Second Life's Revenge

"Tine Alvarado you are sentenced to death," The judged slammed the gavel while the nobles present in the court murmured to each other. What a piece of news to hear. The loving daughter of Count Harrison was proud of tried killing his adopted daughter. It was a mess especially for him. To think a day like this would come. He regretted not knowing the situation between his two daughters.

"Father it's not what you think!" Tine yelled as her blonde hair covered her face.

Just what happened?

In a flash, two years had passed. Laura continued to do her duties as the priestess and slowly the people praised her for her kindness. The respect of the people given to her was absolute and genuine. She has been given the nickname 'the goddess'. The people noticed the kindness stored in her and slowly they accepted her as someone who helps the empire.

Laura tied her black long hair into a ponytail and folded her sleeves up. She huffed, looking proud at her own progress that was laid on the table. Though her skills in sewing might not be the best. She was still proud of the progress she obtained.

"Fiona, I'm finished what about you?" Laura asked as she looked at Fiona's side who didn't look like she was finished with her part. Seeing Fiona struggle, Laura walked over to Fiona to help her. "I'll lend you a hand. Now, what about you Lester?"

Lester sighed out loud as he pushed his glasses back up. The whole five hours, sitting on the couch, sewing the stuffed toys he wondered why he was doing this kind of work? There are other maids in the estate willing to help and sew but why choose him?

"I'm almost finished. Just need two more," Lester muttered as he shoots the thread into the hole and as he started to stitch he continued to contemplate about his job. Laura giggled at Lester's response because he doesn't seem like it but his handwork was much better than hers. In short, he has the hands of a lady.

"I know you don't like it but look at how you work. Faster, neater, and better, you should be proud of having that skill," Laura said as she sat across Lester. While he muttered saying, "I don't care, I'm a man. I don't do this kind of work."

Laura laughed at Lester's response and went back sewing the other unfinished stuffed toys. The stuff toys they were making were for the children, living in the orphanage. Though she wasn't the only one making, it took longer than what she had thought. It was almost Christmas and this year she wanted to give them something special.

Last year she got a fever and wasn't able to prepare anything for the children. So this year she promised to give something. Though she was worried they won't like it. She had enough money to buy more things but this year she wanted to give something special to him.

With the work she did as the priestess she earned a bit of money from the church. The pay wasn't high but it was worth it. Laura hummed as she continued to sew the other unfinished stuffed toys. Not only that but during those two years, she had not seen him.

All she heard was the great achievements he did for the empire. Basically, he became the talk of the town. Two years and he did not even try to write to her. She didn't know the reason why but she had a feeling to just trust him.

It's funny how they weren't lovers since Laura had a goal in mind and it was to get her revenge. About Tine, she steadily strayed away from the other nobles and when she reached 18 she started to visit the palace more often.

Not only that but Tine barely talks to Laura anymore. The angelic Tine was no longer angelic. Her expression, aura, and character they all changed. Laura shivered thinking about it, 18 the age where everything begins and ends.

Sooner or later Tine will make her move. While Laura continued to act like she knew nothing, pretending to lower her guard while she waits for the time to arrive. The past is frightful but if the future changes by a lot, it worried and her to think that her plans might not go well.

"Are you alright Miss Laura? You look pale," Lester asked as he knotted the thread and cut the end parts after. Laura put a smile on answering, "No, it's nothing. I just had some thoughts."

Fiona looked at the clock then panicked out loud, "Miss! You're going to miss the tea party held in the Ferguson estate." Laura gasped and called for the other maids to help tidy her room. Fiona dragged Laura to the closet and asked her to choose amongst the other winter dresses.contemporary romance

"Miss I noticed you don't have much light-colored dress. Though I'm sure you would look nice on them," Fiona said as she picked two dresses out. "Which one do you want to wear today?"

"Hm…Let's go with the light grey dress."

One year ago the duchess' health improved to the point the doctor allowed her to go back to silver moon estate. Since then the duchess had been attending to some parties and not only that Laura coincidentally bumped into the duchess.

Since from the beginning the duchess had an interest in Laura she immediately asked to be friends with Laura. Of course, Laura didn't decline her offer and since then, from time to time, Laura would be invited to her tea party.

Since Erwin's reputation exploded wildfire in town many ladies had pinned their interest in him. Some to the point where they would stalk him which is a bit creepy. While others tried conversing with the duchess but she isn't an easygoing person at all.

It was an honor to be acquainted with someone powerful, and not only that, the duchess had the title of a princess as she is the sister of the current emperor.

Some envied Laura because they said she's able to see Erwin a lot more than they could. But the thing is she had not seen him at all. Erwin still resides in the silver moon estate since there are times she would bump into Blaine.

But every time she sees Blaine he looked tried then that means it's the same as Erwin. A small war broke out but the war isn't any tragic as the other empire was weak and small. They surrendered and now are a part of the Ferina Empire.

Not only that but the one who was in charge was Erwin who sent to the battlefield. The people rejoiced because not a single blood was shed. It seemed like it wouldn't be counted as a war anymore.

Laura sighed out as she raised her arms side to side. Then Fiona asked, "Are you nervous?" Nervous? Of course, she was nervous because finally, she will get to see him.

"Of course I am," Laura slightly smiled then slowly her lips formed a frown.

"There and you are now ready to go," Fiona smiled proudly as she looked at Laura's appearance and called for Lester to come in. Dumbstruck by her beauty, Lester didn't know what to say. He asked himself was she always this gorgeous?

Laura's beauty was known to the other nobles. Ever since Laura went back to attend parties as she was the priestess many men noticed her beauty. They would often try approaching her but would always get interrupted since Serena was there to push them away.

Speaking of Serena, her cool beauty image spread amongst the other nobles and so many men were after her but she declined them all in a cold manner. That's the ice queen for them. She was at an age where she starts looking for a man but instead she decided to focus on her dream. Letting her parents accept her dream.

Sometimes Laura thinks Serena was still waiting for Prince Winston to come and get her. But his engagement with Tine didn't break. There was a time Serena broke down to that but she decided to wait instead. It was a pity but there is nothing she could do either.

"Since you are ready. I'll escort you out and I also almost forgot to mention that Miss Andrea sent a carriage here," Lester said as he hid his smile.

"She did? That's unusual," Laura slightly tilted her head and made her way to the carriage.

When Laura exited the door she saw the familiar emblem on the carriage. She walked down the stairs with the help of Lester since the stairs were slippery from the frozen ice.

"Please enjoy your day," Lester said out of nowhere, making Laura suspicious of his moves.

The coachman who was on standby opened the door and closed the door once Laura got in the carriage. Out of the window she watched Lester and several maids bowing as the carriage departed out.

"Weird."

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