Life Beyond the Doors

Chapter 7 : Marlin De Cloria

So, as I wrote down my thoughts into a paper. I found a two-way path. Like if I am in another world my existence will be lost in another.

And yes; the time I left in one place, if I return then I will return at the same time to that place! It was like I can control my two life .. such a rare opportunity I can get !! I got my head straight.

"I have to give the medicines to Grandma!"

As I went to her room to give her medicines. She was slightly asleep. Hearing the door open, she woke up. She took the glasses and looked at me. She then gave a faint smile and raised her hand to tell me to approach her. I then walked properly and grabbed her weak hand.

" I'm here, grandma ." She likes to hear these words. It makes her feel that someone is beside her. I have her the medicine. She then sighed.

" Seems like you're in a good mood !", she smiled.

"....yeah!", I said. Nice things are going on.

"Is that so ?"

I nodded my head speedily.

After a moment she sighed ...

"I'm sorry you had to go through all this ...", she grabbed my hand. I saw her sad look. It looked asking for forgiveness since Grandma is from Madame Rosalia's family but she can't even protect me from them.

"It's alright, grandma"

She patted my head. I just acted like a cute puppy begging for grandmas love. It was overwhelming and it was after a long time. After one year perhaps .. she doesn't know about it too.

" I hope to hear your story soon!"

Ahh.. a story. Grandma used to hear my daily work or whatever story I want to share; she would hear it all. She laughed at my jokes and became happy with my work. Mostly all the stories are common and boring but she hears it with a new look.

"Grandma, this time the story will be different !"

"Really? What kind of story ?", she asked.

"It's a story about a common girl turning into a princess"

"My, that's interesting ..!"

"Yes, I'll tell you all about it tomorrow. ( I have debutante ball coming up. I'll tell you about that too)

She hugged me before going to sleep, "I'm pretty much looking forward to tomorrow. Hope this old person becomes better by then!"

I hugged back, "Yes"

As she slept, I looked around to see if anyone was near. When I went to change into my nightgown. I sneak and saw everyone was dead asleep. Sina was snoring loudly ... I wore my gown and went to the door. I looked back one last time and entered my beautiful world. Same time same place I left -

After I saw my maid looking all worried looking for me! She came rushing after seeing me out of nowhere ...

"Milady where have you been? I was looking for you all over ?!", she said while huffing.

"... I am sorry *laughs* ", I was playing like a fool in front of her .

She heaved a sigh and called other maids. Suddenly I saw crowds of maids rushing over to me. I got scared. They got all creepy smiles. They all came up with a pile of dresses with them. All the expensive dresses and jewels a girl would wish for!
But still -

"ANYONE SAVE ME!"

After two hours worth, finally, they designed and put makeup on me. I starred myself in the Mirror. Even though I know I'm not pretty. But I can't believe it. I touched the glass and pinched my cheeks.

"I look pretty ..."

All the maids have worked hard since it's my first debut. It's one of the most important so it's worth all the time.

"Milady you look so pretty !!"

"Kyaaaaaaa! Our lady is the most beautiful "

"Indeed ...", even the head maid nodded.

" Thanks, everyone !!"

I went down the stairs and saw my family already ready and waiting for me. I greeted them with a smile. Loren was already in a white suit matching Dad. On their neck, the symbol of the count family was embroidered.

It was a symbol of a sparrow. My mother wore a red sexy dress. Even in her thirties, my mom is Gonna get a lot of admirers. Even my dad is worried *laughs*

Then my dad came up to me and as a courtesy, I gave my hand. He kissed the back of my hand and told -

"My daughter will be shining tonight !"

Then a nice carriage was prepared. Everything felt like a fairytale. I was like I was dreaming ...

As we went past, I saw the gates of the royal palace open. My heart was racing as we went inside. As we went inside my father gave the invitation and the guard announced the name ...

"Count Gloria and his family make their appearance!!" Everyone's eyes were on us.

As we went inside I saw some wondered looks and some hostile ones. My father was a renowned Person and a person who has a great contribution to the empire. So it's reasonable that some are burning with jealousy since he also has the emperor's favour.

As we went inside I noticed a huge amount of stares. But I'm not afraid. I'm not Marlin who is a commoner. I clenched my fist, in a new world with a new identity of a loving family -

               " I AM MARLIN DE CLORIA!"