D'Cartes: Amelia D'Cartes' Story

The Dream

Looks like the princess will fall sooner, said the lady who is sitting across the room with a glass of wine on her hands. Im sure, everything will be according to your plan, Signorina, the butler replied. I heard, they will activate the centurion, she smirked. I cant wait to see what will happen when that happens.

Chaos! Chaos! Oh, I love chaos! she exclaimed as she walks towards the butler and hand her wine to him. She looks at his face and left a kiss on his cheek.

I am sure you are ready to rule, Signorina. But, he commented when the lady slapped his face.

But what? Shes no longer amused of his thoughts.

You will face hundreds of enemies before you reach the top, Signorina, he unmovingly said.

She just laughed at his words and looked at him in the eyes, Thats your mission. Pave way for my reign. She held his chin and guide it closer to her face. He leaned closer and kissed her.

No! No! No!!! Please let me out of here!!! I screamed at the top of my lungs, but nobody seems to hear me. I am not sure if I am dreaming or this is really happening.

I am inside a jet-black room. The last thing I remember is I was in my room reading the history of our clan as part of the upcoming Reunion. I do not recall going out from my room for several days.

How did I get to this place?

I tried to scream again but still to no avail.

I touched my necklace to send signal to anyone but I am not wearing it.

Was I kidnapped?

But how?

A lot of thoughts are running on my mind, but one thing is for sure, I am in danger.

I walked around to find the walls or corners or if I can find the way out.

I have been walking for quite some time, but I cant seem to find anything.

I just keep on walking

Until I saw a faint light from a distance.

I ran towards that light but I underestimated its distance. It seems like I will die before I could reach that light but I kept on walking and running.

I suddenly stumbled over something invisible, and I fell on my knees. I felt a stingy pain on my left knee, so I tried to massage it. When I looked up, the light started to flicker so I did not hesitate to get up and make my way towards the light even if the pain is tormenting me.

I almost reached it when it suddenly vanished.

I felt my tears welled up my eyes as my only hope disappeared.

NO! NO! This cant be happening No I need to get out

I need to get out

These were my last words before darkness swallowed me.

Princess Wake up! I heard a familiar voice and a warm hand on my cheeks.

I slowly opened my eyes and saw Julian with his worried face.

Princess Goodness, youre awake!

What happened? I asked him.

I was checking up on you when you started to scream and cry. Are you alright? he asked.

So it was a bad dream

I am alright. I just had a bad dream, I told him with a faint smile.

He looks puzzled for a moment. What was your nightmare, Amy?

I was in a dark room without walls, and nobody is in there but me, I told him.

There was something on his expression but it disappeared before I could decipher it. He smiled and handed me a pill.

Take this so you will have better sleep, he said.

I took the pill and popped it into my mouth and drank a glass of water. He looks relieved when I took the pill.

He was about to leave when I held his hand. J, thank you for waking me up. That nightmare felt so real I told him. I feel so vulnerable right now and I dont think I can get through the night alone. Could you please stay with me?

Alright, Princess. I will just be herehe said. He took a chair and placed it on my bedside.

Thank you, J, I smiled as I get drowsy by the minute.

The next morning, I woke up when I felt my necklaces incessant buzzing.

I opened my eyes and saw Julian sleeping on the chair. His position looks uncomfortable so I woke him up.

J, wake up I shook his shoulders, but he is still sleeping.

I clicked my necklace three times.

123

The alarm in my room started to ring, and thats when Julian got up and frantically ran around the room.

Where is the Princess?!? he yelled.

I just laughed at him and he looked at me with contempt.

Whats the meaning of this, Amelia?he asked with a hint of anger in his voice.

You are not waking up when I was trying to wake you up.

What the hell, Princess!!! Your mom will be really worried about you and your dad will

Before he could finish his sentence, my phone rang.

Speaking of the devil

I answered my phone and saw him trying to say something.

Yes Dad? I answered.

Are you okay, Amy? I heard my dads voice on the other line.

Yes, Dad. I was testing out my necklace. After what happened to me, I just feel like uneasy lately so Ive got to check my security, I explained.

Oh. Okay I can see here that the system took 3 seconds to respond. I will optimize the system and maybe you could hand your necklace to Julian for repair. In the meantime, I will add extra security around you until everything is fixed. Also, be extra cautious, he said.

Yes, I will Dad. Thank you! Take care always,I responded before he hung up the call.

I looked at Julian and I took off my necklace and handed to him. He looks annoyed but he did not say anything.

I will be back, Princess so please stay in your room until I come back. I will send some men outside your room in case you want to go somewhere, he commanded me.

He left before I could even reply.

As I have mentioned before, my safety is their number concern. That is why I have that necklace and the whole security system.

I remember when I was younger and I tried the prototype, our house went to a total lockdown because there was a glitch in the system so instead of sending signals to the alarm and to our security force, it triggered the metal doors and locks of our house. It took them a whole day before they could open everything. I was locked in my room with Julian and we spent the whole day playing different games. It was one of the best memories I had with Julian as my friend.

Things changed when Julian started to become my bodyguard. He has undergone some meticulous training under my moms special security force. God knows, what he has been through because after his training, he is not the same Julian anymore.

I just wish I could spend more time with that Julian, my friend.