The lady's first step to change

"I'm glad to hear that you're feeling well now trice" Beatrice's father— Duke Heins, one of the three great dukes of the Kenilworth kingdom. Those ruby-red eyes complemented his blond hair which made him more handsome. The body build of the duke too is insanely perfect because of his non-stop sword training. 

He held his teacup and gracefully sipped his tea. 

I am now sitting with my so-called Duke father in the Rose Garden not far from my room. I could guess that this is the exact garden written in the novel where Beatrice first met the crown prince and fell in love. Ever since that day, this garden has been Beatrice's favorite place.

"Trice." 

"Ah, yes father?"

"I know you like the crown prince; everyone knows that. You love him from the bottom of your heart. You, who is chosen as his fiancé were trained to the bone just for that role but for you to be replaced, just because the crown prince liked someone else now. Amid all your hardships…. Your sacrifices…. The royal family sure want their heads to roll!" I could feel the duke's anger as he gripped his teacup and broke it in his hand.

"Someone! Bring me the first aid kit!" I called. The maid and butler panicked. 

"Are you alright Father? Please do not move your hand, for now, we cannot let the glass pierce to the skin" I worriedly said to him. 

The duke smiled and patted my head using his left hand. "It is true that you have little patience and a bad attitude when you are mad but what can we do, you have my genes after all."

"Father…"

"I am alright, do not panic. Listen, Beatrice, your father here will do whatever you want. I will not tolerate anyone who harmed my family and the people of the Gasglow household. To use you like this and then replace you like that, I guess they are taking my words lightly. Tell me anything you want Beatrice, I want to help you achieve what you want, if you want revenge then so be it. We will bring down this kingdom to the ground. I will have them taste the wrath of a Gasglow!"

The duke is fuming with anger, his ruby eyes glow with an intent to kill. Even the maids and butlers assisting us released their killing intent. No wonder the kingdom of Kenilworth met its destruction the moment Duke Heins started a war. 

Everyone in this house sympathizes with Beatrice. Even I, while reading the novel side stories, pitied Beatrice. She loved someone more than herself. But to be killed by the person you love... the despair.

I held the duke's hand, "Father, thank you, but you do not have to worry about me. It is indeed unfortunate for things to end up like this and the revenge sounds good, but it will not fix anything. If Cedrick— no…. if the Crown prince will not love me anymore then I, the princess of Gasglow, will not waste my time loving him. I would rather start looking after myself again and my family." To avoid those red flags that cause my death!

He pats my head again. "I looked away for a moment and then here you are, you have grown already. Always remember that everyone in this household supports you." 

"All of us want you to be happy and safe, our lady!" The servants voice out what they want to say. I could feel their sincerity. 

I do, I want to be safe too. I do not want to die again and will not let them kill Beatrice. That is why I need to change everything…. 

"Father"

"Yes, dear?"

"Can you do me a favor?"

"Anything you want"

I grabbed my teacup and sipped a little bit of tea. It tastes good. The flavor is not strong and will not hurt my stomach. I remember drinking plain black coffee in my last life to stay up all night. Really a bad habit of mine.

I put my cup down and looked at my father straight in his eyes. 

"Destroy this garden" 

The maids and butlers were surprised by my request. 

Of course, they would be. This garden is something Beatrice cherished with or without the crown prince's influence. I like red roses too, but I could feel Beatrice's lingering hate towards this garden inside me. And I think she wants me to do it for her.

"You want me to destroy your garden?" Father repeatedly asked.

I chuckled. "Yes Father, please destroy these red roses. I do not need them anymore. Instead, I would love to suggest something else to be put in here"

"What is that you want me to build for you?" 

That's it, I have been waiting for that question to be dropped... For everything to change and for me not to die. I need to prepare myself.

 "An open field. A training area where I could train my swordsmanship, and a small resting area with Blue flowers called Glory-of-the-Snow"

My father was surprised but I could see his excitement. Gasglow dukedom is the dukedom that gives birth to the best swordsman on this continent. For her daughter to suddenly want to learn swordsmanship is an honor. He will not turn down my request.

"If that's all! Father can do that for you, do not worry, it might be a little bit noisy for now but I promise to build this place in just 2 weeks!" 

"Thank you, father!" 

"Everything for my daughter!" 

He stood up and hugged me. I hugged him back. The lingering hate inside of me disappeared. Beatrice, whenever you might be, I hope you will find someone who will love you back more than you can give.