Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Rufus shakes his head. "I told you before, right? It's not an easy thing to do. It's too complicated, Csille."

I raised my eyebrow at him. "Too complicated? Or are you the one making it too complicated? Rufus, I don't understand why you are stilly dilly-dallying there. It's as if waiting will result in you having her. You should know more than anyone else that that's not now how it works, Rufus."

"But what do you want me to do?"

I rolled my eyes at him. "I want you to confess your feelings to her."

Rufus groans. "And as if confessing is as simple as greeting someone on the street. It's not easy, Csille."

Of course, it will not be easy. You just happened to fall in love with Princess Paislee. The Princess Paislee who will end up falling in love with Prince Fraser.

I try to hold Rufus' hand that is resting on the table. "Rufus, I know confessing is a difficult thing to do. There's half a chance that she'll end up rejecting you. There's also half a chance that she'll reciprocate your feelings. So, I understand where is this hesitancy is coming from. However, if you will continue to sit there and wait there, nothing will happen. Remember this, Rufus. There is no right moment when it comes to love. It's either you grab the chance or lose it. So, what is your choice? Would you rather lose her?"

Please say no. Please say no. This is one of the crucial moments in the novel. So, I need to make sure that Rufus will definitely do his part. To try to confess his feelings for Princess Paislee.

Rufus got silent for a moment before he sighed and shook his head. "I don't want to lose her, Csille. I can compromise with other things, not her."

I smiled when I heard Rufus' answer. Now all that is left to do is to follow the script. Because Csille and Rufus are close friends, she will help Rufus confess his feelings to the girl without her knowing that it was Sir Farren he was talking about.

"But purplany, how can I do that? How can I confess my feelings to her?"

Csille look at Rufus and wink. "Let me handle that. All you need to do is bring her to the place that I will mention to you. Also, prepare your confession speech."

Rufus frowns and just stares at me. As if what I said just now is something foreign to him. "What? Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Why do I need to bring her to the place you will mention? And what is a confession speech?"

Oh, I forgot. People in here don't do extravagant things when confessing. They just confess, and that's it. No extravagant dates and decorations, unlike in the real world. 

"Rufus, confessing is once in a lifetime. Who knows, she might end up your wife. So, why not make the most of your confession, right? I will decorate the place for a romantic dinner date. While you, on the other hand, will prepare your confession speech. Confession speech is basically your confession, but unlike those one-liner 'I like you', make it more poetic. Ladies like it when a gentleman shows how he loves her. Make a poem or sing her a song. Mention why you like her and whatnots. Just don't straightforwardly say you like her."

Rufus frowns but still listens to my suggestions. "Do you really think this will work? Isn't this a bit extravagant for a confession? Can't I just say I like you to her in the most natural way?"

I rolled my eyes. I don't understand why people in this time doesn't have an ounce of sweet bone. What's so wrong with confessing in this way? Isn't that romantic to see a guy confess to you in this way? 

"No, that's too boring. I told you ladies like to feel they were loved and appreciated by a gentleman. So, don't worry about it. I will make sure that at the end of the day, she'll reciprocate your feelings."

I smile reassuringly at him. Although deep inside, I feel sorry for him.

I'm sorry, Rufus. I'm sorry if I'm pushing you to confess to Princess Paislee, even if I know you'll just end up being hurt. I'm sorry also for making you hope that things will go how you expect them. I'm really sorry. I hope you can forgive me in the future.

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"Good morning, my dear." Mother immediately greets me when I walk inside the dining area. She then looks at my clothing. "Why are you wearing that today? Aren't you going to the Foundation?"

I shake my head at Mother. I am currently wearing black trousers and a simple long sleeves with a vest. I didn't wear a dress because I'll be doing a lot of things today so I want to wear something that I can move freely. 

"No, Mother. I have something to do today, and I need to move around. That's why I decided not to wear a dress today. So, it'll be convenient for me. Is my clothing weird?"

It's rare to see a lady wearing a trouser and a long sleeve instead of a dress. Especially the noblewoman. That's why I want to know if it looks weird on me or not.

Mother shakes her head. "Of course not. You still look wonderful, my dear."

Father, who is enjoying his cup of tea, suddenly speaks, "You always look wonderful with everything you wear, Csille." 

I look at Father and smile at him. "Thank you. I know you will say that." I laugh. "Good morning, Father."

He smiles at me in return and gently caresses my head. "You should eat your breakfast now. Where are you going today?"

I shake my head. I just grab a sandwich and take a bite on it before I answer him. "I don't have time for breakfast, Father. I need to go now, or else Prince Rufus will be mad at me already."

I was about to go out with a sandwich in the mount when Mother suddenly stopped me. "You are meeting with his highness, Prince Rufus?"

I look back and nod my head. "Yes, he asked me for help today, and I say yes. Why? Is there something wrong with that?"

Mother and Father look at each other before they shake their heads. "My dear, you still know that Prince Rufus and Prince Fraser haven't reconciled, right? Are you sure it is okay for you to see him?"

I shrugged my shoulder. What does the matter between the two cousins have to do with me? "Mother, I am just helping him. Rufus was there when he needed me the most. I think it will not be right if I won't help him. Also, the matter between Prince Fraser and Prince Rufus are theirs. So, let them deal with their own problems. I'm sure they will eventually reconcile with each other. After all, they are cousins."

Before they could respond, I immediately excused myself and got out of our house. I was lying to my parents when I said I would be seeing Rufus. He will be busy inviting Princess Paislee while I am preparing the place. I just said to my parents that I would be seeing him, so they would not ask me too many questions. 

The carriage stops in front of a garden restaurant that was recently opened. I heard from Rufus that Princess Paislee loves to go here for lunch. So, I think it's the right place for her. Although I know that this day will end as a disaster. I still want to do my part. 

One of the waitresses immediately recognized the Lauretré carriage, so she immediately greeted me. "Dame Csille, you're finally here. We have prepared everything you have requested last night. Come inside and see if it suits your taste."

The waitress immediately led me to the end of the garden restaurant. It is the best spot in this restaurant because you can see the lake in front. 

"Have you prepared the floating lantern I have asked you? I want this lake to be full of floating lantern tonight." 

I can already envision how this will look like at night. Too bad things will not be what we expected. But at least Rufus can enjoy this sight tonight. I just hope he will feel better when he sees it.

"Yes, Dame Csille. We have already prepared the floating lantern. Do you want to check the menu? We have already prepared food for you to taste. And about the decora—"

I look at the waitress and smile at her. "I'll be checking the menu first. Leave the decorations to me. Have you prepared all the things I will be using for the decorations?"

The waitress nods her head. "Yes, Dame. Everything is prepared as per your request. The food is already prepared. Please follow me, Dame Csille."

I look back at the lake and sigh. This day will definitely be a long night. Not just for me but also for Rufus. 

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I look around, trying to find someone I can ask where Rufus is. I am currently in the office where Rufus works. However, I couldn't find where that guy was. 

I tried to look for him in his office, but no one was there. It seems like he is still not here. But I really need to talk to him now. I forgot to ask him some things regarding the confession tonight. Although I know that my efforts will be wasted, I still want to do what I promised to do. 

"Where is that, Rufus? I still need to ask him about his confession. I need to make sure he made a confession spee—" 

I wasn't able to continue my words when I bumped into someone. I wasn't looking in front of me because my eyes were busy scanning the surrounding.

I was about to apologize to the person, but my words got stuck in my throat when I heard his voice.

"Confession? Who is confessing?"

I immediately look up and find Prince Fraser looking at me intently. It's as if he wants to read what is on my mind.

What is happening? Why is he here? Rufus is the one whom he should bump into. Why did it become me?

"I am asking you a question. Who is confessing to who?"

I blink my eyes a couple of times. Still trying to process what is happening. Why is this happening? He should be bumping into Rufus and not me. 

This is against the story! I need to get out of here immediately, or else I might ruin the storyline. 

I broke from Prince Fraser's hold and tried to escape, but Prince Fraser caught my arms. "Where are you going, Csille? I am asking you a question. Don't you know it's rude not to answer someone if they are asking?"

Rude your face. Do you think I would care about that? The last time I stray from the storyline, I lose my voice. I don't want to risk anymore.

I try to break from Prince Fraser's hold, but every time I will do, he keeps tightening his grasp. I look back at him and smile awkwardly.

"Your highness, please forgive me, but I have important matters to attend today. So, can you please let me go? There's a lot of people who are already looking at us."

Prince Fraser looks around, but he is still holding my arms. He then guides me somewhere else. It looks like an office, but I don't know whose office is this.

I nervously look at him. "Your highness, I really have an urgent matter to attend to today. Can you please let me off?"

Prince Fraser looks back at me. "I will only let you off if you will tell me who is confessing and to whom? Also, please don't lie to me, Csille. I know you took a day off today. So, how come you have something urgent to do? Are you just making excuses?"

I almost groaned when I heard what he said. How come he knows that I took a day off? I thought he doesn't care about Csille anymore?

I heave a sigh. Forget it. Why does it matter if he knows or not? At the end of the day, he'll still end up with the female lead. 

"Your highness, please forgive me, but I don't understand what you are asking. Confessing? Who is confessing?"

Prince Fraser frowns. It looks like he got mad because of my response. "Csille Lauretré, I am giving you one chance. Who will confess and to whom?"

That's it. He already mentioned my full name. In the novel, when a character mentions someone's full name, it only means one thing, he is enraged.

But telling the truth is against the storyline. What should I do?