Chapter 7: Change of plans

He covered my eyes with her hand immediately after I told her I won't be leaving. Is she happy? My words should make her happy. But something's different about her. She's not showing me the same emotions she did over the years. But then again, a person can't just change overnight. But why cover my eyes? Does she intend to hide something? It's odd, she went ahead and tried to 'free' me, she hasn't pulled something like that before. I grabbed her hand that was covering my vision, "My Lady?" It should be a test from her side. But at the same time, it feels like it isn't. She wouldn't give me the gemstone if it were. "Don't," She replied, "Stay there," What is she planning? "My Lady," I didn't try to remove her hand even though it would be no problem for me, "Wasn't it a bit too cruel?" But I chose to obey her. "What was?" "Telling me to never come back," I placed my other hand on her palm, "You even chose to hurt yourself." I could never have imagined she would buy a high school magical item just to send me so far away. I saw the magic crystal knife she bought, even for a noble, it costs a fortune sincit'sts filled with high-class magic but can only be used twice. "I wanted to see what you would do," She answered after thinking about it. "Hmmm~" I should play along, "Is that so?" Something is different. >>Corvina I managed to save myself by covering Hael's eyes. He would have seen the fear in my eyes otherwise. After composing myself, I sent him away. I slumped back and lay down on the bed, staring at the ceiling as I thought about it. God, that's the only thing that makes sense. He's staying so he can get his revenge. He's staying, so he won't forget the hatred in his heart! And the moment he reaches his full magical potential. He's going to kill us all. I pursed my lips. Since he plans on staying. I have to plan something else. I can't just wait it out and die! I grabbed the pink necklace in my hand. I tried reasoning with my father, but of course, he won't listen to me. I gently grazed my fingers over the bandage on my head. I know I wasn't treated the best when as the daughter of a count, but I still had the title, and the servants didn't abuse me. But Hael was a target; he was physically and verbally abused all the time. Especially by the male staff. So, I know, I can't hope for the future to magically change. The hatred in his heart is going to grow, and he's going to burst one day. I sat up with determination. That only means one thing. There is a sole thing I can do to ensure my survival! I need to plan my escape. Three years from now, on my eighteenth birthday, he's going to kill everyone. I have to run away before that. Tracy did my hair as I thought about what to do. I hadn't called Hael in my room since I found out why he's staying, but he still comes in on his own. I didn't stop him because that would raise even more suspicion. I wonder, though, I need to escape, but if I want to go and settle somewhere else, I need money. I can't start hoarding money, though. I'm sure I'll get caught. I've never saved money before. I was the type to spend all my monthly allowance. If I start saving it secretly, Tracy and Hael are bound to notice since they come to my room every da,y and they accompany me on my outings as well. Hmm~ That means I need to buy things that will have high resale prices. But if I'm running away, I would also need to run away from the aristocratic society, so that no one can find me. If things go the same way they did in the past, and Hael kills everyone, I can also be ruled out as murdered. No one has any reason to look for me. That's so sad... No one would bother to look for me even if they don't find my body amongst the murdered people. I lowered my head. It should be understandable, though. My father doesn't like me, neither does my brother, and following them, no one from the mansion is fond of me either. And all the so-called friends I have are just for show. My circle consists of people like me. All there to gossip and belittle other people. A sad sarcastic smile spread on my face as I realized what a shit life I have. Although I can't control my family, I could still have made better friends. But no, "My Lady," Tracy was done combing my hair, "Your sixteenth birthday is right around the corner," Hmmm? What did she just say is right about the corner? I raised my head to look in the mirror, where I could see Tracy's reflection while she looked back at me through the reflection. My eyes went wide "Wait, what!?!?!?" I shot my eyes at her as I turned my head around, "My what!?!" She rolled her eyes at me, "You're turning sixteen in five days, you told me to remind you to write the invitations." My heart beat started to rise as the dread caused my mind to bog up. I'm turning sixteen in a few days. Doesn't that mean I have less time than I thought I did?!? That means I have two years left, not three!!! MY GOD!?!?!??! I stood up in a frenzy. SHIT!!!!