𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 ; lady dimitrescu

Ch 8. A universe without you is mundane ✧˖°

CHAPTER EIGHT , PAGE NINE ★

Fun fact ;; this chapter is based off 'best friend' by laufey.

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SECOND PERSON POV.

You stood for a minute , trying to get yourself under control before daniela held up a thumbs up.

"Why are you so nice.?" You finally asked. A question that lingered on your mind she shrugged

"You seemed cool.. after you ran from mother.. twice i thought that was crazy.. and i wanted to talk to you. And then.. yeah." She said. You saw how she got more embarrassed and awkward it was sweet yet funny.

"Oh.." you said. And the bite mark that the brunette gave you still lingered a bit.

"Well come on." She said tugging you along. You chuckled and walked with her. Down the hallway. She was talking about some random things. And you sat there and listened. Until she stopped infront of the same kitchen. Not to mention you still had that knife in your pocket. Keeping it just gave you a flimsy feeling of security.

"This is where silvia wanted you , ill see you later Y/n.!" She said pipping. You smiled and then pulled her into a hug.

She was stunned but quickly wrapped her arms around you.

You gave her a small squeeze and let go. She smiled and waved

"Ill Miss you. Bye.! See you at dinner" She said you smiled and waved at her , but she was already gone. A long sigh passed your lips. You opened the door to the kitchen. Seeing maids move trays and such. You felt slightly.. out of place.

Until the same girl. But since last you saw her. She didn't have a scar across her eye.

She must have noticed your gaze on it. So she sighed

"It was from one of the sisters.." she finally said. Her tone wasn't as professional or formal as you nodded. Feeling sympathetic but also uncomfortable in a way.?

Her fingers lightly touched it before taking a deep breath and sighing.

"Well. I'll be assisting you today with your task." She said with a soft smile

You smiled back, the smile was slightly.. real.? Yet fake..

"Well come on. The ladies hate to be kept waiting" she said. You followed silvia down into the busy kitchen. Seeing maidens washing dishes and cleaning

"Margret.!" Hearing those words leave her mouth made you freeze

She has her- no no no.. just be cool , calm and collected

"This is her. Y/n Margret  , Margret Y/n" she said you tried giving off your best smile and saying hello but they sounded distant. You were underwater drowning before you saw a memory

"Try it.!" You said playfully, Margret pushed the can of homemade ice cream away

"No.! I hate pecans. It's nasty.!" She giggles before you take the opportunity to take the spoon and push it into her mouth. Her cheeks flushed before she gulped. Her eyes sparked when she swallowed and she grabbed the can from you making you laugh.

"I-"

"Shut up"

You remember the spark her eyes did when she tried it.. you blinked seeing that silvia and Margret looked at you worried. You felt your thumb touch the golden wedding ring.

"I apologize. Yes.?" You said with a slight gulp. Your voice was slightly higher. In pitch but you pushed your tears down.

"Come along. We need to start preparing dinner." She said you nodded along with her. Walking while she discussed proper manners and what not to do.

"Cut these vegetables. Then I'll take it from there." She said you nodded at her request before taking a knife and you started cutting.

You wipe the sweat from your forehead after cleaning and cooking. But finally it's over.
All you have to do is pass out the wine

Silvia shoves a wine cup in your hand and she looks sympathetic

"We're slightly behind. Our head cook was... chased by lady Cassandra.." she mumbles and she urges you towards the door

"Remember. Only speak when spoken to , and just pour until they tell you to stop. And fix your hair." She said touching up your hair before practically pushing you out of the door.

You straightened yourself. You couldn't manage to look her in the eye. Pouring the wine as they talked. After finishing off the brunette's cup you could feel her stare. You turned quickly on your heels before an authoritative voice stopped you

"Maiden." You looked at her. Embarrassment filled your body. After yesterday's encounter you couldn't look at her.

"I would like more wine." She finished off. You nodded before walking back over towards her pouring more wine until she mumbled 'Stop' You walked away. When you entered the kitchen you felt like you were holding your breath. Your breath was ragged and clutching the slacks and button-up you had on.

"Hey, best- woah what happened to you," Daniela asked. You looked up at her

"What.?" You said while walking with her

"You look.. rough.?" She said

"Work.." you mumbled before walking into your room. Daniela followed , and you closed the door. Sitting on the bed

She pulled out an old Polaroid camera , you perked up at the revelation.

"Pictures.?" She asked. You nodded before she turned the camera around.

"We'll take two so we can both have one , but different poses.." she said.

"Where'd you get this." You asked.

"From a maid , we made her give it up." She said with a shrug before sticking her tongue out and holding up a piece sign while you just simply smiled your hands in your pockets. When the picture finally loaded daniela looked disappointed.

"You look tired.." she said you gave her a soft smile

"Exactly.." you said softly she gave you the picture before you held it.

"Take it... but for me take one that's more.. happy.?" She asked. You nodded. She positioned the camera up again. Before you smiled holding a piece sign up

When the picture loaded she looked happy. Her grin with you happy smile

"Keeping this one.! We look amazing.!" She exclaimed. You were happy with her. You hadn't felt like this since your teen years. now you are in your late-twenties.. slightly less energetic

But also something thats stuck with you.. is that shes been here , you and daniela have done everything together for the last few weeks. Read books. Play pirates (it was very chaotic) , eat popcorn and then spill it. (The crumbs are still in your bed)... and now.? Taking pictures. You looked at the picture her sticking her tongue out and your sloppy tired smile.. you can tell by looking into your eyes.. joy. Daniela hasn't seen you looking really bad.. or in a slump.. but through all of that..

She was your best friend.

Youve been denying it because.. who in their right mind would willingly be 'best friends' but she even held you when you cried.. you told her about Margaret in less than a year.. you even planned on telling her about your schizophrenia.. because she was your

Best friend... and a universe without her would be thoroughly mundane..