I woke up the next day from the greeting of the sunshine. I heard the curtains being pushed to the sides as i heard a muffled sound of fabric tying the curtains to place. I fluttered my eyes open, my eyes getting stinged by the brightness of the morning sun.

I groaned and rolled to the other side and closed my eyes. "Good morning, miss (y/n)." I heard Simon's greeting me, "Let me sleep..." I groaned, "I know that you want to sleep," i heard him walking towards the bed, "but you have to wake up, miss (y/n)." Simon said as he pulled the covers off me.

I got up and wiped my eyes to adjust from the brightness in my room. I looked up at him and gave him a closed-eyed smile, "Good morning" I said in a low voice, i saw a hint of redness in his face as he turned his gaze away from me.

"Sir Leo has requested for me to get you." Simon said, "Pass." I let myself fall down the bed again as i stretch. "As much as i hate it, you have to come," Simon narrowed his gaze.

He sigh and went even further towards me as he took my wrist. He has a faint blush forming on his cheeks as he pulled me up, "I'll protect you, promise." Simon looked into my eyes and i finally gave in.

I nod my head, "If you say so." He smiled and let go of my wrist, it made me feel disappointed that he let go but i shook away the feeling.

I got up and he left me inside my room, letting me change. I went to my closet and reached for the golden knobs and pulled it open, revealing dresses thst was hanging on the steel bar above. There was jeans and leggings neatly folded down at the dresses, and beside the jeans and leggings were neatly folded blouses and t-shirts.

My closet isn't the fanciest and most organized since i'm not technically really inside my bedroom chamber. But it made me feel normal to see a typical closet, not some big room with fancy dresses hanging around and polished high-heels like a diva. I wanted my life to be normal, but its far from normal actually.

I picked out black leggings and a maroon hoodie, it has no prints nor designs on it. It was plain and a typical thing to wear. Plus, i'm getting quite tired of wearing branded, expensive and pretty silk, navy blue dresses.

I let my hair be free on its own and put on some white rubber shoes on. I went out of my bedroom and made my way to the table area, where i mostly have my breakfast either alone or with Leo.

I went inside and saw Leo at the middle of the long, black table with his business attire on. He didn't have his black blazer on yet though. He looked up at me and was horrified, he stood up and dropped down the knife and fork.

I glance at Simon who was beside Leo pouring tea to the teacup. He looked back at me with a smirk, as he let out a quiet chuckle. "What are you wearing?" He asked in pure disgust.

"I'm wearing clothes." I said as i sat across him. I was not that much nervous, but my heart beat was still quickened. I repeated to myself what Simon had promised me as i looked back at him, he gave me a nod. Giving me a sign for trust.

Violet came out from the kitchen holding a tray and made her way to me as she gave me a plate of food, they held a delicious scent that made my mouth water. The plate was filled with vegetables; carrots, peas and broccoli. And some scrambled egg and for the meat, i had ham and some mash potatoes for a side dish. Beside it was a glass of water.

Leo still was standing and his gaze was locked on me. "Change." he demanded, but i only ignored his demands. He growled as i heard him walking towards me. His shoes clicking on the stone-cold floor.

I still held my gaze down and ate. "Coffee?" I heard Simon ask, making me look up to see Simon holding out a cup of warm coffee infront of Leo, the coffee that which held delicacy. It made him stood there, he looked at Simon at the corner of his eye and took it.

He sat back down and still held his gaze at me. He put down his cup of warm coffee and spoke with a hint of irritation, "Violet, take her up to her room. Pick out a dress, it would be lovely to see her more gorgeous rather than in..." His words vanished and looked up and down at me, "That."

Violet nod her head and stood me up and took my shoulder, dragging me out of the room. I could feel his eyes piercing through me. When we got out, the silence broke when Violet began to laugh. "Did you see the look on his face?" She wiped away her tears of laughter.

I smiled, "Yeah" she looked at me and gave me a thumbs up, "You did a great job there. Thanks to you, i think we'll do just fine with you on our side," Violet gave me a pat on the back, "Now let's go and pick out a dress for you. Sir Leo informed us that you two would be going out to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Ainsley."

Violet announced, "Oh, is that why he was rather irritated." I chuckle, "Now thats the first step." Violet said, i turned to look at her and felt a tad bit nervous. "First step of what?" I asked with a frown forming on my face, but i tried my best to hide my nervousness but failed.

"Oh don't worry madame. Its just the first step of unseducing," she smirked as she waved her hand around in the air elegantly, "If you know what i mean." She looked at me at the corner of her eye.

"I get you." I smiled at her and proceed walking back to my room with Violet by my side. When i walked in, my eyes met with a beautiful dark, laced, green dress. It was off the shoulders with a thin strap of dark green fabric for support. Although, i never saw this inside my wardrobe.

My eyes dazzled in delight, Violet noticed as she gave me a slight chuckle. She walked towards it and held it up for me, the dress blocking away her face. She peeked at the left side with a grin on her face, and as if she read my mind she spoke softly, "Don't recognize it, huh?" She gave me a cheeky look.

She held it down and walked towards me, "Simon picked it for you," she gave me the dress, when i heard her say those words, i coukd feel myself heating. "He said that She would look lovelier in dark green, rather than always wearing naby blue."She mimicked Simon.

My smile turned into laughter, she gave me the dress and i straighten my posture back up. "I bet it will. Please tell Simon thank you. I coul--" i was cut off by the door swinging open behind me, i turned around with the dress still in my hand.

It was Simon who entered inside. "There's no need to pay me anything, miss (y/n)," he said, his eyes gazing at me and then looking away immediately. I could see a faint blush on his face. He straightened his posture and cleared his throat, "I'm sorry to disrupt you, ladies. But i would just like to inform that sir Leo is waiting for miss (y/n) downstairs." Simon announced, looking right at me.

"Will you be with us?" I asked, my eyes sparkling with hope. "As your driver, you mean? No. I sadly can't," my hopes shattered into pieces as i nod slowly. I could see a hint of guilt on his eyes as he looked away from me, my eyes wandered elsewhere and landed on his hands.

He was clutching onto his black pants as if he was holding something in. I looked back up and so did he, he had a reassuring smile on his face as he spoke softly, "I'll try to persuave him then. Off i go now, and please do get dress miss (y/n). It would make me smile to see you glimmer." He turned to his heels amd went out of the room, leaving Violet with me.

"Now, let's go and get you ready!" Violet turned me to look at her and snatched the dark green dress from me. She looked towards my shoes and tilted her head as she rubbed her chin like a professional shoe expert.

I watched her with a smile. Then, she suddenly snapped her fingers as if she found something brilliant. She bent down and took a shoe that was designed with chain silvers. It was suppose to be wrapped around my feet to my ankle. The bottom was still the same base for any high-heels but was made of real silver.

My toes were exposed to the outside world and so was my feet, since the chains were thin. I gulped, nervous of what would happen to me if i tripped. Its been long since i ever wore high-heels. Violet took notice of my reaction and went towards me, "You'll do fine," She gave me a pat on the shoulder.

I nod and gave her a small smile. "Now, let's see what jewelry you should wear." She went to the large vanity and began to search. Violet mostly searched for silver one's to match my shoes. Then, she saw a necklace that gave me back memories.

It was a necklace, it had silver chains on it, and the pendant was the crystal that made me gasped for the first time when i layed my eyes at it. I stood silently, Violet was waiting for my answer if i would like to wear it or not.

I went towards her and took the necklace from her. It was suppose to give me wonderful memories, where Leo first gave me this as our engagement gift. But i couldn't. It only just made me feel emotional in a way. I missed the way when Leo would make me feel special, loved and worth caring for.

But it was nothing. It was shattered. All i could think of now was nightmares, nothing else. "No." I said, "No?" Violet frowned, i threw the necklace away "No!" I shouted this time. I could feel tears dwelling down my cheeks.

Violet looked at me with pure shock for a moment, but it turned into a frown. "Madame, are you alright?" She asked as she reached out for me, but i backed away and bit my bottom lip. I heard the door slam open and Leo went inside, "What the hell are you doing?!" He shouted as he put a hand on my (w/s) waist and pulled me towards him.

Violet was speechless. "N-no...its not her fault" i pushed Leo away from me, eager to get away from him. I sniffed as i wiped away my tears, "i..." I paused for a moment and then looked up again, "I was asking about the family history of Violet's. It made me cry and didn't believe such a thing." I said, i didn't know what to else say.

Leo narrowed his gaze, not even buying a tiny bit of my lie. "Get out." Leo said as he turned to Violet, his finger pointed at the door. Violet looked at me and gave me a worry look as she forced herself to walkout. She glared at Leo, and Leo glared back.

Leo turned to me and i was already retreating back. "I'll send in another maid." Leo announced, he turned to leave but then stopped when we both heard something getting crushed under his black shoe.

He stepped back and looked down. It was the necklace that i threw, lying on the floor. He picked it up and turned to me. I gulped, ready to be scolded. I closed my eyes as i hear the thumping of his footsteps getting closer to me. Then, before i knew it, i felt a warm hand brushing away my hair back, i fluttered my eyes open slowly and saw him in front of me.

I felt the coldness of the thin silver chain getting locked around my neck as he styled the necklace. He stepped back and admired me, a chuckle escape from his mouth as his luscious lips turned into a smile. It made my heart skip a beat, seeing him smile was like the first time ever in years.

"Lovely," he said, "Get dressed love, we'll be late." Leo turned and left the room, leaving me with another maid that he called for to help me on the dark green dress. It was silent while she helped me zip up the dress from behind. We didn't make any conversation, nor even tried to.

The only conversation we had was when i thanked her after finishing helping me in the dress. I put on my silver shoes that Violet picked out for me, i looked at myself in the full-body mirror and touched my necklace. I felt my heart beating fast as Mr. and Mrs. Ainsley came to mind.

I rushed downstairs and saw Leo waiting for me in the front gate. I gazed around and landed on Simon, seeing him already looking at me with a sparkling look on his face. He had one of those faint blush again as he gave me a slight nod for approval.

I walked my way to Leo as he took my hand, "Simon told me that he would drive, wonder why." He muttered to himself, but i was too close to him that i heard everything. He opened the car door for me and i went inside. He closed it, and went around and sat beside me, at the driver's seat.

I looked out of the tinted window frame as i saw Violet catching up. She gave me a smile and waved goodbye. I turned to look back in front as Leo began to drive. Then, he suddenly placed his hand above me where my hand was placed down close to the cup handles.

I felt myself blushing and turned my attention elsewhere. I tried to slide my hand away but he held it tighter, almost squeezing it.