Towards Fitzgerald Dukedom (1)

Sometimes I wonder, had Duke ever cared about me? when I first met duke, he was captivating and perfectly elegant. - Finally, you came father!! was my first thought upon seeing him.

My family had not abandoned me - If they love me; it will be enough !!!

SUCH FOOLISH THOUGHTS !!

After we reached dukedom, I never saw his face again- I was taken to a western building that had been used as a storeroom. For three days, I didn't get food to eat. I was hungry- should I go to father?

Coincidentally, the Next day, I saw duke walking in the garden with a girl- beautiful and innocent - she was Clara.

I ran towards him without thinking; one of the guards caught me, " FATHER!! FATHER !! FATHER !!" That man I called father looked at me with disgust.

That day I felt as if my heart had been gouged out for the first time. He didn't come for me out of love but out of obligation- The Duchess had asked him to do so.

Even the gift I got was because the duchess had asked- Duke never saw me as his child.

For him, I was the person who destroyed his family- He wanted to kill me. I guess that's why he was there witnessing my death that day- He must have felt relieved.

He knew how I was been treated in the palace- The maids used to hit me, I was fed hard bread every two days and I wasn't given any clothes for winter- Even a life of a beggar was better than mine.

Duke knew everything and choose to ignore it- Maybe that's why I started treating him as Duke not father.

But now, I need to gain his trust- or else the devil will frame me as it did previously.

Presently, four months have passed since my encounter with Ethan and Knights. The maids, chefs, and knights have returned to their duty respectively.

"Knock !! knock!!

someone was at the door- " come in " I said, It was Becky- " Here, food." she said slamming the tray towards me, " wash the bowl and tray after you are done eating!!" - Bitch, who are you ordering? I nodded.

The food they gave me was half-boiled tomato soup and hard bread.

" That Bitch, I am going to torture her someday" Livia retorted inside my head.

When spirits return original form except for their master, Noone can hear or see them.

" Master, Allow me to teach those humans a lesson " Nyx requested.

" master, give us command, They have been trampling on master ever since they came. I want to teach them a lesson " undine spoke

' We can't do that - You know it very well, there are some shadows watching master's movement. we have to be careful. " stated peter.

I wonder why shadows are watching me? Maybe Duke had dispatched them previously but I didn't know or maybe the incident with Ethan stirred out his interest in me?

I wonder how I should react when I see him ? should I act innocent or playful?

It was windy that day when I saw Fitzgerald's knights that's going on?

I saw duke's carriage and Ethan- No!! no!! no!! They were supposed to arrive in 2 months.

" Peter, what the hell is going on? " I panicking thought, " were they supposed to arrive 2 months later. "

" Master, I think something triggered this outcome- perhaps your meeting with the knights led to this "

" That means the future is changing !! "

" yes, master !! "

I took a deep breath; calm your mind, Slyvia!! you must gain duke's favor- yes!! let's do this !!

I walked downstairs, when I arrived the maids- Becky and Ava were bowing- I could feel heavy bloodlust from the room.

" KILL THAT WITCH ! "

Don't tell me, They are going to kill me !!

Sir Ethan looked at me and winked, " Greetings to my lady, I am Ethan Sedwick- Commanding knight of the second order. "

" Hello, sir Ethan" I force a smile - I have learned etiquettes of nobles but if I show it now, it will cause suspicion.

Although Ethan is indebted to me that doesn't mean he likes me or thinks I am worthy to be his master's daughter.

" My lady, Do you remember me? "Black-haired man said, " We met in the forest. "

" Master, This human was the shadow that had been keeping an eye on you. "

I nodded, " How have you been sir, knight? "

" My lady, such angelic voice and smile. I blessed !!" He cried out

" Shut up, you are embarrassing." One of the knights nudged him.

clack! clack!

Heavy footstep- Just like that day when he entered the prison.

* Ba-dump !! Ba-dump

My heart was hammering; The knights stopped talking and bowed down- You can do it, Sylvia !!

I looked up, smiling- The man who entered was dress in a white knight uniform with a Blue cape draping around- White hair and Blue eyes - Duke Kristoff Fitzgerald.

" I have never seen such a dazzling person before." I smiled brightly, " Who are you Mr.Dazzling ?"

A few months before,

" How do we win Duke's flavor? " undine asked

" let's show him- How amazing master's skill is .." Livia replied.

" What about master showing off master's perfect noble etiquettes?" questioned Peter.

This won't do, we need to gain his flavor- what if becomes suspicious after I show him my skills?

" Ahh! That's right !!" undine said

" It is frustrating, why don't you say something Nyx ? or has your brain finally turned to poop?"

"Livia, This is no time for fighting." peter warned

" Master, if I may- What did Duke say when he first met you? "

He said who are you? - Those bittersweet words hurt so much !!

" To win his flavor, the master needs to lower his guards- " said Nyx, " why don't master try to question him the very question he asked you ."

you mean I would ask him, who is he? - Doesn't it sound too upright? I find it weird !!

" *No!! This is a great idea," exclaimed Peter, " Master has to act like a naive, helpless child who knows nothing about her family. "

" Also it won't be weird; This is the first you would be seeing duke- so it will work!!" concluded undine*.

won't he find it suspicious as to why I don't know - He is the world-famous oracle child even a beggar without any education would know him !!

" *That why master needs to act pitiful, " exclaimed Peter, " Master has to be a child who is to be saved - in exact words 'Damsel in distress. "

" Exactly" all three of them agreed on*.

Present situation

He arched his Brow, " Do you not know who I am ?"

I know who you are.

" Are you a fairy? " I said while tilting my head, " perhaps are you here to bring me a present ?"

Everyone present in that room looked at me- They either thought I was dumb or thought how could I be so unaware?

" Fairy? Why do you think I am a fairy? " I asked sharply. If I can't be satisfied with your answer; you are done for - was the look he gave me.

" Because fairies are beautiful and dazzling like mister!! " - what the hell am I blabbering about?

He was utterly dumbfounded.

" COUGH!! " Ethan coughed; I looked at him - Thank you for saving me, " My lady, Haven't you been told anything about your family? "

" My family?" I looked at the maids- they were shivering with fear-Serves you right !! " My family abandoned me because I cursed mother."

Everyone in the room gasped out an agitated face.

" Where did you hear this? " Duke asked firmly

" Ahh!!" I shifted uncomfortably- How does it feel, Becky and Ava, to backed by a wall? , " I overheard Becky and others saying so."

" THAT CURSED CHILD IS LYING YOUR EMINENCE !! I HAVE NEVER DARED TO SPEAK ABOUT THE CURSE." Becky shouted desperately.

That's right Becky, Go on dug your own grave !!

Even if duke Fitzgerald doesn't love me that doesn't mean he will not keep his promise to Duchess. That promise was to protect me

when I was in the temple's prison, I had asked peter to check the duchess health condition. it was coincidentally that peter heard about the promise duke had made to the duchess several years ago- on the day of my birth.

Duchess was cursed as soon as the delivery was over. She didn't get to see my face and when the suspicion was confirmed that I was the one who caused it. Duke wanted to kill me but the duchess made him promise that he can't kill me or let me die. Because of this promise, the duke had no choice but to send me out of his sight to the southern tower.

Back then I didn't know about this, but this time I will fully take advantage of that promise.

" Keep your head down!!" one of the knights restrained Becky.

" I. I ...am sorry !! Becky is right I didn't hear anything, please don't punish Becky " I begged, " It my fault; I bring misfortune to people that's why I was abandoned... I can't let Becky and Ava who were the one's people who showed kindness to me be punished " -Kindness, my foot !! They treated me worse than humans!!

I tugged Duke's sleeves and lowered my head- undine sprinkle some water droplets near my eyes

" yes master"

" Mr.Fairy, please help Becky and Ava. " I said fake tears rolling down my face.

" My lady " " Young lady is so pitiful." "It's not young lady's fault ." The knights began whispering.

I expected this reaction - Now what would you do, Duke? Maybe, he will ask the knights to beat the maids.

I was deep in thought that I hadn't realized that duke had picked me up and brought me close to his chest. what? WHAT IS HAPPENING?

It wasn't me who was shocked but everyone else. Why is he showing such affection_? Does he want people to see that he Cherish me or does he not want to tarnish Fitzgerald's reputation?

" Ethan, detain them!!" He ordered; his voice was devoid of emotion, " Pack her things and bring them to the carriage. "

He walked out carrying me, my mind was whirling- Was taking advantage of the promise this much worthy?

In my previous life, he never touched me or let me near me -

" Don't think too much!!" He said and made me sit in the carriage. " wait here!!"

I nodded. He went back.

peter, see what he does -

" yes, master !!"

The cushions were soft that I almost fell asleep had I not heard a women's scream- peter, what the hell is happening there?

" Master, The duke looked very angry when he saw the master's room. The shadow who was watching the master told about the master's treatment. so, Duke ordered the knights to cut their tongues, The chef's hands were cut too. Our first step is complete and successful. "

" serves those bitches right !!" cheered Livia.

" Well done master !!" Nyx said

" yes, Master did it !!" undine exclaimed

I felt happy- people refer to this feeling as a sense of accomplishment.

" My lady !!" Ethan called, " we will be leaving now, Are you comfortable? "

" Where will be going? " I asked

" That would be a surprise." The carriage started moving

" what about Mr.fairy ?" - There is only one carriage, so where is he?

" My lady, Mr.fairy and I have some work to do so we will separate for now. " - peter, make sure you follow duke and see what he is up to.

" yes, master !!"

" Don't be worried, we will join you halfway." He smiled

How can this guy change completely? His personality took a 180-degree turn. Was saving his life this much bonus?