Rubia's Pov -
It's been over two months since Linda and I shared the same palace and all I’ve got to say is… I hate this place…! I like the time I spent with everyone but the palace where I’m currently residing in… it’s a palace that was built for Rubia when she first met with the emperor.
The reason I feel uncomfortable is because… this is the palace which was destroyed when Rubia was executed and to make matters even worse… A palace grander than Rubia’s palace was set up by Fredrick for his lover (and new fiancé) Catherine.
These past few nights have been hard on me… I have been having the same dream each night… The palace was being destroyed and citizens were calling Rubia a heartless evil lady. My parents were being shamed and they were stripped of their rank. They pointed towards me and said it was all my fault.
By the time my dream was over it was nearly dawn and I knew
Previously –“In my years of experience… I’ve seen people like her. They can sleep but don’t want to. The main reason for that is because they have bad dreams… Nightmares to be precise.”“Rubia does…!?”“Yes.”“Unbelievable…”“Right… Anyways, I’m going. Tata…!” said Sid as she waved at Fredrick“Will you be going back using your own magic...?”“Nah. I’m visiting Edward…!” (Edward – Head Mage)“Whatever.” Said Fredrick as he entered his room and sat on a chair next to where Rubia was lied. *“Hahn… Please wake up.”Currently –Rubia's Pov -Hmm... Feels warm."Huh...? Warm...!? What the hell am I thinking this early in the morning...!!" said Rubia wit
Previously –"A sickness...!? Ha-ha. Oh...! Forgive me your highness but I think what you have isn't a disease but a feeling of Love...!""Huh...?"When she thinks of all the time, she spent with Fredrick for the past she immediately turns red as she is faced with the truth."Thanks Sid. But could you give me some time to myself...?"Currently –After going through her thoughts Rubia decides to think about everything later because she didn’t want to disappoint Linda who was looking forward to visiting the town with Rubia and Fredrick. *Rubia enters the carriage in which Fredrick and Linda sit across each other... She sits next to Linda facing Fredrick. *Rubia's Pov –Hah. It's best to not let my feelings get the better of me... Plus it's the first time Linda wished to go somewhere... I can't let her down because of my personal reasons..."Rubia are you alrigh
Previously –The woman approaches the carriage to show her gratitude before she leaves. *Rubia's Pov –Huh...? This woman… she has the same pink hair and bright yellow eyes as the female lead... It couldn't be her right...? Why do I feel like my heart is being torn apart right now...?“What is the expression on his face now that his Lover is before him...!?” thought Rubia as she turned towards Fredrick.Currently –Rubia's Pov -Hahn. I need to calm down. I need to think rationally but just thinking about what his reaction will be once he meets the love of his life... I hate this... I wonder why though...?It would be best if they were together but I…don't even know anything anymore...!"Thank you for helping me Your Highness." said the woman as she bowed"Hmm... Alright." said Fredrick after glancing at her&
Previously –I have not spoken anything to Rubia of this because I don’t want her to get mixed up in what they are planning. Since, I am aware that ever since she has come to the palace she has been poisoned once or twice. I took the poison in her place because I am immune. She has been asking of me to let her personal maid stay with her but, I’m not sure if anyone is to be trusted at the moment.Only the most experienced and trusted maids and servants are brought to the palace of a royal. But, even among those few there may be one or two who have been disguised as spies for the nobles. Tristan and the royal knights have caught three of them. All three are adamant and do not wish to speak. I suppose I have to entertain them myself…Currently –The next morning. *Rubia wakes up in her room dressed in a white nightgown. *Rubia’s Pov –How did I fall a
Previously –"Are you crying...!? Woah...I'm going to tease you in the future about how you cried in front of me cause of a confession...!""Don't make fun of me...! I wanted to make a good impression..."said Fredrick as he wiped the tears from his face"Ha-ha... Don't pout...!! My heart's about to burst...!""I'm not pouting...!"Currently –“Fredrick… Why are you pinching yourself…?” said Rubia with a straight face“You…! You just confessed your feelings to me…! It wasn’t a dream right…!?”“No, it was not a dream. Plus, I came to terms with my feelings a while ago… I just didn’t want to accept the fact that I was in love with you because it would then mean that I’d-…”Rubia’s Pov –Shit…! I said too much.“You would&hell
Previously - "Now that we have cleared up this little misunderstanding… I will leave first.” “Are you going somewhere…?” said Fredrick “I’m visiting my parents today…” said Rubia Currently - At the Duchy. * Rubia is greeted by her mother the Duchess. * “Where is Dad and Brother Louis…?” asked Rubia to the Duchess “They went to the emperor’s second palace for some business. Let’s have a small chat together before those two come back. You are to come back to the palace after five days, right?” answered the Duchess “Yeah mom.” “Great follow me. I’ve prepared one of my most favorite teas for you today. My daughter finally came back after all…!”“Ha-ha. I see.” Rubia’s Pov – They went to the emperor’s second palace… Where did I read about the second palace…? Ah…! I remember… The emperor’s second palace was one
Previously –“Well… he was the one who proposed first.” Said Rubia as she took another sip of the tea“…!?”Duke Henry’s Pov + Duchess Elissa’s Pov + Louis’s Pov –That child (guy) did…!?“He kept going on about nonsense… He kept thinking that I felt uncomfortable around him and that I hated him… That idiot…!”Duke Henry’s Pov + Duchess Elissa’s Pov + Louis’s Pov –Our daughter (My sister) is in love…!Currently –“So... all that happened in this past week…,” said the dukeDuke Henry’s Pov –It happened recently… When we had a meeting earlier today the prince had excused himself because he had other matters to attend to.I had a small chat with him two
The day before Rubia is to leave. * “Good morning miss.” Said Sandra as she opened the curtains of the room “…” She lifts the bed cover only to find no one on the bed. * “Miss…!? She isn’t here...!?” “Oh…! You were here Sandra... The young miss had woken up a few hours back. She went to her study.” Said Anne “I’ll go check up on the miss…!” “Hmm…” Sandra knocks on the door. * “Come in.” said Rubia who was seated on her desk “Miss…! You were here…!” “Don’t worry Sandra. Anyways, are you alright…? Catch your breath first.” “Yes miss…” said Sandra as she inhaled “You feeling better now…?” said Rubia as she placed a document down “Yes miss…! But, did you sleep last night...!?” “Ah…! I did. I was bored when I woke up so I thought of studying for a while.” “I see… Do you wis
Previously -"Does anyone have anything they would like to say before I end this gathering...?" asked Aelius*Damien raises his hand. *"Is there something you'd like to say, Grand Duke Valentino...?" asked the emperor"Yes." said Damien in seriousnessCurrently -"I would like to use this gathering to my advantage and inform you all of my future plans. I am aware that almost everyone in this room despises the Southern Empire's Emperor for his foolishness and greed." said Damien"...?" The nobles stared with confusion at Damien having no idea what the consequences were of the words he uttered"I will be starting an internal revolt against the emperor." said Damien as he smirked"What is the meaning of this, Grand Duke?" asked the emperor"I am sure you all have your doubts about me, but you have to trust me when I say this... I despise the Bastard sitting on the thro
"A wedding invitation from the Kennedy Empire?" "Yes." "It's finally here. With this we begin the plan, Marcus." "Yes, your excellency, the Grand Duke Valentino." Meanwhile at the palace. * "So, what you mean to say is that... there actually is a person called Damien from the Valentino Grand Duchy?" asked Sarah "Yes. He is a relative of mine from my mother's side of the family. He has been a friend of mine ever since I was young." "I see." "Why do you have a sudden interest in him, Sarah...?" "Fredrick... I promise you this, I will tell you everything once the Ceremony is over. Hiding things from you, the man whom I've fallen in love with is... Hard. I know it may seem unfair but, please give me some time." "Alright, Sarah. I trust you with my life." said Fredrick after which he kisses Sarah "Get some rest, Sarah. I know how rough things have been with yo
Previously -"Were there any other marriage candidates excluding me...?" asked Sarah"Hmm... There was the princess of the Southern Empire but, since her constitution is weak it is obvious that she cannot marry me. The other one was the daughter of Marquese Dinax." answered Fredrick"Dinax... I've heard about them.""They are a family known for their knights and their loyalty to the Empire."Currently -Six ladies from Noble families will come for the interview. I am free to choose at least three or four out of the six but, I doubt there'd be a majority of the ladies who are interested in the job.They may have hidden intentions like spying on me or seducing Fredrick.But they would have to be stupid if they thought of me as a foolish naive Lady. I will make sure I educate those who may intend to harm me in the future on how I am no 'Foolish Lady'..."Let the first group of Ladies in.,&r
Previously - Fredrick, I do not think I have ever be able to understand you but, I sincerely wish for you to live a good life. You deserve that. Since, I read not only the original story but also the Altered version of the story where Fredrick is not the male lead but, the villain and Rubia is never brought up. It is kind of Ironic to know that Me and Fredrick do not have the relationship of Villainess and Male Lead but, Villain and Villainess. Currently - Sarah's Pov - I liked the novel 'True Love' for a lot of reasons but, I also found it sad because the author never displayed the emotions felt by other characters excluding the Male lead and the Female lead. The feelings felt by Rubia when she was waiting for her death while the man, she loves gets married to the woman she hated. Those feelings were ignored and cast aside. The author of the Novel 'True Love' had made
Previously - "Since, your body was sensitive to magic after the poisoning incident so, I was asked to limit my usage when next to you by Sid. Your body's condition is getting better now." said Fredrick "I see... So, you’re saying that I can see Aura's when my body's cured...?" asked Sarah "Yes." "The only ones who have Aura's are the highest of nobility." Currently - An aura. It was a term that was never used in the novel 'True Love'. Fredrick has nothing to gain from lying to me and I trust him since I know my feelings for him. But, how could the author not mention anything about it in the book...? Have the events of the book altered because of me? Now that I think about it... My brother and Lady Margaret have recently started going out with the family's approval. This was not the case in the novel. Louis was someone who had absolutely no interest in anyone other than Catherine.
Previously - "My name... Its Sarah." said Rubia as she looked at Fredrick with her hands clenched "...!" "Sarah James." "It is a pleasure to meet you, Sarah...!" said Fredrick as he smiled Currently - *The couple arrive back at the palace after their date. They have their meal and take some time to talk about the Empire. * "Is it safe to say that the nobles have decided to heed the emperor’s warning to them...?" asked Sarah "I am sure you know that the noble's and aristocrats hate making choices or decisions that bring them a great loss. The nobles who plotted along with the Southern Kingdom were just trashy Counts or Barons who were about to become fallen nobles." "Of course, I am aware of that." "The one thing every noble fear is making a rash decision which may lead to the Family's downfall in the near future. They who have been labelled with th
Previously -"I had figured that you have been hiding something from me ever since long time. But I kept silent because I knew that it would be a hard topic for you." said Fredrick"...!"Currently -Rubia's Pov -He knows...?I have pictured this situation in my head countless times and the only solution I could come up with was try to evade the question somehow.But why the hell am I so nervous right now...?Am I scared... that he will leave me after knowing that I am not the real Rubia?My heart tells me to tell him the truth hoping he accepts me for who I am. But my mind tells me to think about it rationally."Before I try to answer your question could you answer my question, Fredrick?" asked Rubia"Okay." said Fredrick"When did you start having these thoughts... about me hiding something from you?""Ever since I heard from the emperor
Previously -The imperial bloodline has 'That' curse within us... I am certain that it was not a dream but, a vision that even a saint or saints could never be able to see.I know it is selfish of me but, I want to know how Rubia would react to the story.Currently -Rubia's Pov -A play made by Fredrick. Ah! I'm so curious but, I what type of play it could be... an educational play...?That sounds like something that Fredrick would make but, the expression on his face tells me that it isn’t.I'm quite excited!"These are our seats. Wait for me over here. I'll meet with Jonathan (the playwriter)." said Fredrick"Sure but, you don’t want me to come with you?" asked Rubia"How about after the play? I'll take you to meet him.""Sounds good. Thanks, Fredrick!""Of course." said Fredrick with a smile on his face*Fredrick enters th
Previously -The only question in my head is what the female lead is doing right now?Isn’t something supposed to bring the Male lead and the female lead together?The prophesy will be declared soon and the thing I worry most about... May indeed happen.But my selfishness exceeds each coming day.Currently -"Rubia... are you sure you can accompany me? You do not have to push yourself..." said Fredrick in a depressed tone as he looked at RubiaRubia's Pov -The thoughts I had from yesterday have proved to be a real pain in my neck. Today was supposed to be a day where I and Fredrick had a chance to be together and talk about each other's past... But I'm ruining it. Hahn..."I am sorry, Fredrick. I had a few things on my mind but, I do not want to throw away this chance!" said Rubia as she closed her eyes and let out a laugh"Hmm..." said Fredrick as he turned his flu