The Next Day
Freya's Pov :
Even though it's Christmas,My day started as usually as possible.And 'Usual' itself means it sucks.
But something was a bit different though.I woke up surrounded by a masculine,warm and intoxicating smell.Its almost like cedar mixed with something wild,like forest after rain.
I don't know why but i slept wearing that jacket last night.I wasn't able to sleep but when his scent surrounded me,it felt safe.
Seeing the house decorated with Christmas decorations disappoint me a little.
Christmas is never the same.Not after mom and dad left.
But even though it's silly,a little part of me still believes in magic and santa.After coming home last night,i made a wish.I wanted to meet him again.
However,i am doubtful whether my wish will come true or not.All i can do is keep wishing.
I just step into the living room when i hear someone snicker.
"Yo,look who is up.Good morning Sistaah!"Candice takes out the lollipop out of her mouth and gives me a judgmental gaze,eyeing me up and down with disgusted look."Seriously what's up with those grandma pj's?Got nothing new to wear?"
She smiles like a cat and twirl's around,showing off what i bet is her new dress."Look,it's a present from mom.Pretty right?Look at your clothes,You should maybe ask your mom for a dress too.Oops i forgot you don't have a mom.My bad."
I glare at her silently as she passes by me with an arrogant smirk."Merry Christmas Orphan."
"Don't even think about asking for a dress.You have plenty of clothes to wear."Aunt Jannis warn's as soon as Candice goes away.
Yeah,the old worn out clothes?There are plenty in my room.The last time i was brought a dress was by uncle last year.And that too because Candice hadn't liked that dress and refused to take it.
My heart squeezes a little seeing her hateful glare as i bow my head and go towards the kitchen."I didn't say that i needed any."
"There are guest coming over this Evening.I have already written what to cook.Prepare them by 6."Aunt say's and Uncle interrupts before i can say anything.
"There are maids for that.Why do you want her to cook?Let the maids do the work."Uncle say's disapprovingly,setting down the newspaper.
"The maid's don't cook as good as her.Isn't it just cooking?There's nothing wrong if she does it."Aunt retort's and uncle shakes his head."There are so many people coming today.How can she prepare everything alone?"
"So what?It's just once.I am not asking her to do it everyday.Anyway,we pay for her studies and everything,can't she do this much?"Aunt say's and i step forward with a smile."Uncle,aunt is right.It's no big deal.I will do it."
He gives me a worried look but doesn't say anything.I know how much uncle hates conflicts and arguments.But he still tried and that's enough for me.
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After finishing all the work,i step out of the kitchen when a peasant blocks my way.
Seriously,she is more annoying then a peasant.
"Whose Jacket is this?"Candice stop's my path,holding the jacket that he gave me last night.
I grit my teeth's and snatch it back from her."How dare you rummage through my room?"
She snicker's."It's my house.Why can't i rummage through a room in my own house?Don't spin the subject,whose jacket is that?I know brand's things when i see one.It's one from a high end brand,there's no way you can afford that!"
"It isn't your business if i can afford it or not.And stop stuffing your nose where it doesn't belong!"I warn and run to my room,not wanting to argue much.
The more i react the surer she would be that this jacket is important to me.Whenever she realises that i hold something dear to my heart,she goes after that thing like a mad dog.
Thats how it has been since childhood.
Candice was never bad to me but after my parents died in that accident and uncle brought me here,Candice's personality has taken a 180 degree turn.
She used to destroy everything that i had,from toys to my parents belongings.It's as if she hates me to the core.
I always let her take anything she wanted but…i grip the jacket tightly in my hand.
If she comes after this,there's no way i am letting her have her way this time.
This jacket is mine..he gave me this.
I look out the window towards the forest and sigh."I wonder if i will ever see you again golden boy."