Ms. Villainess Prince Charming

Countess Quynh Xitlaly Heist keeps on rolling her eyes everytime she heard those idiot noble ladies giggles because of a happy go lucky man—King Tyshawn Ryker Alaric Antimacassar—which is the King of Antimacassar Kingdom. "My lady, stop rolling your eyes. It's not lady like," bulong ni Ava—ang lady in waiting ni Countess Quynh. "Did I give you a permission to speak Ava?" tugon ng Countess. Silently, Countess Quynh judge the whole noble ladies in front of her, again. Nagmimistulan siyang hangin sa harapan ng mga ito, ni wala ngang bumati sa kaniya kahit na mas mataas pa sa kanila ang kaniyang ranggo. She used to be the center of attention pero ngayon, hindi na. Her popularity lessen because of a certain woman—the King's lover, that she loath to the core. Hindi niya mawari kung anong mayroon sa babae, basta ang alam niya lang ay kumukulo ang kaniyang dugo sa tuwing nakikita ito. Maybe because the King and her used to be engaged. Countess Quynh is in a huge and glamorous royal banquet right now but she's not enjoying her self lalo na't wala namang nakakatuwa sa nakikita niya ngayon. The King is dancing his lover. Wala naman siyang nakikitang problema roon iyon nga lang, isang hamak na katulong lamang ang babaeng ipinalit nito sa kaniya at isa iyong malaking sampal sa kaniyang pagkatao. Countess Quynh got it all. Name it, money, pretty face, good body, influence, great social skills, and she even knows how to be a perfect wife because that's the way she was raised. To be a perfect wife to the King. Simula noong umibig ang hari ay isinantabi na siya nito. Ang mga bagay na dati'y ginagawa nilang magkasama ngayon ay ginagawa na nito sa iba na kahit hindi niya aminin, nasasaktan at nasasaktan pa rin siya. She can't remember how many times she wet her pillow in tears because of those immature stupid things. Kung hindi pa siguro siya nadapa ay hindi pa siya magigising sa katotohanan. "My lady, should we go home?" Issac asks—the Countess new appointed personal knight. "Go home? Are you kidding me Issac? Of course not! Wala pa tayo sa exciting part," nakangising saad niya. She heard Issac heave a sigh and said, "Are you in it again my lady?" pagtukoy nito sa paghihiganti't pagpapahirap na ginagawa ko. "Hmm? No," maang niyang tugon. "Really?" naninimbang na tanong ni Issac habang taimtim na nakatitig sa kaniyang mga mata. Issac really do have a guts to stare at her eyes directly, maybe because they're cousins and they're in the same age as well. "Oo nga! Bakit ayaw mong maniwala?" ungot niya at ito'y pinandilatan ng mga mata. "Let me remind you those crazy things you did this past eight months my lady," panimula ni Issac at humugot ng isang malalim na hininga. "You poisoned the King's lover. You pushed her down on a long staircase. You slapped her and you also started creating nonsense rumor to destroy her image," Countess Quynh gasps exaggeratedly then slaps Issaac's arm. "Why would I do that?! Are you out of your mind Issac? I'm such a good girl kaya that's why many men admires me," "They used to admire you my lady, but now? I don't think so," Issac replied while smirking. Once again, Countess Quynh gasps exaggeratedly. Hindi niya alam kung kakampi niya ba talaga si Issac o kalaban. Wala siyang maalala na ginawa niya ang mga bagay na iyon—masasamang bagay to be exact. She's an angel! Everyone here in the Kingdom address her as an angel because she supports more than two orphanage at mayroon din siyang isinusulong na mga programa para roon sa nga hikahos sa buhay. "This party is getting boring," Countess Quynh whispered while elegantly wiping the corner of her lips. Kung hindi naman kasi siya personal na inimbitahan ng hari ay talagang hindi siya pupunta. She had so many plans cancelled because of this damn banquet. "Should we go home now my lady?" muling tanong ni Ava. "Later, after I talk to his majesty," Countess Quynh's golden brown eyes scanned the whole banquet room and her eyebrows instantly arch when she saw those malicious stares coming from the noble guests—both male and female. "Is there something wrong in my face Ava?" Nagugulohan man ay tiningnan pa rin ni Ava ang kaniyang mukha. "Nothing my lady, all can I see is your undying beauty. Why did you asked my lady?" "I know that I am drop dead gorgeous Ava, no need to praise me." tugon niya at mabini pang tumawa. "I'm asking because they're all staring at me like a filthy crows," "You didn't read the news my lady?" pagsingit ni Issac sa usapan. "What news?" kunot noong tanong niya. "I told you to read the news my lady. But instead of reading it, you keep on throwing the newspaper away," umiiling-iling na saad ni Issac. "Do you think I have time for gossip?" taas kilay niyang saad. "Just tell me that stupid news will you?" "Fine," pagsuko ni Issac. "There are rumors spreading about you," "What rumors?" "That you got harem of your own and that's the reason why the King dump you," saad ni Issac. "What the—" "Don't finish your word my lady," maagap na saad ni Ava at tinakpan ang kaniyang bibig. Mas lalo namang sumama ang timpla ng mukha ng Countess nang dahil sa ginawa nito, sapagkat wala itong karapatan na pigilan siya sa nais niyang sabihin lalo na't mas mataas ang estado niya kaysa rito. Countess Quynh didn't bother to talk again dahil iba ngayon ang iniisip niya. She needs to track down the person who spread those nonsense rumors about her. Harem her ass. She don't need harem dahil una sa lahat, hindi siya uhaw sa atensyon at sa lalaki. At isa pa, she can get any man she likes in a snap. "Get me new utensils Ava," utos niya. "May I ask why my lady?" "Kukunan mo ako ng bagong utensils o babawasan ko ang sahod mo?" pananakot niya na siyang kinaputla naman ni Ava. Mabilis sa alas kwatro naman itong tumalima na siyang mahina niyang kinahagikhik. Wala ng iba pang kinatatakutan si Ava kundi ang mabawasan ang sahod niya na siyang madalas niya namang ginagawang panakot. A proud noble gentleman approaches the Countess, at imbes na matuwa ay mas lalo lamang siyang nairita sapagkat ang awra nito ay sumisigaw ng kayabangan. "Countess Heist, it's nice to see you again," nakangiting pagbati nito. "Who are you? Do I know you?" The noble gentleman gasps in horror. Bakas sa mukha nito ang pagkainsulto at pagkadismaya na siyang hindi niya naman pinansin sapagkat masasayang lamang ang oras niya. "If you have nothing to say, just leave." With that, the poor noble gentleman walks away. Samantalang si Issac naman ay napailing na lamang sa kaniyang tabi. She really hates entertaining those kind of men na ang tanging nais lamang sa kaniya ay ang kaniyang kayamanan at titulo. "Didn't I command you to shoo those parasites away?" pagtukoy niya sa mga lalaki. "They're nobles my lady," tugon ni Issac. "So? I'm your lady Issac. You should follow my orders kung ayaw mong ipadala kita sa gyera," masungit niyang wika. Issac heave a sigh in defeat and said, "I will keep that on mind my lady." Pagkaraan ng ilang saglit ay dumating na rin si Ava, may dala itong bagong utensils in golden color, at bote ng wine na siyang kaniyang pinagtaka. "What with the bottle of wine?" tanong niya, puno ng pagtataka. "To ease your boredom my lady," saad ni Ava habang sinasalinan ang kaniyang kopita. "Alam ko namang kanina mo pa nais umalis dito," With a smile, she takes a sip. As the strong yet fruity flavor of the wine explodes inside of her mouth, her eyes captures something. It's the King, kneeling in front his lover—the girl she hates the most. Her whole world stops as her heart starts on beating harshly. Her breathing ragged and all she can see is red. She clenches her jaw as the King asked those words that she badly wants to hear from him for almost fifteen years. Bakit? Bakit ganoon na lamang kabilis nitong hiningi ang kamay ng babaeng halos kakakilala niya lamang? Samantalang siya, na nasa tabi na nito sa loob ng ilang taon ay baliwala lamang. Nagmistulan siyang hangin sa harapan nito. Ginawa niya ang lahat para siya'y matipuhan nito ngunit kahit anong gawin niya hindi siya nito tinapunan ng tingin na may halong pagmamahal. She clenches her fist to much to the point that it bleeds na siyang kinabahala naman nila Ava at Issac. Mabilis siyang dinaluhan ng mga ito at tinanong, ngunit siya ay nanatiling walang kibo sapagkat pakiramdam niya ang kaniyang mundo ay gumuho. "My lady your hand is bleeding," puno ng pag-aalalang saad ni Ava. Imbes na matuwa sa pag-aalala nito ay mas lalo namang siyang nainis. Bakit? Mukha ba siyang kaawa-awa? Hindi niya kailangan ng tulong. She can handle her own! "Don't touch me Ava. I don't need your help," malamig niyang saad at iwinaksi ang kamay ni Ava na nakahawak sa kaniyang braso. "Calm down my lady," pagpapakalma sa kaniya ni Issac. She sarcastically laughs and snorts. "Calm down? I'm calm, Issac. You're over acting," She stands up gracefully and drinks one glass of wine once again, before heading to the King's direction. She can clearly hear Ava calling her name desperately, so as Issac who's behind her at the moment but she doesn't care. "My lady let's head home," Issac said, and there's panic on his voice. "Home? The party is just starting Issac," she replied, smirking. She started to walk like a queen, clapping, while heading to the King's direction. The not so obvious gossips begins to grow and that excites her the most, and it is also pissing her off. Para siyang bulkan na malapit na sumabog ngunit hindi maaari. Ayaw niyang ipahiya ang kaniyang sarili nang dahil lamang sa selos na kaniyang nararamdaman. She's a countess for god's sake! She can find a king of her own. A king that can see her worth above all. "What a nice surprise," she said, full of sarcasm. The King's gaze shifts on her but she can't see love on his yes anymore. Napalitan iyon ng pagtataka na may halong inis na siyang mas lalo niyang kinadismaya. "Countess Heist, what's the matter?" The King asks. "Nothing your majesty," nakangiti niyang tugon. "I am here to congratulate you both," "Thank you," sagot nito at ngayon ay nakangiti na. Hindi nakaligtas sa aking mga mata ang paglingkis ng malanding babae sa braso ng hari. Hindi ko maiwasang mandiri nang dahil doon, dahil isang hamak na katulong lamang ito sa palasyo. Ni wala ngang nakakaalam kung saan ito nagmula. "I still can't believe that you got a cheap taste your majesty," panunuya niya rito na siyang hindi naman nito nagustohan. "Watch your words Countess Heist, she's gonna be your queen. Show some respect," mariing wika ng Hari. "Respect?" tumatawang saad niya. "Did you two even respect me?" tanong niya pabalik. "What are you talking about?" kunot noong tanong nito. "Oh my!" I gasps sarcastically. "Issac, King Tyshawn Ryker Alaric Antimacassar didn't know what I am talking about," pagbaling ko sa aking knight na ngayon ay nakahawak na sa kaniyang sintido. "My lady we should probably go," saad ni Issac at hinawakan ang aking braso. "Don't spoil the fun Issac," iritadong wika niya at iwinaksi ang kamay nito. "I'm not done yet," "My lady..." "Shut up!" She hissed angrily. "Don't shout in front of me Countess Heist," said, the King. "I'm so sorry your majesty," She replied mockingly. "I'm sorry peasant—oh! I mean our soon to be Queen," "Quynh!" The King call her name. The Countess clap her hands in joy when she heard the King say his name. "Look at you, your majesty. I can't believe it. Alam mo pa pala ang pangalan ko," "Stop it already Quynh," nagpakawala ito ng malalim na hininga at napasintido. "You're ruining our special moment," "Special moment?" manghang saad niya. "Pag sa kaniya special moment? Pag sa akin wala?" pagak siyang napatawa kalaunan. "Stop talking nonsense and leave Countess Heist," mariin at tiim bagang wika ng Hari. The Countess stands up straight and faces the gossiping crowd. They are looking at her in a pathetic and pitiful way, and she can't help but to rolled her eyes because they're all double faced. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen," kaniyang panimula. "We all know that the King and I are engaged—" "We're not anymore Countess!" pagputol ng Hari sa kaniyang sasabihin, dahilan para siya ay mariin na napapikit. "Silence your majesty. I'm not done talking," She said, earning loud gasps from the crown including his knight. "Don't talk to his majesty like that Countess," mahinhin na wika ng babaeng nakalingkis sa braso ng Hari. Marinig lamang ang boses nito ay tumataas ang presyon ng kaniyang dugo. Ito ay kaniyang hinarap at sinampal ng napakalakas dahilan para ito ay matumba. "Quynh! What did you do?!" sigaw ng Hari at mabilis na dinaluhan ang kaniyang babaeng umiiyak na ngayon. "What do I do? I slapped her," kalmado niyang tugon. "Are you out of your mind Quynh?!" sigaw nitong muli habang nakatitig sa kaniya ng masama. "Am I? Dahil sa ating dalawa ikaw 'tong naging siraulo." walang preno niyang saad. "My lady let's go home..." pagmamakaawa ni Issac at siya'y muling hinawakan sa braso. "Let go of me, Issac." mariin niyang utos. "Hahayaan mo ba akong matapos o tataposin ko ang buhay mo?" pananakot niya na tumalab naman dito. Wala na siyang pake kung ano ang magiging kahihinatnan niya pagkatapos ng gabing ito. Wala na siyang pake kung magiging katawa-tawa siya nang dahil dito. "Baka nakakalimutan mo King Tyshawn, I didn't agree to break the engagement off. At baka nakakalimutan mo ulit, we have a law here in the Kingdom that says that, a woman or a man is not allowed to have a new relationship until his former spouse who was promised of marriage agrees, and you are not an exemption your majesty." With that, she takes off both of her gloves and throw it in front of his majesty. "I don't need it anymore. It's filthy like you, your majesty," pagtukoy niya sa white lace gloves, na mayroong bahid ng dugo na siyang regalo sa kaniya ng Hari. As she starts walking towards the exit of the banquet room, a sweet sly smile forms into her lips. She loves being center of attention, this is what she's looking for. All eyes are on her, and that would remind them that she's more powerful than they think. A peasant is nothing compared to a countess like hers. They will surely taste her wrath. His majesty the King? His nothing without her family support, at halos ng sumusuporta rito ay kamag-anak niya. And with that, she can easily dethrone the King. "My lady are you okay?" nag-aalalang tanong ni Ava. "Of course I am!" I hissed and clasp my hands. "Who do you think I am?" "You are the great, beautiful, intelligent, and the youngest Countess of Heist household," Issac and Ava said in unison.