Villainess' Second Chance

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

I'm standing here watching Khan take a bite of everything he picked up from the buffet while I'm finishing my drink. Honestly, this wine is quite strong. But it's not like it's my first time drinking alcohol.

"Hey Eloise, try this, it's extremely tasty!" He remarked as he handed me the dessert, which I accepted and ate.

"It is scrumptious and sweet." I stated as I chew the food.

"I know, right? Come and eat with me." He offered

"Uhm, no thank you, I already had enough." I stated. I emptied my wine and put it on the table, "Anyway, Khan, I'll walk outside for a moment and get some fresh air."

"Sure, you want me to go with you?" he asked

"No, just relax and have fun. Enjoy your food."

"A'right," he stated and continued munching on his food

I went to out to the imperial palace garden and sat on the bench. I took a deep breathe and sigh.

What if I fail again this time? What if I die again? I doubt that fate will give me a third chance to live as Eloise.

As soon as I finished observing the moon, I decided to walk around and adored the flowers. The garden here is way bigger than the ducal state's garden. I think the garden here is the same size as the ducal state's training ground. That's how huge it is.

Tulips, roses, dahlias, bleeding hearts, gazanias, and orchids are the types of flowers that existed here. Some of the flowers here are so rare that it's hard to find them in local flower shops. .

"What are you doing here?"

A voice from behind me shocked me. I immediately turned around and I saw the crown prince was there standing behind me.

He glared at me, as if he's non-verbally telling me that I am trespassing in their garden.

"P-Please forgive me, your highness, I didn't mean to trespass. I just wanted to get some fresh air and I- I find these flowers alluring."

He remained silent and looked away from me.

"Don't touch those flowers without my permission or I'll kill you," he threatened as he walked away.

As soon as he walked away, I felt like a heavy thing just got off my chest. His presence is quite overwhelming.

"Eloise!"

I heard my name being called, so I left the garden immediately. I ran as if I was chased by a whild dog, and found Elliote looking for me.

"Where the hell have you been?" he asked. I was panting.

"I'm just in the royal garden... admiring the flowerings." I excused.

"I see, come on, her highness wanted to see you,"

"What?"

"Are you deaf? The empire's princess wanted to see you." He sarcastically stated

I rolled my eyes at him.

But I am surprised though, why does the princess want to see me?

When he escorted me to see the princess, I noticed her not far away. Even from when I'm standing, she's still very lovely, and she's shine throughout the crowd.

"Princess Shae, my sister, Eloise Ophelia, is here." Elliote stated

"Oh, it's good to finally meet you, lady Eloise. I am Shae Leonitus." She introduced herself

"It's a pleasure to meet you, your highness." I stated and bow my head to her.

"I heard about your contribution on Viscount Caledon's trial. You are so great."

"T-Thank you, your highness."

She holds my hands and asked, "Hey, Eloise, I am throwing a tea party, would you be willing to attend my tea party? I'll personally send you a letter for further information."

"Oh..." I was dumbfounded and don't know how to respond. "I- I am not sure, your highness."

Elliote then lightly budged me in my elbow, and I simply glared at him.

"Aw, I really wish for us to be friends. And I can't find any way for us to get along with the tea party." She looks at me with cute puppy eyes.

"Oh.... uhm, I'll think about it, your highness."

"Fantastic! It's a pleasure to speak with you, lady Eloise, I'll send the invitation anytime soon!"

"Thank you, your highness." I bow my head once more before she bid farewell to me.

Her Highness is friendlier than I anticipated, but I still find it hard to believe that someone like her personally invited her to her tea party.

"You really want to decline the princess's invitation?" Elliote asked

"I said I'm gonna think about it, didn't I?" I uttered to him, "I need another drink." When I was about to walk away, Elliote grabbed my arm

"No, you're not. You're underage."

I pull my arm away from him, "Shut up. You didn't care about me at all before, so what's with this behavior?"

I left him there speechless and frozen while I headed towards the servants who were serving wine to the guests.