The Villainess

Chapter 11

JULIETTE

No way!?

I was surprised when the prince suddenly sat beside me then make himself comfortable in his seat. I’m intently staring at him as he fixes himself in his seat, he suddenly looked at me which caught me off guard, I averted my eyes and focused my attention on my tea.

"Son, you better learn some manners..." The king said frowning at the prince. He’s probably pointing out the prince’s shortcomings, maybe because he’s late or something, who knows? I don’t really care.

"I apologize father." Bowed his head apologetically.

Wait wait! I didn't recall them saying this and the prince didn't peck me on the cheeks either! As far as I'm concerned, we are not really that close even if he saved me from that bear. Before that accident, I can clearly see his hateful eyes while looking at me, now, what happened?

"So, I want you two to be married after 3 years. When Lady Juliette turns 18."

Okay... I still haven't had my debut. Yet here we are planning my marriage first. Can't we plan my debut first!?

"Do both of you agree?"

"No/Yes," Me and the Prince said in chorus. So of course I am the one who said No and the Prince said Yes.

Wait, what? The prince said Yes?

I look at the prince with a frown on my face, but he is looking at his father His Majesty the King.

"Daughter, what is the meaning of this?" My father said while looking at me with his puzzled face. I knew he would react this way because he knows how crazy I am for the prince. I can't help but feel goosebumps all over my body.

"I- I have a proposal for His Majesty the King," I said but not daring to look at the King's eyes. I do not dare... Because right now I am scared as hell...

"Oh... Then what is that proposal of yours?" The king asked and leaned on his chair. I prepared myself, I breathed steadily as I look at his clear manipulating eyes. I can imagine his face at the back of my head smirking at me interestingly.

"I will cure Her Highness the Queen in exchange for canceling the engagement between Me and the Prince," I said as I looked at his ocean eyes. I can feel how he stares at me intensely like if I dare to do anything stupid in his eyes, he would not hesitate to unsheath his sword and use it to pierce my neck.

"How can you be so sure to cure my wife when the most excellent healer can't figure my Queen's sickness?" The King said and look at me doubtingly. I nervously glanced at his fingers, calmly, tapping on the side of the table before responding.

"I know I can, Your Majesty..." I said, encouraging myself.

Of course, no one would encourage me with this VERY risky proposal of mine. I can be imprisoned by what I just said. It's like putting an Imperial family member's life in the line for the sake of my happiness.

"You know we could imprison you by suggesting this kind of thing right?" The Prince said.

I look at him and he seems like...

He's angry...?

"Of course... I knew it from the start." I said and looked away.

"Then why do you propose this kind of thing? You could treat my Mother even if we're married." With a hint of anger he said, I saw how he tightly gripped the handkerchief in his hand.

"I finally realized that someone like me is not fitted to be the future Queen of this Kingdom. There's someone who is very fit to be the Queen and that is none other than Anna Rue Quartz Your Highness."

"Anna Rue Quartz? You mean the daughter of Viscount Quartz?" The King asked. I looked at the King and nodded at him.

"Then I have a deal too." The Prince said and moved his chair. So basically he's facing me now. Suddenly chills run down my spine when I saw how the Prince's eyes twinkle when they met mine.

"W-what is it Your Highness?" I said being cautious. He leans forward then entwines his fingers to mine and pulls me closer to him. I felt bolts of electricity when he fully entwined his hands to mine. Bolts that make me uncomfortable.

"If my mother doesn't like you, you will not be married to me. But if my mother came to like you...Then you have to be mine..."

He said and then he kissed the back of my palm...

What!!??

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