Martha left the room with the other women leaving Selena in the quite room where her thoughts were the only thing she could hear and the sun trying to sneak its ray into the room through the green curtains. Selena threw herself on her bed with questions that seemed to have no answer running through her mind. She definitely felt the heat of the fire when it engulfed her in its flames or was this a punishment maybe this could be an opportunity for her to live the life she never experienced in her previous life.
Scarlett died before she transmigrated into Selena's body and she realized that one has to be dead first before the transmigration happens. Why did she have to be placed in such a weak body because Scarlett in her previous life ,was known as the unmovable force and a lioness. Most people called her the unstoppable storm for she had money , fame and glory. And now she is back to square one. Maybe she could use this opportunity to finally fall in love , have a family and live a simple life.
With those thoughts in her head, Scarlett closed her eyes as a smile formed on her lips. But the bruises on her body bothered her. 'What the hell happened to you' she asked no one in particular allowing herself to be pulled into the realm of dreams. Suddenly the memory of Selena from the night she was attacked flashed before her eyes: "Young mistress Selena, the Baron seeks your presence." one of the maid informed the red haired girl who was combing her long hair whilst starring at the mirror humming a tune."Tell him I am coming" the soft voice of the red hair made the maid blush. "Al.. alright , Milady." The dark corridor echoing the footsteps of Selena was dimly lit by candles making it difficult for her to see clearly . She adjusted the black bonnet given to her by her uncle to never take it off in public and chanted a spell "illuminati" which brightened the candles making her vision clearer and made her smile at the fact that her spell actually worked.
"Uncle Jacob can I come in." The sound of a quill dropping was heard before she was given the permission to enter. Her footsteps were light making her uncle raise his head to look at her. He could clearly see the difference between them because most of the family members have blonde or black hair. That red flames on her head was a curse in the land which was strictly forbidden to be seen. " Sit down" he motioned to the chair . "Selena. " he signed as he continued " the Duke has sent a letter requesting for your hand. You are going to marry the Duke in a month time." he ended his sentence with a wave of his hand motioning her to leave because he was done with their conversation. " What do you mean,Uncle . The Duke is rumored to be an evil vampire whose wives die some months after marriage. Do you hate me that much to condemn me to such a faith." she inquired with moist eyes. " What did I do wrong. Please answer me . Is it because of my hair? Am I not your niece? Your sister's daughter. Why are you treating me in such a manner. One thing I know for sure is that I can not marry the Duke." she ended with a tear running down her cheek. She finally had courage to face her uncle after years and with her new found power she could live a life she always wished for far away from this family.
" How dare you. Ungrateful brat" Jacob boomed as he slap Selena so hard that she fell on the floor. " Listen to me you brat. I am trying to make you live a life of luxury can you not see I am trying to provide you a better life." Jacob run his fingers through his blonde hair as he signed. " Selena , I am doing this for you. So be good and go along with it . Okay?" he suddenly spoke lovingly as he raised her from the floor. Selena was frozen with shock as her uncle dragged her out of his office. With a thud from the door, Selena run to her only solace in the manor, the rose garden she herself grew. She fell on her knees and cried her heart out to the moon and the stars hoping that maybe they could hear her frustration and help her. Suddenly,she felt a gentle touch on her head and she raised her head to see the shadow of a man whose face had been blocked by the darkness. Scared, she run trying to get to her room however everything became blurry and her breath started to slow down. She reached the corridor as black dots started to blind her. The only she remembered before blacking out was the blood she coughed up before falling on the cold wooden fall .
Scarlett woke up immediately and started breathing heavily. Her face was dumb with sweat and her hair was sticking to her face. Before she had time to process the memories of Selena form last night the door suddenly burst opened and there stood a blonde haired man with brown eyes who looked in like he was in his early forties. His eyes were filled with relief. Scarlett then realized he was her uncle, Baron Jacob Montage this realization made her direct her icy
stare at him.