D'Cartes: Amelia D'Cartes' Story

Janine Slivers

Everything is starting to move to the direction I want, a lady sitting on her settee said to the man in front of her. One more push and I will be seeing her again.

A smile formed on her face and she handed the man an envelope.

Keep that envelope for now. You will be needing that when everything is done. Just make sure that no one knows about this meeting and that file. It is worth your whole clans life.

Yes, Signorina. I will make sure to keep this safe, the man replied before he left.

The woman knows that her plan is working out when she sees the confusion and misery of the Princess. She is satisfied with the drama and the action of this story that she is weaving in her mind. She wants to linger with the satisfaction when she suddenly felt her necklace vibrating.

Its time.

After three days of missing out school, it feels really weird to be back at this school. Unlike the last time I was here, people do not call me names, gossip about me, or even look at me but their silence give off an unpleasant aura.

I was about to go back to the car when I felt a hand intertwined with mine.

I looked at the person who is holding my hand. Its Julian.

He winked at me and whispered on my ear.

Play along, Princess.

I have to admit, this comforts me at this distressing time and the people instantly mind their own businesses.

Thank you, I muttered.

He flashes his smile which he only gives to me. I was about to go to my classroom when Julian pulled me towards Gourmandise, a restaurant in our school.

What is this, J?

Whether you like it or not, you will have your breakfast here. Dr. Hitcherson encourages you to take good care of yourself, Princess, he reminded of my check-up with Dr. Patrick Hitcherson.

I raised my eyebrow at him but I let him to lead me to our table. I have seen some students who are having their breakfast as well. They are giving me this weird look which I could not decipher.

I dont want to eat here, I said before standing up but he held my hand.

If you dont want to eat anywhere here at school, be sure to take your breakfast at home. For now, sit, he said with an unbreakable firm tone. This made me a little bit scared of Julian. I remembered him getting mad about something before and he almost wrecked his room and break someones neck.

These past few days, he has been acting really demanding especially when it comes to my welfare. He always checks up on me and monitors my meal time. He also makes sure that I still catch up with the classes since the professors are sending me lessons and homework every day. Also, I noticed that he easily gets impatient with me when I missed something. One time, I forgot to have dinner because I had fallen asleep. He told me that he tried to wake me up in a nice way but to no avail so he used an air-horn to wake me up.

Earth to Amelia, Julian said. What are you thinking?

Im just wondering why you are acting strange lately, I answered.

Like?

You act like a father to me, I grudgingly said.

He laughed and pat my head and said, Of course. I need to take good care of the Princess because if I wont, I will be jobless and worse, dead.

I just stared at him for a little while and I started eating my omelet sandwich.

By the way, you will be having a meeting with Ms. Slivers later. I have excused you from your last subject for that meeting.

Which Slivers are we talking about?

Janine, he plainly said.

I could not hide my disappointment. Could we not meet her? I really do not like that lady, I honestly said.

Your dad personally made that appointment and your mom will be there too so you need to show up.

What is this appointment for?

Ms. Slivers need your measurement for your gowns for the upcoming Reunion.

Fine, I conceded.

It has been a very long day at school for me. Aside from Julians constant tailing, the students are giving me dagger-look especially when Julian is with me. Another worse part of my day is my encounter with Vernice and her group.

I was waiting for Julian at the parking lot when Brianna came to me and slap me. I could not move my body after what she did.

W-why? the only word I could mutter.

Silent bitch, she responds and left me. I could see Vernice beside her and she smirked.

I suddenly felt Julians hand on my shoulder.

Are you okay? I saw what Brianna did to you.

What did I do to them? I asked with confusion. Did I miss something again?

You did not do anything wrong, Princess. Dont worry I will talk to them tomorrow. For now, you need to see Ms. Slivers, he said with a comforting tone.

I just get in the car with a lot of questions in my mind.

After almost an hour, we reached a secluded area near the mountains and we saw a huge mansion surrounded with guards.

Before we could enter the mansion, there is a huge gate with body scanner which only allows those people with appointment. Ive got to mention that my dad built and programmed everything for her.

When we reached the mansion, the butler ushered us to the boutique-a jungle-like boutique. Instead of clothes hanging around, plants and different landscapes took up the spaces. I saw my mom having a chit-chat with the woman I despise ever since I was a child because of her attitude.

Signorina Janine, Madame DCartes, Signorina Amelia is already here, Alfredo the butler announced.

I went to the bar area and kissed my moms cheek. I glanced at Janine and smiled casually at her. She smiled back with a plain smile.