My Fiancée Hates Me novel Chapter 17

I was finally twelve. Unlike everyone else, I had already gone through the awkwardness of first-time puberty. I felt as though I had slightly moved beyond my members of peerage.

Time feels as if it is going by slowly, which I prefer. When I am at the school library or Exurbia Library, I feel the most comfortable...

For my birthday, I went outside in a white one piece to see Charlotte. We were going shopping together for the whole afternoon. We were supposed to go out with Garett, but he was able to hide from Charlotte's radar. Charlotte's stoic maid Pika came instead to watch over us as we shopped around.

Charlotte and I made a stop at a cafe.

"Happy Birthday, Arielle!"

She handed me a small beautifully wrapped box with a red ribbon and flower decoration.

"Thank you, Char..."

"Anything for my Arielle! Open it! Open it!"

Charlotte often reminds me of a golden retriever from how cute and spirited she is. I liked how there was a striking contrast in our personalities. She was bright and fun, while I was slightly more mellow and muted.

I am very thankful that I was able to meet Charlotte a second time because she brings me light and life to me in my second life.

I opened the present and found a popular face powder and a rose compact for a rouge lip balm application.

"It's beautiful," I said as I admired the mirror that accompanied the compact.

"I got the face powder from one of those Easterners. Apparently, this brand does not make people sick or young women die early! Your skin is already beautiful, but this will make your skin glisten."

Since I eventually got into makeup, I found out several ways to manufacture it without the annoying smell of chemicals. I could make a better-quality powder at home myself with the right materials. I should make a sample for myself and Charlotte to use one day.

"I love it," I told Charlotte. "Thank you... Charlotte, I'm glad you came to Nariel for me. You are the best friend I could ever ask for."

Charlotte gave me a strong hug.

"Of course!"

See? She's cute.

I invited Charlotte back with me to Exurbia Library where we were both greeted by a surprise.