Reincarnated as an extra Villainess

9. A decision, A wedding, A night

"Sister, I think I am inlove with the crown prince."

Nanlaki ang mata ko. She's what?

"I am inlove with the crown prince," pag-ulit nito.

"Are you sure?"

"I am," lumapit ito at hinawakan ang dalawang kamay ko. "Will you help me? I want to marry the crown prince." I can see on her face that she is damn serious.

Inalis ko ang kamay niya. Napahilot ako sa sintido dahil parang sumakit ang ulo ko bigla. Sa original na story, dapat ang crown prince ang unang mahuhulog kay Elysse, pero dahil sa lahat ng nangyari, hindi na ako nagugulat na hindi na masunod ang original na storya.

But...what about Zeke? Their first meeting is supposed to be in the commoners market but then they met at Elysse' coming of age ceremony. Looking back, I didn't saw his interest when he danced with Elysse. Did his feelings also changed?

Ah, bahala na! Nakapag-desisyon na ako, and I'm determined with my choice. Kaya patuloy na magbabago na ang daloy ng storya.

Nabalik ang atensyon ko kay Elysse nang muli itong magsalita.
"Can you help me? You knew that it was hard for me when my mother died, I even tried to kill myself. But when I met the crown prince, I got another reason to live. I know you won't understand what I'm going through but I wanted to be happy sister. Don't you want me to be happy?" maluha-luhang saad nito.

I may not be an orphan, but I understand her pain too well. I also used to wanted to see something worth living for. A reason to live to get through everyday. A hope.

But as much as she wanted to be happy, I also wanted the same thing. After all, I'm not really a kind person. Just like how I handled Lady Lavienx, I would like to be frank and tell my sister about my decision.

I'm really sorry, Elysse.

I made a straight face. "Yes, I know it was hard for you. But I cannot help you sister...

I apologize, but I also love the crown prince." Of course it was a lie. I just wanted to be freed from that assassin's threat. Although she is my sister now, and even if I knew that she is the heroine, I am desperate enough to fight for my freedom. I have decided to marry the crown prince.

Like I said, I'm not really a kind person.

She only wanted love, but my life is on the line.

I guess, we can never really have everything...

***

Everything happened so fast...

As soon as he received my letter that I am accepting his marriage proposal, he quickly arranged our wedding. He didn't even ask on why I changed my mind.

Hindi ko alam kung paano napapayag ni Prince Drake ang ama niya, dahil obviously, si Lady Lavienx talaga ang gusto ng Royal council at ng lahat, even if it for political purpose. Lady Lavienx has the beauty, brain, wealth and power, she is the best fit for the role of the crown princess.

But I also came from a wealthy family, I guess I'm not that bad dahil naging maayos naman ang lahat.

Soon, a rumor spread that the crown prince and I are secretly in a relationship. Everyone believed that we love each other. I don't know why he is doing to such great lengths to marry me but I just go with the flow.

Anything for my survival.

After a week, our wedding was held, I never really thought about my dream wedding before, so I didn't anticipated it. I didn't bother to help with the preparations, gusto ko na lang mabilis na matapos ang lahat. I didn't even remember anything on my wedding day. I am now living in the palace with Cara, isinama ko siya para hindi naman ako malungkot.