MORANA: The Feared Villainess

Chapter 9

"Where are you going?" Dhrystan asked.

Sa lahat ng taong pwedeng maaaring maka kita sa akin, bakit itong batang 'to pa? I innocently stared at him and said, "In the village."

"Then why are you sneaking around?" I rolled my eyes and did not reply. I wish someone would save me from this little kid. Wala pa naman akong pasensiya. "Irene, stop ignoring me! It has been days since the last time we played; you're always staying in your room these days." Ha! Another Harbin?

"Can't you just shut up, Dhrystan? I don't have time to argue with you, and who the heck are you anyway? It's not like I'm still the Irene you used to know," I snarled and began walking away from him. I guess I will use the front gate since this kid already saw me. Good thing I made my baggage small.

It seemed like the boy was hurt a little, but he still followed me and said, "You're not going anywhere without me." Urgh! It sucks to be in this body. I already have a lot of problems, and this man right here is also adding to them. How did Irene become friends with this man anyway? I know he's gorgeous, one of those good-looking youngsters, but he's too childish to be with.

"Suit yourself," I replied and continued walking. "Oh! I forgot something; wait for me at the front gate. I'll be there in a minute." Dhrystan did not have the time to react because I already ran back inside the castle. This is the only man alive that made me run like I was running away from a huge mythical creature. Even the creatures in Clementia couldn't make me run.

When I was already inside Irene's room, I opened my pouch and took the shell that Harbin gave me. I called his name twice, and the man answered immediately. "What's taking you so long?" the man grunted. Another annoying creature that came into my life.

"I have a problem. Irene's little prince charming isn't letting me go out alone; I need your help," I replied.

"Oh, that boy from Demacia," Harbin scoffed. "I got it; let's meet at the florist near my shop. I'll let Elida handle him." Thank goodness Harbin has a loyal little faerie. If none, we'll have a lot of problems.

I put the shell back inside my pouch and returned to the castle's front gate; Dhrystan was already kicking stones when I arrived. Bored? That's what you get for being too pushy.

We were walking on the street when I started asking him questions, "Dhrystan, mind if I ask you why you're almost living here in Arcania?"

"Well, it's because you're here," he answered frankly.

"Don't you have responsibilities in Demacia?" I once again asked. I am not a gossipmonger; I am just curious.

"I do, but it's not a big deal since my brothers can handle them. My older brothers are the most capable Demacav I know, particularly my first brother; he can do everything," he proudly said. I have lived in this world for 500 years but still haven't met the Demacavs. I heard that the Dragon royalties could see through people; I don't know if this man beside me had already noticed that I am not Irene.

"What about Harry? Do you know why he's almost living here?" Again, I am just curious.

"I don't know, but he had been here since 5 years ago. Based on what I heard, he's the second prince of Alkania, but his older brother, who has always been their father's favorite, made him lose his position in the pack. And you know what? I also heard that your older sister and his brother used to be lovers, I don't know where they met, but Ilene and his brother broke up when Harry and your sister met. You know that those wolves have fated mates, right?"

I didn't know that Dhrystan was such a gossip. I nodded, and he continued speaking. "Your sister and Harry are mates! I must say that Harry's older brother deserved it because he used to be with Morana. He was already flirting with Morana when he and Ilene met; they started a relationship without the villainess knowing. I didn't know if Ilene knew that Harry's older brother was also courting the villainess, but the two broke up after Morana died. That's also the time when Ilene met Harry."

My heart almost broke into pieces once again. I am not a soft-hearted woman, but I did not know why my eyes became watery. I am a villainess for Thelea sake! I shouldn't be feeling like this. I shouldn't be sad about those trivial things.

When I roamed my eyes around, fortunately, I saw Harbin standing in front of the florist, I ran towards him, and he immediately pulled me inside the shop. I heard Dhrystan calling me from afar, but I ignored him and let Harbin pull me.

When we reached the shop's backyard, he instantly removed his cloak and put it on me. "What about D-dhrystan?" My voice broke when I asked.

"Don't worry about him; Elida can handle him. What happened to you anyway?" He asked. He looked at me, waiting for my answer, but I stayed silent.

Bumuga ng hangin ang lalake, siguro ay napagtanto niyang hindi ako sasagot sakaniya. Ilang minuto pa ang aming pinalipas bago kami lumabas at nag tungo sa kaniyang bahay.

Pagkarating namin ay pinaupo niya ka agad ako bago muling tinanong kung ano ang nangyari sa akin. Tahimik lamang ako bago ko napagpasyahang sagutin ang kaniyang katanungan.

"He cheated on me," I started.

"What? Who? Ceberus?!" Tumango lamang ako sakaniya bilang sagot. "How did you know?"

"Dhrystan told me that Ceberus and Ilene was once a lover, but they broke up when Harry and Ilene met—they are mates. He was already with me when he started a relationship with Ilene," I answered.

"And you believed that kid?" he asked.

"Of course! I know that kid will never lie, especially to Irene." I shouldn't have asked questions. Indeed, curiosity can kill.