Chapter 3 — Don't Dream Of Escape From Me

6 Since the last emergency, I have stood firmer in the Thoi family. Everyone in the villa, from the housekeepers, servants, nurses, to Mrs. Thoi, sincerely called me "young lady". Lady Thoi even took off the precious jade bracelet that she often wore on her arm and personally gave it to me, saying: "Tieu Nhu, you are the blessing of the Thoi family." I sometimes think to myself, if Thoi Kim Tu never wakes up... then doing this job all my life wouldn't be a bad idea. Life is both stable and peaceful, and I am loved by everyone. But... human calculation is not as good as heaven's calculation. That day, the originally quiet atmosphere in the villa was suddenly torn apart. When Mrs. Thoi called me downstairs, her face turned pale, turned red, turned white, and her hands trembled slightly. I held her hand tightly and asked worriedly: "What's going on?" She didn't speak, just pulled me straight down the hall. Down in the living room, on an expensive sofa, sat a middle-aged woman in luxurious clothes and a beautiful, haughty-looking girl. The attitudes of these two people are extremely arrogant and clearly have no good intentions. The housekeeper gently whispered in my ear: "This is... Van Du - the young master's ex-fiancee. And the woman next to her is Mrs. Van, her mother." It turns out that's it. That year, the Van family was excited about wanting to marry the Thoi family, which was considered high-ranking. At that time, Mrs. Van facing Mrs. Thoi always bowed her head and was cautious. But... after Thoi Kim Tu's car accident, they immediately cut off their relationship and ran away faster than anyone else. Now, Van Du has found a better marriage relationship, even leading his mother to the door, bringing the wedding invitation to... show off. Mrs. Van smiled proudly, her tone as if she wanted to stab a knife: "My daughter, A Du, is truly blessed. Now, she is engaged to the Bach family. Mr. Bach has just returned from abroad and is extremely satisfied with A Du." Mrs. Tho's face was cold, she didn't bother to answer a word, her face became more and more ugly. Mrs. Van pretended to be surprised, glanced at me, and indifferently asked: "And who is this...?" I immediately sat down next to Mrs. Thoi and gently held her hand. She took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, then calmly replied: "This is... my daughter-in-law." Hearing that, Mrs. Van coldly snorted, her voice full of sarcasm: "Oh, is that so... why have I never seen it in Van Thanh? Is it possible to find a girl somewhere to outwit the world? Anyway... a vegetable like Thoi Kim Tu, there is no decent house to marry a daughter into." She even pretended to sigh, her voice was monotonous but each word seemed to pierce her heart: "Madam, don't blame us for being heartless... We all have our own destiny." Hearing this, hot blood rushed to my brain, I smiled coldly: "Since you've looked down on the Thoi family like that, what are you doing here, Aunt Van? Aren't you afraid of... bad omens?" I tilted my head and looked at the housekeeper: "Housekeeper, it seems Aunt Van is very busy, it's not convenient to sit here for long, right?" My voice was calm, my lips curled up in a sarcastic curve: "The tea is cold, the Thoi family is not in the habit of letting others stay for meals." Mrs. Van rolled her eyes, slammed her handbag on the table, and raised her voice: "This brat... do you know who you're talking to? I came here... to show respect to the Thoi family!" I slightly raised my eyebrows and gestured with my hand, the butler immediately understood and was respectful said: "Lady Van, Miss A Du... the exit is on this side." Mrs. Van still refused to give up. She stood up and scolded bitterly: "Don't blame me for speaking harshly, that's the truth. My daughter can still find a better marriage partner, but the Thoi family... I'm afraid... it's going to be difficult." Mom!!!" — Van Du's face turned red, he pulled her hand, pleading in a low voice: "Mom, stop talking, let's go!" Finally, Van Du dragged Lady Van away, the sound of high heels tapping on the marble floor echoed throughout the large hall, filled with bitterness. 7 After the Van family and their mother left, Mrs. Thoi looked as if she had lost her spirit. She sat on the sofa, her face pale, her eyes blurred, her hands shaking slightly. I quickly poured her a glass of warm water, then ran to the housekeeper to ask for some cakes and brought a thin blanket to cover her legs, at which point she felt a little more comfortable. Mrs. Thoi sighed, her voice carrying a bit of choking: "From the beginning... Mom didn't like the Van family. Mrs. Van is both harsh and pragmatic... But... Van Du is different, he is obedient, understanding, and Kim Tu likes him..." She paused for a moment, her voice lowered, filled with regret: "I didn't expect... it would turn out like this..." Looking at her appearance, my heart also felt heavy. I don't dare to imagine, since Thoi Kim Tu became a "vegetable person", Mrs. Tho has had to go through many humiliating scenes like today. As an excellent employee, I not only know Hard working, but also extremely good at sympathizing with customers. I held her hand and said firmly: "Don't worry, the young master will definitely wake up!" As long as the young master wakes up, everything will get better.” In my heart, I silently added a sentence: "At that time, I will receive the money and run away, and the Thoi family will be restored to its former glory... Both sides benefit, win-win!" Mrs. Thoi held my hand tightly, her voice trembling, her eyes filled with gratitude: "Yes... I hope so..." I sat by the bed, calmly telling all the day's stories to Thoi Kim Tu. Having finished speaking, I also exclaimed with a bit of admiration in my voice: "So your aesthetic sense is quite good... Miss Van is really beautiful, elegant and intellectual. I've watched many entertainment shows, but the stars aren't even as good as her. It turns out that a genuine rich lady has been carefully raised... this is what she is like." Right after that, the voice in my head rang out clearly. The male voice was low, showing obvious discomfort: 「Not pretty at all…」 Me: “???” I raised my eyebrows and stared at him: "Not pretty? So why were you still chasing people back then?” I tried to probe, deliberately dropping a sentence: "It's understandable, look at the number of men chasing her, there are as many as clouds in the sky. If I were a man, I would probably want to marry her." Thoi Kim Tu: 「…」 Then, I heard a cold snort, followed by an arrogant tone: 「Those men are all blind! She has nothing of value!」 I held back my laughter, deliberately irritating her further: “What a pity... I no longer have a chance. I heard that she is about to marry the young master of the Bach family. People are really good at choosing things." Immediately, a scornful voice rang out in my head: 「Smart eyes fart! I heard that Van Du is pregnant with the child of the Crown Prince of the Ngo family! If you pretend to be noble and trick the Bach family even more - I'll fall to the ground!」 Me: "..." Wait... wait, you just said what??? 「A woman full of such scheming tricks… And yet she was able to trick me… I'm really stupid!!!」 I gasped, my eyes widened like ping pong balls. Completely forgot that you just called me stupid. I swallowed my saliva, my heart pounding: "Wait... Ngo Duong??? Crown Prince of the Ngo family in Van Thanh's upper class??? He already has a wife?! Wait, isn't this... adultery, concealment, and a rich love triangle?!" I trembled and covered my face: "Oh my god... These secrets... Isn't it better that I don't know???" 8 On the wedding day of Van Du and the young master of the Bach family, Mrs. Thoi specially took me to attend. Lately, I often drag Mrs. Thoi out to the garden to take care of the flowers and plants in the villa, both exercising and letting her think less. Thanks to that, her mood improved significantly. But since that day - the day I heard the voice of Thoi Kim Tu's heart - ever since I learned about the "sky-shattering drama" about Van Du, every time I see her, I feel my facial muscles harden into stone. During the wedding party, I tried my best to maintain a normal expression, not letting others see that I was different, but my jaw muscles were tired and my face was as tense as a guitar string. By the time Mrs. Van - Van Du's mother - sarcastically said a few words to me, I was... in no mood to respond, sitting still like a breathing piece of wood. {Read the full story at Van Ha Tuong page} Today Van Du is the female lead, wearing a wedding dress studded with diamonds, sparkling to the point of blinding, looking like a bride stepping out of a painting. Lady Thoi looked at her and sighed and exclaimed: "No matter what happens to the Van family, Van Du is a good girl, mother always loves her." When I heard that, I didn't know how to complement it. Lady Thoi saw my silence and thought I was upset about the past, so she didn't mention it further. Van Du took the Bach family's young master's arm, smiled brightly, and occasionally raised his face to kiss him in front of so many cameras. I looked for a long time but... couldn't find any signs that she was still involved with another man. "If what Thoi Kim Tu said is true... Then her acting ability is even higher than that of Queen Kim Ma!" I glanced around and immediately saw that Ngo Duong was also present. Immediately, the expression on my face became more difficult to control. I started secretly observing. During the vow exchange ceremony, Van Du's expression was flawless, his smile was as perfect as if it were made to order. After the ceremony, she and young master Bach went to shake hands and greet each guest, with a peaceful attitude and top performance, not the slightest bit out of the ordinary.