Runaway

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"Princess? Princess? Wake up, Your Majesty. It is time for your bath." A distant voice said, distorting my dream. No. NO, I DON'T WANT TO WAKE UP!

My eyes slowly opened. The imperial maid was staring at me with a warm smile. Ugh… back in hell. In all of my five years, I have never slept deeply before. No, I have never dreamed of my family and friends since being in this reality. Why, all of a sudden? I mean, I do miss my family and friends. But that was too random.

I rubbed my eyes and sat up from the bed. Right. I am in this bastard's room.

"His Majesty wants to have breakfast with you today, Princess. Let's get you washed and dressed for today. The emerald maids have brought a few dresses and accessories. Please choose what you want to wear today." Instructed the imperial maids.

What the hell, not only do I have to have dinner with him every day, now I have to see him twice today? I am literally living in hell.

I rolled my eyes and just pointed at a random dress without looking.

"Wise choice, your Majesty. Please, if you allow me to get you ready for your bath."

I nodded and was escorted to the imperial bathroom by five maids. Jeez, even his bathroom is dripping in gold and emeralds. He sure likes to flaunt his wealth.

"His Majesty will soon finish his swordsmanship training. Breakfast has been moved to an earlier time, 7 am. He also shortened his training time so he can make it to breakfast."

Listen, lady, I don't care. I am already annoyed about this situation. You just talking about it is making my mood sour. Though I must admit, I feel quite refreshed. Whether he has the best bed, or wait… What were his powers again? Last night, I was wide awake because I was nervous about sleeping in his room. Suddenly, his eyes turned a different color out of nowhere and looked me dead in the eyes while saying 'Go to sleep,' and just like that, I went into a deep sleep. Now I'm curious. I need to find out.

After my bath, the imperial maids got me ready. They sure took a long time to get me prepared for the day. Since the trashman came back from his training, I was brought into the dining hall to wait for him until he was washed up and dressed.

This sucks. Before 7 am, the maids took nearly two hours to get me ready, meaning they woke me up before 5 am. And for what? Just so I can have breakfast with this shithole? Not to mention, I have classes at 9 am—what luck.

"Now enters, his Imperial Majesty- the Emperor." Announced the butler.

The french doors opened. I quickly got up and greeted him.

"Good morning, your Majesty." I said as I bowed.

He looked at me and smiled.

"Are you not going to greet me, Amara?" He said as he walked towards me.

I looked up at him and expressed a confused face.

"Your Majesty, Good morning." I said again as I attempted to bow once more.

"So I guess there will be no greeting for me this morning then. What a shame." He sighed as he sat down.

"D..daddy, good morning. I... I am sorry, daddy. I...I forgot… to.. call you…" I said quickly.

"Good morning, Amara. It is about time you greeted me." He smirked.

"Take a seat so they can serve us." He demanded in a gentle tone.

'Let's have your seat changed. Sit here, next to me.' The trashman demanded as he pointed to the seat next to him.

He what now? He wants me to sit next to him?! Why? I like my seat. Far away from you!

He leaves me no choice. I either get executed for disobeying this bastard or do what he says, like the puppet I was born to be.

I got up and sat down at the seat he requested me to sit at.

"This will be your chair from now on, understand Amara?" He said as he placed the silk napkin on his lap.

I nodded as I looked away. I can feel his eyes on me. As if he is observing me.

"How did you sleep last night? I hope the bed was comfortable." asked the trashman.

"I slept well. However, I am excited to sleep in my own bed." I responded.

"I see. That is good to hear. Amara, make sure you eat well. You have classes today, and you need a well-balanced meal to succeed and pay attention in your classes. I spoke to your scholars last week, and they have all told me great things."

"Your...I mean, daddy, I have a question for you. May I?" I questioned.

He looked at me and placed his silverware on the sides of his plate.

"You may."

"From what you and the scholar have told me, the Giodivonia imerial members have mana and special abilities. Uncle Ezra has the ability to become invisible. Cousin Hansol can read minds; apparently, mine is to heal. What are your abilities?"

His jaw tightened, and slightly squinted his eyes at me. He then gave me a gentle smile and leaned back on his chair.

"What do you think my abilities are, Amara? I will give you three tries. If you get it right, you get one request."

"If I get it right, my request must be fulfilled, and you cannot say no." I demanded.

"...very well."

"You… have the ability to control minds… or control people to do whatever you want them to do." I said confidently.

His jaw tightened once again; this time, he balled his fist.

"And what gave you the impression that I can control minds?" He questioned.

"Last night, I was too nervous to sleep. I was awake with no intention of sleeping. Your Majesty demanded me to sleep. Not a full second goes by before I go into a deep sleep. I also noticed your eye color changed to a light grey."

He slightly nodded and crossed his arms.

"Very well. What is your request." He responded.

"You will not break my request?" I questioned.

"I will not. Go ahead, what is it?" He questioned once more. This time I can feel the tension in the room.

"I... would like to have things back to how they were." I stuttered in a low voice.

He raised his left eyebrow in confusion, crossing his arms as he continued to stare at me.

"As you mentioned, I can control minds - not read them. What do you mean by "how things were"?"

My hands began to tremble from fear.

Regardless of how nice this man as gotten over the years, he is still a sadistic tyrant.

"I... would like to have my meals alone... perhaps... we can see each other when... you have your headaches. I do not mine healing you." Each word came out weaker in tone than the last.

His eyes quickly turned black. I can see all of the maids and butlers facing the walls turn their heads in fear. A few of them began to tremble.

"I will not request it. Go to your lessons at once." He said in a calm tone.

"You said you wouldn't break the…" I responded in an angry tone.

"YOU WILL NOT HAVE YOUR REQUEST GRANTED. LEAVE TO YOUR LESSONS AT ONCE, CHILD!" He yelled as he slammed his fist against the table, causing the table to crack in half.

I quickly jump in fear. Tears began to roll down my face.

"Why do you always do what you want?! I am a human being! I have feelings too! You never let me have my own free will! You only use me for your stupid headaches! you don't care for me? so why even go out of your way to eat with me?! I meant it when I said that I hated you!"

I jumped out of my seat. As I walked out the door, I turned around.

Who does this bastard think he is?! Just because you are the emperor and can control minds? So what?! Without me, you would always have unbearable headaches that will cause you to be useless! You need me! You need me more than I will ever need you! I hate this! I give up! Tonight, I am leaving. I don't care how I do it. I am out of this place.