Twisting the Villainess' Twisted Fate

Chapter 16

Portrait

Hyacinth's POV

Naglalakad-lakad na kami ngayon ni Alistair sa loob ng ducal house. He suggested that I'll tour him on our estate as an exchange for the flower he got for me.

Kanina ko pa ipinalagay sa kwarto ko ang bulaklak kaya walang sagabal na bitbit ang kamay ko.

"This is the main library." Tinulak ko ang pinto saka naglakad kami papasok sa malawak naming library. "I usually go here to study about our estate, since I can find the books relating to our manor and family. And recently I am helping my father regarding our businesses." Naglakad kami papunta sa parte kung saan ako parati nauupo tuwing nagbabasa.

My spot was near the rectangular window so it is easy for me to read the book because of the sunlight.

"Kaya ba gusto mo rito dahil diyan?" Tumingin siya sa labas ng bintana kaya ganun din ang ginawa ko.

I saw the knight's training ground. They're all topless and sweaty while swinging their sword. Even Eryx was there helping the other knights.

"What a nice view, huh." He said mockingly while throwing glare at me.

Well half-half? Gaganahan ka talaga mag aral pag ganyan ang view mo hehehe. Luh landi.

"This is my chosen spot because of the ray of the sun, Alistair. Not the abs." Depensa ko at umirap sa hangin.

Hinila ko na siya palabas ng library at nag umpisa na naman kaming maglakad lakad sa mga hallway hanggang sa marating namin ang family portrait ng mga Harthwin.

This is my first time coming here, dahil palagi kong iniiwasan na dumaan dito. 

"Renante Harthwin." Aniya habang nakatingin sa portrait ng great grandfather ko.

"The Empire's 1st class mage." Dugtong ko sa sinabi niya.

"Yeah, your great grandfather has contributed a lot on our Empire. I respect him." Saad niya.

Nagpatuloy kami sa paglalakad habang tinitigan ang mga nadadaanang portrait, hanggang sa huminto kami sa isang painting.

It was the family portrait of my dad with her late wife, together with Zephyr and Zarina who were like 7 years old that time.

"That's the late grand duchess Yelena Harthwin." Saad ko habang nakatitig sa portrait.

The grand duchess has a magenta hair and a sea green-like eyes. Hindi nakuha ng kambal ang characteristics na mga yun sa kanilang ina, the only thing they got from their mother is the soft features and a gentle smile. Unlike my father who has sharp features like mine.

I silently stared at the magnificent portrait in front of us.

"Is that you?" Napatingin ako sa gawi na itinuro ni Alistair.

Marahang nanlaki ang mata ko at napaawang ang bibig dahil sa nakita.

To my surprise, it was Hyacinth's portrait. I think she is around 10 years old because of how young she looked.

Her eyes looks dead. It feels like she is directly looking at me, making me shiver.

Suddenly an unexpected pang of pain struck my head.

I looked up at the man who suddenly showed up in front of our house.

"Where is your mother?" Pinasadahan niya ng tingin ang maliit naming bahay.

I stared at him and realized that he also has the same color as my eyes.

"I don't have a mother, she already died last month." Diretso kong sagot na hindi inaalis ang tingin sa kanya.