"Anemone, we should go out today. The weather is too good to stay at home" Said that...
My mother Cicelia, who stayed in the royal palace for the last 6 days, finally returned home last night with a very dark expression that even I got scared a bit looking at her. I had never seen her like that, and I truly felt the urge to know what had happened to her. She went straight to her room, skipped the meals, locked herself inside, and didn't come out all night. Of course, I tried knocking on her door...
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"Anemone, darling. I am just not feeling so good today and I don't want you to see me like this. So can we talk tomorrow"
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Her caring words even though she was devastated about something really made me feel her love for me. With this, I know that I can push forward sometimes but too much because her string of patience and love may break at some point, but now it is probably best to leave her alone.
'Whatever you faced in that royal palace the last 6 days... I hope you forget that Mother' I wish I could say that to her.
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And today, I was sipping my morning hot chocolate with marshmallow inside it with a very calming sky along with a little cool breeze and that's when I heard a knock on my door.
"Lady Cicelia is here"
Oh, Mother?
I kept my cup down and got down from my chair.
"Anemone, we should go out today. The weather is too good to stay at home" And that's what she said out of the blue.
Although, I wonder what exactly changed her mind in sending me out. Not exactly sending me out alone, but still... I can't miss out on this opportunity.
I already wasted a lot of time. Ziki has to still be at the market if nothing changed in this life in that aspect, but I am not so sure. Whatever it is... a trail doesn't hurt.
"I would love to go on an outing with you, Mother" I smiled as brightly as a 10-year-old would do for going out for the first time with her parents would.
She gave me a bright smile back and left the room immediately. She meant going out today, right?
"Pack her luggage for a 3-day trip" I heard her voice from outside all over my room.
What??
3-day trip?
Does that mean we are not going to the market? I can't meet Ziki again???
What is suddenly happening with Mother? What actually happened in the palace?
I keep missing my time of meeting Ziki...this is not good. He will be a great asset to me in the future.
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And before I could grasp the situation ... I am presently in the carriage and Mother is sitting beside me. The carriage is grand, as expected. Luxurious.
"Where are we going, Mother?" I asked with a small smile.
"That--- is a surprise," she said and slowly tapped on my nose.
Seriously, Mother, where are we going??
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It's been 4 hours since we started the journey and my bum hurts like crazy!!!... I have never been in a carriage for 4 hours. The most were 30 minutes. Just where are we going?
"Let's take a small break" My mother spoke suddenly and the carriage stopped. I got down from the carriage and I feel like I am walking weirdly.
Ruby quickly laid a cloth on the ground, surrounded by trees. I sat down and Mother sat down beside me.
"Mother, where are we going?"
"I told you it's a surprise," She said, patting my head.
"Then at least can you tell me how much we have to travel, Mother?"
"Hmm....it will take around one day"
One day?
Really?
Just where is Mother taking me
"Your face" She laughed a little bit.
"But I am telling you... It will be worth it. It's a beautiful place. You will definitely like it"
I remember hearing this before.
In my previous life.
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"Anemone"
I ignored her while reading a book.
"I wish to take you to a place. It's a house I built especially for myself, far away from the capital. It is a very beautiful place with a large garden filled with beautiful flowers. You will definitely like it."
"I don't want to go"
"You will definitely like it. You will not regret--"
"Now if you would please excuse me ... I want to read my book peacefully. Ruby close the door"
"Ane--"
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I was very cruel to Mother that day. I should've listened to what she had to say that day. So does she want me to take her to that place? The house she made especially for herself. The place which she likes very much.
"I am very curious and excited to see your surprise Mother," I said with a large smile, and she got too excited and hugged me.
"You will definitely not regret it. It is a very beautiful place"
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Finally!
After really one day of the journey, we reached a place as large as an estate.
With the gates, more than 20 times my size opened. We entered the area. The Mansion is nothing compared to the house in the capital. Mother really made something extreme and peaceful away from all the people she knew.
"I especially made the plan for this house with my own hands. This is a very special place for me." Mother's face really looked peaceful.
"I always come here when I feel under the weather--"
As I thought something must have happened when she went to p--
"But today I wanted to show you this place because the place should know its new owner"
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New owner?
I quickly looked at my mother.
"You are the new owner of this mansion. It belongs to you. Now let's go inside"
Why is she talking as if she gave me a small teddy bear when she is giving me something this huge?
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