A DAY BEFORE MASQUERADE BALL

I was walking down the hallway to my room, when I saw lady Avis walking towards me with anger in her eyes.

Avis: you bastard! How dare you! (said grabbing Emily's cloth)

Emily: l-lady Avis?... What are you talking about? I don't understand?

Avis: (clenched her hands) shut up!

Cyrus: that's enough, Avis.

Avis: you!…

Cyrus: get out, or do you want the guards to throw you out?

Avis: (clenched) you are going to regret this!

Like that she left. We both stared at each other.

Emily: thank you, sir-----

Cyrus: save it. I only did that, so she won't cause commotion. (turns his back to leave)

Emily: oh is that so? At least, thank you.

Cyrus: (steps closer) why did you think I did that? Did you possibly think I did it for you?

Emily: n-no of course not... I just wanted to say thank you.

Cyrus: thank you, huh? Well I will appreciate it if you kneel down and say it with more honesty.

Emily: what... Did you say?

Cyrus: should I repeat myself?

She immediately fell at my feet, and thank me.

Emily: T-thank you... Sir.

Cyrus: for what? (said mocking)

Emily: (stares at him blankly)

Cyrus: seems you are not ready, eh?

He pulled me by my hair, which I screamed in pain.

Emily: s-sir... Please, m-my apologies. But my hair hurts.

Cyrus: are you commanding me to stop?

Emily: y-yes... Please... (said sobbing)

Cyrus: (smirks) next time do what I say.

He finally let go of my hair. And walked away.

I was there alone, remaindered me of when I was bullied, by everyone.

Christopher: stand up. (said reaching out a hand for her, while smiling)

Emily: d-don't worry I'm fine. Excuse me now.

Christopher: I was what happened, it's ok. He gave you the mark on your ear right?

Emily: (what! How does he?...) so what?

Christopher: (chuckles) nothing. It's ok. And stop being weak ok don't worry I will help you.

***************next morning*****************

Emily: (knocks) breakfast is ready.

Cyrus: keep it, and get out.

Emily: y-yes sir.

Door closes.

Cyrus: she didn't flinch nor stammer, that's weird...

Heron: good morning, sir. According to the letter I received from lady EDIT... "first time you invited me to the masquerade ball. I will be there."

Cyrus: hmm... That's not a big deal, you may leave.

Heron: yes, sir.

1 month past.

A month has flown by so quickly. My grandma is doing ok. And tomorrow is the masquerade ball. I really want to leave 'cause I'm so tired of this place especially prince Cyrus. But thank goodness he's always in his office, I don't have to serve him.

I don't even want to see his face. Maybe he has a personal assistant, maybe Carl? Whatever.

Carl: (clears throat) miss Emily, sir is looking for you. And you are ordered not to sneak out. Please meet him now.

Emily: (I'm not going to be his slave) your grace. You called me.

Cyrus: (stares coldly) what were you saying to my brother?

Emily: sir I don't understand what you are talking about.

He took a step closer. And pinned me to the wall. Looking deep into my eye, and I felt like I was drowning in his, my heart was beating fast.

Cyrus: listen, I can be very possessive. So you better watch out. Because I'm always hearing, and watching you.

Emily: a-are you s-saying you watch me change clothes and stuff like that?

Cyrus: huh? Get out.

Emily: y-yes sir.

I sent her away because, I was embarrassed. Saying something like that makes my head go crazy. I noticed she still hasn't left.

Emily: I won't let you make me be your slave anymore. I have only been here for a month, and you hate me.

Cyrus: (turns serious) yes I do hate you.

Emily: is that so...?

Cyrus: get out. Now.

Emily: you-you hate me for non-existent reason, why? Anyway I don't really care. 'Cause I know you hate everybody in your family! (gasps)

Wha- what did I just say, for the matter I screamed. He stood there with anger in his eye.

Cyrus: (walking close to her) how dare you. You don't know anything about me.

Emily: (shaking but trying to be confident) that's because I don't want to know.

He carried me like I was a kid on his shoulder. I was scared of heights, and he is very tall.

Emily: drop me down, now! Ah... I'm going to fall!!!!

I found myself in a very cold shower. And I shivered.

Cyrus: take a bathe.

Emily: (shivers) it's too cold!

Cyrus: should I switch it to very hot?...

TIPS

Reason why Cyrus is trying to hide his feelings towards her will come out soon.

For the record the king is dead. Only the queen is alive.

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