The Villainess Rise from her Downfall

Annual Celebration

Ellesmeere Solar

I take a look on the capital, it's full of life. I smiled looking from the window seeing how cheerful and happy the people are.

They're all busy looking around and enjoying. It's so nice to see this precious view.

I bet Eclipse would be euphoric. It's the scene he always wish the people of the Empire will be.

"The Capital is so lively." Napangiti din ako nang makita na simpleng naka-ngiti si Papa.

Gulat naman akong napatingin sa katabi ko, Brother Exchiel just chuckled!

His expression is like 'what?' when I look at him with a shock face. Napailing na lang ako, ewan ko talaga, mahiwaga talaga minsan kinikilos at ginagawa niya.

We're almost close at the palace, another thing is it's not actually the Main Palace. Capital Palace perhaps.

Later on, the palace here will be filled with the crowd.

"Our Dear Little Sun!" The Empress greeted me with hugs and kiss on my cheek. Nakita ko si Eclipse na nakatayo sa may tabi. He's nervous, I think.

Who wouldn't be? I can also feel my father piercing stare at him. He literally won't let this slide 'no?

"You're so lame, Stefan." I bite my lips when the Emperor keep on slapping my father's back, happily. I won't laugh, I would not.

"Give our children their peace." Tuwang tuwa na sabi pa ng Emperor at inakbayan si Papa.

Yeah, hindi talaga maka diskarte si Eclipse sa'kin. Whops--

"Stop with the look, Li'l sis. I know what you're thinking." Bulong ni Brother Ezekiah. Letse, paano uunlad 'diba? Masyado kasi praning si Papa, eh ang bait naman ni Eclipse, chansing nga lang.

"I'm not thinking." sanaol may utak diba? Mga mai-issue kasi mga 'to.

"What a big smile." puna ko nang makita ang ngiti niya na nakatingin sa kung saan.

"I just love what I'm seeing." Ani niya, he look as gentle as ever. Ang lamlam ng mata niya habang umiikot ang tingin niya sa paligid. See? He has this personality that would make you adore him.

He's truly befitting as a Prince.

"Aww, my li'l sister is falling too hard." Halos matumba ako sa gulat nang nagsalita na naman si Brother Ezekiah. Nang-aasar na naman. Sinamaan ko 'to nang tingin.

Napansin ko na lumalapit dito sa Brother Earltone at agad na nakutusan siya.

"Stop pestering our sister, behave." Puna ni Brother Earltone na akala mo'y aso ang kausap.

I grimace at him, that's what you get for being nosy.

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'm now nervous, we're about to start the actual celebration. I think, they will already announce it. They wanted it to be celebrated.

I felt someone held my hand and slowly caress the thumb on the back of my palm. That calms me anf comforted me.

I looked at Eclipse, he's the one who did it. I almost lost it when he smiled warmly at me. I know he's considering me again.

"I'm fine, thank you." I said and return the smile at him. He nodded his head.

He never let go of my hand after that.

But then, I felt a menacing aura at my back. I looked at the back and saw my father looking at out hands. Ngumuso ako bago hinigpitan ang kapit sa kamay ni Eclipse. Not now, Papa.