2. Escort
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Episode 02
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"Sigh~ I will prepare your bath. Clearly, you are not fully awake, My Lady."
Saying that the maid left the room.
Aghh. What am I going to do?
S-Should I die? Can I return to my original world then?
But… Who can survive after getting hit by a truck…
I am sure that… I died…
So even if I die here…
Haa~ What if I end up transmigrating in a person's body I don't even know… In a world which is completely unknown to me…
More than that… What if I end up stuck in that dark place forever…
I gulped my saliva thinking about that. I hated that dark place. It was so suffocating. Never… I don't want to return to that place ever.
Haa~ Yes. This is better. At least I know what will happen in this story.
To begin with, Anastasia died because she bullied the female lead.
Yes… If I act nicely towards the female lead and become friends with her, surely I won't be a villainess. I will support her and the male lead…
Then, I won't die… I won't be killed.
Haa~
Yes. Calm down. Everything will be fine…
Creak~
Suddenly the door opened and the maid entered my room.
"My Lady, your bath is prepared."
"Ah. Alright. Umm… What was your name again?"
Judging by how she woke me up, she must be Anastasia's personal maid. Brown hair and brown eyes. Common characteristics in novels for maids… Anyways I need to know her name, as I will be staying here until the marriage between Cedric, the male lead and me.
The maid looked confused at first. She must think I have gone crazy to even forget my personal maid's name… But what am I supposed to do?! She wasn't even mentioned in the novel.
I thought while closing my eyes tightly in embarrassment.
Soon the maid heaved a sigh and replied,
"It's Clara, My Lady."
"Alright, Clara. Guide me to the bathroom."
"Yes, please follow me, My Lady."
Haa~
Everything will be fine, Harin… No, I am Anastasia now. Harin… died…
I looked at the mirror in front. Gorgeous black hair, blue eyes, rosy cheeks… Yes… This breathtakingly beautiful person is me now…
Now I am Anastasia… Anastasia Lancaster.
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Chapter 2: The Wedding
I knew that noble ladies are served by maids in the bath. I have read so many scenes about that in different novels.
"Hurry up and bring the herbs."
"Where are the ointments?!"
"We need more rose water here."
But! Why are there so many of them?! There are more than 20 maids here!
"My Lady. You can get into the bath now."
"Ah. Yes."
Aghh. I have to get used to it. That's how this world works…
But no matter what, this is too embarrassing…
"Does everyone have to stay here?"
I asked Clara.
"Huh?"
"Can't there be a few maids?"
It's too embarrassing for me.
"What are you saying, My Lady?! Of course. Today is your engagement after all. We have to do our best to prepare you for the ceremony."
"I see… Alright then."
I guess sometimes I have to act strictly to get what I want in this world.
"Half of the maids are to excuse themselves. And the rest can stay."
I said with a strict voice.
"But My-"
"Don't make me repeat myself."
"Ah… Alright."
Clara slumped her head.
After that, half of the maids were excused. But there were still 10 of them left.
And I had to show them my naked body! So embarrassing!
Anyways, after two whole hours, my bath was finally done. They used so many things for a bath! Oil, some fragrant ointments, rose water, milk and many more things I don't even know about.
And now another two hours for wearing the dress and makeup.
Haa~
So exhausting!
"It's done, My Lady. You look so beautiful."
Clara said with a bright smile.
"Yes! You look marvellous!"
I looked in the mirror. Anastasia really is breathtakingly beautiful.
Her long black hair that reaches the ankle… Beautiful sapphire-like blue eyes. Now that I see it, the red puffy dress I am wearing right now matches her pale skin colour perfectly. And the white diamond accessories go well with the dress.
"Lady Anastasia, Young Master Andrew Lancaster is here."
Suddenly a knight announced from outside.
Andrew Lancaster… It must be Anastasia's older brother.
"My Lady, it's time for you to go."
Larisa said while holding the doorknob.
"Right. Open the door."
And Creak~
The giant door of Anastasia's room opened with a loud noise.
And as soon as I walked outside the room, the first thing that came to my eyes was a beautiful man wearing a black suit. He had dark blue hair that almost looked black and blue eyes just like Anastasia.
He was standing right in front of the door. Seeing me he just stood still with an aloof expression without uttering a word.
Umm. What should I say? I don't know what Anastasia's relationship was with her family. Now that I think about it, nothing about Anastasia's family was mentioned in the novel too.
And the first time, Andrew appeared was also in the Engagement Ceremony of Cedric and Anastasia. He appeared in some Banquets from time to time. But in those banquets, Anastasia was too busy harassing the female lead to speak with him.
Anyways~ For now let's be formal with him.
"Greetings, Young Master Andrew."
I greeted with a slight bow.
"..."
But without replying, Andrew just frowned at me. I guess, their relationship is not good.
And after a while, which felt like an eternity to me, Andrew finally said something.
"Let's go."
Andrew forwarded his arm.
"Y-Yes."
I held his arm and soon we started walking in the long hallway with marble floor. It had large windows. One can see the beautiful view of the Lancaster Duchy from here. Honestly, it's like a mansion in the middle of a small forest.
Judging by the sun, It's probably noon.
Hmm~ I wonder when the wedding ceremony will be. The novel said there wasn't much time gap between the engagement ceremony and the wedding ceremony. Will it be next month then?
Haa~
I will ask Clara when I return to my room.
Anyways after walking for probably 10 minutes or more, we finally reached the front door of the banquet hall. And while walking in the hallway, Andrew didn't utter a single word.
Haa~
It was so suffocating atmosphere.
"Greetings, Young Master Andrew Lancaster and Lady Anastasia Lancaster."
4 Knights along with the Chamberlain who was standing in front of the huge door of the hall greeted with a polite bow.
"Hmm. Open the door."
"Yes."
Saying that the Chamberlain announced our presence.
"Young Master Andrew Lancaster and Lady Anastasia are entering the banquet hall."
And with a loud thud, the huge door of the banquet hall opened.
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