Sacrifice || ENHYPEN FF

𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗 11

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-Start of Chapter 11-

After the clash with Sunghoon, I confine myself  in my room. Wrestling with questions, I confront vulnerabilities in the silent struggle. Beyond the door, the world moves on, but inside, time is suspended as I seek clarity for the uncertain path forward. 

I had plans to go out, but now, the desire has vanished. I remain in my room all day, a shadow of my former self, growing weaker with each passing moment. Staring out the window, my thoughts spiral into a melancholic abyss. Since that heart-wrenching argument, I've been haunted by the question: How does he know about my mother? 

Memories torment me, shrouding my world in a veil of sadness.

...

Ugh! I should get out of this room. The longer I stay, the more I get drowned in these thoughts. 

I slowly rise, gazing at my reflection in the mirror. The cut on my forehead has nearly vanished, leaving only a faint line. 

My attention shifts to my neck, where the bite marks linger, two dark red dots, and the bruise on the other side stubbornly persists.

I realise I've been in nightdresses for like a whole week. I need to wear something sensible if I want to get out.

"Lady Y/N. Your lunch is served." startled by the voice I turn around to find one of the servants who has been attending to my meals.

Nodding, I sit down to eat, despite lacking any real appetite. The food, however, is unexpectedly delicious. Oh my goodness! This is actually so good!

"Who made this?!" I exclaim the taste of the amazing food.

"Sir Jay has specially made this for you Lady Y/N." she says bowing.

Of course. Jay. He did once say he likes to cook. Well he is a good chef!!

"Um... Will it be a problem if I can... you know like get a proper dress. I want to look around the Imperial Palace." I say hesitantly.

"Of course Lady Y/N. What sort of dress would you like?" she asks me.

"Something not to heavy or too vibrant. Oh! And bring any colour but white."

"As you wish." she replies before leaving.

Before finishing my meal, a couple of servants swiftly enter, preparing everything. They present me with an orange dress – soft and elegant. I like it.

I finish my lunch and get dressed with the help of the servants. They are really quiet. Almost robotic. I realise they are skilled when I look at myself in the mirror.