Imprisoned

Chapter # 16

Bewildered by her reaction, I just bent down on my knees and asked, "Who told you I hate you?"

"Promise you won't tell." She said, making a pinky promise, I smiled and made a pinky promise with her, "Promise."

She moved closer and whispered in my ears, "I have heard step-moms are cruel."

I couldn't help but to chuckle at her bluntness and pat her head, "There's not like this. Why would I hate such an angel?" I asked. She grinned and nodded.

"Why the way, who told you that?" I asked but Amanda spoke up, "Everyone must be awake by now, let's go for breakfast, Sky."

"No. Wait." I smirked, turning to Sky, holding her hands, "Do you wanna be friends?" I asked.

She smiled radiantly and nodded. "So tell your friend who told you."

"Amanda." She grinned and the glare I send in her direction showed the power I unwillingly hold over everyone.

"W-What are you saying, S-Sky?" I laughed and got up, taking Sky's hands.

"Do you wanna play after your School?" I asked sweetly.

"Really? Will you play?"

"Sure." I smiled as we both walked out.

She led me to the dining hall where everyone was present. Prince Sir on the head of the house chair, dressed up in his mighty form and Ayle family, Astrid with her kids.

Greeting everyone and gaining astonished looks from everyone we sat down.

"Did you know Papa Cinzel said she would play with me after school." She told him excitedly.

"Really? Good for you." He smiled, tipping her nose. This girl was my only source to control this beast or else nothing but afflictions awaits ahead.

After Sir and Sky left, I was left with time to think what I should do and after countless thoughts I found myself at one point, my only medium to gain enough power to stand up against them.

"Glad to see you get along with Sky." Astrid smiled.

I was sitting on the steps of the courtyard. The center was covered with stained glass, leading down to the sitting area. We were sitting on its steps instead of seats, she was hesitant at first but soon agreed.

"What faults does that little kid have that I neglect her?" I asked, looking down, hugging my knees.

"She never knew parental love. Brother barely makes time for her, she doesn't even have a mother."

And that's why Amanda can brainwash her the way she wants. I thought and hummed.

"At least he loves her a lot." I mumbled. "Hmm, still, at a point she will realize the lack of attention when she grows up that he was never there."

"Leave it at that time." I sighed.

"Anyways, I gotta go. Minnie and Jake wanted me to bake cookies for them before they return." She smiled, getting up and leaving to make cookies for her ten years old twins.

I smiled and waved at her and the moment Zaniel saw me alone, he came.

"Don't. Don't come near." I put my hand, gesturing to him to stop.

Last night's confrontation with Prince Sir still haunted me and I didn't want any trouble because of him.

"Relax, I am not doing anything." He told me calmly, sitting in the farthest corner across from me.

"Empty, isn't it?" He asked, looking at me.

"Most alluring things are hollow from inside. A ruse." I mocked, staring back at him.