Chapter 24 - 7 Years.

Chapter 24 - 7 Years.

7 years had gone by and Simon Wayward felt his fears grow increasingly strong each day that blasted child stayed alive!

After that rotten illegitimate child of his had ran away the first time, he had gone off into a frenzy for 12 years fearing what's to come if she is ever discovered!?

What if that brat had told someone about what they had been planning all those years!? He could finally breathe for the first time when he heard of her death but the moment was short lived when her fucking daughter had to show up in the picture out of nowhere and what's worse is they lost the custody case to Lord Orion! It could have been anyone but him! If he ever found out about what they did to his wife!? Just the thought made his blood run cold...

"Why did I ever listen to you!? I should have killed that child as soon as we found her! Who cares about her fucking custody you know what her fucking beast of a father could do to us if he ever finds out!?"

He screamed at his wife, Erida who just sat there calmly drinking tea. "You said you wanted power. I gave you it as I promised when you married me."

He became infuriated at her words. "At what expense!? That brat is gonna be the death of me!? It's been 7 years and she's still there!?" For 7 fucking years he had been living life like a madman worse than the insanity he experienced prior to that when he found out her mother escaped many years ago and to make things worse the bitch went and married Paris Orion and became pregnant with his child!

The fucking child they need is now Paris Orion's daughter! The fear of Paris Orion's wrath scared him more than the law did and he had to do something! "Why exactly haven't we got that child in our grasp!? We have been sitting ducks for the last 7 years!"

Erida looked at her husband's pitiful state.

She couldn't care less about his fears. She wasn't gonna make her move so recklessly she has been patiently waiting for that right moment to put her evil plan into action.

"I told you, I'm waiting for the right moment." Her husband laughed at her words. "Hah! You can do that for all I care! I'm not gonna sit around anymore it's time I took care of this matter myself!" He stormed off and opened their bedroom door and just before he was about to leave his wife warned him. "I wouldn't do that if I were you. You may just provoke the beast."

He stilled for a second feeling a cold sweat run down his back but he couldn't wait not any longer! He Stormed off out of the room not wanting to wait any longer. Erida sighed as her husband left. She stirred her tea quietly. "Well, it's his funeral. Let him do as he pleases, why should I care?"

"Lady, Iridesa, don't spend too long in the bath. You don't want to be late for class again." I lay still under the water as I held my breath. I stared up at the bright ceiling above me as I heard Miss Delphine's voice come through the door.

"I have bought your breakfast, come eat quickly and I'll send Nana and Laura over to help you dress." I came out of the water. "Ha!..." I gasped as they sat up in the tub, water spilling out from the side onto the marble floor. "

"Thank you! I'll be out soon, Miss Delphine!" I called back, I soon heard her leave the room and I climbed out of the large Vintage bath tub.

I pushed my short silver hair back as the wet stands fell before my eyes. I stood before the large antique mirror and looked at myself.

7 years had gone by since my father had saved me and brought me home. I had become healthier as I had an average height just like other 19 year old women.

My hair had been cut short into a short bob and my different colored eyes were much brighter than ever. My rosy complexion was glowing brightly, my pink lips were small but much fuller, my face had become rounder and I had put on some weight as my body soon became curvier and rounder yet slender and healthy.

I observed the soft curve of my belly, the small dimples on the side of my round thighs, the heavy roundness of my chest, and the curve of my buttocks. My body had developed very differently than I would have imagined in these past 7 years considering how thin and frail I had been.

Some things however had stayed just like I expected like the faint pink scars that adorned my stomach and my back mostly.

I know that these scars won't ever go away just like my trauma but that's okay.

I wore these scars proudly as they told the tale of a strong girl who endured it all and survived. It also gave me the courage and fire to become stronger and more powerful just like my father.

With this goal in mind I prepared myself for what I had decided today. I was finally going to convince father to give me something that I know he won't agree with but I was determined not to lose. I had to convince him, I had to show him I won't take no for an answer no matter what. After all, I am his daughter.

I wrapped myself in my bath towel and stepped outside into my bedroom. I sat on my bed and excitedly grabbed a roll of freshly baked bread. I tore off a piece dipping it in some apricot jam and popped it into my mouth. "Mmm! Chef Jacque's Apricot jam is definitely the best after all that late night studying!"

Nana and Laura both entered the room and I greeted them excitedly. "Good morning, Nana! Good morning Laura!"

They both bowed and smiled at me excitedly. "Good morning, Lady Iridesa!" Nana said and Laura followed behind her "Morning! Are you ready to get dressed!" I had insisted many times when younger that I should dress myself, as to not burden them but Laura and Nana loved dressing me up so much that they begged me to let them dress me up so I couldn't help but give in.

I stood up after finishing my breakfast and they excitedly began choosing dresses from my closet. "It's such a lovely sunny day, how about this one or maybe this one!" Laura excitedly held two dresses for me to choose from. The first one was a long pale yellow dress with thin straps. The skirt was pleated and layered giving a lot of fullness and volume to the dress.

The second dress was simple and knee length. It was a lilac shade with a black lace over the bodice and hem. The sleeves were long and also made with the black lace and almost see through. I Chose the second dress as I liked the simplicity and elegance of the dress. "I'll wear this one thank you." Laura helped me wear the dress as Nana excitedly found accessories to match.

"I think these black gem earrings would be perfect and we should put this black ribbon in your hair like a headband…!" I slipped on the dress and Laura zipped it from behind. I sat still as the both of them excitedly decked me up like a doll. I applied some rouge to my lips and cheeks and put on some simple black heels and I was done.

"You look perfect as always!" Nana said excitedly. "Thank you, I have to get going now before I'm late again…" I quickly picked up the thick stack of papers I had been working on night and day.

Master Octavius had given me quite the challenge this time as I had proved to be a very fast learner and didn't leave him a lot to teach and finished assignments that would take weeks in a matter of 2 to 3 days.

I had grown very confident and proud of my skills and asked him to give me something far more challenging so he asked me to do a very difficult and thorough research on the entire history of Faes.

This task was by far the most draining and had actually taken me one and a half months and I was finally finished and couldn't wait to watch his jaw drop once I presented him with it this morning, however when I got there I found I was the one standing with my jaw hanging open.

"This is a Complete fail." I stood stunned with no words to describe as Master Octavius finished grading my assignment.

"Fail!? This is probably the best and most detailed assignment on Fae history you've ever seen!?" I exclaimed, not understanding exactly how I failed.

"Oh, it most definitely is!" He said with a straight face. I looked at him utterly confused. He continued to praise my work.

"This is the most extraordinary work any of my students have ever submitted, it's so fantastic a historic professor of the most renowned academies would be in envy of such a detailed report. I have no words to describe how fantastic and fascinating this assignment is, you have shown a very high level of intelligence through this work, it's simply outstanding!"

I took a moment to observe if he was joking but he was truly serious and I felt utterly and completely lost. I took a long deep breath and then let it go. I looked at him my eye slightly twitching. "If that is so, then why did I fail!?"

He smiled as he finally helped me understand. "Because I asked for an assignment on the history of Familiars, not the history of Faes." I fell back in my seat. How could I have made such a mistake!?

I recalled the times I had first begun working on my assignment and then it came to me exactly how I made this mistake!

"Oh no, When I began the assignment I got distracted after doing some pleasure reading on the history of fae's and accidentally did an entire assignment on them for a month and a half…"

I dropped my head on my desk. "How could I have actually been so stupid!?" Blessing fluttered over. "Wow, you really do have an obsession with Fae's. How could you have not noticed for a month and half?" I groaned at her words.

"You may be exceptionally smart and studious, Iridesa but you still have a long way to go. You are still young, don't put so much pressure on yourself." Master Octavius patted my head as he said this.

I sat up and pouted as I thought about his words. "You say that but Father is so protective I doubt I will ever get the chance to truly explore all the wondrous knowledge of our world like you say." He sighs, "That is true, but we mustn't falter. If this is something you truly want then I know you will find a way to convince him." I hoped he was right, I really hope he agrees…

"Master Octaaaaviuuuus!!!" Just then we heard a pair of adorable voices beam at us as the door was flung open.

Master Octavius immediately turned pale with fear. Dreading what was to come. Blessing smirked. "Oh, look, it's your favorite two students!"

I smirked at her words. "I'll leave you be, enjoy your lesson!" Master Octavius looked at me feeling betrayed. "Don't leave me alone with these two!"

"Master Octavius!!!" I looked back towards the voices to see my two dear adorable 5 year old nephews run over to us, and I smiled. "Aunty, Deedee!" Noel and Milo both came running over to me and clutched my dress looking up at me with bright smiles and stars in their eyes and I hugged them tight. "You're back home! I missed you guys so much! How was your little vacation?!"

"It was fun!" Noel exclaimed, happily. Noel had red fluffy hair like kore and red eyes with cute freckles adorning his rosy face. "It would have been so much better if you came with us though!" Milo pouted at me as he said this.

I smiled at his words as I push back his large round glasses. Milo looked more like Brother Tybalt with his jet black hair and dark eyes. His skin was very fair just like his too but the only difference between them both was that he is far more smarter than brother. I kissed them both on the cheeks fondly. "I would have loved to come along, but I had to attend my classes if I wanted to convince father."

Milo pushed up his adorable round glasses. "Did you ask grandpa yet?!" I smiled nervously, "haha not yet…"

They both held my hands and looked at me determined and spoke simultaneously. "Don't worry Aunt Deedee! We will be your backup!"

"Awww!!!" I was so moved by their cuteness and cuddled them tightly, Master Octavius behind me sighed. "Yeah, two 5 year olds who can't even say their aunt's name, are sure to convince the undefeated Lord Orion." Noel pouted at him. "We do know how to say it but she's our Deedee!" I laughed as the three of them quarreled.

"You better not be giving your Aunt Deedee a hard time boys!" I looked up at that voice excitedly to see my brother stood at the doorway and sister Kore standing beside him. "Brother Tybalt! Sister Kore!" They both smiled at me brightly.

Over the years Brother's hair had gotten a bit longer and he tied them back in a small pony. He had grown a small beard on his chin. Sister Kore's beautiful red hair had grown thicker and longer over the years, so she always had them in a thick braid to the side.

She ran over to me and hugged me tightly and I hugged her back. "How have you been, Iridesa?!" I smiled brightly as I answered "I'm great, How was your trip!?" We both excitedly greeted each other whilst my brother stood alone behind us feeling left out.

"Iridesa…Have you already forgotten me…?" I looked over at my brother and laughed. "Haha, I think I actually did!" He flinched as my words struck him. "Hahahaha! Commander got forgotten!" Noel exclaimed as he and Milo both laughed. "Hey! Stop being mean and how many times do I have to tell you both to call me father not commander!"

They both run off as he chases them. Master Octavius sighs, "It's like I'm at the zoo…" I laughed as I watched my brother chase his kids, and sister Kore chased after brother. This brought up a lot of fond memories of when he used to chase me the same way.

When I turned 13 Kore had finally accepted my brother's proposal wholeheartedly and they soon had brought two adorable twins into this world creating a family of their own. "There you are Iridesa."

I looked back and saw Uncle smiling at me gently. I walked over to him and smiled brightly. "I was just coming to see you, uncle." Uncle hadn't changed much but he had small wrinkles at the corner of his eyes and his silver hair had grown longer as he left them open to fall over his shoulders. He held out an arm for me and I held it. "How about we have some tea and we can discuss your decision regarding what you wanted to ask your father." I felt my heart pound with excitement. I was happy to know that even though my brother and uncle were also hesitant about my choice, they stood by my side and supported my decision. I just prayed that together we are able to convince father. "I would like that." I responded and he escorted me to the gardens.