Ch.7

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I was looking around for Lady Vivian. Celina went upstairs. She didn't even say farewell to us. As most of us ladies headed toward the door. Lady Vivian was there and greeted us with a farewell.

"Oh! You must be the famous lady Anastasie,"

"Yes, I am lady Anastasia Athena from the house of Marquis Louise,"

I greeted her. She smiled and greeted me back.

"Thank you, Lady Anastasia, You must already know me as Viviana Oleander Chela,"

"Yes, I was looking forward to meeting you,"

"I am flattered Lady Anastasia~"

She seems so kind and sweet. She doesn't seem like those rumors. Maybe, just maybe she is like me.

"Lady Viviana, it is a great pleasure if you would come to my tea party in two weeks,"

I handed her a sealed envelope. Her eyes lit up as if this was her first time getting anything. She took the envelope and smiled.

"I shall go to your tea party,"

"Thank you, Lady Viviana, ~"

"Lady Anastasia, I know it's rude of me to ask, but I heard rumors you hated having long hair. Is that true?"

"No, I never hated having long hair, let's just say something so horrible happen to me when I had long hair,"

I fake a little smile. Maybe I was wrong, she is just like everyone else who tells some rumor.

"I understand, I am pretty sure people tell rumors about me too... I only ask because I heard that rumor today.."

She just smiled at me.

"I bit you a farewell, Lady Anastasia,"

I greeted her with a farewell. I was about to get onto my carriage when a horse went past me. I turn my head towards the horse. He quickly got off the horse and looked back at me.

"Sorry!"

He said and quickly ran inside. I couldn't help but blush a bit at how handsome he was.

"W-who is he?"

"Lady Anastasia, that is the Duke's only heir. His name is Eternal Alon Chela. I heard his birthday is coming up after the debut ball. He is going to turn 15 years old.."

"O-oh! I see…"

"Lady Anastasia, are you interested in Sir Eternal?"

"Maybe no… he is a year younger than me. They will shame me for seducing a younger gentleman.."

I went on to the carriage. Soon we left and All I could think about was Sir Eternal. Maybe next time we would have a little chat.

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Many days have passed, and my father won't let me go to the tea party today. Celina ends up going wearing her red/gold dress, which was off-shoulder. She always seems so proud to steal my dresses. All I could do was stay locked up in my room and only come out when Kalina or my father said so. I have to go out today. If I don't go, horrible rumors will spread. I promise to go.

Wait! The bell! I took it out and rang it. No sound...

"Lady Vivana~ What's troubling you again?"

"Is there no way for me to leave for the tea party?"

"Hm~ Well… I heard the ladies are bringing a date to the tea party, I will help you again because of your brother's wishes..."

He took out some rose petals and blew them toward me. Turning my gown into a beautiful red dress. Her dress.

"There, a way to get back at your step-sister~"

"I can't wear it there, the rumors will spread. I am trying to be like Celina.."

"Lady Viviana... You have to strengthen yourself… Believe in yourself… Why let someone come into your land and boss you around? Are you just going to let some dog steal your land or are you going to fight back? Be a dog or be a wolf... Your choice…"

He was right... I don't know why I don't have the guts to fight back. This is my home and land. Why am I letting some dog take over my home? I did nothing wrong to her, why must I suffer??

"Lady Viviana~ We should get going now~"

He smiled at me and held out his hand. I held his hand and we teleported into a carriage.

"Woah! How did you do that!?"

"Magic my lady~"

I look outside to see we are in the city town. After passing it we will make it to Lady Anastasia's house. Lady Anastasia is the daughter of Marquis Louise. As the eldest child, I heard the pressure to become the best in everything. I heard she wanted to take over her Marquis title however since her little brother was born everything changed. I heard from Celina that her little brother would be her half-brother just like me and Eternal. She is a strong lady that can fight well and also dress well too. Other than that, I don't know much about her. I always stayed home. Father never let me out. This is my first time at a tea party. How should I act? Should I bring a gift?

"My lady~ You seem so stressed… Is it your first time going to a tea party?"

How does he know??? I looked up at him and he was just smiling. His arms were 3folded in and his hair was tied in a low ponytail. His jaw looked so sharp that it could cut your finger before you even touch it. Lips plump and look so-

"My lady? You're staring at my lips~"

"H-huh?! I'm sorry!"

I looked away blushing but of course, he was smirking.

"If you wanted to kiss my lady, you could have asked~"

"NO! Who wants to even kiss you!?"

I yelled at him and crossed my arms. He chuckled and held my hand.

"If you're going to a tea party you should bring a gift,"

As he pulled away from my hand a small little box appeared. A small box that was beautiful.

"I know I know, you're welcome~ I look so handsome doing it right?"

"Tch whatever! What's in the box?"

He came closer to my face and bopped my nose.

"You will find out~"