Nina's POV Silence That's what filled the room after I said that. I can't help but feel nervous because a single mistake might lead to my doom. But I need to take the risk, and it's pretty obvious that this is an arranged marriage. If this continues, I would probably be the one who would look evil, preventing the heroine and the hero from getting close. "Hmm..." Lord Ethan leans against the chair, seated comfortably, and crossed his legs with arms resting at the side With his form, it is obvious that he came from the high society. The way he sits looks like his a king. The way he looks at you feels like you are not important, just a speck of dust in his sight. His cold and empty eyes can make you suffocate and freeze to death. "Why would you call off the engagement, Lady Marina?" Lord Ethan asked, half amused. He looks lazily playful in his sitting position, the other corner of his lips curled into a playful smile. I almost can't control my eyebrows from twitching. His behavior
Nina's POVMy heart palpitated when the carriage slowed down. I turned my head to look outside the window there, I saw the bustling streets, the lively crowd, and the wonderful buildings.My heart can't help but beat faster and faster every time the carriage runs deeper into the town square it was as if I run a 100-meter sprint.The carriage stopped its track. The door beside me opened, and a hand showed up. It was Orlando, offering his assistance. I silently took it and stepped down the carriage.A gushing wind brushed through my skin and blew my hair away. The corner of my lips couldn't help but curl into a smile.Finally!We are here! I'm like a child stepping on a square for the first time. My eyes almost sparkled when I looked around the whole place.There are so many shops, bookstores, salons, boutiques, and more! I want to visit all the stores here!And from where I am standing I can see here the huge bell tower, besides it, is the famous Psalm Hall, the famous dome where all f
Nina's POV. One word to describe the Women's Wear? It would be superb. Very beautiful. It feels like I'm living in a fairytale dream. Dresses were arranged in an orderly manner based on their style, color, and material. The whole boutique looks so fancy and clean, I'm embarrassed. I looked left and right to see more, it turns out that not only dresses are their but also accessories, such as feather hats, gloves, shoes, and parasols. It's like I'm appreciating the clothes of those days more now. It's really beautiful and very elegant to look at. The designs and decorations are very detailed. They are placed symmetrically. It can't be easily seen somewhere else. We continued walking until we got to a private room. Amy quietly follows me. I don't know, it's just my feeling but Amy doesn't feel human, maybe it's just my impression. How did I come up with that conclusion? It's because of her expression. There wasn't even a trace of emotion on her face, not even a cold expression. Just
Chapter Seven.Nina's POV"What the!? Hurry up or else they will catch us in no time!" the stranger shouted at me.I don't remember why I followed him but I just found myself being dragged by him while running.When I heard him shout at me, the pulse on my temple almost burst. How dare him! This is my fastest run.I suddenly have the impulse to hit him if we're not being chased and it isn't my fault if I run slow. For pete's sake, I'm not an athlete and I'm wearing this heavy dress."Why are you running!"I can't stop yelling at him because I'm already getting tired and he has the audacity to complain. And come to think of it, why are we running!? Why am I even running?I can't also understand myself, why did I let myself to be dragged here? Well what else? I can't break the grip on my hand, that's the very reason why to this day I am still following him.This stupidity! Why am I so weak!? I can't even pull my hand and stop him from running."Just! Hurry up!? You are so dramatic," he
Nina's POVOh no...Where am I?I looked around to see any familiar place or direction. I was so stupid! How the heck would I know the direction if I don't know where I am?! I didn't know the plaza's blueprint.Why did I run without asking the direction of Disfraz Boutique? I sometimes hate myself because of my stupidity but I'm not that dumb you know! I still remember the boutique's name.Yeah, even though I'm a bit stupid, I still have brains. But knowing the name would be a total help.Stupid Nina! How dare you memorize everyone's name from every Korean group you stan but can't memorize a simple direction!I suddenly felt pity for myself while lampooning. And I'm a little bit guilty whenever I get pissed at those female leads getting lost, sometimes I insulted them on why some protagonist of a story is stupid and clumsy.But know I finally understand them, how ironic not as a female lead but as a villainess.I'm very sorry. I sincerely apologize for my insult now that I tasted my v
Chapter Nine.Nina's POV.Jungkook saranghae!Jungkook smiled at me, offering his right hand.Wahhhhhhh!!! Oh my goshhhhh is this real? This is it! I can finally hold my ultimate bias.I couldn't stop shaking from excitement. I was about to hold his hand when he seemed to step away.What's wrong Jungkook?He slowly lowered his hand and his smiles were gone.What's happening?! Why!? Why!Everything went blurry and I just saw Jungkook being pulled by a...A...Beautiful lady....A very pretty lady that exceed the standard!Dang I lose! I mean compared to that lady who was beautiful, have smooth white pearly skin I'm just a speck of dust! And she have gray eyes!Gray eyes!She turned to me and grinned while pulling Jungkook away from me and hook onto his arm.WAHHHHH!!! Jungkook comeback to me my darling! don't leave me please I can't live without you–Knock. Knock.Huh? What's that!?"Lady Marina!" Rita screamed?Is that Rita?Huh? Wait? What's happening? Why do I hear Rita? Why is Rit
Chapter Ten.Nina's POVThis is it.This is the time.It is now starting.The first chapter of the novel Illuminating Darkness is finally here.We are now in front of the mansion where the Edwards luxury carriage is located.I faced my parents or should I say Lady Marina's parents. They really kept their promise that they would see me off. I wonder why Lady Marina grew wicked, her parent wasn't the type of bastard who always compares their child to others or do crazy kinds of stuff.There are many possible reasons why but I don't know. Until now I still don't know anything about Lady Marina's backstory. Mostly villains on the movies and books do have some nasty one.I just can't help but be curious.I took a deep breath to free my mind from stress. I still can't get over from our talk with Lady Niñana. I suddenly got the chills just by mentioning her name. It doesn't fit right next to me.I should clear up my mind because this is the beginning of Illuminating Darkness. I should never
Chapter Eleven. Nina's POV Gina… The moment her pure violet orbs met I could guess she is Gina, the heroine of the story. I cannot possibly be wrong about this, based on the descriptions of Janna and Mary she is Gina. And the other thing is, there is something inside me, like an instinct telling me it is her. I don't know why, I couldn't explain this feeling. It's like someone is whispering in my ears. I stood frozen, staring at her beautiful face. She really is beautiful without a doubt, not just simply beautiful. Her beauty is not like others, her beauty isn't a one-time glance but instead, she gets more beautiful the longer you stare at her. But shoot! What do I do now? I didn't expect to see her today. It wasn't part of the plan so why?! why is this happening!? Confusion was written all over her face. She looked surprised and couldn't believe that I knew her. Her bright violet eyes are covered with curiosity, making her more innocent like a little frail bunny. Who wouldn't