Reborn As The Wretch

CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE

Today is finally my eighteenth birthday as Evaine. But I do not feel like myself for days

My mother must be very lonely back in the real world.

I grabbed my medicine and took it, I drank the water and looked at myself in the mirror

Evaine's beauty never fades even if I was being careless with her body. I have to try my best to take care of myself.

No matter what I do, I cannot undo the choices that I've made. I am also determined to change Evaine's fate for the better and prove to that terrible unknown lady that she is wrong.

"Lady Evaine, it's time for you to put on your garments," Merry stated

I sighed and went out of my room with Merry escorting me. We are going to the other chamber to change my dress. I have a lot of dresses to choose from. Most of them are made just for me

As soon as we got there, all of the designers, maids, and butlers bowed their heads to me.

They started dressing me and asked for my feedback about the dresses. Most of them have a lot of layers than usual. I bet they're heavier than most of the dresses inside my closet, but there's one dress that caught my attention

It's not extravagant like the other dresses in the room. This one is a purple off-shoulder gown. A bit fitted in the leg part but the dress is wide in the bottom part. There are also a lot of crystals that surround the gown. The details of the garments mesmerized me. Somehow, I couldn't take my eyes off of it

"I'll try that dress on," I stated as I pointed to the certain dress

It appears that the designer is hesitant to get the gown, "Are you sure, Your Highness?"

"I am. If I wasn't, then why would I try that dress?" I  asked back

"O-Of course, Your Highness."

She gently picked up the dress and my servants helped me put it on. I stared at myself in the mirror. I must admit, I look better in purple.

"Would you like to put your gloves on, your highness?" Merry asked

"Yes, please," I uttered

The gloves she put on my hands were long enough to cover my elbow

Merry began styling my hair. I told her that I didn't want it to be tied up, so she only curled it a bit in my ends. She then began putting my makeup on.

Merry smiles at me, "You're very stunning on your special day, lady Evaine."

"Thank you, Merry." I responded, "For everything that you've done for me, ever since I was just an infant. Thank you so much."

"Do not mention it, Your Highness, I only did my job, and it is to serve you and look after you."

"I am glad nothing has changed between us for the past eighteen years. I want to celebrate my birthday with the people I love, especially you."

"You're flattering me, your highness. However, even after all the acknowledgment, we cannot deny the fact that I am still your maid. I also wanted to celebrate your birthday, but I guess I'll just have to celebrate it by serving guests tonight."

"Oh, please, Meriadoc, I already ordered a dress for you to wear tonight," I stated

"Y-Your Highness, you do not have to do that." She muttered

"No, Merry, I insisted. This is the only way I know to repay you for all the good things you've done. You do not have to serve the guests tonight, you will be enjoying my party,"

"I don't know what to say, Your Highness, but it would be my pleasure. Thank you!" She then gave me a tight embrace

She was with me up until now. And after all of her hard work, she will be relaxed without thinking about any of her responsibilities in the palace for the meantime.