The Lonely Duchess
0.Prologue
In front of the guilliton, there stood The Lonely Duchess
Scars and bruises on her pale skin
The guard standing near her shoved her towards the sharp blade
Her voice drowned by the constant shouting of the crowd
The guard then made her sit as she hangs her head low
Then the rope attached to the blade was cut
Her head tumbled inside the bucket
The crowed roared once again
She died without finishing her last wish
I opened my eyes to see myself inside a familiar room
I sprung up as I sat on the large bed. inspecting the room
Anastasia
Didn't I died?!..
Anastasia
T-this...can't be happening...
I got out of the bed as I stood infront of the mirror starring at myself..shocked?..
In the mirror, I saw a young woman. With silver, lustrous hair
Lavender eyes staring back at me
Anastasia
...Is..that me?..
Suddenly, a knock was heard
Ann (head maid)
My lady, I've brought some refreshments for you. May I come in?
I have to answer or else they will suspect me...
Anastasia
Y-yes, come in..
The door creaked open to see a familiar face
Ann (head maid)
My lady, are you alright?
Ann (head maid)
If you are not feeling well, I can tell to royal phisician to check up on you
Anastasia
...uh..It's alright..I am fine
Anastasia
Just leave the refreshments there
I pointed at the empty table near my bed
Anastasia
And..you can leave
Ann bowed as she kept the refreshments on the table
As she was about to leave
Anastasia
And..thanks for worrying about me...
Ann (head maid)
Huh?..I-its fine! it's my duty to take care of you..
With that Ann left closing the door with a soft thud
'That was strange..' Ann thought as she left to do other works
Anastasia
That was close..
Anastasia
...but wasn't that the head maid..?
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So the lonely Duchess is back...again
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let's see how long she survived before she is long gone..hahaha...
1.Strangers
Anastasia
'..It's been two days since I was..reborn.'
Anastasia
'I have been given another chance..'
Anastasia
'and I won't let it go to waste...not like this..'
Anastasia
"Ann, can you please pick out a dress for me?..I want to visit my mother."
Ann (head maid)
"Y-yes, my lady. I will prepare it right away."
Medea
"Ana!!! Look who's here, you're bestie~!"
Anastasia
"Medie?" *with wide eyes*
Anastasia
'She's...she's alive..'
Medea
"yup, yup, I just missed you so much so I came right away!"
Medea
*Walks towards the bed then sits down with a sigh*
Medea
"..So..how's life goin'?"
Anastasia
"just fine..I guess"
Medea
"I heard the emperor is hosting a banquet for the upcoming flower festival.."
Medea
"And guess what...THE CROWN PRINCE PERSONALLY INVITED ME!!" *smiles brightly as she jumps onto the bed*
Anastasia
"good for you. Apparently I also got an invitation for the banquet...well the invitation was not from the crown prince, the emperor himself invited me!"
Medea
"Ofcourse he did...he always favours you.." *with a pout*
Anastasia
*sits down near her as I chuckle*
"It's not about that"
Medea
"then?.." *looks at her*
Anastasia
"...I should've told you before.."
Medea
*sits upright* "what is it?"
Anastasia
"The second prince...I am going to be engaged to him."
'The person who..killed me..with no remorse..'
Medea
*Eyes blown wide as she screams, in joy*
Medea
"AHHH!!! Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!! You're a lucky gurl~"
Ann (head maid)
"My lady, your dress."
*shows her the dress that was draped on my arms*
Anastasia
"ah, right. Let's talk later Medie. I have to go see mother."
Medea
"Huh?..so suddenly?.."
Medea
"but ok..Take care, alright?"
Anastasia
"Ok, ok. Don't worry about me."
| Medea De Agric |
Second daughter of Count Leon De Agric.
Anastasia got dressed in a beautiful silver white dress
Her fair styled up in a loose bun. With a sliver pin, holding her hair.
Anastasia
*breaths out slowly*
Anastasia
'i am just going to see her once...'
Anastasia
*knocks on the door*
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"Who- *cough*...Who is there..?!"
Anastasia
"It's me, mother. Anastasia."
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*with a loud, hoarse voice*
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"GO AWAY YOU CURSED CHILD!..*cough*..d-dont even..come near me.."
Anastasia
*bites my lip* "Mot-"
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"Don't call me that...you're not my daughter..now go a- *cough* away.."
Anastasia
*clenches fist, leaves the door unopened as I left for my room.*
Anastasia
'..mom...I..I missed you..'
Anastasia
*doesn't see the person ahead as I bumped into them*
Anastasia
"...Thanks..brother.."
Lucas
"Where were you going?"
•| Lucas De Rozax|•
Adopted son of the Rozax family
Anastasia
"Nowhere. Now, I will take my leave."
Anastasia
*leaves in a hurry*
Lucas
*silently watches her leave*
Old friend
Anastasia
'what was I even thinking?.'
Anastasia
'I shouldn't have even visited her..
After the commotion I went out for some fresh air
Sitting near the fountain, I stared into space
Dorothy
"It's really you!"
Dorothy
*runs towards her then sits down near her*
Dorothy
"Sorry I didn't visit you for such a long time.."
Anastasia
"...i-its alright"
Dorothy
"But now I am here! I thought I would come by since I was going to the palace"
'So, you didn't come solely for meeting me..'
Anastasia
"Why don't we go inside?"
Dorothy
"Sure! I brought many gifts for you!"
Anastasia
*chuckles nervously*
Anastasia
"You didn't had to.."
Dorothy
"What nonsense! I am your friend! So, ofcourse I would bring presents for you!"
Anastasia
"ok, ok..let's go inside now"
Dorothy
*smiles and nods as I stood up*
Anastasia
"I never knew you could do such thing!"
Ann (head maid)
"My lady, here."
Ann (head maid)
*gives a box*
Dorothy
"hm? What is that?"
Anastasia
"You gave me so many presents.. I thought I would give too!"
Dorothy
"You're so thoughtful! Thank you!!"
Anastasia
*gives her the box*
Dorothy
"Can I open it now??"
Anastasia
"Nope! You have to open when you're back, home."
Anastasia
*chuckles at her reaction*
Dorothy
"..I wanted to ask something.."
Anastasia
'She didn't asked anything in my past life though...'
Dorothy
"Do you truly love the prince?.."
Dorothy
"N-nevermind! You guys are going to be engaged....how foolish of me to ask this..."
Dorothy
"I-i gotta go now.."
Dorothy
*leaves in a hurry bidding a quick goodbye*
Anastasia
'what's wrong with her?..'
Anastasia
'I have to be prepared for my debutant next month...'
Anastasia
'since I am going to meet...him'
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