Lady of Imperfection [ON-GOING]

Chapter 18 [Heather]

Thea hurriedly fixed me into a formal dress. She also gave me light make–up and jewelry.

What does he want now? Maybe he's just here for Bella. That's not any better!

As I  climbed down the stairs, I studied him, his well–arranged white hair and orange eyes. His wearing his imperial clothes. It's him, Rowan.

"My Prince, what are you doing here early in the morning?" Bella asked him. My question exactly.

"Lady Heather has arrived." Thea announced.

"I greet the crown prince, the future star of the empire." I curtsied, looking at him through my lashes.

"Why don't you take a sit, Heather." That was more of a command than a request. And, how dare he address me with my name. Even if he is the empire's future emperor, he should learn to respect others.

I straightened up my dress before sitting down the couch.

"Heather. How are you?" Horrible now that you're here.

"I'm fine, your highness." I stood up with elegance and pride.

"You should be after bringing two men with you back home." He was clearly agitated.

I looked at Bella and she flashed out a smile.

"Don't glare at her." Ugh! So annoying. Why did he have to ruin my perfect morning? I slept so well yesterday night since everything was so peaceful.

"I just wanted to correct your conduct, sister. It isn't pleasant for you to be with other men when you are engaged with the crown prince." What bullshit is she spouting now?! They literally had a date in public yesterday. And, now they had the nerve to patronize me?! I don't even have any relationships with Darius and Keir. Darius is just someone I be allied with, same with Keir. Hell, Keir is my butler.

"I'm sorry if you're offended. I just wanted what's best for you, Heather." She wiped her tears away with her bare hands, causing Rowan to help her with a handkerchief. Go ahead and flirt in front of me. That way, I won't be guilty if anything happens later on.

"Sister, I'm glad that you seem to care about me, but could you let the prince speak? He came here for me, not you." So, please kindly shut the fuck up so I can rest. I'm still recovering from yesterday's events.

"How rude of you." He commented, blocking my sight of Bella. Here comes the protection of the male lead.

I inhaled sharply. As petty as I am, I won't let this go. "Not as rude as you calling me by my name, Your Highness. Please address me properly."

"You're the one who wanted me to call you by your name." Tsk, Heather. You seriously wanted to stick with this guy when his attitude is like this?

"Well, I change my mind, I suppose." I shrugged.

Rowan scoffed, not believing words. "I had visited you twice last month but you were gone. Then, I just heard a rumor that you had brought your other lover in Cave–in and even had a boat riding together."

"First of all, Your Highness, I'm an adult. I can go anywhere I want, whenever I want. Second, yes, I did bring someone to the Cave–in, but he was not my lover. We just ate breakfast there. Thirdly, we didn't have a choice with the boat riding because Darius and I entered and competition and that was the prize. Any more questions?" I explained to him. Believing random rumors. Bella is probably the one who had spread them anyway, if not her, then, it must be their minions.

"Why did you have to bring a man with you? You could've just brought your maid." He stated, pointing at Thea. I moved her beside me. This guy has no manners, pointing at a woman.