Chapter 2 - Ch.2:"The lotus"

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...*Zzz*...*pant-pant*..*zzz*

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"AH!, THE MID-TERM EXAMS!!!"*gasp-gasp-gasp*

Now I remember!

I went to the college's dorm to pick up a box full of books, I needed them for the mid-term exams.

I was heading downstairs , then... a book left on the first step, the cover full of red and black roses; consequently I put the box down to pick up the book ,i was thinking of hand it over to the dorm's secretary who would have then found the rightful owner.

Then a strong push forward and ... total darkness...

I guess the reason why I can't move my body right now is because I fell down the stairs.

"But who could have pushed me? I don't remember having any enemies."

"But if I fell down the stairs then.... why i can't feel any pain? but above all ,THIS IS NOT the room of a hospital, indeed it seems almost that of an old villa".

Now that I think about it, that book was familiar and the title too; if my memory serves me right, it was: "The Villainess is....

*BLAM*: door opens

"Miss Layla..": girl

The voice of a woman ,dressed in unusual clothes and in tears ,made me forget what I was trying to remember.

*sob*"Miss Layla... how do you feel?"

"W-who...a..re... you?"

I'm finally able to talk ,but it's exhausting.

"..don't you remember me?,I'm your most trusted servant, Amélie ":Amélie

"For..giv..e m.e Am..élie bu..t I.. do..n't re...all..y kn..ow w..ho yo..u a..re ..neit..her whe..re I a..m; m..y na..me i.s Je-*cough**cough*"my throat hurts , I I think it's better ,for now, to stop talking.

"Your name is Leyla de Leroy, the sole heir of the House of Leroy":Amélie

I must tell her that she got the wrong person ,but my voice is gone ;i'm unable to clarify the misunderstanding.

"Let me help you prepare":Amélie

The woman, although small and slender at first glance, managed to move my body in a wheelchair resting nearby.

"Miss Leyla, how would you like me to style your hair?... how about *hmm*... *ah!*.. found it! ;Miss Leyla ,are you all right!? you look pale!"

"AHHHHHHH!!! "

THE WOMAN IN THE MIRROR IS NOT ME!! ;

LONG BLONDE HAIR ,BLUE EYES AND LIPS THAT WOULD MAKE EVEN PAMELA ANDERSON JEALOUS! ;THIS IS NOT MY FACE AT ALL!.

"OH MY GOD! WHAT HAPPENED TO ME!!!!"

"THINK JEN! , THERE HAS TO BE AN EXPLANATION ...EXPLanation...explanation, *ah!*..no.. i don't have one."

"Miss, should I call the doctor?!": Amélie

"No,..g..et..out..pl..eas.e"

"I understand": Amélie

*Slam*

I'm finally alone.

The room is pervaded by a scent of flowers.

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I can't help but enjoy what i see in the mirror, HOW can a girl be so beautiful!.

These facial features and this snow-white like flawless skin.

"What if it's a mask? yes,like those made of latex/silicone"

But I can't explain how I have so much sensitivity on the face.

"What if it's a dream? *ouch! *" Pinching my cheek, I know it's not.

*Yawn* I'm starting to get sleepy, maybe I should go back to bed.

I can't feel my legs but compared to yesterday I can move slightly my arms and hands.

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Turning towards the bed my attention is drawn by a vase placed on a small table next to the bed, full of pink lotus flowers1;

And leaning against it there is a letter.

Intrigued by it ,I approach .

-For Jennifer Thomas-

"uh? WHAT THE...?"

I was certain that in that letter were was the explanation i wished for;

So, in a hurry, I grabbed the letter and i began reading....

[lotus flowers1=symbolizes rebirth in a world contaminated by impurities. ]