My name is Claria, I am a 16 year old student that is used to being called a ' loner '. I have no friends or anyone to depend on, I'm also from a poor family. My mother work as a house keeper, my father work at the gas station. One day the gas station have and error and explode, making me and my mother lost father away. At the age of 14 my mother got in to an accident that cause both of her arms and legs broken, turning her into an ideal person ever since. Because we can't afford to pay the hospital fee, I was indebt to one of lady in a rich household.
They don't treat me like a proper human at all, they think that I am just making money. I always cry myself to sleep every night. Not long after, I turn cold hearted. I try and escaped many bullying because of the urge to survive one piece. I always have ways with both words and medical skills because no one is going to care for me anyway, in this whole world if I can't heal myself... no one would do it for me. My mother is almost as good as dead, even if she can work again what work can she earn from. I just started to feel more and more emotionless because I don't receive the treatment that people did to themselves at all. A year later my mother died and left me with a relic ring that have turned rusty already.
I attended the funeral without shuttering a single tears, people call me ' the heartless Claria '. They are indeed not wrong, I was heartless. I don't even drop a single tears at the funeral at all. aside from that, I'm a pretty good actor I can swiftly change and swing my mood quickly. I can pretend to cry too if I want to, but I don't want to put on an act in front of my deceased mother. I want her to see my real self I want her to know what kind of life she have been given to this teenage girl. I used to be lovely and happy when my dad is still alive but now it's just the exact opposite from before. I moved out from the old apartment and went to a deserted place, and decided to hang myself. Before doing so I decided to wear the ring that my mother left me before she died. Even though it's been a long time that I try to live for my mother, but now I don't have to worry about leaving her alone anymore. I can finally go to afterlife without a regret anymore.
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hated
anger
endurance
ignorance
sadness
unfortunate fate
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I totally give up in life, I can't find any meaning to still exist anymore. You win...everyone who tortured me is the real winner, I will admit I lose!
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Before I could speak my last words, the cloth tighten making me unable to breathe. I suffocate til I run out of breath.
" D-Did I die? why am I in this place? " though Claria.
I was in a weird place, I can only see nothing but bright light coming towards me. My ring started to glow and I got stuck in to the mysterious bright hole. It was terrifying indeed.
After waking up, I found myself in a low energy mood. And find myself looking at a Marble ceiling. Not long after, I heard someone who dress like a maid drop a tray and ran out screaming that " The lady is waking up! " she shouted loudly while running. I was wondering what really happened to me. I tried getting up but before I could do so, I collapse down the floor. Damn! this body is really in a weak state. I try getting up back on my feet but a few guys rush into my room and help me up. It was Normal at first until something pops up on top of their head. it's an affection meter! Omg, who am I supposed to be?
I suddenly realised that I travel to an otome game that I used to play with in school to kill the boring time. But why is everyone affection meter is at 100%. I am not used to be around people but the affections toward me is very high, I can't avoid being involved with them. I will try everything and every ways to make them leave me alone!
" W-who are you? " I whispered slowly while trying to catch my breath. They all looked shocked and started to asked me questions.
" You don't know me? your childhood friend. " A man with brown hair lead towards me and asked me with tear in his eye. I'm not used to see people cry, so I give him a hug.
" W-what are you doing? " The man asked me with a weird expression. I also didn't why I do that...did I slipped through my thoughts?!
" Rose...Are you sure you are alright? you fell down the stairs a few day ago. Did you remember how you fall? " my father asked me with concerns. Even though I want to answer him but what kind of answers do I need to give him when even me myself don't even have a single memories of the real Rosemary!
" Father...I am so scared when I fall down the stairs, I forgot how I fell. I'm sorry! " I apologize to him. Everyone look at me weirdly and awkwardly stare at me.
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Oh yeah that's right, the real Rosemary is always throwing a fit in everything. Even though she is the protagonist, her attitude is wild and loud. Even in the actual game, she harrass every single male leads almost every single day. How could I forget about such thing. Now they all gonna think that I have lost my mind. If they suspect me being a fake, atleast give me some foods before banning away or something.
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After a few days, My friends visit me one by one. Among them, there is an unexpected visitor. Ahem! he is the crown. Oh my goodness, what the heck! why did the crown prince visit me? Although the affection meter is at 100% he is the crown prince after all. Shouldn't he prepared for claiming the throne. Am I the reason why he suddenly visit?
" greetings your majesty! " I bend a little and almost trip and hit the ground once again. He help me up and I asked him to wait for me while I prepared a cup of tea for welcoming him. I still haven't recovered properly yet, so my hands is intensively shaking. The crown prince notice that I was shaking and enduring the pain, he told me to sit in the couch and he will help me brew the tea instead. Wow what a gentleman! while I was admiring his personality, a sloppy maid came in and slipped hot tea all over my thighs.
" AHHH! ouch, it h-hurt " I scream out loud and flinch because of the intense heat crawling on my skin.
" M-My lady please forgive me, I-i didn't mean it " the maid tremble while asking for forgiveness from me.
I see her pitiful and I am not in mood for punishing anyone, so I forgive her. When I was about to forgive her, the crown prince that I was admiring just now turn a terrifying glare at the maid making her trembling even more. To be honest I was not really scared by the glare that he give off to the maid but I feel like he is the exact opposite from what I imagine him to be, so it's true! Frist impression is a fraud.
" your highness, please don't startle that little maid. " I said it with no emotion. The crown prince flinch a little because of my words and then smile at me.
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crown prince' s POV
" She is the first one to make me feel like talking to myself, but I wouldn't mind if she act more childish "
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" hmm... What is in for me to forgive this sloppy maid, that dare to splashed hot water at their master. " the crown prince give me a smirk. Oh dear! don't you underestimate my suffering in my last life.
" I have my reasons, let me share it with you. The first reason is because she is my maid. The second reason is because she took care of me " I answered him with a soft smile.
" you're the first one to ever answer my question properly without hidden meanings " the crown prince smile back at me.
" you're also the first person that have a same way of talking " I stare at him straight in the eye.
" Hahaha! Lady Rosemary is indeed extraordinary. When you get well, I'll invite you to the palace soon my lady. " said the crown prince. He done brewing the tea, take a sip and put the tea on the table. He give me a smirk and left. After he's gone, I get up and lend a hand to the trembling maid and I softly called out to her.
" Come on. Don't just kneel down there, today I saved your life. Tomorrow you might repay me, just be more careful next time. " I spoke to her with a soft voice.
" my lady is just like a saintess, I will definitely be by your side from now on " said the maid.
" what's your name? " I asked her.
" My name is Jane my lady, from now on please take care of me! " Jane smile at me warmly.
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