A Threat
1066 Words
The process takes longer than I remember and I refuse to waste any more time since today is the beginning of that tragic day.
I intended to meet my Father in our private garden. Honestly, I'm so nervous, kept playing with my fingers as I walk because this will be a new beginning for us.
I promise myself no longer mix my duty as Princess with my personal feelings. Even though I have to suffer first, in the future seeing my Father spend time with Elliot in front of my eyes, I believe there must be a positive side.
And that's my Father and Mother is alive this time.
Alive ...
Just thinking about the bright future that awaits us makes my shoulder feel lighter.
Right.
Father ... Mother ...
Let's live happily together this time ...!
My legs are running right now, and the enthusiasm becomes overwhelming inside my chest can see my parents face again who I miss so much.
Oh ...
My sight starts to blur with tears again.
I do not like it when I'm easily emotional, but just this time ...
Let me ...
"Ah ...!" I finally arrived at our garden, my father facing his back at me, he not alone ... with my mother. I remember correctly my mother mention their talk here about their concern about me.
How my father gives up to change my cold heart, he blames himself cannot guide me to become a mature Princess.
And ask my mother to take care of me ... alone.
That's my father's last word before disappearing to commit suicide at Elliot's mother's grave.
Now ...
I would change that, for sure.
"Father!" I cried out, hugging him tightly before he can turn around or respond.
"Vordelia ...?" My father's voice sound surprise, of course, because I never act like this after we went into a heated argument.
"My, my, someone being cheerful today."
Mother's soft voice ...
I let go of my father to hug my mother, more tightly. I knew this is a new timeline, but still, my heart was afraid this is just another dream, and I woke up all alone with black eternal flame surrounding the Fleaur Kingdom.
'You're not alone. This is the reality you want. Right?'
Huh?
Another strange unfamiliar voice rang in my mind.
I look around and check my surrounding.
Is that voice from a Demon?
But ... this voice although same as deep as him is different.
'Meet me at the sacred place after you finished talk to your parents, Vordelia.'
That voice again.
Is possible for a Demon to change its voice?
I heard about it, but not so sure.
"Vordelia? Is something wrong, dear?" My mother asks worries filling all her face.
I shook my head, "I just ... happy." I try to focus on my feeling again, "I love you, Mother."
"Huh ...?" Now, my Mother's face confused, "I love you too, but this is unusual for you out of nowhere."
"Nope, this is a perfect time. I ... just realized what you saying, Mother," I say whispered, gently touching my heart, "I've been thinking all day ... it's time to let go of the past, and start new, fresh life."
"Vordelia, dear, as much as I like you thinking my words, I don't understand what you talking about," my Mother says more calmly this time, "So much I give you words, I forgot about it."
I understand, my mother is under a lot of stress, I don't blame her.
My eyes turn to stare deeply at my father's green eyes, "Let's invite Elliot here, Father."
Everyone gasp hearing my confession.
"Let him live here with us," I continued, "I'm sure he lonely." This is what I'm thinking when know he sold his soul to a Demon.
Elliot is being left alone because of me.
"Vordelia ..." my Father's voice comes out trembling, the shock caused this probably.
I nod, then took my father's hands, feeling warm there like welcome me home. Oh, I want to hug him again, but not yet, "I'm sorry I was being harsh all this time. I just ... jealous." I confess sadly.
"Jealous? Nonsense, I love you both equally, Vordelia," my Father says, return hold my hands tightly.
I believe that, "So it's okay. Elliot can come here anytime. The faster the better."
Besides my father, I hope Elliot hasn't sold his soul to Demon yet, so I can prevent that from happening again.
I can try to get closer to him to get information about the Khisfire Kingdom since he is a good friend of Prince Nyx and King Zion.
"Thank you, Vordelia," my father muttered while hugging me tenderly, I felt wet on my shoulder, and realized my father is crying, "You maybe don't know this, but this is meant so much to me."
I want to tell him, that I understand, I see his pain, but what I can offer is just hug him back.
"You start grown ... Oh ... I'm so proud."
I see behind my father, my mother starts crying too.
Let's hope for a better future.
Father ... Mother ...
***
'Should I prepare tissues? Your eyes are all red.'
I shook my head.
Honestly, why did the voice in my mind keep talking after I began separate ways with my parents, but still want to meet at the sacred place?
Whoever it is can appear here right now!
I have so much duty to do.
But ...
No way I request that.
I don't know who is it.
I opened the door behind a bookshelf, the sunlight immediately welcome me.
I step inside while looking around trying to find whoever it is.
Nothing.
Just the calm sound waterfall fills the sacred place.
Now I can see clearly, that this sacred place is more beautiful than I remember.
Is it because this time is a day?
Sunlight makes water sparkle beautifully, and the calm wind brings Lifa leafs into the air adding the raining leaf's effect.
So breathtaking.
I could make this secret place to hang out with ...
"I see you know this place."
I jumped hearing the voice behind me. I quickly turn around to see who bothering me all this time.
This person ...
... Is not the Demon I make deal with.
His silver eyes stare is calm yet intimidating.
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