GOOD LUCK TO ME!

VIOLET

My first day of training had gone well.

Memorizing people from the 1900's down to the present family tree is so freaking me out.

"Do I have to learn all of this? Why do I have to memorize them? It doesn't make sense!" Those are my questions to the special teacher who handled my one on one class inside a huge library.

And she looks at me like I'm the dumbest person in the whole world.

I understand well, why I need to know them but for me, it is unnecessary to memorize all of them with the job that I will be working on as "Personal Assistant" or a secretary or a lady's maid, all the same.

But that doesn't bother me anymore, what makes my head crowded is the thought of Vaughn.

He called me in the restaurant yesterday and I pretended that I haven't heard anything.

I just felt like, it is just right to get out from any fresh feelings or emotions and avoiding so many expectations.

I do not understand why I have hurt my feelings when I saw Vaughn with another girl.

Maybe because I am jealous? Jealous of his attention?

[Oh, Gawd! Snap out of it Violet!] My mom's words echo in my head again.

All my life, I have this attachment issues that are hitting me hard. Since I was young, I was hit by heartaches from too many expectations from my adoptive mother.

"Lady Violet Rose? Your ride is already waiting for you outside. Do you have any questions?" Her fickled face, in her glasses, was too close, watching me so closely.

Then, she continued when I shook my head. "Tomorrow, you will have housekeeping training."

"Housekeeping?" She nodded.

I know that's part of my job if the Princess will be out of town and I need to keep things organized.

Well, I'm not myself lately. Everything is so quick that I have a hard time with the adjustments.

"Dear Lord, keep me sane!" I muttered.

Then, I'm heading towards the exit of the library.

Bruno quickly headed towards my side.

And I saw the silver limo that fetched me earlier in Cliveden.

The chauffeur stood outside and open the door for me.

Then, I remembered. I took the camera from my backpack and turned it on into a video.

I turned the camera to face me and cheerfully announced. "Hello, world! Welcome to my journey to a new life in London!"

Then I handed it to Bruno. "Make sure, you capture the focus on me and the great view!" I delightfully give him instructions.

"But Missy Violet! You are not allowed to video yourself. It's for your safety as the Personal Assistant of the Princess." He explained discreetly.

"Oh, so sorry about that Bruno but... it's not written in my contract! I can do as I please. Thank you!"

Then, I removed my black heels and started running like a child towards the park, which is in front of the library.

And Bruno started following me with the camera.

The summer floral dress, swaying its hem as I turned around like a model of a magazine.

Then, the sunlight kissing every inch of me, pumping my heart keeping my blood so alive.

And I laid down on the grass, closing my eyes, feeling the grass touching my skin, the freedom that I wished I had during my childhood.

"Missy Violet? We have to go now. Margaret is waiting for you at a restaurant in Liverpool."

I opened my eyes and said, "You go ahead! Just give me 5 minutes. Okay?"

"No, you have a minute Missy Violet! You better get up or I will carry you?" He handed me the camera and waited.

[How did I forgot that I'm on a dress on the ground?]

"Can you find my shoes, please... Bruno?" I'm trying to make him go.

Then, I added. "Do not worry, I will follow you." I flashed my friendliest smile.

"Alright! We will be waiting at the limo." I could feel the annoyance in his voice.

As soon as he turned around and left me.

I turned off the camera and put it on the grass then quickly pushed myself up.

And I saw Mr. Chase and Bruno patiently waited for me.

I took the camera, put it in the backpack and started running towards them and as soon as reached their post, Bruno handed me my shoes.

"Thanks, Bruno!"

And the chauffeur asked. "Are you ready for lunch Missy Violet?" His British accent is like a piece of music in my ears.

"Yes, I'm ready Mr. Chase!" I replied while brushing my hair with my fingers to make it tidy and put on my shoes.

Then, I got inside the car while Bruno followed me.

Then the music filled in the piano intro.

[Oh! That song... I think it's by Keala Settle.]

I'm humming with harmony.

Then, my favorite lines come. I'm singing.

I could see Bruno's eyes widen in surprise.

When the sharpest words wanna cut me down

I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown 'em out

I am brave, I am bruised

I am who I'm meant to be, this is me...

I could see Bruno's eyes widen in surprise.

"Yes, this is me!" I muttered while looking outside the windows.

My head is wandering in the past again.

Then suddenly, my phone rings.

"Hello? Dawson? Oh, yeah I'm fine. How about you? How's my electric bill? What? Did you send the money to my bank account? You shouldn't have done that! Your dad? Please tell Mr. Quest that I truly appreciate him for doing such! Thank you for all the things that you do for me. Yes, I'm on my whole week of training. Of course! You can always visit me here, once I'm settled. Okay! Thank you."

And the car stopped after 15 minutes.

Then, Mr. Chase quickly disembark and opened the doors.

Bruno helped me to disembark from the car.

Then, Mr. Chase announced. "Missy Violet, Margaret is waiting for you at Elif restaurant." I nodded.

Bruno escorted me from the crowded alley towards a yellow restaurant.

In their signage "Turkish BBQ Restaurant" and I'm happy.

I'm happy because I could eat properly. Grill food is my comfort food.

Bruno opened the doors for me and the delicious smell of newly cooked grill food, welcomed us.

Then, I scanned the whole restaurant.

The interior of wood and green colored walls reminds me of the homey feeling from Jerry's Junction.

"Violet!" I heard Margaret's voice on the right side corner of the restaurant while she waved her hand.

Then, my feet started to sore.

"This for sure will be my greatest challenge!" I muttered.

"Did you say something Violet?" I haven't noticed that I'm already standing beside her, near our reserved table.

"Uhm...nothing. I'm just a bit hungry." Then my stomach growling, confirming my white lies.

"Then, you better be seated now. The food will be served in 10 minutes."

I nodded.

I took my camera out of my bag. I decided to take some photos while waiting.

Trying to adjust the lens to capture the beautiful contrasting colors of the interior decors inside the restaurant.

"Hey, Violet! What are you doing?" Margaret changes a lot! I could always feel, her manipulation over me.

"I'm taking some photos. Why?" Clicking the camera, getting great angles of the restaurant and Margaret.

"You should avoid taking videos or photos when you are with the Princess. It's for you and the Princess's safety and security. Please listen to me, Violet! You have to be very careful."

"I have a week to enjoy the moment with my camera right? Since the Princess is not with me yet?" I'm hoping that I could at least have a chance to enjoy my short freedom.

"Alright then! You just make sure that when you are with the Princess. Safety will be top priority and security will be very tight."

I nodded.

Then, waiters approached our table and served with a platter of grilled meat with some side dish salad, grilled fish, baked potatoes, and hot chili sauce.

It's mouth-watering!

"Don't you like the food? I thought you're hungry? Do you want to add more?" Margaret's voice caught my attention.

"No, sorry. I think the meal is more than enough for the both of us."

"Don't worry, Bruno can share it with us." She said while looking at Bruno, who is standing nearby our table.

"What about your drink? I ordered some sparkling wine. Do you want to try?" I nodded.

Then she continued. "By the way, we have a scheduled visit to our new home after our lunch."

"Is it necessary? In the contract, I will be staying in the castle. So, it will a waste of money to have one. I'm not against having a new home but I couldn't afford to have one, not right now." I replied.

"The new house is owned by Mr. Evans. It's a gift he wanted to give you and you should appreciate it! Everything in there is free."

I do not want to argue. All I wanted to do is eat.

And I started eating silently.

"Violet, the new house, your new home, take it! It's already under your name." She announced with delight.

"But Margaret! I'm afraid. Why should I accept it? I honestly, do not trust Mr. Evans!"

"Ssshhh... You shouldn't say that!" Margaret tried to make me silent.

"You see, Violet... after your contract with the Princess, you need a place to call home. London is a great place, there's a lot of opportunities in here."

I'm chewing the food in my mouth and continued talking, "Guess, I have no choice but I will save my salary to pay Mr. Evans house."

"Watch your mouth, Violet?!? Stop talking while food is in your mouth. You will have table manner training soon."

"I'm so sorry Margaret. I didn't mean to be rude in a meal."

"And Mr. Evans contacted your school for your scholarship. You will be going to school with the Princess!" She sounded so excited.

My eyes widen with surprise.

I swallowed the food in my mouth and replied, "That is not written in the contract! And why I should be going to school with her?" My brain is becoming overwhelmed with too much manipulation without any consultation of my own opinion.

"Well, it's written on the second page of your contract!" Margaret exclaimed.

[Second page? Why I haven't read the second page? Dang!]

Then suddenly a phone rings.

Margaret quickly took the call and left me.

Oh, I'm glad that I could at least breathe and eat properly without her endless shocking news!

I never expected these things will ever happen to me.

[Is this how a Princess PA special? Good luck to me!]