Why Did I Become the Villainess?

 I was busy arranging my things when I heard someone knocks on my door. I was shocked when I see Rufus standing in front of my room.

 "Purplany!" 

 He immediately hugs me when he see me. I was startled by the sudden hug that's why I didn't do anything and just let him hug me.

 A moment later, Rufus break from the hug and stare straight into my eyes."Purplany I heard from Father Cimon that the Count and the Countess arrived today. Are you okay? I'm sure they got mad at you."

 "Rufus? What are you doing here? Didn't I told you to stay in the capital? Now that you here, I'm sure Father Cimon won't let you return to the chapel. Who would help those people now?" I sigh. 

 I don't understand why is this guy doing here. I specifically told him to stay in the chapel so there is someone who can motivate those people. 

 Rufus shakes his head. "That's what your concerned about? Csille!"

 I sigh. I open my door and let him in first. It won't be good if someone see him standing in front of my room. There are nurses and doctors sleeping in one of the rooms here. It will definitely be a big issue if someone see this.

 "Sit. Make yourself comfortable." I gestured for him to sit on one of the chairs.

 "Csille!" He snaps at me. "I'm seriously concerned about you and here you are doing all of these?"

 "I'm concerned about those people too, okay?" I take a deep breath and face him. He just glare at me. "Okay. To answer your question, yes my Father was enraged about what I did. But you know him, he'll just be mad at me for a few seconds and everything is okay. Although, the problem is we will be leaving today."

 Rufus frown. "You're leaving? Are you going to return to the northern region?"

 I shake my head. "No, we will return to the capital. My Mother won't let me stay in the northern region anymore. I already disappointed them. I don't want to make them worry more. I'm sorry Rufus, I know I came here to help you but I don't have any other choice. My parents won't let me stay here."

 Rufus playfully mess my hair. "What are you taking about? Why are apologizing? Do you know how I always worry about you ever since we arrived here? I always feel anxious because I was afraid something might happen to you while I am staying in the chapel? It's actually a great news knowing you will be returning to the capital. You already made a lot of things for the people here. It's time for you to look after yourself too."

 I look at him gratefully. "Thank you, Rufus."

 Rufus just mess my hair. "You're always welcome, purplany."

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 I knock on Doctor Luíseach's office. I heard from one of the nurses that Brother Pascal is currently with Doctor Luíseach. 

 I was hoping to talk to Brother Pascal before we leave. Father and Mother decided to immediately leave today because they are worried about my condition. 

 They already know how severe the situation here so they could send their help the moment we return to the capital.

 Doctor Luíseach open the door and I immediately smile at her. 

 "Lady Csille!"

 "I'm sorry for my intrusion but I was looking for Brother Pascal. Do you happen to know where he is?"

 I inconspicuously try to peek inside her office but I couldn't see anything. 

 "Oh, Doctor Pascal? He is actually with me. We were talking about the situation here. Do you want to talk to him?"

 I nod my head. "Yes, please. I hope I'm not interrupting anything."

 Doctor Luíseach shakes her head. "No. No, we're almost done with our conversation. Come inside. Your brother left to get some coffee but he'll be back soon."

 Doctor Luíseach gestured me to sit which I happily obliged. We didn't say anything together. We just sit there and wait for Brother Pascal's arrival.

 A moment after, I heard Doctor Luíseach laughs awkwardly. "I think, I'll check on Doctor Pascal first. You can stay here while I look for your Brother."

 Doctor Luíseach didn't even wait for me to reply, she just left the room in a rush. 

 I don't if it's because of the awkward atmosphere or because she have some urgent matter to attend to. 

 I just entertain myself while waiting for Brother Pascal's arrival. I was busy reading some old novel when the door opens. I look up and find Brother Pascal standing in front of Doctor Luíseach's office. He immediately rush towards me.

 "Csille, Doctor Luíseach told me you were looking for me? Is there something wrong?" He ask worriedly.

 I shake my head. "There's nothing wrong, Brother. I just came here to talk to you."

 He frown. "Talk to me about what? Are you planning to ask for my help to convince Aunt and Uncle? No, I won't help you. You know I would gladly help you with anything aside from this, Csille." He looks at my injured arm. "Look at your wounds. I cannot let you stay here and exhaust your body in helping this town. So, no. If you plan to ask for my help. I'm sorry but I cannot help you."

 I smile reassuringly at him and shake my head. "No, Brother. I'm not here to ask help from you. I'm here to ask you if you really don't want to return to the capital. I heard from Leander that they already find the cure and many Doctors are now volunteering to help the northern region. Do you really need to stay here?"

 Brother Pascal gently pat my head. "Csille, I am a doctor and it's my obligation to help people who are in need of medical attention. Didn't you also come here to help them? I know you'll understand why I need to stay."

 I pout and nod my head. "I understand, Brother. But I still couldn't help but get worried about you. Both of us know that you can be too workaholic sometimes." I hold his arms. "Please take care of yourself, Brother. Don't be like me who force herself."

 Brother Pascal smile and hug me. "Throw away your worries because I promise you, I will not let anything harm me. Is that enough for you?"

 I squint my eyes at Brother Pascal. I know he is not the type of person to lie but when it comes to his work, he always forget the word he said. 

 "Please take care of yourself, Brother. I will be awaiting for your return and you need to promote me that once you return, you'll need to spend some time with us, okay?"

 Brother Pascal laughs. "You are really a Lauretré. A stubborn one."

 I pout and laugh at his words.

 And this stubbornness will be the reason of Csille's demise in the future.

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 "My dear, are you sure you don't want to get down the carriage?"

 I shake my head at Mother and continue reading my book. 

 I heard Mother sigh. "If that's what you want. We will just send your regards to his highness. Are you just going to wait here?"

 I nod my head at her again. 

 "My Countess, let our daughter do what she wants to do. We'll just make an excuse for her. Let's go, we cannot delay our trip for too much or we might end up camping out."

 Mother kiss my forehead before Father and her enter the camp site.

 I look at the surroundings outside and sigh. My parents decided to check on his highness condition before we continue I journey. I decided to stay inside the carriage because I don't want to see Prince Fraser. 

 As much as possible, I don't want to see him for now. Not because I don't want to. I'm honestly worried about him too. However, I know I cannot check on him because I don't want to interrupt his time with Princess Paislee.

 I already taken too much of his time. Of their time. I don't want to take another more. 

 It's time for them to realize their feelings. If I'm not the Villainess, I will probably feel excited to see things progress.

 Prince Fraser realizing his feelings for Princess Paislee. Prince Fraser getting confused and questioning his sexual orientation. Prince Fraser getting jealous because Rufus is starting to get close with Princess Paislee.

 That would really fun to see. However, I couldn't help but feel scared because this is also the start of Csille's villainous plan.

 I was too engrossed thinking when someone knock on the carriage window. I see Princess Paisee standing outside and staring intently at me.

 I immediately sit up straight when I see her. What does she wants? 

 Princess Paislee signal me to open the door which I obliged. 

 "Lady Csille, aren't you going out? I'm sure his highness will be glad to see you."

 I smile awkwardly at her. Can't she see that I intentionally didn't go out of the carriage because I don't want to see Prince Fraser?

 "Sir Farren, Father and Mother are already checking his highness condition. I think we will be too crowded if I come with them."

 Princess Paislee shakes her head. "I'm sure his highness won't mind that, as long as you visit him. Do you know how worried he is to send you to—"

 "Sir Farren! Sir Farren, I'm sorry I really don't feel well actually. It's the reason why Mother didn't let me go out. As you can see," I show him my broken arms. "I'm still injured and the wound on my abdomen is still not okay. So, can you please send my regard to him?"

 I don't want to see him, okay? Why can't she see that I am doing this for her? Does she not want to end up with Prince Fraser? Why does she keeps pushing Prince Fraser to me?

 I am the Villainess, okay? The Villainess! How can I end up with his highness?

 Princess Paislee stare into my eyes before she sigh. "Are you hiding from Prince Fraser, Lady Csille?"

 I feel my body becomes rigid when I heard what she said. How did she knows I am hiding from him? Is that quite obvious?

 I laugh nervously at her. "Hide from Prince Fraser? Why would I even do that? I told you I didn't check on him because I still don't feel good. Isn't obvious? Look," I point my hand to my face. "Aren't I still pale? Brother Pascal told me that I should refrain from moving as much as possible. It's the reason why I stay here instead of checking on him."

 I scoff. "And do you really think I feel good sitting here while I know Prince Fraser is still recuperating from his injuries? I was there Sir Farren. I see how the wood pierced through his abdomen. I even pulled it outside his body and you expect me to hide from him? Do I have other reason to do that? You don't know how much worried I was about him but I don't have any other choice because I also have wound I need to take care of!" I snap at her.

 I've lose it. I don't know how to push away Princess Paislee that I end up losing my cool. I actually don't want to snap at her but she gave me no other choice.

 I don't want to see Prince Fraser. It's not only because I was worried it might affect the story line. But because I know my heart might not take it to see him lying on his bed with a deep wound in his abdomen.

 Princess Paisee was too stunned with my sudden outburst that she just look at me. 

 I sigh. My voice isn't really that loud. It's only enough for the two of us to hear. But she's probably startled because of the annoyance in my voice.

 "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to lash out on you. I just don't like how you making me sound like I'm such a apathetic friend. I grew up with Prince Fraser, Sir Farren. And I'm really worried about him but there are times that I don't have much a choice. My wounds bled yesterday because I exhaust my body sweeping the streets of the nearby town. It's the reason why Brother Pascal prohibited me from moving. I hope you understand why I am doing this."

 A moment after, Princess Paisee bows her head. "I apologize, Lady Csille. I didn't mean to question you. I was just concerned about Prince Fraser. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me."

 I sigh and dismiss her. I'm tired. I don't want to talk to her anymore.. Princess Paislee apologize at me again before she excused herself.