The Second Mistress (Sovieshu x OC)

Chapter 59

-In The Eastern Empire-

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-Angelica's Dress, Hairstyle and Accessories-

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-In Angelica's Room-

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-Angelica's POV-

I sat down in a chair as the seamstress stood in front of me telling me the options for my wedding dress "I agree with His Majesty. A simple dress suits me well, but can it have a little bit of flash to it?" I asked as the seamstress nodded a little "His Majesty told me to prepare a dress that suits you as much as possible. I agree but the dress shouldn't be so flashy since you're very popular with the commoners." She said making me smile "That's very nice. What about the wedding?" I asked, "Your wedding will be extravagant, but you can add or change things to your liking for it." She said handing me some pages of wedding dress styles 'If I can recall Rashta made a fuss that Sovieshu wanted her to wear a simple dress since she was very popular with the commoners and since she would become a public image from what they expect from her. But with me, I look good in flashy and simple dresses, so I have no problem with this.' I thought as I looked through the pages 'Something simple but flashy at the same time...Hm.' I thought and looked at one style that peeked my interest "This one." I said handing the paper to her as she looked at the style with a smile and nodded "Great choice, My Lady." She said bowing before walking out.

Soon Lady Cecilia walked inside with a male "Hello, Lady Angelica" Cecilia said with a smile as I looked at the unfamiliar male 'I don't remember him or have any memories of him. Well, depending on that Rashta was Empress, I wouldn't remember him, but he looked like Rashta's maid Delice. I wonder if they are siblings.' I thought before turning to Cecilia "I heard His Majesty proposed to you." Cecilia said making me nod with a smile "Do you remember what I said about the journalists before?" Cecilia asked which made me think for a moment before nodding "Did you bring a journalist with you?" I asked making her nod and whisper to me "I remember you telling me that Rashta was interviewed by two journalists when she was Empress, so I found both of them. He wants to interview you because he heard the rumors." Cecilia whispered as I looked back at the male "Oh..." I mumbled 'I know that I was aiming for this spot and would do anything to keep it, but I wasn't paying close attention, because I didn't think It'd be of immediate use to me. The only thing I can recall is that Rashta responded accordingly after deciding whether she was on the side of the commoners or the nobility. But...Why can't I choose both...?' I thought.

Cecilia placed a hand on my shoulder with a smile "Don't be nervous, My Lady. I can help you win the favor of both commoners and the nobility." Cecilia said and I nodded sitting down as the male sat down next to me taking out a pen and notepad "My marriage was a win for both the commoners and the nobles. I was a slave at birth and the Duchess Trovui took pity on me and raised me until I was brought back into slavery again where I escaped. I may be the adopted daughter to Duke and Duchess Trovi, but I still think and act no differently from all of you, commoners or nobles. I want you to know that I will stand with the commoners even when I become Empress since feel the empathy and kindness you all have. But I can not choose sides just based on hierarchy, so both the commoners and nobles I will stand with you all to show you that commoners and nobles can work together with me as the embodiment." I said smiling softly as the male wrote this all down and soon left.

"That was a very wise and smart way to speak, My Lady. A journalist who writes for the nobles will arrive soon. Tell him a story about your romance and intense love between you and Emperor Sovieshu." Cecilia said as I nodded "Should I mention taking their side standing with them and the commoners?" I asked and Cecilia nodded "I think it's good to say what you said to the first reporter about the stand to both commoners and nobles, so the nobles don't try to use those words against you." Cecilia said as the noble journalist walked in sitting down as I began to tell him the love story between me and Sovieshu as I lastly said that I would be standing for both the nobles and commoners to show others that rich and poor can be one, once that was done I laid in bed sighing "I'm exhausted." I mumbled 'I know I will become the second most powerful person in the Empire when I become Empress. So I have to be careful about what I say and do around other people.' I thought and smiled softly and I closed my eyes.

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-In Rashta's Room-

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-Rashta POV-

I sat down as Viscountess Verdi let in the seamstress 'I gotta convince her to make me the most flashy dress for the wedding so peoples eyes are on me plus I'll make it white and look like a wedding dress but it won't be.' I smirked as the seamstress stood in from of me and I gave her a smile "You want a dress made for you for the wedding?" She asked making me nod "Yes. I want something white, pretty, and flashy." I said as the seamstress shook her head "I'm sorry, but His Majesty said that you must wear a simple dress since Lady Angelica will be the center of attention." She said making my eyes widened "He wants me to wear a dress that's as simple as possible!? But it's my sisters wedding!" I yelled in anger 'That witch will never be my sister, but I have to keep this act up.' I thought as the seamstress looked at me "His Majesty told me to prepare a dress that suits Lady Angelica and you as much as possible." She said which made me clentch my fist as I started to tear up "Does that mean flashy things don't suit me?" I exclaimed, "That's not it. The wedding will be very extravagant, so Lady Angelica will be wearing a dress that suits her. But if your dress is too flashy it will seem inappropriate and look like you are trying to upstage the bride." She said.

"I won't stand out as the Emperor's Mistress if my dress is plain!" I yelled out the tears falling down my cheeks 'Are they trying to make me a laughingstock? It's not fair! Why should my dress be plain, but that witch's dress won't be!' I thought gripping the chair handle "What did the Former Empress wear?" I asked hearing the seamstress go through the pages of paper and handed me the design for Navier's wedding dress "Are you the person who designed this dress and will make mines and Angelica's dresses?" I asked and she nodded "Yes, that's right." She said which made me grit my teeth "You're trying to get me to wear something plain on purpose so that I'll look worse compared to the Former Empress and Lady Angelica...Because you like them, right? Make me a dress that's even more eye-catching then the Former Empress and Lady Angelica's dress." I said handed the paper back to her as she left bitting my nail thinking about the whole interaction 'She thinks the commoners will prefer a Mistress who's wearing a simple dress? That makes no sense.' I thought and bit my nail harder 'I have to upstage that witch. I need to make her life as Empress a living hell for stealing that from me.' I thought and smirked at my plan.

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