The Most Hated Character

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His Majesty's birthday

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»» Daphne ««
»» Seravina ««
»» Cedric ««

It's been so long since I watched myself in the mirror, maids helping me dress myself. Usually, the author picks my outfit, now, I have the chance to wear what I wanted to wear.

Well, I'm not picky. But I always wore dark-colored clothes, I guess to fit my character. I wanted to wear something light . . .

Sobrang nanibago ako nang magtama ang mga mata namin ng sarili ko sa salamin.

Wearing an off-shoulder dress with the lightest shade of my hair, light pink. My hair remained down, but the maids curled it a little, making it wavy. And they put white hair accessories. I'm wearing diamond and pearl accessories, shining with my gray eyes. 

"Wahh! You look so pretty, Lady Seravina!" One of the maids squeaked, also looking at the mirror with me. "I bet Prince Cedric will be stunned with your beauty! I'm sure you'll be the most beautiful at the party!"

I was taken aback, surprised by her words. But then I remember, that Seravina is known to be head over heels to the prince. Pilit na ngiti na lang ang sinagot sa kaniya. I feel bad they did their best to make me this beautiful, but I won't meet their expectations.

My Daphne will be the most beautiful.

I had great confidence as I left the duchy, riding the carriage, and even when I was back in front of the palace. For a moment, I forgot the reason why I wasn't inside the palace in the first place.

As soon as I stepped inside, I knew for a fact that the people in my duchy were the only ones happy in my presence. I was greeted by a cold atmosphere, the loud voices and chitchats I heard outside the door vanished the moment I was inside.

A droplet could be heard in the huge ballroom, if I hadn't stepped forward, we could've had a staring contest for the whole day. Dumeretso ako sa paglalakad, pilit na binaliwala ang mga nakakabit sa 'kin na mga mata, nakasunod na tingin. Even though I tried not to mind their mumbles, I could still hear some which they made sure could reach me.

"The audacity to come here."

"I know that she's favored by the royal family, but still!"

"Have you heard what she's done to the priestess?! Unforgivable!"

Their words aren't even close to the comments I've received from the readers. But seeing some of the familiar faces that I had once interacted with, have a different approach to my feelings. Hindi ko matago ang pagkalungkot ng ekspresyon ko.

However, like what they've always done—every time a chapter ends, every time they think I'm down, they will always appear.

"Praise the lights of the kingdom, blessing us with their presence!" an announcer shouted, taking everyone's attention. Everyone's eyes went to the top of the golden crimson stairs where the huge 2 doors were slowly opening. 

Even with the doors not fully opened, I could already see the two shining people entering the hall.

"Our Highness, Prince Cedric Asmodeos, and our holy priestess, Lady Daphne Florence Leona!"

The room immediately literally lightened with their presence. My eyes shone, my lips curved. I automatically joined the simultaneous claps of the people in the room. 

Walking together, Daphne's hands are on Cedric's arm. Both are wearing white clothes with golden embroideries and accessories, worthy to call the main characters of the novel. A pair glowing and showered with love and warm greetings.