The Villain Who Fell In Love-Chapter 44: Their Meeting
Emelia started at Melissa and wondered why there was a child wandering around the garden without any supervision. She then thought that Melissa was lost since the garden was big enough to get lost. ππ»πππππ«π£π€πππ΅.ππ€π’
"Are you lost?" Emelia offered her hand while Melissa was at a loss for words. The person who had been wanting to meet appeared out of nowhere. Not to mention they were alone without anyone, which makes it even better.
"Yes," Melissa lied, not caring whatβs going to happen to her. The only thing she cared about was sheβs able to spend time with Emelia and observe her or even write an article about her. Melissa shook her head and accepted Emeliaβs hand. The punishment can come later, but first, Melissa wanted to enjoy her time alone with Emelia.
Emelia found Melissa adorable. Though what bothered her was Melissaβs dress. The design looked too mature for her age, and she would look better in pastel color. "Do you know where your nanny is?" Emelia asked Melissa, still thinking she is a child.
"I-I donβt know," Melissa lied again. Why would a grown lady have a nanny go around with her? But then again, she didnβt care how Emelia treated her. Emelia, who had her usual unexpressive face, flashed a smile. "Then shall we look for them together?" Melissa nodded her head and couldnβt stop smiling from ear to ear.
All the drama that happened earlier disappeared in a flash, making it to one of the best days in her life. She wished this doesnβt end. Walking along with hand in hand, there was no conversation at all. Emelia, the one who has no experience talking with a child, didnβt know what to say at all.
But then, when the happiness had come short. When two servants saw Melissa, they immediately greeted her with importance while they didnβt welcome Emelia, which was normal for her already.
"Am I the only one here?" Melissaβs eyes turned cold. They treated her as if Emelia was invisible, and their gazes towards her were as if they are not scared of her. The two servants trembled in fear, leaving them unable to speak. "Even if she is someone who was once our enemy, she isnβt anymore. What kind of thinking do you people have?"
Emelia was right. The person she is holding hands with isnβt a child but a lady who just looks like one. Though she didnβt want to admit getting fooled this time, she lost. Emelia removed her hands then said, "Itβs alright, Lady. This is how it should go." Which triggers Melissa.
"I donβt want to offend you, Princess, but then you are someone who should be recognized, not looked down at," Melissa said, then continued, "I may be a citizen of this empire, but it doesnβt mean I havenβt heard anything about you."
"You must have heard the wrong name."
"No, Princess. Why canβt you be proud of yourself? You, as a woman, are wonderful. The one who solved the drought was you, and even I thought of your idea as a good one," Melissa argued, but still, Emelia didnβt listen to her.
There was a time where the Redodel Empire suffered from drought. The council didnβt do anything about it not until Emelia decided to do it herself. She proposed it to the council, who all thought her idea was stupid, but instead, all their faces got slapped. Emelia didnβt get the recognition, and only a few heard about it. Only the good ones heard it while the bad ones take the fame.
But itβs surprising for another empire to hear about Emeliaβs work.
"Lady, please donβt stir an argument up. I donβt like it," Emelia spoke before Melissa could continue any further. "I am glad someone heard about me, but I want to stay low."
Melissa turned her head, looking at the two servants who were trembling in fear, "Leave before I say any further." The two maids nodded their heads and walked away quickly. It sure is their unlucky day.
"I donβt understand," Melissa said, but Emelia didnβt care one bit about it. "I donβt understand why you donβt defend yourself. Itβs not wrong to protect yourself," Melissa couldnβt help but argue. The person she wanted to meet the most was a person who didnβt care about herself. "Please, I do not wish to continue," Emelia spoke and sounded like she was in pain.
"Iβm sorry if I crossed the line, but still, I canβt bear to see it," Melissa tried holding her tears in but failed to keep it. "Princess, do you want to be friends?"
