Angelica PoV~

"Waaaaaaa!"

Hearing a baby cry .... wait I think that is me..... I tried talking. I just died didn't I. I was just back from an outing and an explosion suddenly send me flying and I most likely died

I was just 14 years old. So this is the trending reincarnation thingy that most manga based on.My eyes won't open. Ugh this is so frustrating.

"My cute little angle....that's it. I will name you Angelica. You will be Angelica Emilia Diamonda. " I heard a woman with an angelic voice say.

She must be my mother. She must be pretty too to have such a wonderful voice. I want to see her....must open eyes.

I forcefully tried to open my eyes and it opened. Is she an angel? No...goddess? She must be my mother. She has blonde hair and red eyes.

"Sel, is that our baby girl?"

I tried to look at the direction of the source that the sound came from. A man who looks around his thirties with white hair and blue eyes approaching me. So this must be my father. Quite handsome...very handsome....a total ikemen.

Standing beside him is a young boy probably 1 years old at most with white hair like my father and red eyes like my mother so this must mean he is my brother. He will grow up to be popular with ladies alright.

"Sissy" awww he is so cute!

"Xavier be sure to protect your sister" Papa said.

Well might as well be a daddy's girl this life. I don't have a good family last life they just made me a tool to expand their business. Now I even have an elder brother! I will protect them even if it cost my life.

"Ains , before you ask her name is Angelica Emilia Diamonda. Emilia this is your papa Ains Mason Diamonda. Me your mama Selina Mia Diamonda and your onii-chan Xavier Alexander Diamonda ." She smiled affectionately at me , papa and onii-chan also look at me indifferently. I giggled and smile at them.

"Onii-chan" is what I tried to say but it turned out into "bobikan"

I don't even know what that means.

They looked shocked is it because I tried talking.I was just born so it turned out like that .I thought there wasn't any harm trying...

"She said her first words" All of them said

No no no, my first words can't be alien language. I don't want that. But they understood what I was trying to say?

"Try saying papa"

"No, try saying mama"

Their eyes are sparkling. They accepted just like that? Hello, your newborn just spoke horribly and you want her to speak again? Well their eyes though... I can't resist.

"Mama,Papa" Is what I tried to say following with a giggle but it turned out to be "mwaba,bwawa" the giggling at least sounds normal.

I'll train speaking more when they are not around. If I actually can speak that might shock them....not that I can yet. Well putting that aside... My name seems so familiar.....so is my brother's name. My memory isn't helping me*sigh* Let's just leave it at that.

I am now three months old.....and I found out very bad news.....the world I live in is that cheesy otome game that I played!! And worst of all I am the damn Villainess that is destined to die in almost all of the route.... correction, all of the route!

No wonder my name seems so familiar. I only read the introduction for all the characters and played half way through the game because it is too cheesy and the heroines seemed like a drug addict to me.....giggling to herself with a high pitch voice.Though I know the ending of every route through my acquaintances.

My dear brother is one of the capture targets.My soon to be fiancé according to the story, the second prince is also a capture target. The other two who I have no relations will also kill me for god sake.

Just when I wanted to appreciate this life, god just have to make me the villainess. Angelica is smart, talented in most things and has incomparable beauty. She is perfect if she doesn't have the bratty arrogant attitude. As long as I don't become a brat I should be just fine. I won't die and—

I glared at the person who disturbed my thought to find that it was onii-chan so I just smiled at him. He returned the smile. Seriously even though he is so young he is already so blinding. Must be because he is a capture target.

He is a genius to be able to speak full proper sentences and run at his age. I guess I'll be able to speak properly when I turn one years old given that the Diamonda Duke family is famous for the fact that most children born in this family are geniuses. My dear brother left after smiling back.

My family is very doting no wonder Angelica turned into a spoiled brat. I can't let that happen. I don't wanna die again. I will study hard, defend myself and not make the mistake that Angelica in the game do. I won't bully the heroine and only talk to the capture targets if needed to except my dear brother.

One Year later~

I can now talk properly and run. I am still having lessons on how to control magic though. I have Ice element which is a rare element. I am very content with it. The heroine has light element which is quite rare if I weren't wrong. Typical heroine element.

Now the thing I worry about is meeting the second prince. According to the intro he is the character who looks kind on the outside but secretly mocking you in the inside...to put it simply a two-faced. A popular must have in most otome game.

He being a prodigy thinks everything is boring and nothing interested him until he met the heroine. He uses his fiancé as a tool to fend off other marriage candidates because he thinks it's annoying..... he started having this mind set since he was just six years old.

Which means I will meet him when I turn 5 since he is older than me by one year. I'll just make sure that he doesn't have a reason to kill me. Well if I don't mess with the heroine, everything will be fine anyways, I think.

Xavier in the game wasn't a siscon but he has been doting me none stop this past year. I can worry less that he will kill me. I just hope the heroine won't get on my nerves. I will have to avoid her at all cost...if I can that is. Sometimes the more you want to avoid something, the more likely you will bump into it.

"Angel dear, it is time to have magic lessons. Your brother is already there"

"I'm going,mama"

For the record, children this young doesn't actually have to study magic since for most people their magic won't show at such a young age. But for royals and higher rank nobles this is normal though, since we aren't entirely human.

"Sensei, good day"

" Good day Angelica-sama "

"Why didn't you greet me Angel? I'm your brother" Xavier pouted .

"Onii-chan good morning. I was about to greet you when you cut me off. Our etiquette teacher taught us to greet the people who is older first." I can't help but giggle at his cute remarks.

"I know but I can't help to get annoyed that the person dearest to me decided to greet someone first other than me just because of etiquette rules" Onii-chan said as he pulled me into a hug.

"It is formality, nii-chan. We are nobles we can't help it" I snuggle into his chest, this warmth is very comforting.

Though we are one year apart , nii-chan is taller than me by one head which is kinda scary. He is very mature around other nobles but being a siscon....not so much when it comes to me but it's cute so I don't mind.

"Did you two dears forget about me?"

"Miss Sylvania, I apologise for my behaviour. When it comes to my sister I get overly sensitive you see."

"I understand young master Xavier. It can't be help. Let's start the lesson. Shall we?"

After Lesson~

"That is all fot today. Both of you have improve in your ice magic. I bid you farewell"

"Thank you for the lesson. We bid you farewell" nii-chan bowed while I did a curtsey.

"What should we do now? Our usual?"

"Then the library it is. Let's go onii-chan "

Me and onii-chan have been going to the library for a long time now. Both of us agree on increasing our knowledge. We help each other out on topics we understand better.

It became a way we spend our free time other than swordsmanship training. Plus we need to study on our own. All of our tutors except magic and swordsmanship had given up due to the fact that we are to smart and there is nothing else to teach within their knowledge.

"Today I will be learning advance holy language. How about you, nii-chan?"

"Advance additional math."

"We will be smart in order to be worthy of the title of the children of the duke" we chimed in sync.

Four years later~

I am now five years old. There will be a ball for marriage candidates for the second and third prince. I begged my parents not to let me go, onii-chan also tried his best to help me but fails miserably. I pouted, cried, gave the puppy eyes which usually works and I even throw a tantrum which I don't usually do. But the answer is still no.

Geez my parents are persistent with this marriage ball. So now I am in the car .I will try my best to avoid his highness. I rather just become friend than to become his fiancé which will trigger the so called death flags.

I already have all the servants in the mansion on my side, I don't want to brag but Angelica is a very cute child appearance wise, but she is very bratty in the game. Her personality is the polar opposite of her name.

The technology in this world is very advance, this world has a modern world setting but ranking from the old times still exist.

"Angel, we're here"

"I'm still dissatisfied that you brought me here to feed me to wolves , mama"

"Oh, don't be like that. His highnesses aren't wolves. They're very bright, I'm sure you'll get along."

"They are to me. Can't we just head back home?..... even if I'm not sure that I will get pick ,I still don't want to take any chances." I pouted

"How many times have we gone this? The answer is still a no."

"Fine"I held back from clicking my tongue

We walked into the castle. In there, there are many cute girls. Hopefully the highnesses won't notice me and I'll just get home and not engaged. I'll just hide in the toilet when they pick. That's the plan.

"Mama, I have an urgent business so if you will excuse me. I will be in the washroom."

"Get back before they pick"

"I will try my best"

Yes! I escaped the wolves den. Now all I have to do is sit in the washroom until the whole thing is over. Fufu~ no one wi-

I closed my eyes preparing for my fall that never came, but instead an arm wrapped around my waist.

" I deeply apologise. I was lost in thoughts and not looking where I was going. I am very sorry for my foolish actions" The boy apologies with a sincere smile

Wow... he is good looking for his age but his smile is fake, I can tell as I do that a lot too. It is a thing in noble society. Blond hair and blue eyes ....why does he look so familiar though?

"No, I am the one who should be apologising. I was also lost in thoughts. Thank you for catching me." I said with a smile . And I realise that we are still in the same position.

"Would you mind letting go?" I asked trying not to sound rude

"No, not at all. I thought that the ball room is that way? Why is a cute lady such as yourself here?" Kiddo, it's to early to flirt with me.

"I have some business to attend to. I will be leaving. It was a pleasure to meet you"

Now that I have escaped, not. I felt a hand grab me. What now?

"Is there something else that you might need?" I showed a fake eyed smile

"Can you be a dear and come with me for a while?" I'll just reject him " before you reject this humble offer, I am Prince Zayden Asher Ezekiel." He showed a grin....clearly he knows he is winning

Humble my head. Revealing that you are royalty means I cannot go back on your order since it can be counted as treason. I might be questioned of my loyalty. I just wanted to avoid you and god made me bump into you is what I like to say. But I can't.

"I wouldn't dare to reject your offer your highness. If you haven't notice, I am the daughter of Duke Diamonda. My humble name is Angelica Emilia Diamonda." I replied trying to hide the fact I was pissed off

"Yes, I know. Now let's go somewhere more private. I want to talk to you." He chuckled

"I accept your offer"

He is leading me to the opposite direction from the ball room. I want to ask where we're going but it won't be polite to question royalty. He finally stopped.

I peeked through his shoulder. It is a beautiful garden but not my taste. I personally designed my garden back home into my preference. I prefer black roses over red and white flowers rather than pink ones.

"Let's chat here"

" Please start your highness. After all you still have to go to the ballroom to pick out your fiancé. I don't want to waste your precious time"

"I don't need to pick anyone else. After all you are to be my fiancé" he said as he smiled at me .

This little brat.....you think people will just accept you without putting a fight? Guess again. But as long as he don't kill me I don't care. My life is important here...

"I think my ears are going bad. I heard you saying that I will be your fiancé?" I faked a smile and chuckled

"You did not hear wrong"

Ugh! This kid has some nerves. He must have bumped into me with this plot in his head. We all know the prodigy prince will never bump into someone without a benefit. Now now, how should I deal with this...

"So may I ask you something your highness? Why me? There are plenty fishes in the sea. I understand that you want to fend off marriage invitations but can you please choose someone else?"

"You asked the question without my permission so why ask for permission?" He chuckled ,clearly amused. Anyone can see that from the glint in his eyes.

This damn kid is so slick with every word. Who does he think he is...oh right he's the 'I'm the prince so you have to do what I say in his mind but forces you like you have a choice while you don't on the outside.'

I don't hate his mindset rather since he's clever he can do what he wants but it's getting troublesome for me. He must be very good at chess, I want to play against him someday~

What am I thinking, this is not the time for that!

"As for the question regarding why you. Because you seem interesting and you seem very like me. Most girl will take this opportunity to seduce me while you wanted to reject . I find it quite amusing and refreshing"

Amusing? Am I being mocked by a kid? While I was in daze he let out a chuckle..

"Also drop the formalities and call me Zayden, my dear fiancé. Consider me as a friend , don't worry so much. I've taken a liking of you"

" I understand. Now if you like someone just tell me and I will back off. We can break the engagement peacefully. I don't want my family to suffer because of me. I am too young to die, Zayden."

"Sure, Angel. But I don't think I will be falling in love with anyone else." Then he mumbles something I couldn't hear.

"We never know the future, Zayden. I believe my mother is waiting for me"

"I will visit you when I have time after this ball. I will tell my father about you being my fiancé when we get back to the ball room"

At the ballroom

My mama and papa are talking to the king. Papa must have arrived just now

"Father, the sun of the kingdom, good evening. I have chosen my fiancé. Angel come here" his voice from stern and cold talking to his father turns warm and friendly talking to me. He can act well.

"Your royal highness, the sun of the kingdom. It is a pleasure for this humble one to meet you." I said with a curtsy.

"The pleasure is mine Angelica." He then turned to my parents " She is very mature for her age. You taught her well"

"Thank you your majesty"

"Father, I want her to be my fiancé"

"Sure , son"

What the....the emperor agreed quite quickly. What's with the 'sure son'? Is he gonna say 'sure,son' if Zayden wants to conquer the world? Whatever.

After that they announced the engagement.I bid farewell to Zayden .Finally home sweet home here I come. I plopped into the limo. My eyes feel heavy......then all fell into darkness.