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Episode 5: Operation Friends I

I woke up earlier than usual, and quickly opened the curtains with enthusiasm. It's really the maids' job but today I wanted to do it.

Outside the big window is the bright sun and transparent-looking blue sky.

"Even Heaven is supporting me."

If it rained, I wouldn't be able to carry out the plan today. I am the type to immediately do it after deciding on it, so it would be intolerable if I were unable to do it here.

To put more spirit into it, I carefully picked a dress. I, in turn, looked at the dresses inside my closet that are arranged by color.

I wonder what color the prince likes? I want something that gives a good impression. Maybe a dress that would fit well with the prince's gold and blue? No, no, that's a bit much. Today, I would become his friend, not lover, so it should be something easy to move with.

After thinking about my plan from here and choosing a rather plain dress, the maids made a sour face. It'll be a problem if they change this dress. With no other choice, I activated the skill "Entitled Lady". To show that I want this dress, I gripped the dress and distinctly said "I choose this."

I was confident when they reluctantly changed me into the dress but they put makeup on me heavier than usual.

I'm fine as usual but.... I understand.

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I took a deep breath for the third time and joined the butlers at the entrance to wait for the prince. It's actually the first time I'll wait for him at the front door. Usually, I would wait inside but I thought it would be best to wait here for the succession of my plan today. It's the first move to my certain victory. With a puff, I exhaled again and put my hand on my chest.

After waiting for a while, I played with my hair and peeked at my shoes past my dress but I couldn't calm down. The more time passes, the more my heart beats fast and makes noise. In case, It's better to think that if the prince hates me, there would be no second chance. Perhaps then, his visits would be less. Of course, he wouldn't want to be with someone he dislikes.

To think that far? I titled my neck.

Wait, if he stops going to my home, It would mean he will be in the royal palace. But his elder brother is in the royal palace. He doesn't want to be in his fiancée's house, but he also doesn't want to be in the royal palace.... He's stuck between a rock and a hard place, which would make it much worse....

(Note: Being stuck between a rock and a hard place means having no choice, or in this case being in the middle of something you don't want.)

My worries keep increasing one after another. In the end, I have to make this operation successful. Things won't get better if it stays like this and no one will be happy. If that's the case, then it would be better to be demolished while doing something.

Berthia hit it and break it!

I don't want to break it, I thought somewhere in my heart.

While encouraging myself, I heard the rattling sound of the carriage stop, and I hastily straighten my spine. I deeply bowed like the butlers I was with.

I heard the door open and I knew the prince had gotten off. Black shoes stopped right infront of me.

"Is something wrong, Bell? It's rare for you to welcome me."