Reproduction Genius

The New Years Ball

"Oh wow..." I mumbled to myself as I stared at all the black and gold decorations, wrapped all around the mansion.

All of the servants were busy with extra tasks given by the head butler and so were my parents, planning the event and all.

No time for me, as always.

I shook my head and grabbed some nearby peppermints that were sitting in a glass bowl and shoved them in my pockets. Since my parents were tasked with the plans and stuff, I was left alone upstairs and instructed to 'not leave the third floor unless said otherwise.'

I checked my watch. "7:00 pm. 2 hours before the big ball." I whispered and fell face first onto my bed.

"Mother and father..oh especially father..so occupied and never shower me with attention!" I groaned out and rolled around in my bed.

"Stupid nobles. Pressuring my parents to do shit for them that takes time off their schedule and no time left for me. I hate new years, all you do is get older!" I ranted to myself and buried my head in a pillow.

I threw away the pillow in anger and jumped on my bed furiously. Since I'm waaaay too young to drink, I jump on my bed until my legs can't take it anymore and I collapse.

Sometimes, I even picture the bed as Sebastian if I'm really pissed!!

When I kept jumping, all the peppermints in my pocket started flying out one by one, scattering across the room.

Soon enough my father burst into my bedroom. "Elis, what in the devil are you doing?! Stop this nonsense at once!" He commanded and I let myself drop on the bed.

He grabbed my arms and said, "Now, I don't want you to make a scene today. Editors and journalists for newspapers will also be attending this ball. It is very important you stay at your best behavior, and absolutely NO inappropriate language."

"Act fake for the media. I know already father, you always say that everytime you host a public event here." I responded and he let go of my arms. "It's always the media." I muttered under my breath and he heard me. Oh fuck.

"What did you just say?" Father turned around, one inch away from the door and crossed his arms. I stuttered and replied, "N-nothing..I didn't s-say anything.." I kept my head down and bit on my lip, waiting for him to exit. "Hmm...fine." He scoffed and closed the door.

I sighed in relief and sat on a chair not too far away from me. I snatched a nearby peppermint from the ground then unwrapped the plastic, and placed it on my tongue. I threw the candy wrapper away and slumped in my seat, then fell asleep afterwards.

8:46 P.M, 14 minutes until the ball ~

"Elis! Wake up!!" My mother shook me repeatedly.

"Huh?! Mother, what happened..?" I rubbed my eyes and wiped off my drool. "The ball! You need to get changed quickly! It starts in 14 minutes!!" My mother cried out and kept shaking me.

I held onto her wrists and screamed, "Mummy, please stoooop!" I begged her and she let go of me. "Whoops, sorry!" Mother awkwardly smiled and father burst through the door.

"Elizabeth, what are you doing?! We must get ready to greet the guests at any moment!" He shouted and my mother flinched. He glared at me now and yelled, "And you Elis! Get dressed!"

Mother glanced at my father, then smiled at me. "Since Tanaka is quite busy at the doors, Sebastian will be dressing you. Please cooperate with him, sweetheart." She kissed my cheek gently and walked over to my father, who was stressed out.

"We'll see you soon, love." She waved at me and closed the door. I turned to face Sebastian, who was grinning at me. "I suppose you won't give me any trouble, Sir?" He asked me and I responded with, "Just change me. I don't want to waste anymore time."