VEGABOND'S PRISTINE : If I Had Ten Lives CH 1 : UNKNOWN WOMAN

' Ones I saw a foreign lady speaking hindi much fluently than most natives here.' ' Really Mom?'

Fluttering my eyelashes rapidly I opened my eyes and began gulping lots and lots and lots of air... precisely OXYGEN. thought in a state of utter confusion, somehow I knew that I was being choked and that I need to breathe as much as I possibly can.

Just moments ago, I felt my throat on fire and heart palpitating. It felt like my lungs had been sucked dry by some unknown force, but on the contrary, now I feel completely fine as if my discomforts were hallucinations.

feeling something strange with myself. I began bobbling my head sidewards in an attempt to read my surroundings more effectively, but the confusion I had been feeling since earlier grew worse.

I was not me . I was not home. Rather, I was in some strange room, which seemed to be done sort of waiting room. And when I finally glanced at myself, I was horrified . The person draped in expensive organza formals was definitely not me.

Just as I was trying to figure out who this lady was, I heard a low rhythmic clicking of heals. Raising my head up petulantly, I looked in the direction on the sound.

heavens I saw a beautiful lady approaching me.

Claudia Ludwig

Good evening, Miss Vianden.

Claudia Ludwig

I am Claudia ludwig, Personal Caretaker of Old Lady Vianden.

Claudia Ludwig

I am here to escort you to her on her behalf. Please let me guide you to your destination

I was flabbergasted. what should I speak? how should I act ? When I know nothing about this goddamn lady? as I was contemplating on this matter, I reacted almost automatically

liane Vianden

Thank you, claudia. It will be my pleasure. Please lead the way.

Claudia Ludwig

sure miss just follow me behind closely.

liane Vianden

yes, absolutely.

walking down the hallway, I couldn't help but notice the majestic windows, carved doors, painting, and bronze statues.

everything corner of this place scremed luxury .

Soon, I found myself in front of a humongous black carved door. My palpitating heart was beating like a hammer against my chest, threatening to come out of my chest.

liane Vianden

*Deep breath* <knock> May I enter old lady Vianden?

I said, stepping inside. quite in contrast to the hallway, the room was quite simplistic with minimum furniture. overall, it gave a cozy vibe, yet it felt strange.

Roswitha Vianden

<Sipping tea elegantly> My dear liane I miss you so much .

Roswitha Vianden

Tell me when was the last time you came to visit this old lady?

Roswitha Vianden

hmm ? only show your face when things need to be done?

So this body's name is liane Vianden. _sounds nice_

liane Vianden

<laught awakwardly> Of course I miss grandmother . I remember you every day, grandmother .

Roswitha Vianden

well, I hardly believe, but this old lady is willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.

liane Vianden

I swear I will increase my visits in the near future positively.

liane Vianden

It's my promise but please don't make me stand anymore

liane Vianden

I have already received enough punishment

Roswitha Vianden

alright, alright, take a seat and brew me some more tea. I miss the taste of your handmade apple cinnamon tea.

liane Vianden

<chukles lightly> of course grandmother. it is my pleasure

I sat on the sofa in front of her and began brewing tea.... cinnamon apple tea, hoping it will taste the same or today I will lose my life.

as we began sipping on sweet tea, which turned out quite good. Roswitha vianden passed me a stack of paper wrapped in an expensive bag and fastened tightly, which made me confused

Roswitha Vianden

this is the information you requested for.

Roswitha Vianden

dear, forgive me, but this is the extent to which the information on him can be collected, even by using up most of my resources .

liane Vianden

Not at all please rest at ease

liane Vianden

you have helped me enough

Roswitha Vianden

dear, it's been such a long time. how many more days will you continue finding him?

Roswitha Vianden

heaven forbid, but high probability is that he might be dead by now.

liane Vianden

<dark eyes , very angry> Grandmother, I appreciate your hard work and concern, but I will look for him till my last breath .

liane Vianden

he was mine is mine and will remain mine , forever .

liane Vianden

I will drag him out of the hell if I have to.

liane Vianden

so please just don't ask me to give up on him of all people

Roswitha Vianden

<sigh> As stubborn as a bull, in these matters you are just like your mother.

Roswitha Vianden

fine, I will support my granddaughter, but please don't put yourself in harms way.

liane Vianden

promise.

liane Vianden

And excuse me, but I have to take my leave. this granddaughter of yours have an errand to run

Roswitha Vianden

alright, little girl, just visit this old lady a bit more frequently.

Roswitha Vianden

It will make me happy.

liane Vianden

promise grandmother

Roswitha Vianden

saying my last greeting, I opened the door and found her right in front of me, which honestly surprised me.

TBC

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