Why Did I Become the Villainess?

 Prince Fraser wants to move the engagement? Does he want to delay it again? Does he really hate Csille to even delay it? 

 But that's not even part of the novel. Is this because of that unknown force? 

 I shake my head. Ysavel, let's not overthink things. You are here to talk about something important and not this. Leave everything to the future.

 "We're not here to argue. We're here to talk about the progress in the western region. So, I hope we can just focus on what is more important. Shall we?"

 The three of them got silent. Rufus tried to refute, but I just shook my head at him. I sit on the chair beside Princess Paislee. I think the most safest place to sit is beside her. 

 I took the documents that I had been holding. It's the report where I have written every step of progress that is happening in the western region. These documents will serve as a guide to the future owner of the Foundation. I want that person to know how the Foundation works. 

 I put the documents on the table and looked at the three of them. "These are the reports I have made. You can read in this report everything that we have done and the plans that were about to make." 

 Each one of them took a document and read it. Prince Fraser frowns. He then put the report down. "You're planning to open up a hospital in here? Do you know how much will it cost to open up a hospital? We already lack medical practitioners. Where are we going to get a set of Doctors and Nurses who will agree to work in the western region? Do you know how this will affect the capital?"

 I sigh. "Your highness, I know that opening a hospital needs huge funding. I wouldn't want to suggest this to his majesty if I didn't know about that. This is a project of the Foundation, and I'm planning to fully fund everything. So, if you're worrying that it might drain the funds of the monarchy, then you shouldn't worry. I don't plan to get any centimes from the monarch or from his majesty. So, you can rest assured."

 Rufus frowns. "And what's wrong if the monarchy spends money for opening a hospital here? Have you forgotten that the western region is still a part of the Vrawyth Kingdom? The monarch has been neglecting it for years now. I think it's only right to open up a hospital here."

 Prince Fraser look coldly at Rufus. "I'm not saying they don't deserve a hospital. However, Rufus, you should also remember that once the fund of the monarchy was drained, it will become difficult not just for the western region but also to the whole kingdom."

 "So, are you suggesting to just let all these people suffer? They have been suffering for years, Fraser. Don't you think they deserve a little convenience? What's the use of having a rehabilitation here if we won't even put up a hospital? They will still end up dying if that happens."

 I look at Prince Fraser and Rufus, who are now arguing again. I don't know if they are arguing because of the hospital or because of their unresolved conflict earlier.

 I take the report from Prince Fraser's hands. "This is just a suggestion only. Everything still depends on his majesty's decision. So, I think it's better to set this aside for now and focus on things that need more attention."

 Princess Paislee, who has been quiet beside me, pushes the report that is on her hand to the center. "I think the most important thing we should focus on is the opening of the school. We still haven't talked about what will happen after."

 "I will help in giving allowances to the students so even if they study, they can still help their parents. As for his majesty, he's the one who will help find teachers that will teach the students. We will also be making a small dorm for the teachers and students."

 Rufus scoffs. "The monarch has money to build a dorm while they cannot even fund a hospital? Can the dying people go to the school and ask for medical help?"

 I look at Rufus! This guy. Is he really trying to irritate Prince Fraser? He already knows his cousin's temper, but he's still going against him. What's with him today?

 Prince Fraser is about to refute to Rufus, but I immediately cut him off. "And the Foundation will handle the salary for the teachers and everyone who will be working in the school. The Foundation will also fund everything the school needed for the whole school year."

 Prince Fraser stares at me for a couple of seconds before he sighs. He then read the report in his hand.

 Princess Paislee probably notices the tension between the two princes. That's why she helps me with the conversation. 

 Every time the two would argue, she would help me change the flow of the conversation. And because of these two guys, the supposedly an hour meeting becomes two hours. 

 I immediately stood up the moment we finished talking about the last issue. I got too drained, stopping these two from arguing. 

 "I apologize, but I couldn't stay long because I have other things I need to do. If you'll excuse me."

 I didn't wait for them to reply and just fled out of the place. They can all fight against each other, and I don't mind. I was exhausted because of them. I think I need a break.

 I am about to enter the carriage when I hear someone call my name."

 "Dame Csille."

 I look back and find Princess Paislee standing a few meters from me. I frown. What does the female lead want from the villainess? 

 As far as I know, I haven't written any confrontation between the female mead and the villainess. So, why is she here? Aren't she afraid that those two princes will kill each other?

 "Sir Farren? Is there something I can do for you?" I pretend to look behind her. "You leave behind Prince Fraser with Prince Rufus? Aren't you afraid that those two might fight against each other?"

 Please go back and don't disturb me. Can you just control those suitors of yours? I'm already having a headache because of them.

 Princess Paislee shrugs her shoulders. "They are old. They already know what to do and what not to do. They might look like they are arguing, but they can never hurt each other."

 I raised my eyebrow at her. She's right. Although Prince Fraser and Rufus might argue, sometimes they don't want to harm each other. Even in my novel. After Prince Fraser and Rufus know that they are in love with the same woman, they don't do any harm to each other.

 But the thing is, how come Princess Paislee sound so sure about this? 

 "You sound like you really know them. How come you're so sure that Prince Fraser and Prince Rufus will never hurt each other?"

 I can see that Princess Paislee got startled by my question. I even see her eyes panic for a moment before she calmly smiles at me. "Because they are cousins. Although I wasn't with them right from the start, I can see the care and affection they have for each other. I don't think something could break that."

 She's right. Even if the two princes love the same person, they don't do anything against each other. However, there are still changes in their relationship.

 I nod my head. "You're right. However, you still haven't mentioned why you are here. You wouldn't call me for nothing, right?"

 Princess Paislee looks at her back before she looks at me. "Dame Csille, can I have a few seconds of your time? I want to talk to you about something. That, of course, if you wouldn't mind."

 I raised my eyebrow. Talk to me about something important? Is this related to Prince Fraser again? Because it's the only thing that is important for Princess Paislee.

 I sigh and ask the coachman to wait for another minute because I still need to talk to Princess Paislee. The coachman doesn't seem to mind waiting, though.

 "What do you want to talk about, Sir Farren?"

 Princess Paislee looks around first before she shakes her head. "Can we talk privately?"

 Privately? Is it something too important that she wants us to talk privately?

 I nod my head. Princess Paislee then leads me to another restaurant, and she rents a private room where we can talk.

 Princess Paislee didn't say anything even after we both settled down in the private room. She looks like she is hesitating.

 "Sir Farren, I apologize, but I don't have enough time for today. If you want to say something, can you be straightforward with me? I still have things to do after this."

 Princess Paislee takes a sip on her tea first before she looks at me straight in the eye. "Dame Csille, I hope you won't take it by heart what Prince Fraser has said today. He was just annoyed, but he never meant to offend you in any way."

 I raised my eyebrow at her. Prince Fraser doesn't mean to offend me? If he didn't, then what can he call to what he did to me? He was just joking? 

 I scoff and shake my head at Princess Paislee. I knew it. She wants to talk to me about Prince Fraser. 

 "Yeah, he isn't trying to offend me by criticizing me first without even knowing what is happening. Nope, Prince Fraser is doesn't mean anything at all. In fact, he was just concerned about my well being that he argued with Rufus when Rufus tried to explain my side." I nod my head. "Yes, he doesn't mean anything, and I understand that."

 I don't know if I should be annoyed with Princess Paislee too. I really don't understand why she is doing all of this. This is not part of her responsibilities as the personal knight of Prince Fraser. So, I really don't understand why she seems so concerned about my relationship with him.

 I heard Princess Paislee sigh. "Dame Csille, I hope you wouldn't misunderstand. Prince Fraser is really concerned about you. Remember when the two of you got wounded when you fell in the trap? He almost wants to return to where you are because he is worried about your wounds. And when you returned to the capital without visiting him, he was so disappointed. So, please don't think that his highness has prejudice against you. That is not true. Prince Fraser is concerned about you, Dame Csille. He just doesn't know how to show it to you."

 I nod my head. Although I really want to laugh right now. "Sir Farren, do you think I'm dumb not to see what is happening? You said I'm misunderstanding things here? But let me ask you, am I really misunderstanding things? Or are you bending the truth? Do you know that if Prince Fraser hears what you are saying, he will definitely get mad at you for being too nosy with his life? So, I hope you can be careful with what you are saying because you might offend your highness and hurt someone."

 If it's the real Csille, she might believe with Princess Paislee's words, but too bad the real Csille is not here, so she won't be fooling anyone here.

 I stand up and leave a few centimes on the table. "If that's the only thing you will say, then I need to go now. I still have more important things to do. So, if you'll excuse me. This is my share for my food."

 I was about to get walk out of the when Princess Paislee called me again. I sigh and look back at her. 

 "Dame Csille, I hope you wouldn't give up on your love. I can see it. I can see it in your eyes and in Prince Fraser's eyes that you will last long if you continue this. So, I hope you wouldn't take it—"

 I raised my hand to stop Princess Paislee with her non-sense. "I'm sorry, Sir Farren, but I don't really have time to listen to this. Maybe you should talk to Prince Fraser instead of me. I'm sorry."

 After saying those words, I immediately left the private room. However, I stop in my step and look back at the closed room.

 When does Princess Paislee become a psychic? She can see that Prince Fraser and I will end up together? 

 I laughed at myself.. That's really impossible.