69 Aftermath 2 (2/2)

”Enough Cecile. You took it too far. We all know you are grieving but remember who you are and where you are”

I closed my eyes and controlled all the rage that I felt. Once I opened again, I was back to the exemplary Queen bearing that I'm known for. I bowed to Albert, symbolizing that I knew my mistake.

”Sorry Prince Albert. I'm unstable because of my grief and said things that I shouldn't. I hope the Prince doesn't take to the heart. But I would also like to express that I won't involve myself with the Royal Family anymore. After this event, I realized that I don't fit in such a family or environment. I hope that the Crown Prince and his familiars don't contact me anymore. If you excuse me.”

Bowing once again, I left the office with my hand red. Walking fast through the hallways, the only thing that I want right now is to leave this suffocating place. Unfortunately, before I could do that a voice called me from behind.

Subconsciously turning to see who it is, I see the last person I wanted in front of me now. Julia ran so fast that before I could escape from her, she held my wrist.

”What you want?”

I looked at her with the most cold glare I could muster.

”You! Why are you so rude? People should see how your true face is, rude and merciless. You are just a bad guy”

”And you are a brainless fool. I'm gonna ask you again what you want?”

”I-I want to know if you went at least to Mayne's tomb to ask forgiveness”

”... forgiveness? Me?”

”Yes, you! You are the one responsible for his death! You should kneel and- ”

I took my wrist back and *PA*. Slapped Julia's face. She fell on the ground with her eyes filled with tears. I don't know if I had this much force but I'm done trying to get along with the main couple. I AM the villainess anyway. Since she wants to be the saint, I'll do my role as a demon properly.

I condescendingly looked at the pitiful form that Julia was right now.

”Me? Kneel? Ask for forgiveness? Are you sure not talking about yourself? Because of you four good men died. They left wives, children and parents in this world. Because of your selfishness, they can't go back home.Because of your stupidity, the plan that would take the biggest cancer on our kingdom fell apart and the enemy of YOUR liver escaped. Are you sure I'm the bad one here? Maybe you are right since for me you aren't good enough not even to be bad. You are just some useless trash that Albert thinks is a treasure. A useless fool who sees the world in pink glasses. Go now, go cry to Albert how bad I was. I'll be waiting for the retribution”

I squeezed her face with only one hand and brought my face close to hers.

”But do remember my dear. Every time that I see you now will be one slap. I'm done playing nice with you. I thought you could change for the better, but is clear that I was wrong. You better run when you see me now little squirrel or you will taste hell”

Throwing her face, which was in my hand, I went back to my office.

Once I entered my carriage, all the solemnity disappeared.

Mama, I did something today!!

I. SLAPPED. THE. SCUM. COUPLE.

Soooo satisfactory!! I have waited too long for this! Finally, dear god, finally! It was so good that I might be addicted to it; I don't even care more about the repercussion.

The only problem is... it huuurts! My hand is pulsing so much! And is red like it will bleed at anytime.

In the stories, people slap each other like its nothing, how come mine hurts? Maybe I'm doing wrong... I should study how to properly slap, so in the future only hurts on the receiving party.

Beaming with happiness, I returned to the office.