Chapter 4 Time to Go

Sierra pov.

I opened my eyes, realizing I was back in my room, on my bed, and lying down. Quickly, I stood up and looked around, trying to recall how I had come back into my room. The room was dimly lit, and the air was still.

The door opened, and I saw my mom with a tray of food in her hands, walking over to me. As she placed the tray by my bedside, she held my hands with a sad face. I could smell the aroma of freshly baked bread and warm soup from the tray.

"Sierra," she called out my name and looked up at me with tears in her eyes. "I know this is when I will have to say goodbye to you, but could you stay with me for just a day, so I can spend some time with my daughter?"

Overcome with emotion, I pulled my mom closer to me and hugged her tightly. She was the only one I had, and today was the day I would say goodbye to her.

"Mother," I whispered, my eyes now filled with tears. "I'm going to miss you, mom."

I looked over at the food and took the tray, placing it on my lap, and started eating. Despite the sadness, I felt hungry, and the food tasted comforting.

After I was done, I kept the tray back on the lamp stand and looked over at my mom, who was sitting there looking at me. As she stood up to leave, I held her hands, pulling her closer to me, and hugged her again.

"Please, mom, can you stay here with me, even if it's just for a little while?"

She smiled and nodded, and I moved aside, and she got into the bed, sitting close to me. We held each other's hands for almost an hour, and I didn't want it to end. I could feel the softness of her skin against mine, and it was as if I was holding onto a piece of home.

After a while of staring at the roof, I fell asleep, feeling the warmth of my mom's hands around me like a protective shield.

I open my eyes as I saw my mom waking me up. I look around, seeing I was still in my room, and my mother had tears on her face. The sight of her tears made my heart sink.

"What happened, mom?" I ask, my voice thick with sleep.

She pulls me into a hug, and I can feel her body shaking. I wrap my arms around her, feeling the warmth of her embrace.

"I will miss you, Sierra," she says, her voice trembling.

I pull my mom even closer to me, and we cry together, saying goodbye to everything I have ever dreamed of.

As I stand up and walk over to my window, I can see the car parked outside waiting for me. The sight of it makes my stomach twist with anxiety.

I walk into the bathroom, and the smell of lavender fills my nose. I take my clothes off, revealing the scar on my back. It's a mark of bravery and wisdom, my father had always said.

After I finish bathing, I walk out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body. My mom sits on the bed, holding a dress in her hands. It's the same dress my father had promised to buy me before he was killed.

I walk over to her, and we hug again. The tears won't stop falling from my eyes. After I finish crying, I put on the dress and look at myself in the mirror. I feel like a princess going to a ball party.

Just then, my mother takes my hand, and we walk out of my room. As we descend the stairs, I can hear the sound of Nora and Alex's voices. They're already waiting for me.

I run towards them, the sound of my bare feet pounding on the wooden floors. I hug them tightly, feeling the warmth of their bodies. It's time to go, time to say goodbye to everything I have ever known.

"We are going to miss you, Sierra," Nora says as she cries on my shoulder.

"Please, Sierra, don't go."

I look at Alex, her face already covered in tears. I move towards her and use my dress to wipe away her tears.

"Don't worry, Alex. I will be okay."

After I hug all of them, I step out of my house, noticing almost half of the students present just to say goodbye.

I hug the few I could as they all bid farewell to me. I walk over to the car as the driver closes it and takes his seat.

I watch as everyone keeps on saying goodbye, and I smile and wave back to them. Soon, the car drives, and I can see everyone fading away from me.

I relax a little bit on the car seat, closing my eyes to relax and prepare for whatever happens.

"My Queen, what would you like to get before I take you to the Palace? The Aloha had ordered me to get you anything you want before your arrival."

I open my eyes and stare at him when he says that. I wanted to say I'm okay, but then I remember I didn't bring any clothes with me.

I tell him to take me to the mall, and he does that without saying anything. He pays for everything I pick up, and I'm surprised because even with the expensive items.

As we start heading back to the castle, I breathe out because I know my new life has just begun.

Soon, I fall asleep after a long ride, feeling weak. I feel a tap on my leg, and I open my eyes to see the driver smiling at me.

"We are here, My Queen."

I open my eyes and look around as I see how big the place is. I step out of the car and feel my body becoming cold.

"This is it," I whisper. "Time for a new beginning."