The Sightless Daughter: Tyesha Latoria

Episode 15

Distant noises, the singing of birds all entered my ears. The warmth of the morning rays of the sun touched my skin. As I opened my eyes slowly, I took a deep sigh. There was nothing I could see, except from darkness. Of course, that’s my life now what do I even expect?

From what I remember was I rode a horse together with that man who they said, my father. We stopped for a while to give the horses and the soldiers a break before taking on the road again on the way back to his palace.

I lifted my body and sat comfortably. As I felt that soft sensation below me, I realized I was already on a bed. This could only mean that we had already arrived at his palace. I took a deep breath and touched my feet on the floor. It was cold, but nothing as cold as that place where I came from.

It has been a while since I could sleep peacefully and start the day without anyone bothering or waking me up. That’s what I thought.

I heard someone knock on the door, and I faced immediately on that direction. I could clearly hear as the door clicked open and close. And that smell, a lady I suppose. Ever since I got blind my other senses went sharper than before. Maybe that’s what really happens if you lose sight, all of your other senses will sharpen than before to fill the gap.

“Good morning, Your Highness.” A voice of a lady who seemed on his teens or twenties.

I didn’t reply and just fell silent.

“Do you want to take your bath or eat breakfast first?” she asked.

Seriously, I don’t really know what or how should I feel with this. I am not used to being asked about what I want or someone would do things instead of me alone. I paused for a moment and thought about it.

“I’d take a bath first.” I said.

“Very well, Princess.” the lady’s voice was filled with glee and enthusiasm.

I heard every step she made as she came closer to me. At normal cases, you wouldn’t even notice that but for me who had lost her sense of sight, hearing was the next sense you could count on. I stood on my own feet but as I was about to take a step, I felt her hand touched mine.

“I’ll escort you there safely, Princess.” she said.

We walked slowly to wherever she’s leading me to. I stopped when she stopped walking.

“We’re here in the bath prepared specially for you Princess, if you don’t mind…” she said.

I didn’t say a word. She started removing my clothes and carried in her arms. She gently placed me to what seems to be a bath tub with warm water. She started scrubbing my body with utmost care and washed my hair.

“You have a nice and silky hair, Princess.” she said.

“You like my hair?” I asked.

“Yes, very much… it’s beautiful, a perfect match for your pretty face.” She replied.

I smirked. “Well, as for me I don’t really like my hair.”

“And why would that be?” she asked as she continued washing my hair.

“Because it’s the same as my so-called mother.” I said.

She just fell silent as she continued on helping me in my bath. I knew she’s already seeing all that bruises and scars all over my body as of now. I am just glad that I can’t see her reaction upon seeing all of them right now. I don’t want anyone to pity me, or see those looks in their eyes with pity.

“Are you the one who’s tasked on taking care of me?” I asked.

“Yes, more like I will help you on your daily needs Princess.” she replied.

“What’s your name?” I asked.

“Oh, my bad on being rude Princess, I didn’t introduce myself first. I am Lucy, your personal servant.” she said.

Lucy. That’s a pretty name, maybe she has a beautiful face as well.

“Lucy, can I touch your face for a minute? I just want to know how you look based on my senses.” I pleaded.

“Of course, you can Princess.” I felt that she leaned a bit so I can reach her face.

I reached out both of my hands forward and she placed her face gently on my palms. I gently felt her face and figured out she had a small face; her hair was on a pony tail and she had bangs flowing down her forehead.

“I think you look cute Lucy.” I said as I brought my hands down.

“Ah… T-thank y-you, Princess.” her voice showed patterns of being a bit embarrassed.

I just smiled at her. I do feel she’s a sincere person. After the bath, she helped me dry my body and get changed into my new clothes. She also fixed my hair for me.

“Oh, I forgot to tell you Princess, the Emperor wants to take his breakfast with you.” she said while fixing my hair.

“With me? I guess, I should have eaten first.” I replied. That’s a bit surprising really.

“Don’t worry Princess, the Emperor said he’ll wait for you if you decided to take the bath first.” she said as she gently held my hands to assist me in walking around the palace.

“He said that?” Now that’s more surprising. What could it be he wanted to talk with me?

“Yes, Princess.” Lucy replied.

I stood and followed Lucy. I was left wondering what’s the Emperor thinking right now?

Why would he even do that at the first place with the likes of me? The great tyrant would really wait for me? Maybe, he really has something to ask or wanted to talk to. I bet he want something from me to go to that ends.

We slowly walked towards the dining hall where the emperor waits for us. What could he be up to? Could it be about my mother or about something with how my life went? Or an information from that house? I don’t really know. I couldn’t begin to confidently guess what’s running on the Emperor’s mind. I just hope this wouldn’t turn out so bad like in that house.