***
Finally, on the day of Lady Blancia's birthday party, the maids became busier than ever.
"Everyone is working hard.."
"Of course, this is the first party that the Princess herself has said she would attend."
"That's true, but..."
"Your Majesty! It's all done. But, Jeonghan..."
"Oh, that's right. My brother said he'd go with me as my partner, but he's probably out right now."
"I see. Your Majesty, the preparations are complete."
"Really? Then let's go!"
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.
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"Brother, come quickly~ We'll be late!"
"Herisha, you look so pretty today."
"Stop talking nonsense and come quickly."
After getting into the carriage and talking with my brother, we drove for a while, and soon we arrived at Count Charlotte's house.
"Shall we go, lady?"
My brother was joking around because I looked nervous, and today, for some reason, I accepted it because I didn't hate him like that.
"Yes, I like it."
***
My brother and I entered the banquet hall together, and everyone's attention was focused on us.
That would be the case, because rumors spread that I, who always followed Crown Princess Antonia wherever she went, had broken off my engagement with Antonia.
'Ugh... It's still burdensome...'
I felt uncomfortable with the gazes directed at me, but soon I greeted Lady Blancia.
"Blancia Youngae, thank you for inviting me to Youngae's birthday party. Happy birthday."
"Don't be so kind, I'm the one who's so grateful that you came, Your Majesty..!!"
"Oh, I have a gift for Young-ae. Would you like to take it out and look at it?"
"Wow, what a pretty handbag! I really like it..."
"I'm glad you liked it. I hope Young-ae will attend my tea party later."
"I'm honored! Oh, I've been holding you back too long, Your Majesty... Please enjoy the banquet!"
"I will do so, thank you, Lady Blancia."
***
After talking with Lady Blancia, I headed to the balcony. I felt a sense of relief, perhaps because I'd made such a good friend.
"The scenery is really beautiful.."
Jeonghan Oppa was busy greeting his friends, so he was alone on the balcony enjoying the view when he felt a presence.
"Ugh... haa... ugh..."
He looked somehow in pain, and as I watched him, I couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
"Uh.. are you okay.. huh? It's not that jerk back then..."
While I was panicking, he was already in my arms. It was absurd, but I had to get him up and move him.
"No, over there..."
It was then that a woman suddenly opened the balcony door and shouted.
"Wonwoo!!!"
First of all, my name isn't Wonwoo, so this guy's name is Wonwoo... Wait a minute... Wonwoo is definitely the secondary male protagonist of this novel.
I'm so lost in thought...
"Hey!! Who are you to be holding Wonwoo in your arms?!"
"That's not it... I..."
I was about to tell the truth and leave, but Wonwoo snuggled deeper into my embrace. And now he was trembling.
'Are you afraid of that woman now?'
"What are you!!!"
"Um... if I were to introduce you, would you say my lover?"
It was the beginning of a meeting that would lead to a terrible relationship with him.
Author's Note
I've been so busy lately that it's been a bit late, but I hope you enjoyed it! Thank you to all the readers who leave comments!! Subscriptions and comments are really helpful.. ><