Duke Cara

Knock Knock.

"Come in"

I push open the two heavy doors

Phew.

"Did you summon me? Grand Duke Elias ?" I said bowing and looking at the floor.

G. Elias: "Grand Duke? Raise your head." He said his voice as icy as always. Man how annoying.

I finally raised my head to look at him. When i met his eyes, I could feel how unimportant i was to him. His eyes show no emotions just straight up annoyance. But if it were Ivy he would be fawning over her right now covering her with hugs and kisses.

Stella: "Is there any other name I should call you?" I know very well I should call him father. FATHER My ASS!

G. Elias: "How are you feeling now?" He asked. Why does he care. What's with him acting like he cares, I know very well he doesn't, afterall i know all their secrets and future.

Stella: "Better. Thank you for your concern. Is that the reason Grand Duke has summoned me? You didn't have to summon me. I could've written a letter and sent it to the maid, there was no need for you to waste your time. Is it something else you need?" I asked him. I can't stand it any longer. I'm tired and my body feels heavy.

My father gave a slight sigh.

Why was I scared of him? In the past I always tried to be my best I did everything he told me to do. I scarificed my innocence for this mans love. I even almost died trying to gain his favor for me. But it never turned out good. I want to change the future. I need to.

Stella:"Can I ask you one question? Why do you have me here?" I looked at my father. It's time to change things. I don't want to be here. My father stood confused at my question.

G. Elias: "What do you mean?"

Stella: "Is it because you feel guilty for the way my mother died?"

Duke Elias eyes shooked. I can see his eyes trembling as if tears were starting to form.

G. Elias: "H, How did you know? Who told you? W, Why?"

Stella: " With all due respect. I feel no anger towards why you hid it. I always knew. I know that Ivy is my half sister. I also know my mom loved you dearly and you loved her back. I know that's the reason you can't throw me out and also the reason you hate me. When I was born mother died." I stopped, my heart was hurting and I could start to feel the heat and wetness come out of my eyes.

Stella: "I do not need your appreciation nor your pity. I don't want you thanks or your love. You should've left me there to die. You should've killed me when you had the chance. As i said before, Why do you have me here. Just throw me out." The moment I noticed tears were soaking my cheeks. I hate this, I hate everybody. I can't stand being here. UGH my heart it hurts… what is this heat? My body felt weak and my vision started to get blurry. I stood up straight to not show weakness and I stared at him, He was so close yet felt like he was light years away. He is someone I will never reach.

Stella: "that's enough. I will just leave here myself. I won't care for you or this family. But remember that in the future this family will burn."

G. Elias: "STELLA! H, HOW INSOLENT OF YOU, AFTER EVERYTHING WE DID FOR YOU!"

Stella: "Everything you did for me? Okay? But i said what i had to say. That is all. excuse me." I turned around and tried to open the door. Some fast wind went through my right cheek slamming the door shut. I feel some sting sensation on my skin. As I touch it, The liquid felt thick. Ah. Blood. I turned myself around to see the Duke. The man was panting and he looked pained and out of breath.

G. Elias: "I have never seen you act this way. You always kept to yourself. Never spoke about! Never said ANYTHING! You knew all this time about your mother yet kept your mouth shut! For what reason? I tried my best to give you your necessities and yet this what you grant me with?"

Stella; " I kept shut about my mother because it seemed you would've killed me whenever I tried to open my mouth. I never complained when your maids messed with me or said a thing when you and your family looked at me with disgust. No matter how you see it i do not want to be involved with this type of family. You should know that I am a scary child and that my appearance isn't normal either. You guys hate me. Just admit. There is no need to keep me here and suffer with my presence. just let me go."

G. Elias: " Maids? Hate? I don't understand. Where will you go? You're a child with no money. I will not allow you to leave this building. Over my dead body. Do you understand? And maids? What maids? I have never heard of this situation. Not even once."

Stella: "There is no need for you to start acting like a father. There is no need for you to betray those that care for you. No need. It's useless. I am a child. So what? I will make sure to survive on my own." The pain in my chest kept getting deeper and deeper. It was getting harder to breathe. My legs were losing strength and the heat started to spread all over my body.

Gasp! Gasp! Gasp!

G. Elias: "stella?"

Stella: "..."

No not here. Not here. I tried to open the door but the door won't budge. My father went around the table. AH he looks worried. No I can't let him get close. I see an opportunity! I smash the window next to my right and the window was pretty and crystal clear. Sorry father. I jumped out the window. CRASH! My head was spinning and my vision could only see the big and small pieces of glass. The floor keeps getting closer. Thump! I land on my feet unsteady and shake off every shard of glass and glance up the window. Father was standing there looking scared. His hands were trembling a bit. I bowed my head and gave a small smile. I mouth the words "sorry" to him but he just stood still surprised not sure if what just happened, actually happened. I will take this as an opportunity. I turn and head to the back gate. The fence was tall and sturdy. I made my way up and grasp on everything I could. I jump it. Freedom!

G. Elias: "STELLA!! GUARDS FIND STELLA RIGHT NOW!"

Dammit he's quick. I run without turning back. I can't fail now. I don't want to die. GUKUUH! My legs gave out without any strength my legs felt like noodles. My heart is in pain and it hurts so much. The heat quickly spread through my whole body. It's consuming. My heart is about to burst! Blood starts dripping from my nose and my vision starts to turn black again.

Stella: "Ple.. ease. I don't want to die. Save me."

Drop.