Chapter 20

What was her name again?

I completely forgot

"Calling people names miss Athy is considered rude if you have forgotten?"

Smiling while mocking me

Of course I know that it's common sense!

I smiled back

"Oh forgive me I forgot the name of the lady, my apologies"

I bowed my head respectfully to avoid further fights

"I see you have forgotten, your memory has been quite low these days Athy?

She smiled while she tilts her head

I looked back up to see her expression seemed dissatisfied

" you see Athy since you have forgotten, remembering each and everyone's name is top etiquette please don't forget next time"

She smiled while holding her chest

For the past years grass lady has been very calm

She has matured a bit I think....

She keeps on mentioning my poor memory

It just annoys me

"Yes, then if you may excuse me"

I got bored by her telling me stuff i excused myself to go back to my dorm and think things through

And yet

"Considering you still excused yourself gracefully, you must have learned a little bit of etiquette Athy"

I turned to look back and to see her smiling eerily

I furrowed my brows

What is she trying to say?

"I see mrs. Les Acrez still has the money to hire a tutor?"

She added

What has my family done to her that she'd be insulting us so hard?

"But the problem is, Athy can't seem to remember my name that would be deducted in etiquette"

She said while touching her cheeks then smiled softly but mockingly

She keeps on mentioning my memory that it's getting annoying

So i stepped a little bit closer to her and smiled gracefully

"My apologies again"

I bowed softly

"Yes, it seems because of my poor memory it has been distorted because of my past carriage accident"

I calmed myself

And i tried giving her a smile as sincere as possible to see

She stood there still smiling

"But i have really been trying hard to remember everybody's names"

I smiled sweetly i then looked straight into her eyes and said

"I remember most of the people's names, but since i don't remember yours.....your name must not have been important"

I said Smiling but this time my smile is of mocking her

She stood there smiling still

But I can see her smile getting crooked

She can't hide her expressions that well

I'm in an advantage since I have been reincarnated

Hiding ones feelings or expression is key to surviving reality

You must not show weakness

That is what I have learned while i was in Athena's body

"I see my name is of no importance"

she said smiling

"I heard your store has gone back to business Athy?"

She asked

"Yes, just recently my mother has fixed some problems and finally got our business back"

I smiled gracefully

"I see, is that the reason why you got in to this school? This school is quite expensive you see"

While she looks around smiling

I really don't like where this is going but i'll answer her still

"Yes, you see because of my hard work we don't have to pay for me to get in, because my knowledge alone is enough"

I answered while smiling

She smiled back and said

"Mhm"

She nodded

"About your business how is it?"

She asked

"It is going pretty well, Mom and Miya are doing well taking care of our business"

I answered back

"That is good to hear but taking care of the business personally, isn't that the job of a servant?"

She asked

I stood there still smiling but deep down i'm getting really annoyed

"Oh right your mother was a commoner but then she married the count and became a countess, isn't that right?"

She added

Every word she spouts is very annoying

But i still kept my smile

"Yes my mother was a commoner, not being lazy and hard working is part of her nature since from she was a kid she has to work for the family"

I still kept a smile on my face

My face muscles is getting tired that my mouth starts to twitch

"And plus i don't think we need anyone other than ourselves when we are talented as is, but i suppose if anyone would want to join and work for us i would not hesitate and let my hard working mom rest"

I added

"And please the next time we meet i do hope you fix your attitude and don't be rude"

i need to leave immediately!

I smiled waiting for a response

She stood there silently and still

I thought that this time she admits defeat so i turned around and was about to take my first step away from her

But then

*giggle giggle*

Giggling?

I quickly turned to look at her

To see her touching her stomach and covering her mouth

*giggle giggle*

She's laughing even harder now

What is she on about?

"Why are you laughing grass lady?"

I tried maintaining my smile

"Is there something wrong?"

I clenched my fist while holding my skirt and tried to maintain my smile

She giggles loudly

*Giggle Giggle*

*Giggle Giggle*

*Giggle Giggle*

*Giggle Giggle Giggle Giggle Giggle*

And then she stopped

She went quiet again

At that point i start to stop my farce and furrowed my brows

But as soon as she looked up to me giggling her silver eyes became red

I was stunned

I rubbed my eyes and shook my head and to open my eyes it was back to silver

Am i just imagining it?

"I don't think you did"

Cosmo responded

So it wasn't my imagination.....

what was the cause of that?

Do you think Grass lady is also reincarnated like me?

"it's not impossible but i don't think she she is"

Cosmo answered back looking at Grass lady very seriously

I quickly turned my focus on her

She stopped giggling and looked at me still smiling

But this time her eery smile became a murderous glare

She hid both of her hands behind her back and took a few steps forward

I took a step back and was frightened at the thought that she would do something

"Do you know why all of this is happening Athy?"

She asked me smiling creepily

I kept silent but my face showed that i don't like her near me

She never flinched and never looked away

She suddenly turned around and span around and said

"Do you really not know Athy?"

She asked again

How would i know what is the reason this is happening

I still kept my silent and glared at her even harder

"Athy do you need my help?"

Cosmo asked

"I could make her disappear right here right now if you want"

he added

No, Don't!

She knows something that i don't

I need that info

I answered back at him

He listened and stood there quietly

"You really don't know hmm?"

She said while pointing at her mouth pouting

"Your father is the source of all your misfortunes Athy!"

She said happily

"What do you mean?"

I answered back

She held her hair caressing it softly

"Your father is the reason why this is all happening Athy"

She said it again

"Grass!"

I shouted angrily

"What's the point of asking me Athy, it's your fault that you had forgotten"

she smiled creepily

She then turned around and walked away

But she stopped and said

"Athy be careful, soon There'll be something Hot approaching"

she said for the last time then slowly walked away

"Hey wai-"

I tried grabbing her wrist and ask her again but then Cosmo pulled me back and shook his head

"Athy, don't fight her head on i don't have a good feeling about her"

Cosmo said in a serious tone

What do you mean Cosmo?

I asked him

"I'm not sure yet if what i'm thinking is right but for now try as much as possible to avoid her"

He looked at me with his eyes dead serious

I looked at him and nodded in understanding

Even if he wouldn't tell me i would have done my best and avoid her

"Athy be careful, soon There'll be something Hot approaching"

Something Hot will be approaching?

The wind blew gently, trees swaying softly, and her steps getting fainter and fainter

She has this aura that is giving me a sense of danger

The first time I met her she wasn't like this

What had happened to her?

I asked myself

These past 8 years Grass has been different

She feels like a different person

Or is it my imagination?

.....

After that conversation

I quickly went back to my dorm and lied on the bed

*poof*

Misfortunes kept on happening to me

I was just trying my hardest not to fail

But once i start to change the plot i feel like my doom is getting nearer and nearer

At first i only accepted that i had reincarnated because i wanted to know Athy's past

But for 9 years that I have lived here

And the time i heard that my family in the past isn't even the slightest bit unhappy that i'm gone

I decided that i'll be staying her as long as I live

And yet all of this is happening to me

Grass said something that would make me worry

What does she mean something Hot is coming?

"..."

Because of that I can't seem to take a nap

So i decided to take a walk

Cosmo said he'll be right back

Again he said he won't leave but this time he said this is urgent

"I'll have a talk with him later!"

I shouted

My body moved on it's own

I was shocked to see that i was infront of the tree where me and Josefina read books

*sigh*

I let out a big sigh and sat down under the tree

The wind is blowing gently trees are swaying softly still

I started to doze off while i was thinking about what to do from now on

I was so worried what will happen in the future that i dozed off

Without being on guard

Seconds later I can feel someone caressing my head

"Sleep well Athy"

They said, then they gave me a kiss on the forehead

My eyelids were too tired to open up and for some reason whenever i tried to open my eyes it just gets heavier and heavier..... and heavier

"hmmmm~ hmm~ hmhmmmm~"

They sang me a song that i never heard of but to this body it remembers...

It makes my body lighter and my body comfortable

"I'll protect you from now on Athena"

To be Continued~