Amelia had never known of her early childhood; she believed she was raised by her late father, Henry and her evil mother, Lauraine. Little does she know there is more about her origins as she embarks on this royal cruise. What secrets will unravel i...
Amelia was only a baby when her father found her by the river bank. He took her in with a kind heart and raised her as his own. His wife, however, did not like the idea because they had a one-year-old daughter of their own. This didn't stop the man from loving Amelia unconditionally for he believed that she will grow up to be a wonderful woman in the future. Eight years later, Lauraine found out that her husband was assassinated by robbers on his way home. This caused her hatred for Amelia to grow even more because she believed that Amelia was a curse to her family. She decided to make Amelia a personal servant. Liza, Amelia's sister, resented her even more than her mother did.
Lauraine: Amelia!
There's no response.
Lauraine: AMELIA!
Amelia comes in running.
Amelia: You called, mother...
Lauraine slaps her.
Lauraine: How many times have I told you to not call me that?
Amelia: I'm sorry, ma'am.
Lauraine: Have you done the laundry?
Amelia: Yes ma'am.
Lauraine: I need you to go to the market and get some food.
She tosses a pouch at Amelia.
Lauraine: And HURRY UP! You have dinner to make.
Amelia: Yes, Ma'am.
Amelia leaves the room.
AT THE MARKET PLACE
Amelia was walking along the streets when she heard a familiar voice behind her. She turns around to see her best friend, Camille. Camille was a wealthy and kind girl who always supported and defended Amelia.
Camille: Hey, Amelia.
Amelia: Oh hey, Camille.
Camille: How was the book? Did you like it?
Amelia: You have no idea.
Camille notices the bruise on her cheek.
Camille: (gasps) Who did this to you?
Amelia: Oh, it's nothing.
Camille: It's your mother, isn't it?
Amelia: It's no big deal. Don't worry about it.
Camille: How can she be so cruel towards you? She's a witch!
Amelia: Don't talk about her that way! She raised me.
Camille: To be her slave? I can't bear seeing you like this, Amelia. Last time it was hot soup poured on your dress; she's hurt you way too many times.
Amelia: I know that someday, things will change. All I have to do is hope.
Camille sighs deeply and smiles at Amelia. As they were walking, they noticed a group of people gathered around the city square.
Amelia: What's all the commotion about?
Camille: I don't know, let's find out.
They got closer to the city square and a man is handing out papers. He tosses a paper and Amelia catches it.
Camille: What does it say?
Amelia: Let me see.
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