[DISCONTINUED] I was reincarnated in The Abandoned Empress as a minor character

.07. Noisy Office

"My lady looks quite gloomy today" Lila had begun brushing my hair this morning and couldn't  help but get worried about me

"It's alright Lila, I'm just still sleepy that's all" I smiled, hoping it wouldn't seem too weird

I could tell through her expression that she was relieved,

The truth is i'm quite worried about my future, i might die any moment so i need a survival plan

"I have finished brushing the ladys' hair! "

"Thank you Lila! Can i stay alone for a while?"

She hesitated for a moment but understood later. slightly bowing she left the room...

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HAAAA....this is so exhausting, i need a break  from all this reincarnation stuff

I slumped in my seat, my face looked bigger and my cheeks became chubbier
I laughed at the reflection in-front of me,

Gaining some strength i sat still and took a pen and a paper, i scribbled on the paper with a godlike speed and when i was done,

A smile rose on my face,

This is the perfect plan if i want to survive!

Now shall we get to business?

I took one last glance in the mirror and smiled before heading to the door.

'One step, two steps, three steps,...'

The journey was long-because of my little feet- but i managed to reach my destination, the outcome is what matters after all

*knock

"Come in" the voice was deep and could be heard in the hallways,

I shivered, i was scared of the man behind this door. Is there a moment when i never was?

But i had made a promise this time, for me to survive.

I won't run away!

With the last bit of courage i had left in me, i opened the door

"Good afternoon father!" Next followed a smile

But this man didn't look the slightest delighted, all I gained was a frown, just like the old times.

"Do you have business with me" this man wasn't the slight amused to suddenly see his daughter.

why was I feeling like my heart was getting colder by his words.

"I came to spend time with daddy"

Plan A: Manage a good relationship with the Archduke.

Even if it was for a split second, his eyes grew wide, his gaze had snapped away from his papers to me, i was happy i was at least getting an expression which wasn't a frown.

Should i thank the knowledge webnovels have bestowed on me?

His piercing gaze were locked onto my legs which had started trembling for standing up too long. why is this body so weak!

"Sit"

"Yes!" I did as he asked

Then he stared at me and sweat formed on my forehead

"What are you doing" he frowned looking at my smaller figure

"Pardon?" I tilted my head completely oblivious of his question

Was my positioning inappropriate?

i hadn't received a proper etiquette teacher so i wasn't really familiar with such manners.

"What are you doing sitting down on the floor" he glared at me with his sharp eyes

"Isn't this what you asked of me?" Did you want me to sit in the air,

The only sit available was the one the archduke was sitting on

"have you no dignity, Castillo?"

He's annoyed...this is bad

"Come" he ordered

An order is meant to be executed, but were you going to scold me, back then you scolded me for even the little things i did

The archduke looked down at the figure standing besides his chair

"WAHH!!"

I was snapped out my thoughts when the archduke held me in the air all of a sudden

"What's with that look in your face" 

was he concerned?

"Daddy it's too high!" I had to change the subject, but i only regretted it when the room became silent

Did i just make this even more awkward

"Is that so" he then placed me in his lap as he continued  scribing on his papers

Should i say something? The silence wasn't uncomfortable though, the sound of flipping papers and the sound of friction between the pen and paper was calming, almost hypnotic

My eyes are starting to feel heavy but I can't sleep yet, my head was moving back and forth when i was slowly falling asleep

Until i hit the archdukes Greek-like chest, how did i manage to fangirl even when i was resisting tiredness?

Slowly by slowly i felt my eyes close, the room became a shadow orange-red due to the setting sun that had changed color, as if inviting me to sleep

*snore*

The Archduke looked down on his lap, viewing the girl who slept soundly with curiosity

"My office has never been this noisy before"

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