"Guhh!! Huff.. Huff.."
She gasps for air as her arms supported her weight. Her awakening shocked the people around her, Servants, specifically.
"M... Milady?!!"
A young maid screeches in joy, loud enough to make Eloette's ears ring.
'What?...Wasn't I-'
As she was lost in her thoughts, Both doors slammed open.
It was her Father. Disappointment and Fear rushed to her veins. Although... Something was off.
Ofcourse, he still has his Cold mask on, no emotions, no signs of sympathy towards her... But he looks Disheveled, as if he ran all the way here to check on her.
'No...Snap out of it..He's here to kill you since that last attempt didn't work...'
She brushes off all the positive remarks of her situation and gave her father a glare. He slowly approaches her. Every step he makes, ran a shiver down her spine.
She noticed that he was about to raise his hand and closed her eyes shut, ready to embrace the stinging pain that was about to land on her cheek...But instead of prickling pain, she felt a warm caress on her cheek.
"H..Huh?"
She looks up at him, puzzled. His face was still unfazed, no emotion whatsoever. But his hand on her cheek, felt so warm. His eyes were so... Different. His face stood still and felt cold but his eyes felt like they were yearning for something...They felt loving.
"Father...are...aren't you going to kill me?..."
Her question gave everyone a shock.
"Milady!!! How did you jump to that conclusion?! His Highness is just here to check up on you after you fainted on Lady Cassabella's Party!"
'Lady Cassabella?...No...No no no no...No!'
As she has finally realized in which situation she was in, she brushes off her father's hand and jumps off her bed.
'Uff...'
"Be careful."
Her father scolds her as she recklessly jumps off her bed, completely unaware of her condition. Despite the cold remark, he still caught her in his arms in full support.
'This Feels so weird...I have never seen father this affectionate...or atleast even look at me...'
Despite the way Eloette calls the Duke, 'Father', they are far from a father and daughter relationship. Eloette was an unwanted child. Throughout the entire kingdom, not a single mother nor father wanted her, as she was labeled as the "Rejected Angel".
Rumors have spread that Eloette was thrown off from heaven due to her Past Mistakes. Although this hasn't been confirmed yet to be true, people are convinced enough as soon as they see the wickedly formed birthmarks close to her chest.
Young Eloette lost all hope that eventually someday she would find a welcoming family who won't look at her with disgust in their eyes. But then...The Duke of Belaavill came.
Even though the Duke wasn't Sweet, loving or Warm-hearted, He still took care of her. When she gets sick, despite having plenty of servants, he chose to take care of her himself. He was a Good Father.
But Eloette wanted more attention. Everyday she would bug and interfere with his daily life for attention...At first it wasn't as bad, but then it got unbearable.
'Just get out!!!'
'P...Papa...'
'I said out!'
Eloette trembles as she recalls an awful memory.
A sigh follows. She was still glued to her bed as their Family Doctor instructs her to rest a little longer.
'What am I going to do...'