Why Did I Become the Villainess?

I was immediately welcomed by Brother Pascal the moment I stepped out of the carriage. "Csille? You are here?" He then looks at the carriage and frowns. "Don't tell me you came here alone? Even though the distance between the capital and here is short, you should have brought guards with you. You're a Lauretré and the future Queen of the Vrawyth Kingdom. There's a lot of people who want to harm you." Brother Pascal shakes his head. "Why you haven't told me you are coming here? I should have fetched you from the capital. Does Aunt and Uncle know about this?"

I smile widely at Brother Pascal and clings to his arms. "Brother, it's been days since we saw each other, and the first time you will do is scold me?" I pouted. 

Brother Pascal flicks my forehead. "Don't use that to me, Csille." He frowns. "What are you doing here? You didn't even bring any guards with you."

I sigh. I know Brother Pascal will be mad at me if he sees me here. "Brother, I know I made a mistake, so I hope you won't tell it to Mother and Father. They will—"

Brother Pascal squints his eyes. "So, you really didn't inform Aunt and Uncle." He then shakes his head. I can clearly see the disappointment in his eyes. "Csille, why are you so complacent? Just because nothing has happened to you before, it doesn't mean that no one wants to harm you. If something happened to you. What do you think Aunt and Uncle feel?"

I bow my head. I feel guilty, yes, but I only want to see how's the transfer going. Also, I know there is nothing wrong that will happen to me because I am the villainess, and I have written what will happen to her. That's why I didn't bring anyone with me.

I heave a sigh. "Brother, I know that. It's the reason why I didn't use the Lauretré carriage because I don't want people to know that I am inside the carriage. Also, I am with the coachman. Isn't he the most trusted people of Father? Aside from that, he is also one of the best combat fighter among our guards. That's why I didn't bring any guards with me. Also, I am only here to help the villagers and not flaunt my title. I want the villagers to see me as a simple person and not a noble."

What I am saying is partly true. Sometimes, I couldn't help but feel tired of the noble privileges. I don't like how it restricts me from talking to anyone freely.

"I know you are mad because I didn't inform Mother and Father that I would come here. But I only did that because I don't want to worry them—"

"That's the problem, Csille. You're making them worry more by not informing them where you are. I know you are already an adult now, and you have every right to do what you want to. But you should also remember that there are people who are concerned about you." He then sighs. "You should rest first. They were still waiting for the carriages that would bring the villagers to the temporary shelter. So you still have time to rest."

After he said those words, Brother Pascal immediately excused himself. I look at Brother Pascal's back and sigh.

I made him disappointed again. Why do I always do things that disappoint everyone?

I was about to look for my employees to ask them for updates about the transfer when I bumped into Rufus.

"Purplany? What are you doing here?"

I look at Rufus and raise my eyebrow at him. I definitely see him frowning a while ago. Is he having arguments with Prince Fraser?

"I decided to come here to check on the villagers. They are going to do the transfer today, right?" I squint my eyes at him. "You look like you're in a bad mood. Are you arguing with Prince Fraser again?"

Rufus heaves a sigh and shakes his head. "No. It's not because of it." He then frowns and looks at me. "Do you know that Prince Joachim will visit here today?"

I frown. What does he mean by that? Prince Joachim is here? And what does Rufus mean by his question? How can I know he will be here? I'm not even close with him.

"Prince Joachim is here? I didn't know about that. What is his purpose for coming here? I thought he was in the Vrawyth Kingdom to attend Prince Fraser's birthday banquet? So, how come he is here?"

Rufus shrugs his shoulders. "He said he wants to see how the villagers will move to the temporary shelter. He also brings food for the villagers and gives some encouraging words to them."

Prince Joachim helping the Vrawyth people? Although he is a Yesian and an ally of Vrawyth, I still didn't expect to see him help people. Prince Joachim isn't a bad person, but I don't see him as someone who helps other people.

I raise my eyebrow at him. "Really? And does his majesty knows about this?"

Rufus heaves a sigh. "Yes, the King knows about this. However, aside from his majesty, no one knows about his arrival. Even Prince Fraser doesn't know about this. He isn't even aware that Prince Joachim is currently in the Vrawyth Kingdom."

I raise my eyebrow at Rufus. "You didn't mention that Prince Joachim is here? I thought after our interaction with Prince Joachim, you would mention it to him. After all, Prince Joachim is a visitor and a royalty from other Kingdom."

Rufus looks at me as if saying if I am serious with my question. He shakes his head after. "Let go inside first. I'm sure everyone is waiting for your arrival. Does Doctor Pascal knows about your arrival?"

The two of us walk towards a tent. It's probably where the villagers are staying.

I heave a sigh and shake my head. "No, he isn't. I met him earlier, and he got mad at me because I didn't inform him that I'll be coming today."

Rufus playfully mess my hair. "Serves you right. I bet you didn't bring any guards with you too. Purplany, you should really start to take care of your safety prop—"

Rufus wasn't able to continue what he wanted to say because someone cut him of. The two of us immediately froze when we realized who is the owner of the voice.

"Is this how the fiancé of the Crown Prince and cousin of the Crown Prince should act? Do you still consider my existence, or am I really nothing to the two of you?"

It's Prince Fraser, and he is glaring at us like a lion eyeing his prey. I feel my body tense up with how he looks at us. 

"I am asking the two of you a question! Why won't you answer me?" Prince Fraser snaps at us.

Rufus and I got startled because of it. I look at Rufus, but he is just looking at Prince Fraser with a straight face. I was hoping he would say something to him, but he didn't say anything.

I heave a sigh, take a step forward and look at Prince Fraser straight to his eyes. Although I can already feel my knees getting weak with the way he looks at me, I still gather all my courage and face him.

"Your highness, can you please explain the reason why you are angry because Prince Rufus and I don't seem to understand where this anger is coming from."

I really don't understand why would he get mad when he sees me being close with Rufus if he doesn't even care about me. 

What's this? For show? Or did I hurt his ego because the person who said she likes him is being close with another guy?

Prince Fraser's eyes become shaper when he hears what I say. "And you even have the guts to ask that? You are my fiancée, Csille, and even if his majesty hasn't announced our engagement, everyone already regards you as my fiancée. So, please watch how you interact with another guy, or you might end up tainting my name."

I felt my heart breaks with what he said. I know he doesn't like Csille but to say that in front of me, again and again, its really degrading.

I feel Rufus' body tense up, but I immediately stop him by holding his hand tightly. His relationship with Prince Fraser is already not okay. I don't want to add on that.

It's a good thing that the tent we enter is not the tent of the villagers. Instead, it is the tent of Prince Fraser. So aside from Rufus, Prince Fraser, Princess Paislee, and Prince Joachim, there is no one else witnessed how Prince Fraser insulted me.

I calm myself first so I wouldn't end up saying things I shouldn't have said. I was about to say something to Prince Fraser but Prince Joachim, who was silent from the start, suddenly spoke up.

"Apologies, your highness, Prince Fraser, but I don't think it's okay for you to say that to Dame Csille. Instead of getting mad at her, shouldn't you remind her calmly? Also, I think his relationship with Prince Rufus isn't wrong. Everyone knows how the two of you are close with Dame Csille. Isn't it normal for friends to be close?"

I look at Prince Joachim. I don't know what to feel about how he defended me from Prince Fraser. I know I should be grateful, but I couldn't help but feel something was wrong. I just couldn't pinpoint what was wrong.

I heard Prince Fraser sigh. I thought he would feel insulted because Prince Joachim interfered with his argument with me, but he just shook his head. "Apologies if you need to see this Prince Joachim. However, I am only concerned about how people will see her. She is already engaged with me. If they continue to see her being close with another man, don't you think those people wouldn't put meaning to it?"

I scoff. You're the only one who sees it the way. No, I am wrong. He was just finding a reason to scold me because he hates me. So even if it's just a small matter, he would make it a big deal.

I heave a sigh. It's one of the reasons why I don't want to be here because I know how things will end up. We will just end up arguing, and it's exhausting. I would rather bury myself with work than to hear him argue with me.

I smile bitterly. "Don't worry, Prince Fraser. Next time I wouldn't do it anymore. I don't want to disrespect your name even if you don't know how to respect mine." 

I didn't wait for him to reply and just left the tent. I should have stayed in the capital. I regret it. Why do I always put myself into situations that don't bring good to me? 

I was about to enter the carriage to calm myself when I heard someone call my name. I look back and find Prince Joachim being pushed by his guard. I wasn't expecting to see him run after me. If anyone else, I was expecting it would be Rufus.

Prince Joachim probably sees that I am looking for Rufus. Then I heard him sigh and look back at the tent. "I know I am not the person you are expecting. However, Prince Rufus is currently busy arguing with Prince Fraser. That's why I am here. If you need anyone, you can talk to me."

I almost rolled my eyes at him. Can't this guy see how frustrated I am right now? I don't need him. All I need is alone time. Can't he just give it to me?

And what makes him think that I would talk to him? We're not that close.. If he isn't a Prince from another Kingdom, I would probably walk out from him already.