Chapter 5: 4.1

Waking up as Cinderella's Stepsister - Chapter 4.1

 

The inside of the rattling carriage was enveloped in uncomfortable silence. Trimaine turned her head and looked out of her window, Drizella fumed like a middle schooler whose phone was taken away.

“How a person be that cruel? If you were going to do that, then don't make it in the first place. What is the symbol of dress ripping on the day of the ball?”

Ella's desperate eyes were already killing me, but Drizella added with her words.

Instead of replying, I sighed quietly.

That’s right. How can you fathom the depths of my heart?

‘Mother and sisters should go.’

It was Ella who persuaded Drizella to go. However, Drizella must have known that she would have attended even without Ella’s persuasion. Ignoring an invitation with a royal seal was seen as more than disrespectful, it was a grave felony.

'I… I'll be doing some housework.’

Like the heroine in the book, Ella covered her mouth and ran out sobbing. The uncomfortable atmosphere subsided more heavily due to the "sob" noises she made as she ran out.

In the midst of such a tomb-like silence, we finally arrived at the royal palace.

Drizella, who seemed like she would eat me up, couldn’t hide her curious expression and twinkling eyes when she arrived at the royal palace. As expected, a child was a child.

The palace, which we were guided through, was larger and more splendid than I had imagined. Even though I tried not to, but due to the beautiful and magnificent sight, my mouth kept opening wide.

The clothes of the people filling the banquet hall were also very luxurious. They were chatting leisurely instead of exuding rustic flair like us. I slowly moved to the corner, noticing my lack of qualifications.

The commotion suddenly seemed to stop, and then a fanfare rang out and the king appeared. Then, like the headmaster, who gave a speech at morning assembly, he gave a full speech.

My gaze turned to the prince who appeared with the king and the queen. Indeed, as in the children's storybooks, he had a handsome face with an air of grace and elegance flowing out.

In terms of dramas, he was like the 3rd generation head of a chaebol who has just started participating in management? (TN: chaebol: refers to a particular class in society that are owners of conglomerates/companies.)

I took a moment to imagine what would happen if I had eye contact with the prince instead of Ella.

That would truly be the real Cinderella. I laughed out loud at the fresh thought, but I felt a hot gaze on my cheek.

The moment I turned my eyes, I met intense blue eyes. Even though he wasn't very close, the illusion arose as if I was looking at the blue sea.

Who was he?

I narrowed my eyes and looked at the man. I only met his eyes, but my ears became deaf and my heart began to pound.

Even though it was the first time I had met him, I seemed to feel a strange sense of déjà vu. Maybe I fell into such a nonsensical delusion by seeing a man who was nice enough to catch the attention of those around him rather than just the scruffy servants I saw everyday.

Even though I knew it was rude, I couldn't avoid his gaze. I couldn't move as if I were an insect caught in a spider's web.

It was the first time I had stared intently at a man I didn't know, and it was the first time I had been caught in such a strange feeling.

When I came to my senses, there was music was playing. Before I knew it, the king's speech ended and the ball began.

Oh my god. How fascinated was I.

With my face burning hot, I quickly turned my head and looked around. Then he began to internally criticize Ella for not coming yet.

I was standing around with an anxious face when suddenly everyone's eyes were focused on one place.

When I pulled my neck out, I saw Ella in a blue dress. Fortunately, she was wearing a dress that did not compare to the one I had made.

It seemed that a fairy godmother did exist.

I could see the twinkling eyes of the prince, who had turned his gaze to follow the people. Now, all they had to do was make eye contact.

At that moment, my tense shoulders loosened. Everything went as planned, and now I can enjoy the ball comfortably.

“What a wonderful evening.”

As I fluttered around my open fan, a voice suddenly flew into my ear. When I turned my body in surprise, the man who had made eye contact with me earlier was standing right in front of me.

Maybe it's the appearance of the male protagonist?

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My heart seemed to drop under my feet.

“Yes… It seems so.”

Soothing my pounding chest, I tried to smile.

Just think of it as coming to the club. I persuaded myself, but in fact, I had never been to a club with such a good looking man since I was 23.

The man I saw up close was tall enough that I had to look up, and his shoulders were wide open like a swimmer. He was wrapped in expensive fabrics, but he must have had a body you'd only see in a fashion magazine.

Was that all? His sharp, straight nose, tightly closed lips, and a thick, muscular neckline.

If a prince had a nice and pretty appearance, this man was like a Greek sculpture, but he was overflowing with masculine charm.

In terms of taste, the man in front of me was far more attractive than the prince.

“Drake Wolfrick Persson. A knight of the Royal Guard Corps.”

He introduced himself by bowing his head while I poured out my admiration for him internally. I thought that he must have a good body because I exercised, but I suddenly came to my senses and opened my mouth.

"I am....”

But soon I had to keep my mouth shut. Come to think of it, I didn't know my last name. As soon as I opened her eyes, I was called Anastasia, and I didn't even have time to ask about my last name. (TN: LMAOOO)

I knew it was not polite, but I had no choice but to only say my first name.

“Call me Anastasia.”

To hide the awkwardness, I smiled. The man who slightly bent his eyebrows at the rude introduction soon shrugged his shoulders, pulling the tip of his lips into a smile.

"It feels much more intimate."

The softly folded eyes looked really attractive. Even if I didn't know it, he had a face that would have made a woman cry.

When I started talking to a man who seemed out of this world, the speed at which I was flapping my fan grew faster and faster without realizing it. I couldn't adapt at all because he had only seen such a handsome man in books.

Perhaps, my grumbling murmur about when the male lead will appear had finally disappeared. My heart trembled, but it felt like facing a pie in the sky. Because it was no different from seeing the celebrities I saw on TV in real life.

Averting my eyes from the awkwardness, I looked at the prince standing motionless. The prince had been staring at Ella ever since.

'What are you doing. You should go and dance right away.'

The moment I muttered to myself in frustration, I saw the prince walk over. Fortunately, he had a look in his eyes that showed that he fell in love at first sight.

As the prince approached Ella and invited her to dance with an elegant gesture, Ella, who lightly bent her knee, carefully took the prince's hand. The people filling the banquet hall retreated to the sides as if splitting in half.

Finally….

Their dance was as beautiful as a fluttering butterfly.

I looked at them blankly, and I turned my head as I felt my cheeks heat up again. The man with arms crossed was watching me. It was a look I never knew.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

He answered my question by tilting his head slightly.

“I don’t know, so I’m trying to figure it out by looking into it.”

The man's voice left a long lingering aftertaste in my ears and dispersed.

At that time, the dance between the prince and Ella was over. The music played again, and the people who had retreated to the left and right started to dance again. The atmosphere was soaring.

“In that case.”

Suddenly he reached out his hand and spoke.

“Would you like to dance with me?”

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