The Villainess' Death Game[COMPLETED]

Chapter 4

Parang tinakasan ako ng sariling kaluluwa habang kumakain kasama ang Duke Viden.

Sa mahabang mesa ay naroon kami sa sa magkabilang dulo.

This stupid system. I barely got any sleep just to wake up early and choose either to have breakfast with the Duke or eat nothing at all. Thanks to my stomach for feeling hungry that I could eat a dinosaur I am here eating this whole buffet with him.

Nothing can be heard but the noises of our spoons clashing with our plates. Who would have thought that this house would prepare such a heavy meal for breakfast? It's not just bread and soup. There is milk, fruit, and meat if you want.

But no matter how hungry I am, I have a hard time swallowing the food that I put inside my mouth. The pressure on the other side of this table is too heavy and It's getting darker.

"Stop being unreasonable and write an apology letter to the prince." Malamig na sabi ng Duke Viden.

Nalunok ko nang hindi pa man din nangunguya ang laman ng aking bibig.

For the sake of peace, I just replied to what he'd expect me to say.

"I will Father. Thank you for reminding me."

"No one will marry you if not the Prince. You are destined to be a royal, Myrtle. Think of the power that your marriage will contribute to this Dukedom. Do not disappoint me."

Why do I see myself contemplating and listening to what he has to say like it was my job to please him and make him accept me as his daughter?

No. It's not me but the real Myrtle.

"How about this Dukedom, father?" I asked. He has a sudden shift of expression. Irritated.

"Your brother will be the next head of this household. You will be leave with nothing." He replied. Saad niya na walang pakialam sa mararamdaman ko.

Wait. Myrtle has a brother?

I was phasing back and forth to my room while nipping my nails. I eyed the paper and pen on the table but it just gives me too much frustration.

How can I not marry that asshole? I don't wanna be a member of the royal family that would put me shackles on the neck and limbs. The palace would become my prison. I don't want that.

"Sera! Bring the carriage over."

"W-where are you going, my lady?"

"To the palace. No need to accompany me for I have business with the crown prince."

"Alright, my lady."

Madaling umalis si Sera para ihanda ang karwahe. Minutes later, Peona came in to inform me that the carriage is ready.

"Peona. These things are no longer of need." I said, referring to the papers and pen on the table.

"Alright, my lady. Be careful and do not be hurt." She said. Peona maybe still afraid of me but I think this is what she truly is to her master. Napangiti ako.

"Thank you, Peona. I'll be back."

Nakatulala lang ako habang nakatingin sa labas ng karwahe. There is no notification of any upcoming scenarios. I think I will be fine.

The whole royal castle is different during the day. I can see every detail of the structure.

"We've arrived, my lady." the carriage stopped and the coachman opened the door, and offered me his hands. Hindi ko iyon tinanggap. My hands are shaking right now and I don't want someone to notice how nervous I am.