Another World

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My eyes are wide open. Silently cursing, was it all a dream? Are those scenes not real? How I wish I'm only dreaming and can't get myself to wake up. I closed my eyes, realizing that I may never come back. I felt my tears roll down my cheeks.

Am I cursed? What did I do wrong?

"You're crying again," I opened my eyes and wipe the tears on my cheek.

My head turned to my side to see Edna standing beside my bed while holding a tray. I pulled the comforter up to my chest and licked my lips.

"I'm sorry, I just had a bad dream." Was bad the right term for that?

My eyes landed on the tray that she's holding.

"Are you going to send that to Prince Elton?" I pointed at the tray.

"Not really, he told me to send it to you." She bit her lower lip and wiggled her eyebrows.

"Oh,"

"I'll leave this tray in here, better get up and eat them. Prince Elton might visit you later." Edna placed the tray on my bed table.

"Thanks, Edna." I gave her a close mouth smile.

"You're welcome," she did a curtsy before leaving my room.

I scanned the tray on my bed table. There was a cake, probably a bundt cake. There are lemon zests on top of it, too. It smelled good but I wasn't in the mood to eat cake today.

I remembered Prince Elton telling me that her mom was dead. There goes my plan B. How could I get home if the person I'm leaning on is dead?

This is so frustrating.

I was disturbed by a knock on the door. I sat on my bed and waited for the door to open. Prince Elton's head popped up.

"I'm sorry, did I disturbed you?"

No, you did not.

I shook my head and crossed my arms. "I'm sorry, I wasn't in the mood to eat cake today."

He opened the door widely open and went inside my room. He roamed around to look for the tray that he sent. Prince Elton looked a bit disappointed.

"I'm sorry, I might have sent the wrong treat." He scratched the back of his head.

My forehead creased and took a deep breath. "Wrong treat?"

Am I a dog? You bastard.

"Yes, Ravina dropped by a treat a few moments ago before you suddenly lost consciousness."

I really didn't fell asleep. I lost consciousness that led me to have that type of dream. A dream where I went back to the first time, again, to be with my friends and all. It was magical. Yet, it was just a dream.

I'm still afraid that I'll be staying here for too long. Wasn't there a coincidence that I grabbed my phone before I went black?

That led me to my next plan. I have to look for my old clothes. I'm pretty sure Edna hasn't burned them yet. I know that she's lying that led her to slam the door right into my face.

I don't want to get caught either. I can't afford to lose my life.

"Can I have that treat, instead?" I used my puppy eyes to lure him in.

His eyes widened and nodded. "Sure, I'll be waiting outside while you dress up."

Bingo.

I hurriedly went inside the bathroom to fix myself. This is operation-find-my-old-clothes. After dressing up, I went outside to see Prince Elton waiting for me.

"I'm ready," I placed my hands at my back.

He examined my state and smiled. "You look beautiful, Lady Devina."

We headed to the dining room as he called some maids to prepare us some food. He pulled me a chair until the maids were back holding trays. It was a biscuit. 

"Wow," my mouth drooled at the sight of the biscuits.

They look fresh and delicious. There is also a jar of honey on the side.

"Ravina said that you might wanna like them." He said as he took a bite.

"I'll probably will,"

The whole day was fun. We went to the art room once more to visit some of her mom's beautiful artworks. He also took me to the garden to pick up some camellia flowers. Then, I got tired so we sat down for a moment in the garden.

"Do you have a library here?" I asked while staring at the sky.

"Yes, why'd you ask?"

"I get really bored, I want to read a few books."

"Sure, do you wanna go right now?"

I nodded happily that made him smile widely. Looks like my plan is going smoothly. Luring him in so that I could get my clothes back and look for my phone to call my mom and rescue me here.

"Yes please!" I clasped both my hands.

We went to the library. It was a bit dark inside and dusty. There were tons of shelves and two tables in the middle of the room. Why aren't the maids cleaning this area?

"It's a bit dirty in here," I commented.

"Sorry for that, we don't usually go here—"

"Prince! Lady Devina!"

A voice cut off on what Prince Elton was about to say. There stood Edna with an angry face. She showed up unexpectedly, huh? She's holding a broom while gawking at us.

"Edna," Elton called.

"Why are you both here?"

Oooh, he didn't call Elton my Prince this time.

"Lady Devina wanted to see the library, is that so wrong?" Prince Elton's forehead creased.

Edna swallowed hard and took a deep breath. "No, my Prince."

"It's just this place is a bit dusty and I'm afraid you might catch a cold, especially Lady Devina." She added.

Elton nodded and placed both hands inside his pockets. I tilted my head to the side and examined her state. She's a bit nervous, her outburst was a bit shady. What is Edna the maid hiding?

"Well, I guess me and Lady Devina will walk out first. But when do you want us back, my Lady?" He turned around to ask me.

I pursed my lips and let out a sigh. "Probably, tomorrow?"

Edna nodded. "Will do, my Lady."

Dinner time came and that's when the  King showed up. He's a bit groggy and tired. He kept silent the whole dinner. But that silence was changed when Ravina showed up.

"Ravina," the King stood up.

"Sorry for showing up late, my King. But I have to tell you something." Ravina was a bit bothered by just looking at her stance.

The King wiped his mouth and nodded. "Meet me in my chambers, Ravina."

Chambers? Isn't that another word for a room? Oh no!

"Is there something wrong, Father?"

"No, no, I'll be right back. Please finish your food." The King hurriedly went out of the dining room

"Is there a problem?" I asked softly.

"I guess, don't worry okay?" He assured.

Why would I worry?

"How did you like the dinner, my Lady?" He asked, changing the topic.

"It's nice, who makes them?"

"Our cooks, of course, but those are my mom's recipes." He beamed.

Well, his mom is a bit familiar with any of the modern dishes in the world.

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Another World