Why Did I Become the Villainess? Chapter 226 - : Finally Home

I can feel tears starting to fall from my eyes. I don't understand why I feel so emotional right now. It's probably because I feel so anxious these days that when I see Rufus, I suddenly feel like I have soone I can rely on.

I feel happy seeing him.

I rush towards him and hug him tight. Tears are still streaming down my cheeks. Rufus just laughs at and gently caresses my back.

"Why are you suddenly crying? It's only been months when we see each other. Do you miss that much?" I heard Rufus tease .

I took a deep breath to calm my emotions. After a few monts, I break from Rufus' hugs and smile at him.

"Sorry for that. It's probably because I was too stressed these days. Anyway, what brought you here?"

I sit beside him. Rufus looks at intently before he sighs. "Are you okay, purplany? Are you hiding sothing from ?"

How can this person know that I'm not okay? I still feel anxious knowing what will happen in the future. But I knew I couldn't tell him what I knew, or else it would only bring harm to him.

"Nothing. I was just worried about what will I do after I returned here. I'm still not sure if I can do the things my parents expect to do." I fake a sigh.

I feel sorry that I was lying to Rufus, but I cannot let him know anything.

Rufus gently sses my hair. "What are you worried about? You managed to graduate from one of the prestigious schools in this world, and you're worried about your future? Among your batch, you have the most brightest future."

I shake my head. "You don't understand, Rufus. I may be at the top of my batch, but studying is different than working in real life. Also, because of my achievents, everyone expects to always excel in things. But what if I don't? What if I couldn't do what they expected to do? That is what I am worried about. I'm afraid that I might disappoint everyone."

Rufus sigh. "And why do you need to care about what will people say about you? No one is perfect, so do you. It's normal for people to commit mistakes. So, don't be afraid to make one. Mistakes teach us a lesson in life."

I sigh and shake my head. Forget it. I'm really not worried about it since I already know the future of Csille.

I take the teapot that is already prepared on the table and pour tea into one of the teacups before I look at Rufus. "Anyway, what are you doing here? Did sothing happen?" I offer him the teacup with tea. "Tea?"

Rufus takes the teacup in my hand before he answers . "I was wondering if you have anything to do tomorrow."

I frown. Tomorrow? "Well, if my parents will permit, I might tour Pax Dea around the Kingdom. Why?"

Rufus nods his head. "Nothing, I just miss you. I also don't have work tomorrow, and I was hoping to spend ti with you. But since you already have plans with your cousin, why don't I accompany you both? At least with , I can be assured that nothing will happen to you."

"Are you sure you want to co with us? It will be tireso. You know that my cousin is a designer, right? I'm sure she would love to visit each boutique here."

Rufus smirk. "That's great then. Maybe she can help with my fashion sense. I think I need to update my wardrobe. Don't you think so?"

I look at Rufus and laugh at him. This guy never fails to make smile. "Okay, okay. If you say so. Let's just et here tomorrow."

Rufus nods his head and just stares intently at . I raised my eyebrow at him. "Why are you looking at like that? Do you have anything to say to ?"

Rufus sigh. "Actually, I'm here for sothing else. Do you know?"

I frown. Is there sothing that happened while I was away? "Do I know what?"

"It's about your engagent. You really don't know? I thought it already reached your ears."

Is he talking about what Father ntioned to before? "Is it about his majesty asking my father to talk about the preparation for the engagent? My Father already ntioned about it back in Alderrdeen."

Rufus shakes his head. "It's not about that. It's about—"

Rufus wasn't able to finish his words when soone spoke behind us. I look back and see our family's butler standing at the doorway.

"Your highness, Prince Rufus and Lady Csille, please forgive for my interruption. However, there is soone looking for Prince Rufus outside. He said it sothing urgent."

Rufus sigh and stand up imdiately. He then looks at . "I'm sorry, purplany. I need to go for now. Let's talk about this so other ti."

I raised my eyebrow at him. "Did you ditch your work today just to see ?" I shake my head. "Old habits are really hard to die, eh?"

Rufus scratched his nape and smirked at . "I'll just see you tomorrow then."

I just nod my head at him. He then imdiately rush outside our house. It seems like sothing urgent really happened.

Throughout these years, Rufus never changes. He is still the sa person I t before. The happy go lucky person who doesn't like to be restricted with what he is doing.

I'm amazed this guy didn't run away from the Kingdom. With his personality? It's impossible for him to stay in sothing he doesn't like to do.

Is he maturing now?

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Pax Dea and I spend the rest of our afternoon talking about things. After getting tired of talking, we decided to tour around the Lauretré residence.

We spend so ti in the garden. I even made Pax Dea a small bouquet of flowers that she truly loves. After the ti in our garden. I did a simple tea ceremony, and we both sipped tea while watching the floating clouds.

Before sunset, Mother called Pax Dea and to help her cook for our dinner. Which the both of us gladly complied. Especially Pax Dea, I didn't expect she would be really interested in cooking.

"Dea, does the food suit your liking? Do you want to cook sothing for you?" Mother asks Pax Dea.

Pax Dea shakes her head. "No, Aunty, your dishes are actually delicious. My Mother would definitely scold for saying this, but your dishes are way better than hers."

We all laugh at Pax Dea's words. She is probably the only one who would say that to her Mother.

"Dea, your Aunt and I won't be able to accompany you tomorrow because we both have things to do. However, your cousin Csille and Pascal will tour you around." Father looks at Brother Pascal. "Oh, right. Did the director of the hospital send you the letter of approval for your vacation?"

Brother Pascal swallows the food in his mouth before he looks at Father and nods his head. "Yes, Uncle. I already received it. Thank you for helping talk to our director.

Father nods his head. "What are you thanking for? I was the one who asked you to take a break, of course, I will help you. Also, I heard from your director that since you started working in Holycross Hospital, you didn't take any vacation at all. Are you even taking care of yourself? What will your parents say to if they know about this? I'm sure they will be disappointed in ."

Brother Pascal shakes his head. "Uncle, it was my own choice. You tried your best to bring back, but you know where my heart belongs already. I want to help other people. The vulnerable ones."

I look at Brother Pascal and cling to his arm. "My cousin is really aweso. I'm really proud of having you as my Brother."

Brother Pascal laughs at my words and gently caresses my head. "I'm proud having you as my cousin too, Csille."

Pax Dea, who is sitting in front of , pouts. "Hey! Csille, aren't you proud of having as your cousin too? Brother Pascal is not your only cousin here."

We all laugh at Pax Dea's whining. I just coax her a little, and we all continue our dinner with a light atmosphere.

I look at the people who are eating dinner with . They are my family, and I will do my best not to involve them with what will happen in the future.

I swear that even if it ans I need to sacrifice my life.

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Pax Dea cos knocking on my door early in the morning. I groan and cover my face with a pillow.

After days of anxiety, I was able to sleep peacefully last night, that I almost wanted to sleep for the whole day.

I feel soone tugs the pillow away from my face. "Csille, wake up. We are already waiting for you in the dining hall. Didn't we have a promise that you would tour around the Vrawyth Kingdom? Co on."

I sigh and get up from my bed. I touch my head when I feel my whole world is spinning.

"Csille? Are you okay?" I heard Pax Dea ask worriedly.

I shake my head and wave my other hand at her. "I'm okay. You can go down first. I'll just quickly refresh myself, and I'll get down too."

Pax Dea, make sure that I am okay before leaving alone. I imdiately go to my bathroom and freshen myself in the fastest way.

I know Pax Dea is already excited for today, and I don't want to disappoint her.

Mother imdiately smiles at when she sees walk inside the dining hall. "My dear, did you sleep well?" She then gestured her hand to one of the maids, who imdiately moved a cart with teapots and teacups on it. "I already brewed your favorite tea. Co here."

I give a warm smile to her before I kiss her on her cheeks. "Good morning, Mother. Thank you for the tea." I look at Father and give him a kiss on his cheeks too. "Good, morning Father. I hope the two of you got enough rest."

I greet Brother Pascal and Pax Dea too before sitting in my seat. Mother imdiately put pancakes on my plate. "You should eat more. You beco thinner since the last ti I saw you." Mother sigh. She then looks at Brother Pascal and . "You and your Brother Pascal are really not taking care of your health properly. What will happen to us if sothing happens to the two of you?"

I look at Brother Pascal, and we both look away from Mother. We are both guilty.

"Mother, don't worry. Now that I return, you can now be assured that I would take care of myself now because I don't want you to worry."

Mother sigh and shake her head. "You better keep your words." She then looks at Dea. "Anyway, we won't be able to accompany you today because your Uncle will need to report back to the monarch, and I will be checking our businesses today. I'm sorry, Dea. I know your Uncle and I both promised to tour your around. However, the circumstances are really not favoring us. Don't worry once we finish everything. We will surely accompany you."

Pax Dea shakes her head. "That's okay, Aunt and Uncle. I know you are both busy. It was already an honor for to be here in the Vrawyth Kingdom. Thank you for letting co. Also, Csille and Brother Pascal will be accompanying today. I'm already satisfied with that. Although I really wish I could spend ti with you too."

Mother and Father look at each other and nod their heads. "We will accompany you one of these days. Anyways, where do you plan to take Pax Dea today?"

Last night, Pax Dea and I talked about our itinerary for today. We all agreed to visit boutiques in the morning, which Pax Dea insisted. In the afternoon, we will be visiting one of the most sacred places in the Vrawyth Kingdom. The ruins of the old Palace.

It is the old palace that was destroyed because of the war a thousand years ago. It's been years since Csille visited that ruin.. It's also been years since his majesty prohibits anyone from entering the ruins.