That Which I Desire.

When is it that they say your destiny is set in stone? When you start to walk or crawl? Or is it when you learn to talk? No, it's when you're born. Funny, a small little thing that can't even think for itself already has a destiny.

'I guess this one was mine' I thought as the lights of the bus in front of me became the last thing I saw before everything went black. That was it, my life was over. My dead-end job, my damaged life, my lonely days are all gone.

I opened my eyes slowly. It was so bright and hard to see anything. While my eyes adjusted I thought I had entered the afterlife, but I realized that was not the case.

Where am I? The room was small and plan. Only a bed, a dresser and a mirror. The windows looked cracked and with how cold it felt they should have curtains on them at least. As finished the scanning of the room my eyes landed on my hands. They were small and chubby. Huh? Wait… I pushed back the thin blanket and stumble over to the mirror.

Looking back at me was not my normal 27 year short brown hair and eyes. It was a young girl with long copper red hair and deep emerald green eyes. She was 7 or 8 years old and a bit malnourished. I reached my hand out, it was shaking. I felt so uneasy. Who am I? I fell to my knees. I just wanted a release from my life and finally got one and now I am…. The tears built up in my eyes. Why am I here? I just wanted to finally feel at peace. Suddenly the door opened. In walked quite a few people.

"What is this? How undignified sitting on the ground like an animal." A man with cold green eyes like this person stared at me. He looked at me with such disgust. He must be in charge here. Everyone waited for him to speak.

Rebecca, get this child washed and changed. I want her presentable for our guest." He turned without another glance at me. They bowed and other than 3 of them stayed. He must hate this child. She definitely has been neglected. I should just stay quiet. I don't know what my situation is here right now, but one thing is for sure. This place is dangerous and I should tread quietly until I figure what is going on.

They walked up to me. Their eyes filled with such sickening faces. They grabbed my arms aggressively, it hurts. I was dragged to another room with a bath already prepared. The woman called Rebecca came over and stared at me.

"Listen here you repulsive thing. We are not washing you. Do it yourself and do it quickly. If you don't finish you will be punished." Her arm gripped my shoulder so tightly I could feel her nails digging into my skin. I shook my head at her but didn't show any emotion.

"Good." She walked out of the room after that. I felt myself began to sink. This is not good. Whose body is this and why is she treated so badly. That man he looked similar to this girl face. Is he a relative?

I sighed and began to take off my clothes. That's when I saw all kinds of mark and bruises on her legs and even her back. No wonder I had been in pain. Some of these are fresh. I got into the bath. The water was cold. Oh well, I need to bathe this person's body smells terrible.

After a few minutes I heard some talking between the maids outside the door. I gently got up and moved a bit closer to hear.

"What family was it again that was coming to get her?" One asked.

"The Ceirin family. You know the ones they call monsters." The other responded. Wait.. Ceirin that name… I remember it, but where? Rebecca voice suddenly startled the other two.

"What is it you think your doing? I said to get her! That illegitimate child needs to be ready before the Butler of the Ceirin family arrives!" I could hear her assertive voice as she got on to both of them. I hear the apologies and I back away from the door and back to the tube. Seconds later they enter and began to dress me. Rebecca walked in front of me and took my chin.

"Right now the Duke of Ceirin has preposed a marriage between his family and the Velms. You have been chosen as his bride. My suggestion to you is keep your mouth shut and behave. You might think you have it bad here but just think what would happen if you step out of line in a family full of killers and monsters." She let go and her face tightened. A knock came at the door.

"The master is calling for Lady Elenora." A man's voice came from the other side. Elenora…. Velm… then that means… I am.. going to die soon.