GAMES

The darkness consumed me, it was suffocating. I was choking on water with no way out. The last thing I saw was gold before I gave up.

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Once again I had another dream, but it wasn't mine. I could only assume that it was from the original owner of this body.

By the time I was done with my bath, a dress was laid out on the bed. The material felt smooth to the touch. All the while I had been reborn there was never any maid to attend on me neither was there any dress waiting for me, so I could only assume that something else is going on. Disregarding the dress, I got changed into something else. Walking downstairs I felt her before I saw her.

"Cousin, why didn't you wear the dress I got you?" I looked down at the girl holding my hands and the dream flashed in my head.

"I'm sorry cousin, I didn't know you were the one who kept it there" I smiled back at her then walked away.

I took my usual seat and just as I was about to eat, I heard someone clear their throat. Looking up it was Lord Calyx (I finally went to the library)

"As you know the school year will begin shortly" He started and I had an ominous feeling about his next words "Amira, your performance was less than satisfactory and we have come to a decision"

Inwardly, I rolled my eyes. I already have a vague feeling of what the original owner went through.

"It has been decided that you will be held back while Katherine continues" He said "You should try to be more like your cousin"

"Uncle, it's not my cousins fault, she was just distracted. I'm sure she will do better" Katherine spoke up and I could see a triumphant glint in her eyes.

"Do you call chasing after the duke's son a slight distraction" my "father" boomed "She is a disgrace to the Calyx name"

"I understand, but please give her another chance, I'm sure she'll do better" Katherine said looking more pitiful than me

"Alright, Amira you will be given a test. If you pass then you can continue but if you fail, I have no daughter like you" He said pointing a finger at me then storming off in anger.

While leaving the breakfast room I couldn't shake off the feeling that someone was watching me. Turning around I saw the boy , who I've come to know as Edward, glaring at me before he scoffed and walked away. I cared more about knowing the host's past here than his glare. Suddenly, my head started to hurt as I walked. The pain was so unbearable that I held my head while trying to calm down. All at once multiple images began to flash through my head. I could hear voices and I could see things I could only assume was the original owners memories. Everything seemed so jumbled, I couldn't concentrate on a single thing. I lost myself to darkness afterwards.

When I woke up I could remember everything the original owner had gone through. Her life here was pitiful and she was naive, always getting hurt by her cousin in multiple occasions. The sound of the door opening bright me out of my reverie.

Katherine walked in looking sad, but from what I had seen I knew it was just an act.

"Cousin, I heard you fainted from uncle's words" she took my hand in hers acting like she was conforting me.

"I just had a slight headache" I replied, evading her previous statement.

"Don't worry, uncle won't let you suffer, even if you get held back, I'm sure you'll do fine" she continued and I smirked inwardly. This girl was trying to tell me that I've failed before even trying.

"I'm fine don't worry" I said "But I just need to rest"

"Okay" she smiled "Don't forget he entrance exams are next week"

Once she left my room I called for a maid. The same one I had met when I woke up came.

"What's your name?" I asked her, she looked surprised.

"Madeline" her voice was timid.

"Madeline, get me some books from the library" I listed all the books I needed then she left.

The original owner had suffered in their hands and the only thing I can do now is to make sure she gets the credit she deserves. As soon as the books arrived, I requested for food then locked myself in the room to study.

Let the games begin.

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