Ace got on my horse I brought that day, and I sat behind him. He signaled the horse to run. While he kept kicking the horse's side for it to go faster, I just held onto him thinking about my ma, how much she would have been scared about pa's sudden collapse.
It took about 30 minutes. We ran for the bed chamber. We were so out of breath when we got there. I went in while Ace stayed still right in the doorway. First, I slowly walked. Then started to pick up the speed. Even though the bed was near, it felt like it was so far away.
"Bella....the one I'll ever love in my whole life...please take care of our Cassie..." Pa was trying so hard to breathe, "Cassie..." I hurriedly went over.
"My only daughter.....the only heir to the throne of the Metallic....my precious one.." he was going so slow and I didn't like it. I felt like at one of these pauses, he'll never get to finish and go.
"Pa. I already know that I'm your favorite one. I already know that I am this kingdom's only heir. Just tell me something I don't know." I tried to lift the mood even if it wasn't appropriate.
"Hahaha...Cassie, you still make me laugh even at my last moments." I frowned, "Pup...just know that you're not alone. Even if I'm not with you in this world. I'll be waiting for you up there. Plus, you have your mom and.....Ace! This is a word of advice as your father...always be together with Ace. It will do...you...good.." Then, a long silence. I thought he really was gone..I teared up but didn't cry. Then the same voice said this...,
"Ace. Please never let Cassandra go.." The hand that I held...I felt it....go limp...
I've never cried before in my whole entire life. Even when I was born, I didn't let out a single wail...so the ladies thought I was gone.. it was to that extent I've never shed a tear..but I think it was building up for this exact moment for me to let it go. I started asking my dad, "Paaa....Stop joking. It's not funny. You know it's not that time. Mom! Why aren't you nagging him about it? Dad! I told you it's not funny!!!!!" Everyone was either shocked or just silently bowing their heads and weeping.
I shouted, "I'm going to really get mad you know!!! Didn't you have so many things you wanted to do with me that you never did do because you were busy? Let's do it now. Just tell your advisors you are sick like this as an excuse," my voice kept cracking but I kept going, " remember that you said you want to go on a dad and daughter date with me? I was so embarrassed back then. I can now do it. Since I'm the great Cassandra that you always boast about, who will be a strong female ruler of the Metallic Kingdom...Pa...I think I'm going crazy. —You know I hate beasts who don't reply to me right away. —-Why are you like this? The Pa who is always all over his grand daughter....why are you like this...! Daddy, if you don't wake up now....I'm going to get mad at you forever and won't forgive you." He was too silent I was fuming. My face kept burning..
"Da..ddy....Daddy? Dad...! Fine! Since I'm so nice I'll forgive you.....Please...dad...don't leave..." I just felt myself go crazy. "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! DADDD!!!!!——WAKE UP! I SAID——-WAKE—UP!" I screamed for about 30 minutes, I felt the glances of the maids, butler, and Mom. Each time I screamed louder, the more the people started feeling more upset. I was too out of breath and my legs gave out.
"—Cass!" I saw Ace running towards me. He got me and I said with my dry voice that cracked and hurt so much, "Help me. I don't think I will be sane..Help. Please!" I started crying normally and naturally while the paramedics went over and pulled a cloth over his head. But before it covered his entire face I screamed and questioned, "STOP! HOW DARE YOU TRY TO COVER YOUR OWN MASTERS FACE?! HES NOT DEAD YET! I WILL COUNT THIS AS AN ATTEMPT OF ASSASSINATION OR FALSE EXCUSE OF TREASON!"
I was walking towards the people to give hem a lesson when my mom and Ace's hands/arms wrapped around my waist to stop me. "LET GO! DO YOU GUYTS WANT DEATH NOW?! I DONT CARE IF YOUR MY FRIEND OR FAMILY. THATS MY DAD! LET GO! LET GO! Let go!....let...go..." I couldnt scream anymore. Nothing came out of my mouth, it was too sore. I slowly went up and while the other tried to stop me, Ace stopped them. I switched the cloth of my amazing father that covered his handsome face to the one he gave me when I was just a new born. I kept it with me and took it everywhere. "There. Why cover this beautiful face with that plain rag? You look more handsome now". Mom went beside me and tried to not cry and show me that she was fine...I saw a faint smile on my dad..After I saw that, I rushed out of the room with Ace.