This is a collab with three other people and is my first collab. The first post is a little short ik but I'll try n make mine longer as our story progresses. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Lily's POV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> My head started to droop as I listened to Alex, my ignorant and annoying tutor, drown on and on about some math problem. Ugh, I was tired of sitting here listening to him. I sat up and looked at the old wooden clock on the wall. "Oh my look at the time. Alex, I think we are done for today!" I got up quickly an left the room before Alex could say another word. Alex was my annoying tutor who lived next door. I used to be able to go to public school, but that was before I could remember, before Father and I moved into the mansion. I quickly walked towards my hilariously big bedroom followed closely by my maid. She is my only friend is this house. As I was getting dressed for yet another dreary supper Father insists I attend with him i stopped to look out the window. "Marie, I wonder what it is like out there. With no Father who is angry all the time and the freedom to do as I please." I sighed and turned my back to her as she zipped me up. I really really did not want to go with my Father. Nor did I know that tonight my life would change.
This will be fun! This collaboration involves KittyAngi, -Magical_Unicorn-, Derpte, and me, Mandy! Marie, the maid's POV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Some time ago, Lily's father took her out of public school without an explanation. Lily has always been dedicated to her routines, but I often wonder how much this upsets her. She is the type of girl who needs space to explore her life. Lily is curious about the world. She is always expressing her yearning to understand, learn, and think for herself. I know that she wants to be able to stand on her own feet, more than anything. "Lily, you are a beautiful girl." I smiled at her, "Be patient, and you will be able to find your dreams soon." "But how soon?" She sighed, "I have been cooped up in this house for so long, and Father doesn't let me do anything!" Anxiety leaked into her voice, and I saw her shudder, repressing tears. I did not want to criticize her father. "You are getting to that age now, little bird. You will learn to fly, soon enough. Very soon, especially since you are so ambitious." I told her, while smoothing her hair. Lily was silent. I wondered what she was thinking. What is she going to do with her life when she gets what she has been wishing for? I do not know her father's plan's for her, but she will not live in this house forever. I smiled as I imagined her traveling the world, or perhaps falling in love and settling down in a peaceful place. "Come now, we must join your father for dinner." She grasped my elbow as I escorted her out of the room. We headed to the dining room, where another depressing, luxurious meal surely awaited us.
Father's P.O.V *** The scent of wine and tobacco filled my nostrils as I staggered into the dining room. The flash of lights from a golden chandelier blinding my bloodshot eyes for a few moments as I smoothed out my damp, smoke-smelling suit. The dining room was a long rectangular room on the first of many floors.It was surrounded by pale walls, coated in paintings from all over the world.The floor was wooden and polished as clean as a diamond, however was embraced by a rich thick red rug.A grand table was displayed across the middle of the room, bearing fine dishes cooked by one of the many maids. I sunk down on a stiff chair and took a long sip of the enchanting champagne ahead of me. I shut my tired eyes and sighed relieved as the alcohol engulfed me. As the effect wore off, I took a few more gulps and piled by plate up with the best food. A harsh smile stole my withered face as I gazed at my plate, knowing I had the best food. "Oi Lily! Food! Now!" I shouted up the flights of stairs, once I had already took the nicest parts. Without waiting for her arrival, I started to wolf down the food.The fact she'd be left with the worst of the food not bothering me...Or even causing hesitation.If she needed food she could buy her own, right? *** Sorry it's short. D: Have to sleep lol.
Sorry for the late, I went to a last minute party •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Enzo P.O.V ••••••••••••••••••••• I wandered around the dazzling, quiet city/suburbs type area. I groaned at the first sign of hunger. "I need to eat something". A ruby red diner came into view, you know the diners from the 70s or 80s. As I walked in, a old, wrinkly woman stood at the register checking the little money earned that day. "Excuse me ma'am, why is business so slow for this diner" I said with a mixture of a southern/Italian accent. The lady kept quiet and emotion-less, still counting the money but then a little tear dropped from her eye landing directly on the last dollar. 'You remind me of my son before he" she paused for a short second as more tears started showering the dollar "died". I reached over and hugged her. As I talked and talked to this lady who was actually younger than I thought but as it seems age robbed her of her beauty and age as it did my father and mother. I
Sorry for the late, I went to a last minute party •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Enzo P.O.V ••••••••••••••••••••• I wandered around the dazzling, quiet city/suburbs type area. I groaned at the first sign of hunger. "I need to eat something". A ruby red diner came into view, you know the diners from the 70s or 80s. As I walked in, a old, wrinkly woman stood at the register checking the little money earned that day. "Excuse me ma'am, why is business so slow for this diner" I said with a mixture of a southern/Italian accent. The lady kept quiet and emotion-less, still counting the money but then a little tear dropped from her eye landing directly on the last dollar. 'You remind me of my son before he" she paused for a short second as more tears started showering the dollar "died". I reached over and hugged her. As I talked and talked to this lady who was actually younger than I thought but as it seems work robbed her of her beauty and age as it did my father and mother. I felt tears streaming down my face now as I remembered my parents before they died. I swore on that day they were found dead, by over-working that I would make the man who stole my father's design and ideas pay.
Lily's POV >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I sighed as I heard Father yell at me from the dining hall. Surely he was already settled down for supper. "Lets just get this over with." I said to Marie as a placed my hand on her elbow. We walked into the dining hall to see Father already seated and halfway through a bottle of champagne. Can he not wait long enough for me to join him? No I guess not he's to much in a hurry to make sure he has the best. Marie pulled out a chair for me at the opposite end of the table. I was about to sit when Father called out. "No Marie. Today she is to sit by me." He motioned for a seat nearest him. Marie and I exchanged a look. We both knew this was not good. Father only had me sit with him if he had matters to discuss and with the way he was downing that champagne, this was not going to be good. I walked and sat down in the chair Father indicated. My back was completely straight and rigid. Father waved dismissively at Marie. She leaned down to my ear on my left side. "I shall get a warm bath and some cooling rags just in case." She whispered, knowing I would understand. As she left Father started wolfing down food and gulping his drink. Every few minutes he would look at me from the corner of his eyes. I sat still eating slowly and with precise movement. I just wanted to get this over with so I could go tend to my wounds which he was bound to inflict. After about twenty minutes of quiet eating Father slammed down his napkin and glared at me. His eyes more bloodshot than usual and I prayed Marie would have some warm clothes as well. "Why are you so ungrateful! I worked hard to get us where we are! So that we may have this food to eat!" He bellowed and motioned to the table filled with more food than we could eat. "And yet you sit here and eat like a bird! Explain this to me because I do not understand! " I took a deep breath and looked at him. "Perhaps I eat like a bird because I merely am not hungry. Or maybe it's because I do not have as big as an appetite as you." I answered quietly. For some reason he got enraged. "Not hungry? NOT HUNGRY! You hardly ever eat anything when we have dinner together but yet I hear the maids gossip that you simply eat loads when you are in your chambers alone! Do not insult me, you appetite is as big as mine you little wretch!" I couldn't take it anymore. I stood up and glared at him." Then perhaps it is because I have grown to dispise you! Perhaps it is because every meal we have together you find some excuse to yell at me! Have you thought of that! Have you ever thought that the reason I am quiet and do not eat around you is because of YOU?!" At this he snapped. I had no time to react as he backhanded me across the face. Tears already started pouring down my cheek. There was nothing to stop him as he got up and removed his belt. "You shall be taught a lesson! You do not question my authority and you do NOT insult me!" With that he grabbed my hand pulling it behind my back and wretched me forward. He shoved me against the wall and started whipping me on the bottom with his belt. I could not dight back, I could only cry out.