What...??? This damn brat! This wasn't in the letter she sent!

Trying to remember the content of the letter. A drawing of two stick people holding hands, as the other one had a small space in the middle, as they were surrounded by drawn flowers. With the short note on the side, a poorly written 'I introduce new to you'.

Don't tell me... she was trying to tell me 'that' was Josephine??? I thought it was her mother...

She needs to improve her drawing skills...

Glancing to Rachel, Francheska gave her a fake smile. Trying not to be obvious, she finally introduced herself to Josephine.

"It's nice to finally meet you, lady Francheska."

"Feelings mutual."

The three of girls took each seat from the round porcelain table. Francheska noticed the sweets and snacks that was served, they look delicious. Even tho she wants to eat them, she composed herself for not trying to gag. Like she said, Josephine is really sweet, if she eat now her body might disfunction.

"Lady Francheska, you're home schooled right? What it's like?" Asked the curious Josephine.

It's like hell... when you know the full context of why they are strict, and the reason 'mother' wants to monitor my every move and behavior is so suffocating. They are the surveillance camera in the house!

Is what she wanted to tell her, but since Josephine-- the female lead, is here. She can't let this weakness be revealed.

"It's fine. I don't have to worry about waking up real early and for the meals."

It's the opposite actually! I really do the opposite! I always insist for another sleep, and get small portions of my meal because of the etiquette teacher observing... your mother Rachel!

"Oohhh how fortunate!" Rachel said in awe. Even tho Josephine didn't said anything, her and Rachel have the same funny reaction.

"But of course the punishment is there too."

"What!? You must be kidding. You're perfect in everything, my mom would always compare me to you!" Rachel pouted with her arms crossed her chest. How cute.

Comparing me to you huh... well, your mother seems to give you less punishment than me! Probably because you're too whiney... so unfair, playing favorites... hmp! You really are her daughter.

Chuckling Francheska smiled to Rachel, "don't worry, being perfect doesn't mean good. It is good that I still get punishment. Makes me feel reassured to know that there's still room for improvement."

Rachel's face distorted, felt confused for Francheska's words.

"I don't really get it. Are you getting immune to the pain that you like it?"

Francheska chuckled from what she heard.

She got a point, I sounded like a masochist.

"Someday, you will understand."

Rachel left a sigh, heaving her chest proud to what she will say next.

"This is the result of being around people not your age, you get infected by their disease."

Josephine just giggled on the conversation, as the two of them had a small argument of how Francheska getting homeschooled is affecting her and having without any fun.

When she was Sheila, she experienced the public school. Deep inside she wanted private school life... but still, 'Sheila' insisted on public, because she don't want to be separated away from her bestfriend. Only her siblings were able to get into private from the money she made.

Maybe... I could try and persuade the duchess and duke!

Recently, Feancheska learned that her sister, Marielle Anne Del Von Hartpinjer, the one who visited her in her cell. Was in abroad with the duke, studying for medicine. It's what Marielle wants, and when the duke was going to the neighboring country to gain them, an opportunity opened for her.

Anyway, seeing Josephine and Rachel interact. It seemed like they are close. Despite the one year gap, Josephine dropped the formalities when she addresses Rachel, even tho Francheska and Rachel are the same age.

Remembering in the novel, their first encounter was in Francheska's debut. Was she wrong or did everything changed because she somehow got into this world? If that theory is correct, then what is the purpose of trying to remember if it won't even help her!

Sighing, she opened her mouth and munch some of the cookies.

This is so weird, but the events that she has written haven't happen yet. The crucial event would be...

When she get to meet the crown prince.

In the novel it said that the villainess and the male lead met, when the duke and duchess came to the palace to have a meeting with the emperor. When both families were in a meeting, she and the crown prince meet inside the imperial palace. Though she don't know what age they were, or where specifically in the imperial palace. All she could think of a plan is to avoid the prince.

"Ummm lady Francheska, Are you okay?"

Fracheska cough, as she realized she have been stuffing her mouth with cookies the whole time thinking.

The worried Josephine who asked, poured a drink to Francheska's cup, for her to drink.

"I'm sorry, I startled you."

"It's okay, not your fault."

Glancing that Rachel is nowhere to be seen, Francheska looked around.

"Rachel said that she have to go get something"

"Ahh okay."

"So, I think this is a perfect chance for me to give 'it' to you."

Taking something out of her pocket. A small nicely wrapped box is on her hand.

"I- I hope that we will be great f- friends!"

Staring at the box, Francheska slowly reached out, but then hesitated. Her gaze moved to Josephine, even tho her eyes were still on her gift, she looks sincere. Francheska couldn't help but took the box.

"Thank you, this is my first gift that I have received" Francheska smiled.

She couldn't reject it. Josephine is a good person, and when she read the novel in the perspective of the female lead. All of her intentions were genuine, just like what her bestfriend have told her. 'I wish my younger siblings were like Josephine in the novel, so that I could spoil them without getting pissed'.

Francheska unconsciously smiled at the thought. It's pretty funny that the voice of her bestfriend is still familiar, and clear to her head.

Although she also had siblings in her past life, they were not genuine to her. They just used her success of being an actress and a former idol after all.

"May I?"

Josephine giggled for what she heard, "it's now yours, my lady. No need ask me"

Francheska smiled. Switching her attention on the gift, she unwraps the ribbon binding, then removed the top cover. A thin white sheet that seemed to protect the gift, she spread it like it was a book. With the real gift revealed, Francheska took it out to observe.

It was a lovely handkerchief. The colored baby blue silk was so soft, that the crest of Del Von Hartpinjer family embroidered in gold is perfectly contrasted with the color. Although she can nitpick some of the mistakes, but she is of course still a kid, she can just forget about it.

No... this is Josephine. The female lead who will lead to my doom! Should I just...? I'm the villainess of course, they call me genius! So acting like I'm perfect is already my personality.

But... she is still a kid. The magic that she posses, haven't manifested yet. So, maybe I can like befriend her and convince her to meet the crown prince instead of me!

Trying not to smile widely, Francheska said to Josephine. "This is so beautiful Lady Josephine. The colors just match perfectly together! You even know my family crest, your hands must have ached. I heard my family crest is the second hardest to follow."

"Not at all my lady, my hands sure ached but when seeing you so happy with my hardwork. I am satisfied that I did all the trouble for you."

Josephine shyly tried to hide her face by looking down. In a blushing face, she seemed genuinely happy.

Okay, her intention is really pure. I'm still skeptical of her innocence but I hope with my plan of 'them' meeting would create a spark, and make them happy.

Of course if it doesn't work, I'll have to do the 'alternatives'.

Putting back the gift in the box, Francheska put it on the table. Removing her gloves, she reached out for Josephine's hands.

"I'm impressed by your passion and talent lady Josephine. Please take care of me, I hope you get to teach me with my stay here, and get along with you."

Giving a heartwarming smile, Francheska is certainly happy. Happy that she would get the chance to be the cupid of the male and female lead.

Is this what they say the 'killing two birds with one stone'?