chapter 04

when aris found out she time travelled, she kept wondering about her strange dream that day.

what was that dream about?, it felt strange...ugh forget about that, i still need to get prepared for that old geezers birthday (she's talking about her father) aris said.

aris then called one maid,she told the maid she wants a dress that is only simple. the maid was shocked of what she said because she never dressed simply in any occasion, especially her father's birthday or her brother.

the maid kept staring at her.

are you sure about that my lady? the maid asked.

do i look like I'm joking? aris replied.

no my lady, im sorry for that rude question.the maid replied

the maid hurriedly prepared the dress that aris wants.

while aris was waiting for her dress, her father and brother was in the office doing some work.

advance happy birthday father, kite said.

thank you, the archduke replied.

how is aris? her maid said she was acting strange this morning, the archduke asked.

it's not like you to ask about her father, is something wrong? kite asked.

no it's nothing, its just... its not like her to not greet me this morning. the archduke said.

maybe she is just tired today, since she was practicing fencing yesterday. kite replied.

the archduke was curious that aris never came to her office all day because the old aris always go visit her father and brother everytime she is free, even though she is not free she always make time for them, but little did they know that aris hated them already. when the night fall, aris dream the same dream she had when she time travelled but there was a little difference. Aris saw those people again but as she stared at them she had the feeling of relief and happiness, she didnt know why she was feeling like that, as she stared at them, the people begun to kneel and the same man stepped in again.

please, your majesty ,save us! were sorry we can't introduce are self personally because we can't go to you right now your majesty that's why we asked for you through your dreams. the person said.

i dont understand what your saying, why are you calling me that? who are you? aris asked.

I'm johan your majesty, we are your people, we are the one who brought you back, your mother needs you, johan said.

what?!? what do you mean my mother? she's dead already when i was young! aris said.

we dont have time left your majesty we'll tell you another time

johan replied.

wai-----

aris then woke up.

my mother is alive? aris said with doubt. at that moment aris remembered what her mother told her when she was young.her mother died when aris was 5 years old, thats what aris thought. before aris's mother left there was a time when her mother said something that she doesn't understand

12 years ago when aris was still 5 years old

mom, your not leaving me, right? you'll stay with me, right mommy? little aris said.

aris there are times when you have to lie to your love ones to protect them even if it means they will hate you. aris mom said.

mom what do you mean by that? aris asked.

her mom laughed

you know aris, you have to get stronger, stronger than anyone so that you can protect the people you love, and the people you will lead in the future, the people I'm entrusting to you. thats why aris, you cant be a cry baby forever, okay? aris mom said.

okay, but who are the people your entrusting to me mom? are they father and brother? if its that so, I'll get stronger than you could ever think mom. aris replied happily.

her mom smiled

im also entrusting your brother and father to you. her mom said.

also? do you mean there are still more? aris asked.

there is a lot, maybe a million.aris mom said.

aris gasp

that...that's a lot mother, but since mother said so, I'll try my very best. aris replied happily.

that is what aris remembered, thats when she realize who those people are that she dreamt.

the next day,aris was looking haggard, her hair was a mess, she had an eye bag, she was sitting on floor reading books that her mother left, looking for clues, she then shouted.

ah!-------- just how am i suppose to find them when i didn't even get any clues. aris said angrily.

then the maid knock on aris room

my lady I'm coming in, the maid said.

my lady what happened?! why are you looking like that?! the maid said.

what? im totally fine, whats wrong? aris replied with a tired looking face.

nothing my lady, you just...umm... the maid replied with a worried face.

what? aris asked.

never mind that my lady, im here to get you prepared because the archduke said that you'll be joining them for breakfast. the maid said.

I'll get ready on my own, its nothing special, you can go now.

umm... yes my lady the maid said.

aris then prepared herself for dinner and when she got to the dinning room her father and brother were waiting already

to be continued