2 I

Staring up and my old wooden ceiling I sigh in defeat. "I wish dad was still here." I began to think back on the very first day I met that woman, my stepmother in fact. It's already been eight years since she came into my life. I huff out my frustrations and quickly get up.

"I know father and mother wouldn't want me moping around" After cheering myself up I begin to do my daily chores. My daily routine I have come accustomed to was everyday maid cleaning. After my father died the daily expenses became too much to afford so I was reduced to a maid to help out.

I would usually cook daily meals as well because they couldn't be trusted in the kitchen and I was the only one allowed in there, which led me to sleep in there from time to time. My stepmother became the caretaker of the house and her name was Sylvette L/n. She took father's last name after they were married and while she was really kind at first she became more cruel to me after his passing.

I do believe my stepmother does have some sort of motherly feelings towards me, but I feel like I remind her too much of my father. That's why she's harder on me. But besides her, she owned a pair of twins by the name of Fae and Lucas Allard. The only difference you could tell from them besides their gender was their personality.

They both owned their mothers black hair and emerald green like eyes. They also got some of her attitude. Right when I was about to leave I could hear more chores coming from my daily tasker. "Y/n! I can find my hair pin!" The voice belonged to Fae who was hopeless of taking care of herself. "Which one?"

I sign quietly to myself. "THE PURPLE ONE! STOP ASKING QUESTIONS AND FIND IT!" I flinch at her loud tone and I give her a simple 'Yes ma'am' Sighing to myself again I quickly begin my search. "Hey idiot." I look up for my eyes to meet a shade of green

"Yes Lucas?" He frowns before grabbing my chin roughly. "What did I say about calling me by my name." He pulls me roughly into his chest and places his warm hand on my back. "If you do that..." He slowly traces his hand down my waist. "I might..." He places his head in my neck and sniffs me. "Lose control"

Before his hand could go any lower I pushed him away. "I'm sorry Master it won't happen again." My face burns red as I turn away to look for the hair pin again. "I'm not done talking to you." He quickly grabs my wrist and smirks.

"Y/-! LUCAS LET GO OF HER NOW!" A frown enters his face as our sister walks in the room. "SHE IS LOOKING FOR MY HAIR PIN!" She grabs my other wrist and pulls me towards her. Silence fills the air as the twin glare at each other not letting go of either of my wrists. "Uh I still have to go-"

"Y/n! What are you doing here? You were supposed to be back by now with groceries!" My mother walks into the living room to see me caught between the twins' argument. I will not have my children get dirty!" Fae quickly let's go and wipes her hands on our brother's shirt. "Your right! She'll just get my pin dirty anyways. I'll just go buy a new one!"

She skips off while our mother glares at Lucas. He let's go but looks back at me and smiles. "Watch out!" He walks off, not even gazing at his mother, which seems to be angry with me. "Leave" I look at her questionably which only angers her more. "I SAID LEAVE!" I jump in surprise and quickly run out the door.

"They always do this" I walk my way towards town to see the packed market filled with many breathtaking options. "I'm so hungry right now!" I quickly grab what I need for tonight and go to my favorite apple stand. "Well hello there kind sir!" I do a little curtsy which makes the boy laugh. "Well hello there beautiful. Are you here for the apples or me?" He winks at me which makes me roll my eyes at him.

I look down to notice a bright red apple which makes me drool in delight, as I'm about to reach for it someone snatches it real quick. I pout until I hear a familiar voice. Lucas quickly grabbed my hand and began to walk away throwing a coin back at the man. I look back at the brown haired male we leave behind and mouth a 'Sorry' -"What are you doing here? You know mother doesn't like you coming to the market." He quickly pulls me into an alley which makes me question him

"Lucas..." I begin to worry as he pulls me deeper into the alley. He quickly stops walking and begins to look around. I'm about to say something but he quickly interrupts. He looks down at me which makes me grow nervous. "This is the only time I'm alone with you." I look at him questionably and sigh.

"Why do you need time alo-?" He quickly cuts me off and kisses my lips. I stand there shocked and confused letting him **** my mouth. He pulls back and stares at me with a smile. "I knew it." He grabs me and pulls me closer before going in for another kiss. This time I'm able to react and I quickly push him away. My eyes began to grow watery as I looked up at him.

"Why would you do that." I stare at him waiting for an answer which doesn't come.

"I let you do whatever you want to me, but this.... I won't let you do this!" I quickly ran out of the alley into a bigger commotion in the plaza.

"Prince Otomo returns home from a long awaited journey and every fair maiden shall be invited to the grand royal ball that is meant to last for 3 days! oh and every gentleman is invited as well. It shall take place two weeks from now at the royal palace. The King wishes ever maiden luck!"

"A royal ball.... maybe this is what I need" I look up at the sky quickly forgetting about Lucas and smile.

"Maybe I should go."