The Second Male Lead Deserves Better!

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 7

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After my father told me to get ready for a picnic, I, of course wasn't really fond of it. I planned on delivering the mail personally even if it was just to the post, unluckily father caught me and I had to leave my letter to be delivered by my handmaiden.

On top of that, the carriage on the way to the Urban park, or more specifically Arlanta Central park was surprisingly long. Many nobles or even tourists were visiting the place considering it was a popular park among Arlantian nobles and it was also public to the people without needing reservations.

The Arlanta Central park is a huge park in Arlanta's capitol, with one gigantic lake right in the middle of the park, connecting to a river that splits the park into two. There were many different flowers and trees, if lucky you could even spot a deer.

The park sounds like a wonderful place, right? It's quite lovely, from what I've seen in the paintings of the duchy,

but no one ever told me that the Lariensla's were this popular! Of course I knew they were somewhat popular but, I was never allowed into the social events since I haven't come of aged yet, was this what mother experienced every gathering..? No wonder she looked tired!

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"Oh Duchess Veronica! How have you been faring?"

"Duke Lariensla, how is our trade offer? Did you find it pleasing?"

"Oh my! The young miss of Lariensla is truly adorable."

"Would the young miss want to be friends with my son?"

It's a never ending lane of countesses, counts, viscounts and even a Marquis! Everyone is after the Lariensla's successful business.

Fortunately, father got us out of there quickly. We were now under the shade of a massive oak tree a few meters away from the lake. Luckily, Arlantian nobles seem to have enough common sense to not bother us again during our trip.

Surprisingly, most nobles didn't mind setting on the grassy fields. Well if there's a comfy blanket to sit on of course.. I expected them to be more picky about it, I guess novels aren't really all that accurate.

"My lovely daughter Ela, you've grown a lot."

Duchess Veronica or my mother, lifted me up and placed me on her lap, she coed at me as she usually does. No matter how long I look at my mom, she's still very pretty.

"Now dear, don't you think it's only fair for me to hold Ela this time?"

Father complained again to my mother, they were always pampering me, they were strict when it comes to studies and limits but it's times like this where I realise that I have them on a really tight leash.

"I think our Ela likes her mom more."

Mother says, and as always father visibly drooped.. seriously if I hadn't possessed this body, "Ela Cecil Lariensla" would've grown up as a pampered and maybe a spoilt young lady, sigh

"Ela likes father too, isn't that right Ela dear?"

When I remained silence for merely 5 seconds I could see my father pout.. he somewhat resembled a lost dog.

"I like dad too!"

My father's eyes seemed to have glimmered.. it's probably because I've been in the sun for too long.

"See! I'm loved by our Ela too."

Mother chuckled, my parents were really loving.. I feel really lucky to have been born with parents like them unlike others..

I remember Quaari's situation again, if only she had her own loving father. I feel regret again, I kept being stubborn during my 5 years in this world, denying that my parents now were my family. I couldn't move on from my life on earth, and I probably won't ever forget it, but if ever it's possible.. I want to see how my friends and family are doing, even if it's only one time.

I still miss them, it's not easy to get over it even after 5 years, and I feel guilty for calling my parents in this world mom and dad, since I remember my parents from earth. I wonder how they're doing..

I can't help but to admit that as time passes the Duke and Duchess of Lariensla have already become people I consider as my parents.

I regret being a stubborn child to them.. I was too hang up on earth that I made life harder for them, a 5 year old throwing tantrums all of the time is hard to deal with but they still love me despite all the troubles I caused, even when I broke my mom's favorite vase.

Before knowing it, my tears ran again. I haven't cried in front of my parents in awhile maybe that's the reason for their startled, and panicked faces.

"My dear Daughter what's wrong?"

"Are you feeling uncomfortable, Ela? tell mom what's wrong dear."

They worry too much about me.. but I really like it.

"Mom and Dad are here, don't worry dear."

My mom hugged me gently, patting my back. Right now I don't have the guts to say it to them but I really, really like them being my parents like this.

They were always there to support me, and my bad mood swings. My parents in this world I.. I love them.

I really, really love them.

If there is a way, I would love to see my parents from earth again, but for now, just.. for now,

I will live on as Ela Cecil Lariensla.

[End of Chapter 7]

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Chapter 7 Roles:

Main Writer: Athy/Eliza
Editor: Ela and Saraa
Proofreader: Saraa

Thank you for Reading, Chapter 7!

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