A soft light shown through the heavy curtains, waking Amara up. Sitting up with a smile, she walked over, peeking through the curtains. All around, nothing but pine trees.
"ten years old." She whispered to herself, before getting into her day clothes.
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Walking into the sitting room; Amara looked around for her father.
Still not home....
She frowned;settling on a cushioned rocking chair, swinging her legs giving the chair more momentum to swing; all while humming a soft melody.
The front door opened.
Amara's face lighted, as Malefic entered the room.
Malefic stopped in his tracks when he spotted Amara. "How long?"
"Not long" Amara answered, understanding his question of how long she have been awake.
Malefic just nodded "Alright"
Amara stared at his usual emotionless face. And how rarely, have she seen any emotions displayed. "It's my birthday!" She said excitingly, in hopes he could transfer her excitement.
"Yes,yes it is" Malefic nodded
"And I have something for you" He said; in an attempt of a cheery voice, and smile. Not the best, but it was enough for Amara to gasp in excitement, and rush over to hug him.
"What is it?!" She squealed
"After breakfast", Malefic patted her head, before making his way to the kitchen
Amara skipped after him, in delight and joy. She went to the cupboards for the plates.
"No, you sit Amara, it's your birthday" Malefic said, picking her up, and setting her down on her normal spot at the table.
Amara, with a big grin on her face, asked "What are we having?"
"Pancakes, with buttermilk syrup"
Amara's eyes brightened at that "Yes please" she said sweetly
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Malefic watched his daughter finish eating, He stood up;making his way to the front door, he came back with a large brown sack . He then placed it in front of Amara; who of which, had a huge smile on her face.
"Go on" Malefic urged
Amara opened the bag as respectfully as she could, pulling on the string that kept it together. A face full of question flashed across her face when she pulled out; what seemed like a bunch of sticks connected together.
"Their roots" Malefic stated, when he saw her face.
"Roots? For a plant?"Amara's face began to brighten up, "Which plant?'"
"A rose plant" Malefic answered before gesturing to the others, and the color of the bag indicates the color of the rose would be.
Amara laughed in delight, examining the root.
Malefic then brought out a large book, setting it down besides Amara "This will have all of the information to get you started on your gardening"
Amara looked down at it, scooting it towards her, then flipping it to a random page.
" Now remember, Taking care of your roses are your responsibility" Malefic declared
Amara nodded eagerly "Of course!" She jumped up;grabbing the bag of roots before going to the back door.
"where are you going?" Malefic asked, standing up after her.
"I'm going to start planting!" Amara answered, pulling open the door, and going outside. Malefic following.
"Where shall I plant?" She wondered out loud, circling the backyard.
Malefic watched her from the door. His emotionless face then turned to the large black metal gates, more to keep things in, then out...
"What do you think, Father?" Amara asked, knocking Malefic out of his thoughts
"Wherever you see fit"
Amara thought for a moment, looking around, before going to the right side of the yard."I'll Plant them here" She declared "So when it's day, the sun would mostly shine on the flowers!" With that, she got onto her knees, and began digging.