Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 343  : Enraged

 "Dame Csille—" Gisbert shakes his head. "I should be calling you Chieftess Csille then. Congratulations on being the secondary Chieftess of Mt. Carmen. Do you know that it is the very first time that the Mt. Carmen appointed two Chieftess?"

 I look at Gisbert and sigh when I see the happiness in his eyes. As much as I want to make Lady Nahale take back her words, I know I couldn't do that because it is a matter of reputation we were talking about here. If she takes back her decision, then people might question her decision next time.  That's why I didn't have much choice but to just agree with it despite my reluctance. I already have a lot of problems in life, but then again, another problem occurs.  I guess villainess isn't supposed to have peaceful days.  "Chieftess, do you also know that it is the first time that someone who isn't a local of Mt. Carmen becomes a Chieftess? Although you aren't the head Chieftess but your Authority is equal to Lady Nahale." Gisbert continues to say. He probably still hasn't noticed the awkwardness I am already feeling right now.

 We are currently on our way to the town where the Mt. Carmen can be found. We are not about to return to the capital after disappearing from it for a day.

 Gisbert's eyes widened when he saw a carriage from afar. He then waves his hand and whistle. It's not the typical whistle. I also think I heard that kind of whistle in Mt. Carmen.  Gisbert looks at us and smiles widely. "Chieftess, the coachman of that carriage, is also a local from Mt. Carmen. I'm sure he can bring you to the capital, safe and sound."

 I smile at Gisbert. "Thank you, Gisbert, and I hope you can stop addressing me as Chieftess when were not in Mt. Carmen. I don't want other people to misunderstand you."

 After all, addressing someone that isn't their title can be considered disrespectful. Gisbert looks at me for a couple of seconds before he nods his head. "I understand, Dame Csille. I will take note of that."

 The carriage stops in front of us. The coachman is about to get down, but I immediately open the carriage and get inside. If the coachman gets down, I'm sure Gisbert wouldn't stop talking about what happened in Mt. Carmen. It's not that I'm embarrassed about it. I just couldn't process things for now. So, I want to take a rest first and let things sink in.  What happened just now was too rushed that I wasn't able to think of a way how to deal with it. I don't even know if being the Chieftess of Mt. Carmen is a good idea or not.  I'll probably just get down the position before turning my back against the Vrawyth Kingdom. So that Mt. Carmen wouldn't be involved with my mistakes.  I thought once I got inside the carriage, Gisbert wouldn't have a choice but to shut his mouth. However, I was wrong. The guy still mentioned to the coachman that I am now the secondary Chieftess of Mt. Carmen, so he should take care of me properly.  I heard Brother Pascal chuckle softly. "Are you regretting it now, Csille?"

 I look at Brother Pascal and sigh. Regretting? I don't even know what to feel now. All I know is I just want to return to the capital and take a rest. Everything that is happening is too much for me to take. I need a break.

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 However, the break that I was hoping for was short lived only because after resting in the afternoon. I was woken up by our maid saying Rufus is currently in our house and wants to talk to me.

 I groan and throw my pillow at the door. The maid is outside my room because I remind them not to enter my room when I return. I want to rest the whole afternoon, and I don't want any interruption, but this Prince decided to come here and ruin my sleep?  Give me a break!  I took another pillow to cover my head, so I couldn't hear the maid. However, a moment after, I heard a loud knocking on my door.  "Csille! It's me, Rufus! Can I come in?"

 I take the pillow out of my head and frown at the closed door. What is this guy doing in here? Shouldn't he be busy with the tour or his work? Why is he here?  I look at the clock, and my frown deepens when I see it is only two in the afternoon. Too early to stop the tour or his work. So, what is his purpose in coming here? And how did he knows I returned to the capital?

 "Purplany, I know you are awake already. Can I come in? I need to talk to you." He said in an urgent manner. It's as if he will tell me something urgent.

 I groan and get up from my bed. I still feel sleepy, but because of a certain Prince Rufus Astalieu, the sleepiness that I was feeling earlier vanished into thin air.  With a frown, I open my door and look at Rufus with an annoyed expression. "Please tell me you are here because of something important. Because I swear, if I know you are here to talk about non-sense, I will not hesitate to forget that you are my friend!"

 Rufus stares at me for a couple of seconds before he takes my hand, pulls me inside my room, and closes the door.  "I need to talk to you, Csille."

 All the questions that I wanted to ask got stuck in my throat when I heard the tone of his voice. Did something happen?  "What do you want to talk about?"

 Rufus heaves a sigh before he pulls me to sit on my bed. He then looks at me with his serious expression. He looks like Prince Fraser with that kind of expression. It's quite scary.

 I don't understand why but I feel like Rufus will say something that I wouldn't like to hear. I just hope my hutch is wrong this time.

 "Where have you been yesterday?"

 I frowned when I heard his question. Haven't I given Prince Fraser a letter of explanation? Why does Rufus doesn't know? Or does his highness, Prince Fraser, doesn't even bother explaining things to Rufus?

 "I did something important yesterday. Brother Pascal and I visit Grandmother Ulla and her granddaughter. Grandmother Ulla is the old woman I help because she used to have tuberculosis. Yesterday was Brother Pascal's schedule to check on their condition. Why did you ask? Haven't Prince Fraser informed you about it? I have left a letter to Lilla and asked her to give it to Prince Fraser. Did he not receive it?"

 Rufus shakes his head. "He did receive it. However, he never shared the letter with us. I tried to ask him what's the letter was about, but he just glared at me." Rufus stares at me for a couple of seconds. "Did you really have something to do today, or is it because of the conversation I had with Prince Fraser the other night? Be honest with me, Csille."

 I heave a sigh. Even if I tell him a lie, I know Rufus can already tell I was lying before I could even lie to him. "You are right. It's because of it. I just..." I shake my head. The memory of their conversation flashed back into my mind, and I couldn't help but get hurt by it. I chuckled. But it's the kind of bitter chuckle. "I just couldn't expect he could do that. That he could use me just so he could make you angry. I know he doesn't like me, but he also knows that I have feelings for him, right? How can he try to be sweet with me, knowing that I might misunderstand things? Does he really hate me this much to do this to me, Rufus?" n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

 Rufus wipes the tears that escaped from my eyes. I didn't even realize I was already crying.  "I don't know if I should tell you about this because you might hope for something again. However, I know you deserve to know what happened."

 I frowned when I heard what Rufus said. What does he mean? "What happened?"

 Rufus slumps his body on my bed and sighs. "Do you know what is Prince Fraser's reaction when he received the letter from your employee?"

 I look at Rufus and shake my head. "How would I know? Did you forget that I was not there?"  "He was enraged, Csille. He was so mad that he crumpled your letter after reading it, and when I asked him if I could read the letter, he just glared at me."

 I shrugged my shoulders. I was expecting Prince Fraser to have that reaction. After all, I know how Prince Fraser's temper works. So, I'm sure he will be mad at my letter.

 That made me feel happy a little. That's what he gets from using me. Prince Fraser, how does it feels to have your plan ruined? Is it fun?

 "Why do you seem so happy when you heard he was mad? Aren't you supposed to be scared? You know how my cousin's temper works, Csille. You wouldn't want to get into his nerves when he is mad. Or are you happy knowing Prince Fraser got mad because you didn't join the tour?" Rufus looks at me, confused by my reaction.

 I look at Rufus and smile at him. I know there will be no problem even if I become honest with him. "Why wouldn't I be happy? He tries to use to go against you. Who wouldn't be mad at that? He wants to use me? Then he needs to find me first. Too bad he wasn't able to find me." I laugh.

 I heard Rufus chuckle. "I'm sure if Prince Fraser knows about this, he will be enraged at what you did." He then shakes his head. "But that is not the reason why I am here. That is not the thing I want to talk to you about."

 I stop laughing and look at him. "What do you mean? You still have other things to say? Is that a good news or a bad news?"

 Rufus got up from lying on my bed and looked at me. "It depends on how you will perceive what happened. It can either be a good news or a bad news to you." He then shrugs his shoulders.

 I immediately frowned when I heard what he said. Either a good news or a bad news? I hope it's a good news. "Then tell what happened. What is this news you want to talk about?"

 "Prince Fraser was mad the whole day that Prince Joachim decided to cut the tour yesterday. He was ignoring everyone. He would only talk if Prince Joachim asked him questions, but most of the time, he was just quiet. You know what's more shocking? He wouldn't even rely to Sir Farren no matter how much he talked to him. So, Prince Joachim decided to just stop the tour because everyone feels tense with Prince Fraser's mood."

 I raised my eyebrow. Prince Fraser ignoring Princess Paislee? That is definitely new. I had never seen him do it before.  A thought suddenly popped into my mind, but I immediately got rid of it. There is no way it was the reason why it happened. I shake my head. "Maybe he was not in the mood yesterday. Is it the reason why you are here? Did the tour get canceled again?"

 Rufus shakes his head. "No, Csille. I don't think it's about his mood. I think the reason why he was like that yesterday is because of you. Because you didn't join the tour yesterday. I th—"

 I shake my head and immediately cut off Rufus' words. "Rufus, what are you talking about? How can it be me? It is impossible. Can you stop blabbering nonsense things?"

 No! It's not because of me. I am sure about that.  Rufus stares at me for a couple of seconds before he shakes his head. "If it's not because of you, then why would he even ignore her? Do you know that she even tried to talk to him to make him feel better, but it was no use. She was ignored by Prince Fraser."

 Her? Did he mean Princess Paislee? He really did ignore Princess Paislee? But why would he do that?

 Is it really because of me?