The Male Cinderella (On Hold)

Chapter 1: Childhood

"Look, Elise!" A young boy showed his friend a bird that he recently catched. "It's very beautiful." The young girl's eyes twinkled as she complimented. "This is you Elise," He released the small Robin, "And you love being free." They both watched the small Robin flew away. The boy looked at her with a smile plastered on his face. "Choose what you think best suits you." She turned to look at him and gave a small smile. "I will."

That flashback always make me smile. Even if I can't remember his face, I would always remember what he said of being free. "Elise." That was the only memory of him that I can always cherish. "Elise!" I sighed, smiling at the childhood memory that feels like it has always been a dream that I had been woken up from. Suddenly, someone slammed a book infront of my face that snapped me from my daydream.

"ELISE, I have been getting your attention and I have been calling your name for the past five minutes!" My adviser scolded me and began lecturing about how I should always pay attention or that other nobles will think I am irresponsible and such. I mentally rolled my eyes as she kept on rambling about me being royalty and such. After she was done, she straightened herself and fixed her tight bun. "Now, let's review the things I discussed." she turned to look at me with a hard glare. And that was the rest of my Monday day.

It was already 5 pm and I am in my room, cuddling myself with my covers and duvet. My brain was exhausted to my adviser's lessons and lectures. My doorburst open, "Lady Elise, will you have dinner at the dining hall or shall you request to eat here?" one of the maids said, staring at the floor. Hm, I don't feel like walking, "I shall eat here for tonight." The maid bowed her head and excused herself, closing the door gently. I climbed out of my duvet and walked to my vanity.

I gently brushed my hair and admired myself. I had charcoal black hair and wild green eyes. I was dressed in a baby blue nightgown that was longsleeved and reached below my knees. I obviously have been being pampered ever sonce the day I was born.

Since both my parents were nobles, I had to have high security. I rolled my eyes at the thought. The doors opened and in came the same maid with a tray that held my food. She placed it on the coffee table. Turning to look at me and bowed her head, she dismissed herself.

I walked towards my supper and began eating. I had a book next to me. Reading and eating were my hobby, but mostly reading. I don't really have any friends here, the maids and servants wouldn't like to look at me in the eye. So I gave up trying to befriend them and decided I would just be with me, myself, and I.

I don't really care though, even if I'm a noble and I have to make 'friends', they're all plastics and they all want me for my money and my inheritance. Also, they are all puppets ordered by their parents. I'm already done eating so I proceeded to go to my bathroom. I brushed my teeth and gargled. I have my own personal butler and maid but I don't want others to think I'm a spoiled brat.

My maid entered just in time that I was getting ready for bed. She bowed her head then proceeded to fix my pillows as I slipped into my duvet. She tucked me in, "Good night, M'Lady.". She then bowed her head again and dismissed herself. I was still awake so I get my diary and pen inside my secret desk. I looked at my clock and began to write.

Journal,

I am still awake so I decided to write. I still keep on dreaming about me and the boy when I was a kid. Is it just a dream or really a childhood flashback? I can't seem to remember his face or what he wore but it seemed like we were in a garden. Each time, his voice keep on ringing in my ears. It's somehow hard to believe. I wanna see him again, yet I don't know what he looks like anymore. Especially since that was when I think I was 5, and I'm almost 16.

After writing, I tucked myself in again and stared at my deep blue ceiling until I let darkness slip.