Damn these memories! Why are they showing up at a time like this?!
" I thought you liked him, but why are you changing your mind this time? I saw you once stalking him." -Lucas.
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WHaaaAAAAaaaaaaAATTT?!??!
This girl is a stalker?!?!
I know that Ethan is a handsome man but he's not my type!
( Echo)not my type...
(Echo)my type...
(Echo)type...
" You had always said that Ethan's so handsome that you're falling in love with him every day." -Red.
GAH!
My face is turning pale.
Where's all my blood?
" Ethan is kind and polite. What's wrong with him sweetie?" Mom said to me.
WTF?
Kind? Polite?
He reaaallyyy is so kind and polite that he insulted me, a noble lady.
Seriously mom? Ethan uses the kind and polite attitude as a mask for his demonic figure.
Arghhhhhh! Arghhhhhh! Arghhhhh!
Calm down. I need to calm myself down.
Inhale...
Exhale.
" Shit, those f*cking days in the past are so damn disgusting that I might throw up."
And of course, I will not say that kind of thing. I might get kicked out of the family if I say that.
"Ehem. Oh my, those days are already in the past. It was just a simple crush. A puppy love that will never last long. A temporary one. Those feelings were not true at all." I answered confidently.
"Ohh~" -them.
" This is my wish, Papa." I said while acting cute.
" Alright. I'll talk with the Duke and settle things. I'm sure that he will understand." -Papa.
What?
That fast?
Waaaaahhhh!!
" I am grateful to you Papa. Thank you so much." I said while smiling with all my feelings of gratefulness to him.
BLUSH
" A-anything for my daughter..."
THE DINNER ENDED.
I returned to my room with Dellie. I asked her to fix my clothes to the closet.
KNOCK KNOCK
"Come in."
CREAK
It's my little brother Red.
" Dellie, give us some privacy."
"Yes(bow), young master Red."
CLACK
" What brings you here?"
" I'll be straight to the point, you've changed." he said blatantly.
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" Or are you just pretending to be timid all along?" -Red.
Where did that come from?
Of course. I am a completely different person after all.
" I just matured a bit."
" Using your cuteness to father, very clever." he said.
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" Since when did you start talking like that to your big sister?"
" Oh come on, sis. I just figured out that I need to show you my true colors, now that we have something in common."
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What's this?
" True colors?"
" I'm just acting childishly like a 12-year-old boy. I can't freak my family out by how I think and speak."
Think and speak?
" What do you mean?"
" Seems like I inherited your talent after all...I thought I was the only one in the family that can use his brain to it's full potential."
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" Are you mocking our family?"
" Oh of course not. Brother is sister-obsessed, Father and Mother is daughter-obsessed. They can't even figure out that you're using them."
" Watch your words, Red. I am not that kind of person. Don't beat around the bush. Tell me your intentions."
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" Okay, I discovered that boys around my age don't think as I do. Being a boy with lots of knowledge and can be considered a genius might freak people around me and cause too much attention. And you know I hate the attention of many people."
"So you came here saying that you're a genius, is that it?"
"Of course not. Brother is simple-minded but has skills and strength that is on par with Father; One of the two strongest men of the empire. I don't particularly like training because I want to study more. And as I said before, I saw you training, and you're as strong as me--"
" Cut the crap Red, there's no way I'm as strong as you."
" Oh, sis. You don't believe my words? Don't look down on yourself. I knew that you're skills are grea-- (cut off)"
" I'm a lot stronger than you."
"!!!" -him.
His eyes widened.
" I studied skills and techniques that will bring everyone in a weaponless battlefield down. Don't underestimate me because I'm a girl and a Pattinson"
(A/N This doesn't mean a literal battlefield with no weapons. A weapon on a battlefield is a necessity. This means that her skills can bring everyone down in weaponless or hand-to-hand combat.)
"!!!"-him again.
" All I need to do is make my body stronger so that I can use the techniques properly."
" I see..."
" You still haven't told me your intentions."
" I want to train with you, big sis."
"!!!"
" It still hits different if someone is there to train you instead of training alone. And I will be able to monitor you, I can also study your techniques and train myself too. It's three birds with one stone."
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"Do what you wish."
" Haha, where did my lovely big sis go?"
" And where did my cute little brother go?"
" I'm still cute, you know?" he pouted.
" Get your ass outta here.:"
" How vulgar..."
" See you tomorrow... Good night, lil' bro."
" Nighty, big sis."
CLACK
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Who would've thought that he has that kind of personality?!
So he was just playing cute all along?
Well, it's no different for me.
Ahh, whatever.
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Caspian Throndsen's Point of View
I am currently in my office, working on some documents.
But it seems like I can't focus on work right now.
My father, the emperor, is pressuring me in having my fiancee.
He has so many suggestions. Some are princesses of different countries and some are ladies from powerful houses.
I don't care if I love my fiancee or not, all I want is a fiancee befitting of a wise empress that will be the mother of the empire.
I considered this empire to be my family. And I will soon be the father of the Throndsen empire.
I will not forgive anyone who belittles my family.
But the ladies the emperor had suggested doesn't have the characteristics I wanted.
Prioritize everyone.
Have justice.
Calm and wise.
Knows what's right and wrong.
Just like my late mother.
Most of the ladies I met don't give a damn to commoners. They only prioritize themselves and don't want to get involved in any ruckus that might bring shame to their families.
But as of today, I met a person that has all the characteristics I want.
I don't care if I don't love her, as long as she will be a wise ruler.
Maybe I can have her to be my fiancee, who wouldn't want to be the empress of the empire?
Only an idiot will refuse my proposal.
An idiot.
I'm sure she will agree.
I'm sure...
She's not an idiot after all...
Velvet Pattinson's Point of View
I am a total idiot...
Especially when it comes to Mathematics.
This morning, Ronald said that my tutor will come.
Goodness, gracious!
Back when I was in my past life, I absolutely suck at studying.
But it's thanks to the teachers that are working on school, they had always given me chances and extension of project due dates. I brought honor and popularity to the school for participating in the Nationals after all.
Mathematics for a 14-year-old is already difficult and I already forgot those lectures when I was 14 in my past life.
I am currently at our library with my tutor, Viscount Henry James; a man with dark brown hair and round glasses.
And we are now going to have a lecture in Mathematics.
He gave me a test to see my current knowledge in this subject.
And I saw on that paper...
It is simply Division and Multiplication!!!!!!
Haa, for a moment I thought I will experience the hell of algebra again!
Divisions and Multiplications for 14 years old? Seriously?
My heart is filled with joy!!
" You're not gonna teach algebra?" I said.
" What? No, milady. Algebra is too advanced for you, only children with the desire of being an architect or an engineer will study Algebra at your age. Perhaps you wanted to be an architect or an engineer?"
Woah, this world is awesome!
" Ahh, no."
I started writing all the answers to this test.
Anyways, a week has passed since Red started training with me. And there's no doubt about it. He has the skills and strength.
And it seems like I was the one underestimating him.
All done!
I gave the test paper to him with confidence.
His eyes widened.
Is it really surprising?
"A-a g-genius of the century appeared..." he said.
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What?!
No!
I can see why Red is acting so childish!
" Ah, no. I just studied in advance and asked the assistance of my elder brother."
The Debutante Ball will be held tonight. The image and feeling of me wearing a gown give me the chills.
It's already afternoon and a popular make-up artist visited my room. She is a lady with thin eyeglass and red lipstick with her blond hair in a neat bun.
" A beautiful girl, indeed." she said while staring at me.
" T-thank you, Madame Cicilia." I replied.
She clapped her hands two times and her assistants gave her the makeup kit.
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BRUSH BRUSH
WIPE WIPE
APPLY APPLY
" Light colors will suit you well because of your fair skin so I put pastel-colored pink lipstick on you and light brown eyeshadow on you. I don't need to put blushes on you because your cheek is already rosy and ... ... bla bla bla"
I don't understand a word she's saying.
But I'm thankful that she made me look natural. Is it because my face is already beautiful?
Ahh, whatever.
" I have a ton of dresses here, what color would you like, milady?" She said.
My favorite colors are dark. But me wearing black on the Debutante Ball is like I'm attending a funeral of a wealthy family.
" Dark green..." I said.
I picked a modest dark green dress that covers my shoulders and matching dark green gloves up to my elbows.
And...
I can't believe I'm gonna wear high heels!!
" I-is it possible if I wear flat shoes??" -I asked.
Madame Cicilia hesitated but she nodded after.
I chose dark green flat shoes with a crystal-like jewel on the tip.
They fixed all my hair into a single braid with a luxurious green flower hairpin.
They added a dark green necklace and earrings.
Is this how they dress a noble lady? I feel like they're dressing a princess!
And...
"Done!" -Cicilia.
KNOCK KNOCK
"Milady, Sir Ethan Portgas is already in the guest hall." -Ronald
Ah.. right.
Duke Portgas agreed in canceling our engagement but he insisted that at least, his son will still escort me to the ball.
I went out of my room and head straight to the guest hall.
There, I saw how handsome my father, and brothers in their suits. They're out of this world!
Also, my mom looks so dazzling, so bright! A goddess appeared!
The genes of a Pattinson is so precious!
And...
What a creature he is.
Dressed in a gray suit and red tie.
A golden blonde hair swaying by the wind.
Presenting...
Ethan Portgas.
And by the time they turned their heads in my direction...
All of them are stunned.
What?
Is Velvet really beautiful?
Ah, of course, she is. She has the genes of a Pattinson after all.
" My daughter, you look magnificent." -Papa.
" looking great, big sis." -Red
"..." -Lucas.
" You look so elegant, sweetie." -Mom.
"..." -Ethan.
Their compliments made me fluttered and embarrassed.
I'm getting nervous.
Ethan wished for my hand and we head straight to our carriage.
My family will be riding our black carriage while Ethan and I will be using the Portgas family's blue carriage.
I hope our conversation will not be insulting.
We hopped on the carriage.
CLIP CLOP
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AWKWARD
Gah, I don't care. I have no plan in starting a conversation with him.
" You canceled our engagement? Why would you do that?"
GAH!
This topic? Seriously?
" Hmm? No need to thank me. Sir Portgas."
" I am not thanking you... I am asking you why did you do that?"
HAH! Do you really want the answer to that obvious question?
" Simple, I don't like you."
"!!!" -Ethan.
" And you don't like me either, the feelings are mutual. This decision will benefit us both."
"..." -him
" I don't want this kind of relationship where there is always a strange atmosphere while we're having a conversation, sir Portgas."
" What? Is there really a strange atmosphere?"
D*mn this kid, is he numb?
" I mean, we can be normal friends, right?" I said.
" F-friends???"
" Don't tell me you don't know what friend means?"
" I do, but why would you like to have me as your friend even though I insulted you in the past?"
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" Oh come on, we're not kids anymore to have grudges on each other for something so trivial." I said.
"..."-him.
" Let grudges fade. We should settle our things already and move on to the next situation of our lives."
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" I'm sorry..."
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Eh?
What did he say?
Is he asking for forgiveness?
" I'm sorry for what I said before, I was still a child back then and I was naive."
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I see.
I'm glad you asked for forgiveness.
But I am not the one you insulted.
It's her, Velvet Pattinson. Not Jade Louise.
I have no right to forgive or hate you.
The decision's not up to me.
" No need for an apology"
" What?"
" Oh come on, you were just describing me back then. And I know for myself that all you said in the past were true. Those insults gave me the reason to change."
Haa... This is all I can say for now.
" Pffft..."
???
" Pwahahahaha!" he laughed.
W-what??
What is this?
" A-are you playing a prank on me?! You jerk!"
" Hahaha... jerk?"
" How dare you make fun of me!"
" A-ahh! No no no, I'm not playing a prank on you, milady. I was just surprised that it made me laugh."
His happiness is so shallow.
" Is that it? Alright. And please stop calling me 'milady' anymore, Ethan. Friends don't need formalities."
"W-we're really friends, aren't we?"
" Yeah. Ya don't want it? If you don't want to be friends then we can be enemies once more."
" T-that's not what I meant. I was just thinking, a few days ago, we're insulting each other... and now we're having a friendly conversation. Isn't it ironic?"
" I totally get what you're saying, a few minutes ago your presence really irritates me."
" What?!"
" Hahahaha!"
"..." -him.
Oh, would you look at that? We're now laughing with each other and having a comfortable talk while on the past few days we're glaring at each other and throwing vulgar words.
Haa...
My first friend in this world.
" Ethan, may I ask you a question?"
He straightened his back
" Go ahead."
Inhale...
" Do really prefer raisins over chocolate chip?"
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Go ahead, laugh all you want. I'm just being curious.
" I'm sorry I lied to you before, I actually hate raisins. Who in the world would choose raisins over chocolate after all?"
" Wow! We're thinking the same thing! Fufufu..."
" Do you have any poems for me? (smirk)" - Ethan.
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Oh my goodness! Those poems!
MEMORIES
" Roses are red, violets are blue, I have five fingers, the middle one is for you."
Kyaaaaa! So embarrassing!!
" I have none." I answered abruptly.
I chuckled. This conversation is unexpected. I feel comfortable, and at the same time, a little happy.
CLIP CLOP
CLIP CLOP
CLIP CLOP
And now....
The Imperial Palace is right in front of me.
To be continued~~