The Salem Princess

Chapter 9 : Swear to me that you'll never Leave me forever!

How many stars are in the sky, my dear?

Shine in the dark night..

Your beautiful light twinkles, my pearl..

Sleep, O flower of the heart, tomorrow will come a brighter day..

Shine like a star, my pearl..

In the dark you become hope..

How many stars are in the sky, my dear?

Get rid of your anxiety, leave your hurt..

Let go of your pain..

Sleep, O flower of the heart..

Tomorrow will come brighter.. My pearl...

Dyvette sang the lullaby that Laila always sang to her as a child. She chuckled in her sadness. She was sitting on the balcony of her room, enjoying the starry night alone.

"Your voice is sweeter than mine, mom. I miss you so much." She wipes her tears.

"Miss..." Vivian came with a thick book. "Madam asked me to give this before she died." there was no answer, Dyvette just stood there with a blank stare. Vivian took a seat downstairs.

"Miss, we all love you so much, we can definitely get through this together, you still have me, Lucas, Baili, and everyone here. We all love you, you have to be strong, it hurts my heart to see you like this."

"I... I won't be able to read it. Just burn the book." weak answer.

"Miss, read it when you feel ready. Madam advised that you should read it. I will keep this book, later when you are ready, just let me know."

Dyvette looked up, not wanting to let the tears fall down her cheeks.

"What happened, Vian? Mom's death was very sudden. I didn't see any signs before, or am I the one who is not sensitive to her changes? What kind of daughter am I?"

"Miss...."

"It's only been a week since Lucas has been with us, mom left me in such a short time. Did she take Lucas with us because she had a feeling she was going to leave? Lucas kept quiet, but I could see that he was hurting too much."

Vivian held Dyvette's hand, her hand felt so cold as if almost frozen.

"Miss, actually madam has been sick for a long time, but she wants to keep it a secret so you doesn't worry. All the files about the medical history are still in her study if you want to see."

Dyvette breathed heavily

In the end, she gave up her mother to be buried. After her mind improved and cleared, Yve wanted her mother to sleep peacefully, allow her body to merge with the earth, and her spirit to ascend to the sky.

Dyvette is daydreaming again, reminiscing about her single parents.

How many stars are in the sky, my dear? My pearl..

Now you are one of them.

Now when the stars shine, I'll see you smile at me... My pearl......

Vivian wipes her tears, this is really a hard time.

* * * * *

Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye, Dyvette didn't want to continue to sink. A lot of work awaits her, now she will replace Laila but as deputy leader.

She will hold the position of vice president because she still has a lot to learn. Meanwhile, Laila's position as president director was taken by the previous deputy.

Only after Dyvette has mastered it will she become the real leader. She had never been very knowledgeable about the business her mother ran, and now she would take on the responsibility.

Dyvette walked with a very dignified aura, they bowed their heads as a sign of respect to her. This was their first meeting, but Dyvette was dressed to her heart's content and didn't wear the kind of clothes that Laila usually wore. That is a western-style fashion model.

Dyvette listened to Darius' presentation (current President Director) carefully, she recorded some important points in her book. The demand for vehicle products is booming, especially after Prince Ankhamun uses their latest model.

Many would like to have the same product as the prince. Meanwhile, fashion and jewelry designers asked Dyvette for advice on which model they should launch this season.

"I think minimalist necklace models will be the trend this year, we will only use white gold and platinum for the necklace material. Then use large gemstones surrounded by small diamonds as pendants. Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, black diamond, we will use that material as this." Naina explains the design drawing, Dyvette observes it seriously.

"Who is the campaign model?"

"Farah Zeida, she will wear it at the prince's wedding. Farah is the best popular singer Salem has right now, it's a great opportunity to promote our product at such a big event."

Dyvette nodded, the first meeting went well. But Dyvette's mind became torn in two, she wondered if she would still come and dance at Ankhamun's wedding?

Or did she just tell Alma if she couldn't? Only two weeks left for Ankhamun to be married, she had not yet chosen what music and movements she would perform. Moreover, there must be a lot of important people watching.

* * * * *

Tonight, Dyvette ventured to read the book Laila had left for her. She asks Vivian to leave her as she wants to read the book alone.

She had read almost half the book, and she had cried in silence since reading Laila's diary on the day she came into the world.

Dyvette tried to calm her heart, tried to accept the reality of her life that had been hidden by them.

She spent the night finishing the book. Her eyes were puffy and swollen from crying all the time. Several times she hit her chest because it was too tight, images of Zephyr when they met in the boutique kept flashing through her mind.

Dyvette my daughter, please don't hate your mom and your dad. Trust me, they really, really love you, just like me. I've always hated Jamal, but after i contemplates and sees the world from a wider perspective, I don't hate him anymore. I hope he won't hate you either if one day he finds out about your existence.

Ankhamun is his favorite son, therefore I beg you, don't make trouble with him again in the future. Take care of your attitude and language, I know you will understand what is good and what is bad, try to change your attitude and think carefully before making a decision. Because mom can't always accompany and protect you.

I'm sorry, I kept this all a secret from you because I want you to live peacefully and happily without being burdened by your parents' past.

When you read this, maybe I am no longer with you, but know my dear, you are my child, and I am your mother.. I love you more than I love myself..

My sweet daughter, don't be sad for too long after I'm gone, okay? Mom won't leave in peace if you are like that.

Love, your Mother..

Laila

It was written one day before her death. Dyvette broke down in tears after reading the last page. From everything written in the book, Laila did not tell who her real father was, Laila only said if Dyvette wanted to know who her father was, she should ask Zephyr directly.

But, is it really that easy to ask an Empress of Kadesh? Even in her 24 years of life, she had only met that person once.

Lucas, who had been guarding Dyvette's door since last night, immediately entered after hearing her loud cry.

"Miss, are you all right?" he worried, Dyvette didn't answer, she hugged the book tightly.

Lucas walked over to her and knelt down. "Miss, give the order, what should I do?" really, the last thing Lucas wanted to see was his master's cry.

His heart ached seeing her like this. Lucas waited patiently for Dyvette to stop crying, it was the most depressing moment for him because again, he couldn't do anything to comfort her.

After Dyvette stopped crying, she looked at Lucas pleadingly, her tone filled with desire and fear.

"Lucas.... Swear to me that you'll never leave me forever."