The Villainess Does It With Class

Chapter 180: The Roses Are In Bloom

"Can you feel the slight chill in the air now? Fall is coming..."

Raising my face slightly, I savored the cool breeze. It blew my hair slightly but not to the point that it'll turn disheveled. Some of the trees are also starting to shed leaves, thus spurring the folks to sweep them all away.

The capital is like that. Even though there were few trees here because of all the commercial establishments, there are parts that aren't like that. For example, the plaza.

Erin happily chattered behind me.

"It also means that milady's birthday is fast approaching."

I glanced at her, "Ah, why are we talking about birthdays now?"

It's true though... After all, my birthday is just at the beginning of winter. Nonetheless, there are still four more months ahead before that happens.

"Because at that time, milady will start choosing a suitable marriage partner," Erin remarked in excitement.

"Oh?" I took a peek at her and saw her smiling.

She nodded her head, "Mhmm. I am sure that we will be flooded with proposals, milady."

A sharp glint entered her eyes, further confirming that she really is looking forward to it.

"Surely, you jest," I muttered and chuckled afterward.

Proposals, huh...

But why not now when the others my age are already getting engaged? Why must I wait until I become 20? Is that a family tradition or something?

"I'm actually confused why the Marquis still did not choose someone for you, milady. Everyone was all waiting for the announcement..." she added.

'Everyone...'

"Hah! Do you all want me out of the mansion now?"

Erin, upon hearing what I said, got defensive. She shook her head so hard that I bet she got dizzy.

"That's not true, milady! We're just excited to see you become a woman!"

Laughter escaped from my lips, "But aren't I a woman now? A splendid woman of class?"

'Become a woman... seriously...'

Erin grinned as she agreed.

"You are definitely correct, milady."

"Hahaha"

I was still trying to stifle my laugh as we took our time walking through the streets. Some passersby shot me curious looks when they heard me laughing but I ignored them all.

"Where are we going, milady?" She asked after some time.

"We're going to a bookshop and find some handsome men at the same time," I replied in a casual manner.

I didn't think Erin would believe me though...

"M-milady?

I only winked at her and did not clear up whether I was telling her the truth or not. My eyes then caught sight of two figures coming my way. Those two also saw me and stopped in their tracks as soon as I got to them.

"Oh, look who graced us with their presence..."

Rosamunde looked at me, gone with the haughtiness back when we're still at the academy.

"Nadia..."

A smile painted my lips, "It's been a while, Rosamunde..." I then glanced at the woman at her side– "Chiwa is with you, I see..."