I Am Sold As The Crown Prince Marionette

"Waiter!" Another costumer raised her hand to catch my attention.

"Yes!" I run through her table carrying a black pen and a small notes. "What's your order, Ma'am?"

"Give me another piece of strawberry cake and a float please." The strictness through her eyes is very relevant. I could already tell that once I made a single mistake, she'll sue me to death.

How did I know? It's because I've encountered many costumers like her before.

As I was to exit she called me again together with her cold voice. "Oh... And please don't call me Ma'am. I'm still young. Call me Miss."

"Y-yes... Miss." I bowed my head apologetically. Told 'ya.

"Go now. Don't waste my time." She rolled her eyes and started talking with her bunch of friends again. Whew. Who would want to waste your time, anyway.

I pursed my lips an sighed heavily before placing her order in the food area.

"Hey... are you alright, Evie?" Asked Clinton who's in charge of the upcoming orders.

I let out a small smile and chuckled a bit. "Yes. I'm fine. Why did you ask?"

"You look so weary. Did someone bother you again?" His eyes squinted worriedly.

"No... I'm just a bit tired for today."

"Yeah. You're working nonstop since morning. You should rest for awhile."

I giggled. "I can't do that. I don't want my bonus to fade that easily."

"Oh, damn that bonus." He rolled his eyes before making his way to the kitchen.

I stayed there for a couple of minutes before serving the orders to the costumers. Just like what Clinton said, I am working my ass since morning, nonstop. Being a waiter in a high end restaurant is very tiring especially when you have a demanding boss that always nag every hour. You can't rest because it's not part of your payment. No time is intended for resting so you should pick your butt up and work! That's the motto to get some better money.

How I wish to lived in another world, living like a princess away from this stupid reality.

"Are you heading home now?" Asked Clinton when I was doffing my waitperson dress.

"Yeah. Sort off."

"Walk alone, again?" He grimaced.

"I don't have any money to grab a taxi so better walk myself than leave a cash behind."

"Ah... How I wish to have my own car to drive you home my own," he shooked his head. I chuckled a little before taking my bag.

"See you tomorrow, Clinton."

"Yeah. Safe home, okay?"

"I will!"

I walked my way to the back exit of the restaurant where the dirty and smelly dumpster will meet you first. I sighed and started walking between this smelly street, holding my breath until I reach the lane where you can see the vehicles running around the city.

Staff like me wearing a simple T-shirt, skinny jeans and a pair of old sneakers doesn't suit walking on the grand exit of the restaurant. It will just make the costumers turned their back, seeing a trash like me walking grandly into its red carpet. Well, that's what my boss said. Those words keeps digging through my ears a couple of times now, so I got used to it.

"Hey sweet." A girl called a man with her flirty voice made me dizzy.

It's past 9pm so it's sure that those whores are now coming out from their caves. Calling some old man wanting some pleasure and pay them back for their service.

Ah, how I wish that Clinton is walking with me today at this late night hour. Damn that creeyp boss making him always work overtime?!

Clinton Hernandez is my one and only friend made from heaven. We've met at the restaurant too. That time, I am still a part timer at the restaurant, he approach me with his kind and self made generosity. As I was living my 18th life here in this mess up world, he became my first companion. He became my savior and a well trusted friend. For almost one year that we've been together, he never do anything to make me upset. He's the friend that I always wish for from the very start and I'm happy that God gave him to me.

Even if I don't have any family to hold on, he gave me a friend to lean on in times of needs. And for me... that's all enough to continue my living in this world full of misery.

"You wanna fight, ha?! You dipsh*t bastard?!" I heard a loud scream nearby. And I could already tell... A gang fight is starting. I pursed my lips and decided to walk my way into the other root back home. I will go a long way but I don't have any other way to go home safely.

I took a deep sighed and bent my head down for them to avoid noticing me. Every night this is how dangerous my life is. There's no night I keep praying for myself to get safer. For me to avoid any accident on my way home. This life is so tiresome, but I don't have any choice. I need to live and stand on my own.

After walking for about 45 minutes I felt so relieved when I heard the bark of my dog Hawlie in front of our apartment. I laughed when he run his way to me and lick my hand excitedly.

"Oh boy. You miss mommy so much. Do 'ya?"

We went inside on my old apartment. My apartment is all enough for one person. I've been living here for about two years and this is the only place that my grandma left for me to stay. It's a bit old but having a roof to stay when raining and snowing is all enough for me. I don't need any extravagant. "I'm home now, Hawlie." I chuckled.

I placed my bag on the sofa and walk inside my little kitchen. "What do you want to eat today, huh?" I scanned the ref and see only a pack of noodles and a piece of carrots.

"Oh, I guess I need to buy some new food for us to eat tonight." I rubbed his head and pick up my jacket. "Guard the house Hawlie while Mommy will buy us some food." I laughed when he barked as if he could understand my words.

The weather is getting cold. I guess, winter is waving for it's intrance this year.

"Ah! The nearby stores are closed already." I mumbled. I don't have any choice. I'm starving. I need to buy some food at 7/11 and that's too far from here. Damn poverty it is.

I sighed and started walking my journey to 7/11. While walking, I count my penny and smiled. "I guess this is enough for me to buy some sushi for both of us Hawlie. It's good enough for tonight and for tomorrow morning."

When I arrived at the store, I pick up all the food we need and pay for them. I went back to my place happily as I saw Hawlie barking and running my way again.

"We got some food and it's your favorite!" He jumped happily. We went inside the apartment and eat our food for the night. After that, I took my night bath before going to bed.

"Tommorow is a tough day again so be a good boy Hawlie."

I let myself fall off to sleep beside my beloved dog in bed. Hawlie is the only family that stayed beside me up until now. Just like Clinton, this friend of mine is the only thing that make me want to strive for the living.

I woke up around four o'clock in the morning without Hawlie on bed. I stretched my body and move out to look for my best bud. I smiled as I saw him sleeping peacefully in front of our door. I guess he guard the house whole night as he used to.

I prepare myself to go to work and prepare a food for Hawlie for the afternoon. Whenever I think about him being alone here makes me feel so bad. My little buddy is always alone... just like me.

Well, I guess this is the life God gave to me. All I need to do is to treasure it and accept it. I'm sure there will be a very beautiful surprised coming it's way. Patience is a virtue for me, and I'm hardly holding on to it.

My Mom and Dad died in an accident five years ago. I am just a thirteen years old child back then. Since that time, I was left with my grandmama. She dressed me, she take care of me and she treat me like her only precious granddaughter, she became my guardian angel and I never thought for that to end up so fast. She died 2 two years ago because of cancer, leaving me behind all alone, without no one.

At the young age I already felt the strong agony of being lonely. And I never expect for me to still live this far. I'm still eighteen, but I felt like I'm already a sixty year old lady striving for living. But when I met Clinton and Hawlie, my hopes grew wider everyday. It feels like, I'm starting to build my shattered self again. I found hope with them. My darkest days started to light a single spark and it made me feel so strong to strive back myself. I want to find my purpose, that's why I'm still doing my best despite of this awful hardships everyday. This is for my new self after all. And I'm happy to slowly witness my own light and pretension.

"Bye Hawlie! Be a good boy okay?" I wave my hand to my dog who's acting so suspicious since morning. He's barking and whimpering. It's making me feel so bad living him alone at this state. This is the second time he's crying. The first one is when I first met him on the street having a big scar on his leg and now... what's wrong with him?

I arched my brow and walked towards him. I patted his head and smiled when he stop. He's trying to reach my hand too.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?"

He barked again and bite my shirt. I gasped when I thought about something.

"You don't want me to go?" I asked. He barked at me. It seems like a yes to me. I sighed and let out a small smile.

"I need to work, Hawlie. We can't have food if I won't work- Hawlie! Stop messing my shirt!" I stood up when he didn't stop. "Hawlie... Mommy will be home so wait for me okay? I will never leave you. I'll be back same time as always. Be good, Hawlie." I smiled patting his head. He started whimpering again.

I'll be late to work if I won't go now. My boss will surely scold me to death. I sighed sadly while trying to say goodbye to my friend. While walking on the Street, my shoulders feels so heavy. I wonder why Hawlie is crying like that? Is he ill? Should I stop by in a vet to ask for Hawlie's situation? Ah... I think I should. I'm worried about him.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I started to dressing up for serving. Like yesterday, I was still working without taking a rest. I don't won't to end up being humiliated by my boss again for not working properly.

"Did you eat?" Asked Clinton. We're on our thirty minutes break for lunch time.

"Nope."

"Then, let's eat together. My treat!"

My ears flop as I hear Clinton's magical words. "I won't reject the offer!"

He laughed. "Come on!"

We went out to the restaurant and decided to eat in the small stoles nearby. The food in the restaurant are too expensive! I can't even afford a single slice of their sandwich. It's just stating how unfair the world is for someone as poor as me.

"Hey! Wait!" Clinton stopped me. I hummed and stand beside him. He pointed his finger on the other side of the road. "Is that... Hawlie?" He asked.

My body started to react and became so attentive. I squinted my eyes to look for Hawlie and I almost loss my weight when I saw him barking towards us. Although it's so noisy because of the vehicles, I can still hear him from afar.

I smile wide and scream his name. "Hawlie!"

Why is he here anyway? But before I could do anything my smile faded when I saw a young little girl running her way in the middle of the street! My eyes widened when I saw a fast moving truck towards her.

My heart thumped fast. I gasped and hurriedly run through her way.

"Evie!" Clinton screamed.

I heard the scream of some people too as I grab the childs arm. I pushed her through the other side. As I was about to run to avoid the impact, the truck was already an inches away from me, leaving me in shocked.

That's when I knew... I was already lying on the street, soaking from my own blood. Can't move a single thing. I suddenly saw a light that came out from nowhere. It's calling and absorbing me in. What is that?

Is this what death looks and feels like? It's so... welcoming.

Every second, my eyes gets so blurry. I can only see little dots and hear some cries and barkings. It's... It's from my friends! But whenever I tried to move, an excruciating pain will hold me up 'till I loss my breath.

Should I die like this? Can't I say goodbye to my friends first before leaving? My body is slowly giving up. I heard Clinton's crying voice again, begging for me to hold on.

I smiled for the last time. Well if this is the end... I will gladly accept this tragic fate, without any regrets.

"Oh hi there, My lady?" A soft voice beside me woken my soul up.

"Oh... our sweet little angel is now awake. Can you see me?"

I tried re-opening my eyes and saw a beauty. I stayed looking at her for about two minutes and ended up drooling. Wow, feels so good for my first time in heaven, huh?

Her hair is plain black and straight. It suits to her heart shape pretty face. She has a baby blue eyes that could possibly melt all mans heart in an instant. Her skin are white and flawless. Is she even for real?! Even beauty queens can't compare to her! She's so effin' beautiful!

"Abububu~ abubuuu~" (Who are you?!) My brows arched at my sudden weird voice. I tried to reach my mouth but it's so hard to do! My eyes widened when I saw my hand. I gasped for air and shivered. What... What?!

Why are they so small?! What happened to them?!

"You want to talk to Mama? What is it little sunshine?" She hummed. Her voice feels so soft like feather but I can't help but get confused about this situation!

Little sunshine?! Mama?! Where the f*ck am I?! As long as I remember I'm dead! I died in a hit and run!

"My my sweet angel, you seems so active today, aren't you?" She lift me up carefully. Angel? So, I'm really in heaven right? So... is she Mama Mary?

Well... If this is the heaven, does all spirits became like me? What happened to me anyway? Why I became so small?!

"I won't sing you a lullaby for now. It's already your playtime so Mama will be here for you my angel..."

"Abuuu~ ababuu~" (Is this heaven?) Ugh! Why am I spitting my saliva?! Gross!

"Let's go for a walk now..." The beauty smiled at me. She's just so beautiful. And I can't help but to drool so hard! Why am I like this?!

W-wait?! She's carrying me and then... and then...

"My baby Everon Monique is the prettiest and you'll find that out yourself when you grow up." She hold my tiny winky hand and slightly played with it.

It's a baby's hand! Why do I have this?! Why do I became like this?!

I became... I became a baby?! How... How is that even possible?! Is this my new life?! How come I can still remember my past?! Is this... Is this some kind of a curse?! Just like those fairy tales?! Oh God! This is making me crazy! I want to see Hawlie and Clinton, right now!

"Oh... shush my little Evie. Don't cry... don't cry." She softly dance me with her body. I calmed down when I smell her fragrance. Ah, she smells so good!

"You like Mama's scent?" She giggled. "Then you're a cherry blossom lover too like Mama."

Oh... A cherry blossom? It's smells so great. I never smell something like this before. Should I sniffed her again?

"My lady..." An old man bowed his head in front of us. He glanced at me with his soft expression. Who's this? He's wearing something... so cool. I've seen that suit before. I guess in some kind of a stage play?

"Oh... Edward."

"Your excellency is asking for your presence."

I look at my Mama... well I'm slowly accepting this fact that I came back from being a baby. I'm sure I can't do anything about that. My Mama looked so flustered. Hmm... Why is that?

"Alright. I'm coming..." She started walking carrying me but the old man stopped her.

"He said only you, My lady..." He said with a monotone.

My Mama gasped at those words. Yeah, for me it's a bit... it's a bit insulting. I'm still a baby so I can't totally react. "Don't let me loss my patience towards you, Edward. I will bring my daughter with me." My Mama turned her back but stopped again. "If I heard you talked to me like that again in front of my daughter, I will never forgave you."

My hold tightened on my Mama's dress. She seems so tensed. I wonder who's that person she'll going to meet. Wow! Is this some kind of a soap opera?! I feel like I'm in the movie?!

"My lady..." All people are bowing and greeting her with respect. It seems like she's some kind of a high end billionaire! It can be seen through those people's eyes. There's something about their eyes, they seem so frightened or agitated. Hmm... I couldn't tell. Those people too, either men or women are wearing different attires. It's just... it's a bit different. Is she the wife of a noble? Is my father a Mafia somewhat related to those stuff? If it is... Cool!

We stopped infront of a grand big door. My eyes sparkled as I saw the glimmering gold like parts of it! And every corner has someone standing firmly. Wait... their attires are familiar too! It looks like a knights costume from Victorian Era of noble mans! Where Emperor, prince and princesses are the most respected person in the world?!

"We will meet your father now, My Evie," My Mama smiled sweetly at me and I don't gave any damn reactions. Hello! I can't even move my hands! I'm still a baby.

"Your grace... Lady Alicianne has arrived." Someone from behind the door uttered.

The door opened. My Mama went inside carrying me through her arms. In the middle of this majestic room, a handsome man is sitting and busy writing something on his table near the window. Is this... Is this my Dad?! Wow! I'm drooling again!

"You called?" My Mama asked. The handsome looking guy with a golden honey like hair stood up while raising a brow. His broad shoulders are shouting in arrogance. He looks so masculine, too.

"Yes..." His cold grayish eyes landed to mine.

"Your grace... May I ask why you suddenly called for my presence?" My Mama asked. The handsome guy didn't answer, instead he walked nearer and nearer to me. Damn. I feel like crying again. Why is he looking at me like that?! He's scaring my baby heart!

"Is she... my daughter?"

I felt my Mama taking one step backwards away from my father. Hey... What's happening? Why is she suddenly tensed? I look back at this man who's not leaving me a single stare. What's his problem?! She's making my Mama scared too! Bad handsome! He shouldn't stare like that to a pretty lady!

"Y-yes... She is..." My Mama trembled.

"What's her name?"

"Everon Monique Hemress..." She said. She eyed me with her 'it's okay' look.

The handsome man smirked and caressed my cheeks. "Your name came from from my name, ei? But more meaningful and pretty."

From his name? What is his name anyway? I'm curious!

"You should go now. I will call you again, later." He turned his back and went back to his table. My Mama bowed her head and kissed my forehead tensely before heading outside the room.

"It's okay now, my sweet one," she smiled at me again. What?! What just happened? Just like that? He called for what? And why does my Mama looks so frightened?

After that, I just found myself lying on a colorful cabin with a sparkly heart shape toys at the top. It looks so astonishing but I guess it's normal for my baby heart and body but adult mind.

This just feels so weird. How did I end up being a baby anyway? Did some malfunction happen while God is processing my next life? Did he forgot to take my memories away? I don't know... AND THIS IS MAKING ME CRAZY!

"You miss Mommy that instant?" My Mama laughed beautifully. Yes. Even her laugh are beautiful. The way she talk since I woke up, it seems that I did really became a baby, huh?

Well, just what I said before, all I need to do is to accept this fact that I came back from being a baby. I should just enjoy this new life instead. Sighed.

Now that she's a little far from mine, I can actually peek at her body. My brows furrowed as I saw her dress. It looks like a ball gown. Wait. Come to think of it. Those people from before are wearing differently too! And it really looks like it came from from an ancient era!

If it is then... What type of noble does my father are into? Is he an emperor? A king? A count? Or a... Duke? Just by looking at this extravagant house with sparkling diamonds and golds I could already tell their status! But still, I'm wondering.

Well, I can't tell for now. If I could only run and walk. Hmmm... come to think of that, too. How old am I?

"Come on now little Evie. Let's get you to sleep. It's already your nap time," she said softly, reaching for me again. She lift me up and kissed my forehead before dancing me swiftly with her body.

What?! It's already my nap time?! How much time did I spent drooling and thinking so deep? Gah! I miss my friends already. Why do I need to experience this agony? Why do I need to remember my tragic past? It makes no sense.

"Sky is blue

And you're pretty too

My Evie are bright

As sunshine is true

Honey just hold me tight

Take me with your dreams tonight~"

When my Mama started singing me a lullaby, my eyes started to drift into darkness. And that's how fast my baby body gave up to sleeping.

The next day, I woke up in a bed. I slowly blink my eye and scanned the whole room. There's no one inside except me. Hmm... It is still my little room with Mama but... hey wait!

Why do I feel sudden uneasiness inside my... pampers?! Did I peed or poop?!

I tried moving and it felt really so disgusting! I think I did poop or something. But where are the people?! Why are there no one in here?! I need help!

"Uwaaaa~ waaa~" (Help me!)

Well certainly, my cry reach out my Mama and some maids. I finally felt relieved when they change that disgusting thing between my thighs. Gah! So much for my first time experiencing being inside a baby's body, huh? Not bad for a baby.

"You're Dad wants to see you, so don't be scared okay? If anything happens, Mama is here to protect you from harm. I promise." She kissed my forehead again after dressing me up.

What did she mean by that anyway? Protect? From harm? From whom? Dad? That's strange.

She carried me again into her arms. I am holding a pink teddy bear while she carried me to a familiar pathway. This is the way to my Father's office, I think? My baby body is also taking my mind. Agh.

"Do you want me to go inside with you, My lady?" A maid beside my Mama spoke. She's benting her head respectedly so I can't clearly see her face. But I could tell she's in her teens or twenties. She still looks so young.

"No need Chiselle. Wait for me to call you before you go in. I don't want you to get in trouble."

The maid gasped worriedly. "No, my lady, my job is to protect you. I can't just stand here and do nothing."

Mama smiled sweetly at her. "If anything happens to me today, take Evie and run away from here. Take my jewelries with you and live a life-"

"No! My lady! I can't-"

"Just for Evie, Chiselle. This is a favor I could only ask from you. Make this little one safe and secured, if anything happens..." I gasped as I saw her eyes forming tears through her eyelids!

W-wait! What are they doing?! Why are they saying like that all of a sudden?! What are they talking about? Why do I feel so scared about this?

The maid sobbed and frantically wipe her flowing tears. She nodded and bent down again. My Mama reach her head and patted it lightly. Wow... why do I feel like crying this time?

"Now Evie..." My Mama glanced back at me. "I don't know what might happen today but I hope..." She smiled painfully. My heart twitched at those sight of her. W-what's happening? "...You can still remember me even when you're just two years old."

Before I knew, I was already crying between her arms. Well, a baby is fragile so I can't blame myself for that.

But really... what's this sudden change of mood? I sleep peacefully and I woke up with this heavy atmosphere. Am I in some kind of a movie?

She kissed my forehead and hugged me tightly. "I love you my Evie..."

I just stared at her until we went inside the office again. There I saw my father in his table with not just one but five good looking guys watching as thoroughly. They almost have the same expression through their eyes... it's madness.

Who are they? And why are they looking like that to us? It seems like we do some kind of an unforgivable sin.

"You're late..." A monstrous voice from my father made me shiver. Their looks... isn't changing a little bit.

"I'm sorry..." Mama bowed her head.

"I don't want to waste time right now," he stood up and went to us. I gulped hard when he immediately pull his hand up to my mama's face. But he didn't touch her, he just placed his palm in front of her face. My eyes widened when a light appear from his hand!

"I could have just killed you since yesterday if I did what my mind speak..." He said with full of anger on his voice.

My Mama let out a smile, a smile of happiness. W-what is she doing?

"I can die right now. Please do..."

I gasped at her strange words. My eyes started to get teary. I don't... I don't understand why they're acting like this? How many hours did I fall asleep?

My body started trembling when my Father gave out a very dangerous expression. I could clearly see through his eyes that he's suppressing his anger. As a baby, I started crying in front of them. It made my father turn his gaze at me. He greeted his teeth, I almost hear it from my direction.

"Shut. Her. Up!" He obligated.

What?! You wanna make me stop from crying?! Are you serious?! How can you make a baby stop from crying?! Idiot!

"Shush... i-it's fine now. Mama is here... shush Evie..." My mama's voice is trembling so hard but she still manage to gave me those smile. My heart is aching so badly at the sight of her.

I crawl to hugged her neck and after that, I hugged her tightly. I felt so scared! What kind of world is this?!

I calmed down when she danced me a bit.

"Evie?" My evil father asked. He scoffed. "How could you gave a child a nickname like that?!"

"Because she's important..."

He groaned in frustration. "Hamstell! Take that child away from this woman!"

Someone from behind gasped so shockingly. "What?! Why me?!"

"Do you want me to behead you?" I started shaking as I heard those terrifying words from him again. It feels like a raging thunder.

Someone groaned annoyingly and later on I felt a hand taking me away from my mother. My tears flowed under my eyes. I started sobbing. I reach my hand to her. I tried to pull her dress but my hand just feels so weak! I couldn't grasp her.

"Mm... Ma!" I muttered mindlessly. Her hand dropped to her mouth as her tears rolled down her cheeks. She looks so surprised this time. Is this her first time hearing me... say that?

"Ma...ma!" I tried to speak again. I need to save her! I need to do something!

"Evie-" she tried to hold me back but father stop her.

"Move, Woman!" I saw how father held her hand so tightly. She gasped in pain. I'm sure it will leave a bruised or a scar. How could he be so cruel?! What about his smile yesterday?! Is it a fake one?!

"Papa!" My mouth work on it's own again. This time, my father laid his eyes on me. Mama's eyes widened again at that. She looks so helpless.

Father's eyes furrowed. He tilted his head as if he sees me like I'm something so new to his eyes. My heart thumped faster than before. He took a step towards me. Mama gasped in shock and pulled father's suit, not minding what might happen to her.

"Take your hands off..." He said in a warning tone. Mama shooked her head pleadingly.

"N-not my d-daughter..." She trembled.

Father stopped. "You're daughter?" He smirked devilishly. "You've made another mistake again. Aren't you aware?"

Mama's faced became so gloomy. She looks so dismally and depressingly dark.

"I never thought for you to be this heavy," the guy who's carrying me spoke. I glanced at him with my teary eyes. His hair is like father. His eyes are just like his too!

"Hmm? What are you looking at? Do you want me to rip your little eyeballs out from your eyes? You like that?" It looks like he's threatening me. But... but a small smile came out from my mouth.

Oh yes! I'm a baby after all! For my baby mind it looks like he's pleasing me. God!

His brows furrowed. Oh no! I made him angry! What did I do?! I might end up losing my baby eyeballs for real!

"This is so frustrating..." I heard father. My attention went back to my mama and father. My Mama is crying while helplessly looking at me. It's making my heart ache so bad just by watching her like this.

"I want to ask you something before I kill you..." Father said to her. Mama grasped her dressed in her chest. She's scared. It's written all over her face. "And I want us alone..." He continued.

He looked at me again. Those eyes of him is really scary. It feels like he can kill me just one snap of his fingers.

"Take care of that child. Don't let her escape..." That's his last word before he vanished together with my mother. What is he saying?! I can't even walk so how can I do that?! Stupid moron!

"Gah! Is this what they called babysitting?!" Said this guy who's holding me to his arms.

My eyes started to get teary again. Where did they go?! Where is he taking her?! I'm worried.

"Ma...mama..." I sobbed.

"Oh come on!" He grimaced. "You're so heavy for a two year old!"

Gah! You can put me down you idiot! Stop complaining! If only I can moved my hand whenever I pleased I could bald you out in an instant.

"You can put her down, Hamstell," I looked at the guy sitting on the couch near a very tall bookshelf. His hair is pitch black, but his skin is as white as paper. He's reading a book.

"But father said I should look after her. She might escape."

I grimaced secretly at him. Where's your brain hidden you dork?! I'm a baby so how should I run away from you?! Pathetic.

Wait... He said father so... this idiotic is my brother? Ha! Well, it might be. They both have this scary aura. But this is just the dumber type.

"She won't. Just put a spell on her. Used your dumb head." The guy reading a book uttered. A spell?

"Right!" He agreed. My body shivered at those words of them. A spell? What was that? Are they witches?

I shooked my head and started to hop my body. I am trembling but I should do something! What are this moron up to?!

"What are you doing?! Don't move." He spatted at me. And yes, I started crying again. I'm so afraid that he might hit me because of my loudness but I can't stop it!

"Stop crying will you?!" Damn you! How could you do this to a baby like me?! Aren't you pity?! Gah! If only I could say those words.

"Stop it, Hamstell. She's scared." Someone who's smart just step in! I looked at him. He's wearing a gray sparkly suite. All of their suite's are sparkly but this one is just so bright! His hair is black same as the guy reading a book but his eyes are just a bit different. I can't see any harm through it. My heart suddenly felt so comfortable.

"Why did she stop crying now?" The guy who's name is Hamstell complained. Damn. If I could only pull his hair!

"Hand her to me..." The black haired comfortable guy reach his hand in front of me. I blinked and stared at him. W-why do I feel so comfortable just by looking at him? I suddenly felt so... safe. Why? Who is he?

I innocently blinked my eyes and opened my arms to reach him. He smiled and took me from that Idiotic Hamstell's hands. Agh! That idiot is making me sick! All I need right now is to get away from him!

I hugged his neck and slightly sniffed him. He smells so good! And yes! I am drooling again. So embarrassing.

"Let me wipe that for you..." He pick up a small handkerchief on his pocket before wiping my wet lip.

"There's no way the Duke would spare that woman's life..." A guy standing beside the huge fancy door said. His hair is as red as blood. His eyes are a bit lazy to watch. Wait... is he talking about my Mama?

"We still don't know..." The bookworm guy answered.

"Sure will. She's done something so unforgivable. No way a deadly looking Duke will spare her pathetic life." Said Hamstell. Argh! That idiot is getting into my nerves!

"If she hadn't run away with this child after giving birth, she may have been living her life as a noble lady here." Said the guy on the door.

"Yeah. Sort of. But she prefer to hide this child to protect. Well, who would want to have a girl kid in this household anyway. She'll just end up being a burden. I can just kill her if I was given an order to do so. I am just waiting for it." Said that idiotic assh*le, Hamstell.

"Bababubuuu~" (What a freak!) Hope he can understand that. Ha!

"Tss. What are you blabbering at?" He spatted at me crossing his arms over his chest.

If only... If only I can beat you up! I will break your neck first! He's so annoying! Can't he see I'm a child? He's a noble but he has no manners. He's handsome too but his attitude is ugly. No one will like you, idiot.

"Stop talking nonsense over a baby, Hamster. You're making yourself look so immature." Said this guy who's holding me right now. Gah! I'm so comfortable with him. Yes! You should protect me. He's bullying a baby!

"Hamster?!" Hamstell roared. Because of shocked, my eyes started to get wet again. My lips are trembling and any second, I will totally burst in crying. Baby's is surely soft and weak hearted.

"Did you just call me Hamster?! Parker Adams?!" My God! He didn't even mind my scared expression! He's bursting his anger in front of a baby!

"Yeah. You heard it right so stop whining..." He stepped and carry me until we reach the sofa. We sit there and I just stayed still, stealing a glance on him. So, this kind man's name is Parker Adams? So handsome! Haha.

"What?! Do you want a fight?!" Hamstell clenched his teeth in anger. If only I can laugh at him. Haha. He looks so defeated.

"Sure. Why not? Son of the duke..." Parker replied. Oh~ still handsome!

"Shut the hell up right now nobles. I'm trying to sleep." Said someone who's lying on the opposite sofa. I didn't see him earlier. His suit has blinded with the sofa's color. And he's using the pillow to cover his face.

"Just get up already! Kenrick!" Hamstell screamed. His voice is really annoying!

"Tss. Why are you both fighting over a silly thing? That child cannot be a burden. She's a daughter of a Duke. She's the most useful tool to used dumbasses." Said Kenrick who's now sitting up from the couch, looking so sleepy and... Hey! Why are they both so good looking?! They're surrounding me! And as far as I can see they all look like in the same age.

"What do you mean by that?!" Hamstell.

Kenrick sighed. "The Crowned Prince will need his Marionette once he grew up. And only the daughter of the Dukes and Duchesses is choosen the be his Marionette. He will need this child. So better to take good care of her..."

"Right. It's better to keep this child alive." Said Parker. I stared at him and let out a wide cutie smile.

"She's cute..." The guy standing beside the door smirked. Gah. I think my face is heating up. I'm so happy! He took my charms so easily!

"She is..." Said Parker who's looking eye to eye with me. Those green eyes of him feels so natural. It suits perfectly with his light aura. I think my best weapon right now is to stop whining and smile all the time huh?

"Stop spoiling that child!" Said Hamstell who's totally ruining the mood!

My blood boiled back extremely. That ugly beast! When I grew up I should get rid of that idiot all by myself! He's the dumbest living handsome alive!

But wait... Marionette? A Crowned Prince Marionette? Me?!