Sophia's POV
"Milady, the Crown Prince is here. Wake up, milady." Istorbo sa 'kin ng kung sino.
I groaned. "I need to sleep, just five more minutes ..."
"No more five minutes. The Crown Prince is here!" Para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig sa narinig ko.
"What? I thought it would take days before granting my request?" gulat kong tanong sa aking sarili. I just sent the letter yesterday. What is he doing here? At saka madaling araw pa lang! Is he that excited to annul our engagement?
According to the memories of Elizabeth, it's hard to keep in touch with him. He often ignores her letters and disregards all of them. That's why she stopped sending letters anymore, and barged in herself, unin
Lawrence's POV "There's a letter for you from Lady Elizabeth of White Dukedom," my aide said while holding the tray that has the letter on top of it. "What is it this time?" Nahinto ako sa pag-review ng reports para paglaanan siya ng pansin. "See it for yourself. Are you that cold-hearted to your fiance?" What is he talking about? I believe that is just like usual. Wala namang bago kay Elizabeth. Pinunit ko ang dulo ng sobre para kunin sa loob ang laman. Sunod kong binuklat ang liham para pasadahan ng tingin ang nilalaman niyon. His Highness, the Crown Prince To: Lawrence William I greet the future sun of Asterin Empire, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Lawrence William. I hope you have a great day today. I, Elizabeth White, daughter of Duke White, request permission to be your a
Sophia's POV "Lady Elizabeth, I was stunned by your talent in swordsmanship. This will be a satisfactory report for Duke White, he must hear about this," sabi nito sa 'kin matapos makita ang stances ko sa paggamit ng espada. Kasalukuyan akong nasa training grounds ng mga knight. Kahit papaano ay naging madali ang pag-a-adjust ko sa katawan ni Elizabeth. I can even learn effortlessly swordsmanship here in this era. I know Fencing from my previous life. Although I am not the best at it, I was still one of the top competitors in the university. Pinunasan ko ang aking pawis gamit ang towel na bitbit ng isa sa mga servant ng mansyon, at saka uminom ng tubig para matanggal ang uhaw ko. "I learned well because you're good at instructing me. No beginner can be better in everything without having an excellent educator," sagot ko. His cheeks turn red. Napapakamot siya sa batok
Sophia's POV Today is the Mask Festival Day, here in the middle-class area. I decided to go tonight to gain experiences of this world. I plan to have fun without thinking of any unnecessary things. Deserve ko rin maging masaya bilang ako mismo 'no! Of course, I brought guards with me since I am not familiar with places here. Hindi naman mahilig maggala si Elizabeth kaya wala akong idea—at saka for security and emergency purposes na rin. Mas okay ang laging handa 'di ba? For me to not feel lonely, sinama ko na rin si Melrose. We both wear normal clothes and masks to easily blend with ordinary people. "Sophia, look at those pieces of jewelry!" She gladly introduces to me the accessories na may magagandang designs. I let her take her time to look and decide. For the first time in this life, I let myself be called by my real name even just for the night.
Sophia's POV Naramdaman ko ang malamig na ihip ng hangin. Napakaganda ng panahon ngayon dito sa labas. Masarap tumambay kapag hindi mainit ang klima. I smiled. "So much peacefulness." I am currently enjoying my cup of tea here in the garden while appreciating the silence of the afternoon. "Lady Elizabeth, this is from Duke White," Melrose said after taking the brown envelope from the male servant. Inangat ko ang palad ko para hingin ang envelope sa kaniya. She carefully put it on my palm. I look into it, to read the contents inside. This is information gathered by Duke White. It is related to the background of Trisha and the siblings. Trisha De Fuerte, the daughter of the late Baron and Baroness De Fuerte. Born on April 26, 980, her current age is twenty-one. Namatay ang mga magulang niya dahil sa sakit na hindi pa matukoy ng doktor sa panahon na 'to
Sophia's POV I am now on my way to the residence of Marquess Philip. These past few days, I have been having second thoughts if I should go or just ditch the occasion. But the problem is, I already sent a response of acceptance—on the same day when I received the invitation. I heavily sighed. Ayoko namang ipahiya ang pangalang dala-dala ko. Naalala ko ring hindi nga pala ako aarteng kontrabida katulad ng nasa kwento. Magpapakabuting nilalang ako at hindi papadala sa emosyon. Nang huminto ang sinasakyan ko sa tapat ng entrance ng Philip Household, agad akong pinapasok ng guard no'ng ma-identify nito ang invitation ko. "Welcome, Lady Elizabeth," salubong sa 'kin ng butler nang makababa ako sa karwahe. "Lead the way," I said. Yumuko ito bilang pagsang-ayon saka siya umuna ng paglakad patungo sa lugar kung saan ang tea party. Huminto kami sa greenhouse,
Sophia's POV The moment na na-open ang topic regarding sa 'min Lawrence, sakto rin ang pagdating niya rito sa garden. Hindi siya napansin ng mga kasama ko, naramdaman ko naman ang presensya niya. Imbes na ipagpatuloy nito ang kaniyang paglapit, huminto muna siya para makinig sa usapan. Ang event na 'to ay part ng plot sa novel. I agreed to attend here hindi lang para linisin ang imahe ko, kundi para masaksihan kung sumusunod pa rin ba sa progreso ang story—kahit na nangielam ako. Ang nagpatibay sa konklusyon ko ay ang pagpunta ng Crown Prince dito. Elizabeth poured a cup of tea into her dress. She pushed Beatrice down then pulled her hair. While Elizabeth was constantly tormenting Beatrice, the Crown Prince appeared to save his lover. He came uninvited after knowing that Elizabeth is present at the tea party... That's how it was presumed to happen but I did not play the simila
Sophia's POV "Lady Elizabeth, wake up." Rinig kong boses ni Melrose. I groaned then shift my position. Ano na naman ba ang mayro'n para guluhin niya ang tulog ko? "Please, Lady Elizabeth! You have to," pagmamakaawa niya sa 'kin. Pinilit kong buksan ang mga mata ko. Ilang oras pa lang ba ako nakakatulog? Kumikirot pa ang ulo ko. Nagpuyat ako kagabi kaiisip sa nangyari kahapon kila Beatrice. "What's with the ruckus outside, Melrose?" "The Duke announced the early return of young masters." Hindi na ako nakaramdam ng surpresa, I expected them to be back sooner. Nag-apply silang pareho ng early graduation para magampanan na 'yong pinaghandaan nila ng ilang taon. "How about the kids?" I asked her while she was removing my pajamas. "They are already preparing themselves." "I see."
Sophia's POV "Franco, the recruitment for Imperial Knights will be held on the day after the Crown Prince's birthday celebration," the Duke initiated the conversation. "Yes, Father. I will keep that in mind," Francisco replied. I am sitting between the twin siblings, while the Duke is in front of us. Sina Felixander at Francisco naman ay nasa magkabilang gilid lang ng table. "What are your plans, Felix?" Duke White asked his eldest son, Felixander. "I'm not changing my mind, Father. Please postpone my succession to the duchy," he answered calmly before taking a sip on his cup of tea. Duke White heave a sighed. Makikita sa kaniyang mukha na tutol ito sa sagot ng anak. Felix chuckled. "Why are you in a rush? You're still alive and kicking well, Father," pagbibiro nito. "You brat, I want to live my remaining years for