A Lovely Princess and her Faithful Servant

Chapter One: Re-Birth

I had always loved children. Their large, curious eyes enchanted me along with their wonder of the world. I had a very large family, so even when I entered adulthood my family tree continued to grow. Precious bundles of joy, with an innocence that melted your heart. Their adorable naivety instilled a parental urge to protect.

Prior to my sudden emergence in [Who Made Me A Princess], I worked at a daycare center for a few years and had aged into my late twenties. It made me happy taking care of children. However, never had I ever wanted to actually have a child biologically. Call me afraid, but I didn't want to bear with the pain of pregnancy. I also lacked the male required. I was by no means promiscuous, but I was no virgin either. I didn't like the action of intercourse, however, as my first time was a rather painful experience which solidified my resolve for no biological children. I did have intercourse after, but it still wasn't very enjoyable for me. That relationship quickly ended.

"Bye Krissy!" I waved goodbye to the last child of the day as they walked away hand-in-hand with their parents. My smile slowly dropped as I watched them giggle without a care, my eyes lingered on their connected hand. Despite having a large family, that didn't mean my parents were necessarily caring. They provided the bare necessities, yes, but... I wouldn't lie if I said I was afraid of them more times than I should. Perhaps that was why I wanted to take care of children, to give them a happy childhood I felt like I never had. Perhaps that was why I felt pity for Jennette the most. She yearned and believed that the bonds of a biological family was the strongest bond in the world.

Bitterly, a melancholy feeling spread throughout my chest at that realization.

After cleaning up the daycare center, I retreated back to my studio apartment and threw myself onto my bed. With a sigh, I slowly crept my fingers around the smooth back of my phone, which I had lazily thrown aside. The newest chapter updated that morning, but I had to quickly go to work so I missed it. However, as I scrolled down to the comments, I could only turn my screen black in frustration.

"Ahh." I could feel my eyes burn as I sucked in a breath. "This is unfair."

How hateful, these people are.

"I wish I could be there for her, for that lonely little girl."

After that, the world had become hazy to me.

And now here I was, with drowsy and half-lidded eyes, staring blankly at the wall. There were noises, but it was like I was underwater. It was weird and muffled, and my body felt numb as well.

"...tina! Wake up, this instant!"

With a hard jerk and rough shove of my shoulder, I suddenly felt wide awake. I looked around for a moment at my unfamiliar surroundings. There were countless women who looked to be in their late teenage years to mid-thirties. Women who wore what looked like black and white maid outfits with long skirts.

"Kristina!"

Sucking in a quick breath, still in mild panic and confusion, I quickly looked up at the woman. She was an older woman who looked to be in her late forties to fifties, a stern and strict expression on her face. Her slightly wrinkled face was shining just a bit with sweat.

"What are you doing, sleeping at a time like this! Head to the Miss' room this instant!"

"M-Miss?" I questioned, forced to stand up when she tugged hard at my wrist.

The older woman clicked her tongue.

"Yes, the Miss has—"

We both flinched as screams of pain seemed to echo through the hall. A beat passed before she roughly dragged my arm. "Come!"