ICTV - Chapter 120 < End >
I change The Villain
"Yes, it's similar to the engagement ceremony. The guest list is also similar."
"I'm so nervous because it's my first time being a bridesmaid."
"There's still quite a bit left until the wedding. Why are you doing this? You will do well. It's not that difficult."
"Wow, but it still doesn't feel real. It seems like only yesterday that we met, but my friend is already getting married."
"Me too. I really didn't think I would get married, but I'm starting to get greedy."
"It's a very positive phenomenon. I keep saying this, but you have to be greedy to get what you want. I hope you will continue to be greedy in the future."
"I'm going to use it."
I took Violet's hand.
"As long as I live, I can't help but become greedy."
"... Huh?"
I said as I looked into Violet's eyes.
"Right now, I have a desire for you to continue to be my friend."
"..."
Violet's face, which was staring blankly at me, suddenly heated up.
"Look at this! Look at this! You're trying to seduce me again!"
"...Huh?"
"How can a child who is about to get married be so talented...! Wow! Don't you know that I own someone too?! Reach out to your husband! You're going around showing off your talents when Duke Serenity isn't around!"
"When do you say I showed my talent?!"
"If what you just did isn't talent, then what is!"
"Isn't it strange that you barely got excited by those words?"
"Is there anyone who doesn't get excited by those words?!"
"You really overestimate me."
I and Violet, who were bickering, burst into laughter at the same time. So loud that people passing by would look at us.
"Ah, it's so nice to be with you, really."
"I love it too."
"After all, this is a friend. How can you be a friend if you only tolerate one side?"
"I think so too."
Violet and I shook our joined hands vigorously. After chatting, we soon arrived at the carriage ride.
"Ah. it's a shame we have to part ways. You can come visit tomorrow too."
Violet hugged me once and then got on the carriage.
"Bye!"
I also raised my hand and shouted.
"Goodbye to you too!"
The carriage left. Mera, who was silently following the two from behind, said.
"Let's go now, Lady."
"Okay, let's go."
"Shall we call another carriage?"
"No, I'm just going to walk. It's not that far."
I started walking ahead. Little by little the sky was getting darker. The store doors were closing one by one and people were rushing home. I took a deep breath of the slightly cold air.
"The day is passing by, Mera."
"Yes, today is passing safely."
I smiled softly with my eyes fixed on the sky.
"Yes. I'm really glad that today ended safely."
The two hurried back to the mansion like everyone else. Upon arriving at the mansion, Becky and Rika were given my outerwear. I changed into a comfortable dress.
"Father, mother."
And then I headed to the room of my parents. Primrose Pale and Charles Pale. When I called the two of them, the maid immediately opened the door.
As I went inside, the fragrant smell of tea assaulted my nose. Belial, who was having tea time with the two, stood up.
"Rose, did you enjoy your outing?"
"Very. I really laughed non-stop with Violet."
Belial wrapped my shoulder and guided me to my seat. The two sat down with my parents.
''The wedding is just around the corner."
"Yes. There really isn't much left."
"The dress was pretty and well chosen, and the food to serve to the guests was also perfect."
Charles said while wiping away tears.
"Soon you will become Rose le Serenity. But the roots don't change."
"You're right. Father-in-law. I'll come here every day if you want."
"No, no. I don't want to disturb you two."
"Yeah, you're right."
Primrose also nodded.
"You guys should spend as much time alone as you can. Come only when you really want to come."
"Then I guess I really have to come every day like Belial said."
"Me too."
At those words, tears formed in Charles's eyes again. Charles began to wail, saying that our daughter loves us so much, and Primrose hurriedly wrapped her arms around Charles and said.
"You guys go for a walk while I comfort this person."
"Is it okay if I don't help you?"
"It's okay, go ahead and go for a walk. The roses you see at night are really pretty, aren't they?"
Pushed by Primrose, the two had no choice but to leave the room. The two walked through the garden holding each other's hands.
"Did you two have tea time today as well?"
"Yes. My father-in-law's tea-making skills seem to be getting better every day."
"At that time. He practiced hard after hearing from my brother that it was not delicious."
"Ah, that day."
Belial had a curious look on his face.
"It definitely happened less than a year ago, but it feels like it was a long time ago."
"We had a lot of work to do."
"Yes."
"It was too much. Just like the roses in this garden."
As I said that, I looked at the roses blooming in the garden. I remembered what Belial had said to me on the day he had come to my parents to ask for permission to betrothed me. I asked, leaning against Belial.
"Do you still think of me when you see roses?"
"Yes, I'm happy because I remember you."
Belial asked this time while holding me in his arms.
"Do you still hate roses?"
"No, I'm fine."
I said I didn't like it because it was common back then, but not anymore. I shook my head.
"I like it because it is a flower that can be seen everywhere and is loved by people that much."
"Hearing those words makes me feel like you're a rose even more."
"Really? I'm happy."
I also hugged Belial. Belial asked playfully, cupping my face as I looked up at him.
"Am I the only one who wants to do something that starts with 'ki' and ends with 's'?"
"Oh, that happened some time ago and we still talk about it."
Belial gently pressed my cheek with his fingertips.
"It hasn't been that long since, isn't it?"
"But still. I'm going to die of embarrassment."
"Is it so? I'm about to die because you're so cute."
"Oh really...!"
Just as my voice was about to grow louder, Belial lowered his head.
My words were automatically cut off. The two locked their lips for a long time.
Just as I was having trouble breathing, Belial lifted his head. My face had already turned bright red.
It's so bright red that it's hard to distinguish it from my own red hair.
"Rose."
"...."
I covered my face and quickly turned my back on Belial. Belial said sweetly, leaning on my shoulder.
"I take back what I said about you being a rose."
"... Why is that suddenly?"
"I knew you were so lovely that you couldn't even be compared to a rose."
"... If you want to see my face explode, try something else."
"Are you sure we can do more?"
"No."
After answering clearly, I barely revealed my face and made eye contact with Belial again. Belial's face was dazzling to the point of disgust.
So I lifted my heel and pressed Belial's shoulder. Although BeliaI looked puzzled, he made eye contact with me and spoke.
"Why are you doing this all of a sudden? What happened-."
Our lips overlapped again. I hugged Belial's neck tightly. I, who had not let go of Belial for a long time, took a breath and lowered my heels. And I said indifferently.
"Because I wanted to do something that starts with 'ki' and ends with 's' one more time."
"..."
"What's wrong, my baby wolf?"
After all, he's not used to being attacked first. I poked Belial's cheek with my finger.
"Why are you so frozen?"
Belial covered his mouth with his hand and said nothing. I laughed and leaned her head on Belial's arm. And I recalled that time again.
"You clearly said it back then."
Belial looked at me with his still-red face. I said as I stroked the rose flower.
"Love is the best excuse. No matter what you do, the moment you say 'because of love', everyone says yes. Humans are capable of doing anything for love."
"Yes, I told you that."
I nodded.
"You are right."
At first, I was dumbfounded when I heard that. Because I thought that love, no matter how sweet the feeling, was only a momentary feeling. I didn't think that would ever apply to me.
But not now.
I was able to change this much thanks to my love for myself and my love for others.
I looked up at the sky again. The sky was now completely dark. I said.
"This is how the day ends."
Belial nodded.
"Yes, it's really over now.'
There is still a lot to think about and worry about. There are many unanswered questions. There will be a lot of incidents that will happen in the future.
Because that's what living is like. But for now, I decided to focus on the now. Thinking about the big and small happiness that inevitably follows big and small misfortune.
I opened my mouth. I spoke to myself and to Belial, who stood by my side.
"Thank you for helping me get through today safely."
"Yes?"
I said while looking up at Belial.
"I'll do my best tomorrow too."
Belial, who was looking at me in surprise, quickly nodded resolutely.
"I will do my best too."
The two smiled brightly while holding hands.
<I Changed the Villain> Completed
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