Another World

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"So, you're saying that you accidentally landed in our kingdom?"

"Yes, because I clearly remember that I'm with my friends before I got stuck inside tornado."

She nodded and wrote down something in her notebook. Mama Odelia has a secret den where she performs her spells. It is underneath her home.

There are different sizes of cauldron. But in the middle of her den, there lies a huge cauldron and it has a liquid inside. There are also carved people, with white paint. Maybe she uses it for whoever she wants to land a spell on.

She cleared her throat. "I have to see through you, Devina."

I told her to drop the Lady calling because I am not. I shouldn't be respected the way they respect royalties here. 

"How will you do that?"

She pointed at my hair.

"A piece of your hair, always."

Of course.

I picked a single strand of my hair then gave it to her. She took a piece of napkin and placed my hair inside.

"It'll be a really long process, Devina. Do you want a job for the meantime?"

I chuckled and nodded. "Will I be your assistant?"

Her brows furrowed and shook her head. "Of course not, I don't even allow Placito in my den. The bakeshop here in the village, they're looking for some bakers."

I pouted at her. "I can't bake, Mama Odelia."

"They'll train you, they also need a new face so buyers could come."

It'll be a good pastime for me. I have to wait so that I could go home. I agreed to what Mama Odelia had offered me. I learned that she's close to the owner of that bakeshop.

As a thank you, I cooked the dinner. I may not like cooking when I'm all alone, but I actually cook for those people who I care. I have cooked for my mom several times whenever she's on leave. Now, it's Mama Odelia and Placito. 

"This is a delicious meal, my Lady." Placito complimented as he dig in to his meal

Placito refused by dropping the my Lady. He said that I'm the only person he'll treat with utmost respect. Midnight came and we're getting ready for bed. Not until someone knocked on the door.

"It's Antonio and a woman," Mama Odelia whispered.

Placito opened the door for them and there stood the couple wrapped in a blazer. A really thick blazer, I guess they're afraid of getting killed at this hour.

"My Lady," Edna came to hug me.

"Hey, how's the castle?" I whispered between our hugs.

"The Prince is so worried, my Lady. He demanded us to tell where you are but we forced not to. We don't want you in between of their troubles, especially when they're using you." Edna said as she pulled from the hug.

I looked at her, confused. "Using me? How come?"

Placito closed the door as Antonio got inside. He's holding this huge bag that contains comforters and blankets.

Edna took a deep breath and glanced at Antonio and went back to me. "They want to take your kingdom out of your hands, my Lady."

"That is also the reason why Edna does not let you be under the spell of Prince Elton." Antonio continu

My heart throbbed in pain. A mixed emotions is what I'm feeling today. I'm afraid, nervous, angry. I don't know what to do. I was breathing so heavy Mama Odelia had to order me to sit down. Edna helped me as I sat down. Placito went to the kitchen to grab me a glass of water.

"How come you know all of this, Edna?" Mama Odelia asked as I drank my water.

She took a deep breath and glanced around. "I overheard them talking even before my Lady woke up."

"You mean the day I blacked out?" I mumbled.

Edna nodded and caressed my shoulder. "I heard that the King had received a message. It was from your father, my Lady. Asking for marriage."

Edna was right. Long time ago Elton had told me about the letter that has been sent to his father. He also confessed that night about his feelings for me.

"But Elton confessed," I whispered.

Edna nodded. "I know that, my Lady. I've been friends with him since we were little, his feelings are true. But another young lady has feelings for him."

My eyes widened when I realized who it was. All along, I knew it all along. I even teased about them starring in a Korean drama.

"Ravina," I whispered.

"You knew, Devina?" Mama Odelia asked.

"Y-Yes, I've observed them quite a few times." I took a deep breath and tried to relax.

"What have you heard, Edna?" Mama Odelia stared Edna straight into her eye.

"If the Prince and my Lady get married, the kingdom will be transferred to the Prince's father." She answered.

Mama Odelia scoffed. She walked around the living room and massaged her temples. Placito got worried so he stood up and tried to calm her mother down.

"This is the reason why I retired early, Devina. The King has dangerous plans, and I don't want any part of it." Mama Odelia let out a deep sigh.

I was bothered the whole night. Mama Odelia performed a spell for the couple. So that even if Ravina tracked down where they went after duty, she will be given a false information. Mama Odelia knew Ravina's weaknesses when it comes to witchcraft. Ravina's aunt is not that powerful unlike Mama Odelia.

It is because Mama Odelia is a true witch, who got impregnated by a human. A mere villager who fell in love unexpectedly. Both Ravina and her aunt was only a sorcerer, who learned witchcraft at some school.

Antonio and Edna slept with me in the living room. We slept in the blankets while Antonio took the couch. Edna said that Antonio could not sleep on the floor because he might catch a cold.

Early morning Edna and Antonio left Mama Odelia's house. They still have duty to attend to. Mama Odelia had sewed me a cute outfit that I normally see at the villagers. Placito dropped me off at the bakeshop and left.

"My Lady?" The baker asked when he saw me.

"Please, I just need a job." I pleaded.

He gulped. "I can't put my bakeshop at risk, my Lady. Or else the King is going to close my shop. I need to provide for my family."

I was about to answer but Mama Odelia appeared out of nowhere.

She was wearing this cute scarf with a pearl necklace. "Oh please, Martin. Don't worry, she's in good hands."

I smiled widely at Mr. Martin and he sighed. Looks like he doesn't have any choice.

Baking was not easy. I had to jot down every instruction he says that made me sweat a bucket. Good thing he was so patient with me. I learned only the basics until I started putting out fresh baked bread.

"My Lady,"

I almost dropped the tray I was holding. Luckily, I have a good grip. My back was facing a huge open window where the customers are coming to order some bread. I turned around to see Placito, carrying a bag.

"Hi, where have you been?" I asked and placed the last tray on the divider.

"Oh, the academy." He answered.

"Academy? Like school?" My forehead creased.

He smiled and nodded. "But there is a special room for us half witches and witches."

"Wow, that's great."

"How was your first day? Are buyers coming?"

There was so many customers at the first batch. It was like the first time they've seen me selling them bread and cakes. Mr. Martin was beside me taking all the money from them as I wrap the cakes and bread in plastic or a box.

"Hmm, yeah."

Before we left Mr. Martin gave me a cute purse. There was three circle silvers and two bronze. He said that is my pay for every day. He'll also give me bonus if I sell many pastries.

Placito and I were walking home, it was almost sunset and everyone was walking inside their home. We were both talking about how our day went and what happened with school. I learned that Placito was a very smart kid. He said that he got that from his mom, which I totally agreed.

It was not quiet in the village of sorcerers, maybe because it was almost evening and they already slept in the afternoon. The houses was actually some shops. Where there are signage with symbols written in different letters.

I was smiling the whole time I was walking home. But it faded when I saw Prince Elton inside the village of sorcerers, happily chatting with Ravina.

Did I get heartbroken?
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Another World

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Devina, I thought you said you ship them 🤔

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