DAISY DREAMS
Reincarnation
Ella's Bedroom, Nighttime
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Thinking] Why… why am I here? Wasn’t I… dead? The crash… the betrayal… Leondel and Jhenzel…
Ella: [Eyes widen, whispering] This is the night he accused me. The night it all fell apart.
Ella grips the edge of the bed, trembling but resolute.
Ella Eloine
Ella: Not this time. I’m not letting them ruin me again.
Ella hurriedly packs a suitcase, throwing clothes inside.
Ella Eloine
Ella: I won’t wait for his lies. No more pleading. No more pain.
The sound of the front door opening echoes through the house.
Leondel kane |||
Leondel: [From downstairs] Ella, we need to talk.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Muttering to herself] Not again. I’m leaving now.
She zips up her suitcase and sneaks out the back door, heart racing.
In the dark alley behind her house, Ella bumps into a man—a tall, sharp-dressed stranger flanked by two intimidating bodyguards.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Smirking] Well, well. What’s a lady like you doing out here in the dead of night?
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Startled, backing away] I… I didn’t mean to—
Herold banguish
Herold: Relax. I’m not here to hurt you. [Eyes her suitcase] Running from someone, are we?
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Hesitant] That’s none of your business.
The bodyguards exchange glances, sensing the tension.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Leaning in slightly] You don’t look like someone who wants to go back. If you need a way out, I can provide it… for a price.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Glaring] I don’t need your help
Herold banguish
Herold: [Laughs softly] Feisty. I like that. But you’re not safe, are you? If you think I’m dangerous, you should worry more about what’s behind you.
Ella turns to see a shadow in the distance—Leondel’s figure approaching.
Leondel kane |||
Leondel: [Calling out] Ella! What are you doing out here?
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Whispering to herself] No. Not again.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Steps in front of her, his tone colder now] Is that him? The one you’re running from?
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Panicked] Please, don’t get involved
Herold banguish
Herold: [Interrupting] Too late. You’re under my protection now.
Herold signals his bodyguards, who step forward with imposing stances.
Herold banguish
Herold: [To Ella] You’ve got two choices: go back to him, or come with me. But be warned, I don’t offer sanctuary for free.
Ella looks between the approaching Leondel and Herold, weighing her options
Ella grabs Herold’s hand, her voice firm despite her fear.
Ella Eloine
Ella: Take me with you
Herold banguish
Herold: [Smirking] Brave choice. You’ll fit right in.
The group disappears into the night, leaving Leondel stunned and powerless in the alley.
Leondel kane |||
Leondel: [Growling] Ella… you won’t get away that easily.
ONE CAGE TO ANOTHER
Herold’s car, dimly lit. Ella sits in tense silence as the vehicle speeds away. Herold, seated beside her, keeps glancing her way, a faint smirk tugging at his lips.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Thinking] There’s something about her... That fire in her eyes. She’s not like anyone I’ve met before.
Ella notices his stare and shifts uncomfortably.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Sharply] Stop looking at me like that.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Chuckles] Like what?
Ella Eloine
Ella: Like you’re trying to figure out if I’m useful or just another problem.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Leaning closer, his voice low] Who says you can’t be both?
Ella glares at him, crossing her arms.
Ella Eloine
Ella: I didn’t ask for your help.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Smiling slightly] No, but you took it. And now, we have… arrangements to discuss.
The car pulls into a grand estate, the mansion looming large under the moonlight. A smaller, yet equally elegant house sits nearby.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Gesturing toward the smaller mansion] That’s yours.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Frowning] What do you mean, mine?
Herold banguish
Herold: [Matter-of-factly] Until I know what to do with you, you’ll stay there. It’s close enough for me to keep an eye on you.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Narrowing her eyes] Keep an eye on me? Am I a prisoner now?
Herold banguish
Herold: [Smirking] Prisoner? No. A guest... of importance.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Suspicious] What’s the catch?
Herold banguish
Herold: You’ll stay under the guise of being my fiancée.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Standing abruptly] Excuse me?!
Herold banguish
Herold: [Calmly] It’s protection. Your husband—or whatever he is—won’t dare make a move if he thinks you belong to me.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Fuming] I don’t belong to anyone.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Eyes darkening slightly] It’s a façade. Play the part, and you’ll be safe. Fight me on this, and I can’t guarantee your freedom.
Ella steps into the smaller mansion, her suitcase still in hand. The inside is lavish but cold, much like her new benefactor.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Muttering] From one cage to another…
Herold appears in the doorway, watching her silently. She turns to face him, her defiance unwavering.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Firmly] Fine. I’ll play along. But don’t think for a second that I trust you.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Smirking, leaning casually against the doorframe] Trust is overrated.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Eyes narrowing] And don’t think I’m some damsel waiting to be rescued.
Herold banguish
Herold: [His smile softens, almost imperceptibly] Good. I wouldn’t like you half as much if you were.
Ella freezes for a moment, his words catching her off guard, but quickly shakes it off.
Days pass. Ella explores her new home, all the while feeling the weight of Herold’s presence from his neighboring mansion. She often catches glimpses of him watching her, his expression unreadable.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Thinking] What’s his angle? Why is he helping me?
One evening, she finds herself on the balcony, staring at the stars. Herold appears below, looking up at her.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Calling up] You seem restless.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Coldly] Maybe because I’m being held hostage under the guise of luxury.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Smiling faintly] Hostage or not, you’re safe here. That’s more than you had before.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Sighing, almost to herself] Safety comes at a price, doesn’t it?
Herold banguish
Herold: [Softly] Always. But sometimes, it’s worth it.
As Ella retreats inside, Herold remains below, watching the light in her room flicker out.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Thinking] I’ve built walls around myself for years, yet she breaks through without even trying.
In her room, Ella leans against the door, her heart heavy.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [To herself] I can’t trust him… but why does it feel like he’s the only one who truly sees me?
Both lost in their thoughts, a fragile connection begins to form in the shadows of their shared predicament.
PREPARING FOR HISTORY TO REWIND
Inside her new mansion, Ella sits in a large, ornate chair, staring out the window. The weight of her past life presses on her, and she feels the need to confront it.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Thinking] Before all this... before the crash, before Herold, I was just a wife. I believed in love, in loyalty, in... being enough.
The memories of Leondel and Jhenzel flood back. His cold eyes as he accused her, his betrayal cutting deeper than the crash itself.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Softly to herself] He never loved me. Not really. I was just a trophy to him.
Her fists clench as the anger rises again, but she breathes out, steadying herself.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Muttering] I won’t make that mistake again.
Determined to never be caught off guard again, Ella heads to the hidden training room behind the mansion, where she discovers a dusty, unused combat dummy. A glint of determination shines in her eyes as she steps closer.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Grabbing a practice sword] If I’m going to survive this, I need to be prepared.
She begins practicing, attacking the dummy with swift, controlled strikes. She might not have been trained for combat in her past life, but she had the
Determination to start anew.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Grunting with each strike] I was a fool to trust anyone. I won’t be weak again.
Her movements are awkward at first, but she grows more fluid with each strike. Her muscles ache, but she doesn’t stop.
Later that evening, Ella finds herself in the estate’s expansive garden, surrounded by plants she doesn’t recognize. She kneels down, picking up an herb and examining it carefully.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Thinking] In my past life, I was always too dependent on others to help me. But now… now I’ll learn how to take care of myself.
She plucks a few more leaves, placing them gently into a basket. As she sorts through the herbs, she begins memorizing their properties.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Whispering] This one helps with pain… this one heals wounds… and this one can stop bleeding.
She smiles softly to herself, feeling empowered by her knowledge.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [To herself] In case I ever need to heal someone... or myself.
The next morning, Ella finds herself standing in front of a mirror, staring at the face of the woman she used to be. The same eyes, the same features, but now they carry a new weight—one forged by the betrayal and fear of her past life.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Thinking] If I want to survive this, I can’t let anyone see who I really am.
She quickly grabs a few scarves and hairpins, experimenting with different ways to hide her identity. She twists her hair into a different style, covering it with a scarf. She smudges her makeup and tries on different outfits to see which one gives off a different persona.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Muttering to herself] A new face… a new identity.
With each attempt, Ella grows more confident in her ability to change who she is, to hide her true self when necessary.
Later, Ella sits in the study, reading through books on combat, herbal medicine, and disguise. She’s so absorbed in her learning that she doesn’t hear the door creak open.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Voice low] You’re learning a lot for someone who’s supposed to be a prisoner.
Ella looks up, startled, but then catches herself, her face becoming unreadable.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Coolly] I’m not a prisoner. I’m a guest.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Smiling slightly] A guest, huh? Then why do I feel like you’re preparing for something more?
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Flatly] I’m preparing for the worst.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Tilts his head, studying her] And what exactly is that?
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Sharply] Someone like you—dangerous, unpredictable. I can’t afford to be unprepared.
Herold raises an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by her response.
Herold banguish
Herold: [Chuckling softly] You think I’m dangerous?
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Calmly] You’re not the only one who knows how to fight, Herold.
For a moment, there’s a tense silence between them, but Herold seems amused, the corner of his lips twitching into a small smile.
Herold banguish
Herold: [After a pause] Maybe I’ll see just how well you fight.
Ella stands up, her gaze steady, her confidence growing with each passing day. She’s no longer the woman who would take abuse lying down. This new life, this second chance—it was hers to shape.
As the days go by, Ella continues to train, learn, and plan. She doesn’t know what Herold’s real intentions are, but she’s not going to sit idly by. Her past life may have been full of mistakes, but she’s determined to make the most of this one.
Ella Eloine
Ella: [Thinking] I won’t let history repeat itself. This time, I’m in control.
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