The Villainess is coming home

Chapter 24

Just how much longer? Laurel groaned from within as Ave let out another sigh. "This is the 6th time lass. I told you before and I will tell you again, we need one more week." But that is too long! Laurel wants to move! Laurel hate's this room already! It is so bland!

The child within complained as Ave yawned lazily. "We're on the same boat you know that right? I want to get out as well, but my stomach still cramps whenever I move." Ave said as Laurel grumbled. At least do something! This is boring! Laurel said as Ave sighed.

"Just one more week lass and it will all be-" The sound of the door opening cut Ave off as Laurel falls into silence. She's here, isn't she? Ave nodded back in response as the sound of tiny footsteps echoed across the room.

Ave slowly relaxes her posture as she listlessly stared at the open window. Heavy cold winds blew now and again as grey clouds conquered the sky. It took all of Ave's restrain from turning as she simply stared. The footsteps stopped as Ave felt a gaze land on her shoulder.

'Lass you shouldn't stare too much.' Aww but why not? It's not like Laurel would touch her... can Laurel even touch her? 'I am not sure, but please don't scare the lass even further.' The small footsteps resumed as Ave could practically feel the little girl glaring, or rather, staring off in fear.

Ave paid her no mind as she continued to work all throughout the room. It caught the two of them surprised when they discovered the little girl was the one who changed the water and the fruits now and again. The first time they saw it, however, was anything but smooth.

The moment she felt Ave's gaze, even if it was just lingering around her, she bolted right through the door like a mouse caught in the act. It did not matter if their eyes met or they exchanged words, she would run as soon as possible.

For a while, Ave was certain she would not see her again. To her surprise and amazement, however, the little girl had not given up and kept trying to replace her empty fruit bowl and half-consumed pitcher day after day. But again and again, she would run away when Ave caught her.

It was only when Ave decided to act distracted that the little girl began to work, albeit in a clumsy way. Like a typhoon invaded the room, half-spilled water and smashed fruits lay waste across the room whenever the little girl was done. Though Ave could not tell what scared her so, she was glad at the very least that her pitcher and bowl are being renewed. Even if they were messy.

What was weirdy's name again? Laurel pulsed when as Ave gathered her memories for an answer. Before Ave could reply, however, the little girl responded with the softest voice in the world. "...I told you I'm not weird." Ave could hear the little girl's protest, though it was so weak that they barely caught her words.

'Lass...' Ave warned, but Laurel did not stop. Wait Laurel said nothing wrong though?! Why are you getting mad at me miss Ave?? "...You call me weird..." The little girl whispered again as Laurel pulsed.

See? She's the weird one here! No one can see Laurel but somehow she can! Isn't that weird?? "...You're weird..." ...Hey! That's mean! "...You started it... poop face." Wha- what?? P-poop face?! You are the poop face here! You- "Lass...ah." The room froze as Ave realized she spoke out loud this time. With another sigh, Ave slowly turned to face the little girl.

"Y-y-you're awake!" The little girl manages to mutter out in horror as the pitcher she was holding trembled dangerously. Some water spilled out, but it manages to hold on. "Ok first off, calm down las-" "P-p-please don't hurt me!" The little girl began to cry as Ave blinked in utter befuddlement.

"Hurt you? I would never-" "D-don't lie! I saw what you did to the princes, you bully!" Ave was left speechless as the little girl glared for a moment before reverting back to a terrified gaze. "T-they say it hurts so much! You have beaten them like a big bully!" The little girl said.