The Author And Her Protagonist

Cheryl and Emily talked till the afternoon. Cheryl took advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the condition in the world from the young lady.

It turns out that this universe wasn’t all that unlike her own. She could have felt she was flung into the past rather than into a book if she hadn’t met Edgar Baldwin.

Cheryl said her goodbyes to Emily at dusk. Emily initially offered that Cheryl stay the night. Cheryl, however, declined. She was uneasy, but she had been wasting other people’s time all day.

“Stop by the next time you have free time. I’d like to talk to you about something, “Emily expressed herself.

“Emily, thank you. You’re incredibly thoughtful. In the future, I’ll come here more frequently.”

Cheryl smiled and waved her hand. She collided with something when she turned around.

Cheryl moaned and rubbed her irritated nose. She was staring at something in the distance.

She was astonished, though, when she realized what she had hit.

“Are you all right?” The man in front of her inquired, concerned.

Cheryl remained silent. The beauty of the person in front of her took her breath away. She had never seen such good looks before. Cheryl’s preferred type is a face that looks like this person’s, if she may be a touch arrogant.

The man couldn’t help but laugh when he noticed Cheryl’s expression. When he spotted a fish, he thought her face looked like a cat’s.

“Hello, are you alright?” the man said once again.

Cheryl only awoke after that. She felt uncomfortable when she saw the man was also looking at her.

“Sorry for being so harsh. I’m perfectly alright, “Cheryl expressed herself.

The gentleman grinned “It’s alright. I believe it was fate that we met here by chance. Perhaps we will meet more frequently after this. So, beautiful lady, may I inquire as to your name?”

Cheryl was slightly concerned after hearing the man’s eloquence. She was scared he was a cruel maniac. Cheryl’s defenses were quickly removed by the welcoming smile on that lovely face.

“My name is Cheryl,” she says.

The man gave a small frown. “Why aren’t you revealing your surname? Miss appears to be a cautious young lady.”

Cheryl laughed uncomfortably.

“I didn’t know your last surname because you didn’t tell me. Eugene is my name.” The man introduced himself as well. He even reached out his hand to Cheryl.

Cheryl was taken aback when the man said his name. Eugene was a name she recognised. Eugene was the name of the second primary character she created.

She had memorized the description of her appearance, and it was nearly identical to the man in front of her. Straight brows, warm eyes, beautiful lip shape, straight black hair slicked back, and a very tidy appearance.

Cheryl was trembling. If the guy she described before her was Eugene, then this person was the Crown Prince!

Eugene looked down at his outstretched hand, but no one welcomed it. He is not enraged. Instead, the change in Cheryl’s countenance drew his attention.

Cheryl was thrilled to shake the hand of the famed Crown Prince, now that she understood who he was. She was, nevertheless, terrified. After much deliberation, the woman ultimately decided to extend her own hand.

Eugene chuckled. “Then we’ll be friends from now on.”

Cheryl’s pupils dilated. Why did the Crown Prince make his own decision?

Eugene’s personal butler enters at this point, accompanied by a luxury horse carriage. With intricate décor and priceless embellishments, the carriage was extremely magnificent. The hues were so vibrant in the dusk sun that they almost blinded poor Cheryl’s eyes.

Eugene shifted the focus.

“It’s nearly dark. Lady Cheryl, where are you going?”

Cheryl also observed that the sky was darkening. She was slightly concerned.

“I’m going home.”

“Is that true?” Eugene gave Cheryl a sidelong glance. “I’ll be returning home as well. Lady Cheryl, do you want to go home with me?”

Cheryl was immensely appreciative for the Crown Prince’s wonderful offer. She didn’t want the Crown Prince to know who she really was. So she declined.

“Sir, I am grateful for your offer. Sir, I apologize for bothering you.” Cheryl chewed on her tongue. Inside, she blamed herself for the faint line of rejection. Eugene insisted on driving her home because she was concerned he wouldn’t get her point.

Cheryl spoke first, before Eugene could respond.

“My residence is not far from here. It’s not necessary to drive me.” Cheryl even raised three fingers to show she wasn’t lying.

Eugene didn’t understand what Cheryl’s three fingers indicated, but he could sense her trepidation.

“So, I’m not going to insist. Lady Cheryl, I’ll see you next time.”

“I’ll see you,”

Cheryl gazed up at the sky, which had nearly entirely darkened with the last of the sun’s rays gone. Then she dashed down the street, around the corner, and vanished.

Eugene remained standing until the girl’s back was no longer visible. His pleasant smile faded into the background. He boarded his carriage with a straight expression.

The carriage of the Crown Prince moved slowly. Eugene’s butler rode alongside him on his own horse.

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Cheryl returned to her small house. She was taken aback when she noticed a few more folks at the door. Their expressions were anything but welcoming.

Cheryl, one of them, recognised her as the maid she had slapped earlier in the day. She saw right away that these people were not coming with good intentions.

Cheryl was greeted on the balcony by the maid she had hit earlier that day, who poked a finger at her nose.

“Take a look at her arrogant expression. She can literally smack someone with her hand raised.” The little maid’s voice was strident.

The middle-aged servant with them had a stern stare. She glanced down her nose at Cheryl. The other two small maids followed suit.

“You slapped a maid of one of my subordinates?” inquired the senior servant. Rather than asking, her tone was accusatory.

Cheryl was unconcerned. Her hand was placed in front of her chest.

“That’s completely right. Is there an issue?” Cheryl’s tone was calm and confident.

The senior servant shook her head. She explained, “It is, without a doubt, a problem. It is illegal to slap someone without cause.”

Cheryl sighed and rolled her eyes. “You mean crime?” It’s not a crime; I’m actually punishing the maid. Is that incorrect? It shouldn’t happen. Isn’t it a real crime, in comparison, to let members of the royal family starve?”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Cheryl’s remarks were so powerful that they caught the small maids off guard. Even the most senior servants were taken aback.

“It is my responsibility to discipline the little maid. You are not required to intervene.”

Cheryl laughed. “Does the senior servant truly wish to pursue this? So, what are your plans for me? “Will you slap me?”

Cheryl had irritated the three little maids. They lifted their hands quickly, as if they wanted to slap Cheryl.

Cheryl did not want to be bullied in this manner. She utilized the firewood that had been piled on the terrace to defeat them first.

The three maids cried out. They were seriously harmed since Cheryl wasn’t holding back her strength.

Cheryl drew the bloodied wood in her hand and aimed it at the senior servant. She was abrasive in her delivery.

“I’m no longer a weakling who keeps quiet when abused; in fact, even though my position is low for a princess, I’m still much higher than you, who are a maid. Heh, want to pay me back for just one minor slap? Come on, come on. I’m not frightened.”

For the first time, the senior servant stared at the insane Cheryl, a little afraid. Although the princess in front of her appeared to be the same person, her aura was distinct. This Princess not only cultivated boldness, but she also learned how to insult. The other three maids were motioned to rise by the senior servant.

She locked her gaze on Cheryl for a few moments before speaking stiffly.

“We could have informed the Queen, but we don’t want to make things more difficult for you.” She did not forget to threaten before leaving.

Cheryl exhaled a sigh of relief when they left. She was terrified as well. If the senior servant truly turned against her, she might find herself in a difficult situation. Cheryl tossed the log out the window and walked into the house slowly.

Cheryl promptly showered and cleaned up her surroundings. She climbed into bed. She was startled to hear a knock at her door.

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