I am over something so soft and comfortable, that it makes me think of a plane in Spring or of me being hugged by an army of tiny and playful puppies.
I am covered in a thick and warm, well-made cyan blanket, so good, that I could myself going to sleep again.
My eyes are now open, and I find myself in a trance. The sunlight breaks through the big wide open window, and I can hear birds chirping outside. This isn't yesterday's cell.
I am on a bed. I don't even remember getting in here in the first place, so thinking about why I am here would too be a waste of time.
This bed with upholstered headboards and elegant vanities, looks quite luxurious. All of the bed seems to be cyan, just like the blanket.
Following what Thomas told me, it could be my bed. It is beautiful, to say the least.
I am now looking around me. In this room there are various expensive-looking items and furnitures, such as the silver-framed mirror that points in my direction, on the left side of the bed.
The mirror shows something that leaves no room for tranquility. I am in perplexity, as I am watching, me.
Learning what Renesse looks like, is a complex activity. Her face looks "normal", black hair and a really pale skin, with a tiny black mole on top of her right eyebrow.
The bruises on her whole face make her look like someone beated her untill hitting boredom...
It must have been "Madelda"...
The crux scar in the middle of her forehead and the one below her left eye, are the only visible healed harms.
So this is me. I am...her.
This is, my own self.
It is weird to learn about all of that past stuff, which Renesse had to endure but, I will take advantage of this opportunity that "Aurora" and Thomas are giving me, so that whatever Madelda did, won't happen again.
The sooner, the better, so, if anything, at least I found myself in acceptance of this new old life.
Let's start this new day, with a different mentality. Let's make use of this little peace of mind and rest for a while.
In the room there is a white little table with an also white wooden chair, on the opposite side of the bed. The table has a porcelain cup and tetera over it, and there is a paper note on side of the cup.
I am getting off the bed, walking towards the table.
I can see now that behind the cup, there was a plate with some bread slices with butter on top of them.
They look incredible appetizing, and my stomach is growling for them.
I am sitting on the chair, getting ready for this entrancing breakfast.
I take the teapot by the handelier, pouring what seems to be hot chocolate.
The steam provides me of a addictive and tasty aroma.
The moisturizing drink is going by sipps down my throat.
The crispy slices set the morning party to a whole other level, driving me to the reminiscence of the nonstopping pleasure of yesterday's dinner.
It would be better if I didn't eat everything of one sitting, so I will read the paper note on the table. It says:
" Good morning, Lady Renesse!
I hope that you were able to rest well, after so many months of ruined nighttime.
Mister Thomas told me that you blacked out after saying a certain name... we can discuss it later.
So as for now, please, do enjoy this breakfast! I have prepared it myself. It is what you loved the most when we both lived in the mansion, so I thought it would be appropriate.
I have also been informed of your loss of memory, so do not worry about anything!
I will go to your room at 11 o'clock, to get started with the preparations for tomorrow's event. The lord is coming back to the capital after almost 2 years! So we need to prepare you for the event.
Madelda didn't notify me of anything, so I am rushed and short in time to make the best impressions possible.
You will have to be cleaned, dressed up, and then we will part in a carriage.
With love, Aurora."
So...I won't be resting today, huh? Well, at least I can finish my breakfast in tranquility.
I have just eaten what was left of my scrumptious elixir.
The giant double wooden door of this dormitory is being knocked.
"I'm coming in, lady Renesse."
I hear the doors being opened, as 3 people enter in here. They all align one on side of the other, as one which looks like the oldest of them all, steps foward and looks at me with a serene face, which transmitted me a sensation of calm.
Her eyes are wet, and as she walks into the room, tears flow endlessly down her chin.
"G-Good morning, my lady. It is a blessing to be able to see you yet again!
It has been almost 6 months since you were outside of imprisonment...
You have all of your fingers and no new scars are visible. It's a relief to know that your body still can move normally.
I have come to help you get ready for your attendance in tomorrow's wonderful event!
We have a lot to do, so, our emotional moment needs to wait for a bit." She says, as she claps her hands.
So Renesse had been in that place for 6 months...what horrible news...
I guess that doesn't matter right now, so I need to focus on the present, and my current situation. I can ask more questions later.
She is now on front of the chair where I am sitting. I asume she is the one who wrote the letter, so I think it would be best to call her by her name.
"Good morning, Aurora. I am ready!" I say, acting like I didn't just learn her name.
"Glad to hear that! Well, first goes first. You need to take a bath my lady! You are dirty and smelling like a decomposed dead pig, and we can't have you like that, can we?" Says Aurora while smiling brightly.
We are heading to another room, going to a near bathroom.
We have arrived, and who I think is Ness has opened the door.
"They will help you out now, their names are, Ness and Loona. They will assist you while I finish off some final details for tomorrow's agenda." Says Aurora, as she points towards a blonded hair girl at her left and the black haired one at her right.
Meanwhile they are preparing the bathtub's water, I am thinking of yesterday's night. I spent quite a while talking and making questions to Thomas.
There is much more that I want to know but in the meantime of me immersed in the now cool water, I will concentrate in cleaning myself.
The soap's bubbles trade with my polluted skin a cleanency revenue.
While the aromatic liquid that Ness is pouring on the water, makes its effect, I am feeling the cleaning make its thing.
I am comfortable and feeling the dirt leave my body.
This sensation of comfort reminds me yet again of me new me, eating the flavourful and filling dinner Thomas gave me. It really helped me a lot, next time I see him I should give him my deepest gratefulness.
I am now drying my shiny skin, which looks like new.
I am as clean as I can be, smelling like a windy flowers field.
"Let's go to your bedroom, my lady." Says Loona, with a thin smile on her face.
We are now on the dormitory, so that I can change clothes.
"Lady Aurora has given us this, lady Renesse!" Says Ness, with the most bambalozing smile in this world.
They are taking out of a box with a pink ribbon on its top, some clothing which I assume I will wear: a beautiful cyan dress, in combination with heels of the same color. Quite the fit for an occasion like this.
"Do you want us to help you to put it on, my lady?" Says Ness, while getting insanely close to me.
"No...I will try to it my self, if that's okey." I say, trying to fake a smile like hers.
I can see how both of their expressions changed radically, to ones of worryness.
"Oh, I am deeply sorry if I made you angry, my lady!" Says Ness, as she makes a face of worryness.
"What did we do to make you made, my lady?" Questions Loona, getting closer to me with a face which mixes fear and anguish.
Why are they doing...that? Thomas also made me clarify myself.
Thinking of it...what emotions have I even felt since I woke up yesterday?
I did feel anxiety and stress but...do those count as feelings ?
"A-Are you silent because you are really mad, m-my lady...?" Asks Ness.
"MY LADY PLEASE DO NOT BE MAD AT US! I COULD NOT BEAR TO BE IN BAD TERMS WITH YOU!" Screams Loona, while closing her eyes and reclining her head.
"But of course, why would I be mad?" I ask, getting stressed due my concurrently repeated misunderstandings.
"W-Well..." Replies Loona, as she starts to raise her head.
"Let us start with your hair's appearance, and leave that for later, shall we?" Says Ness, as she claps her hands .
I am sitting on the white chair, in front of the mirror, as they have started to help with my head's appearance.
They are working one along the other, perfectly synced.
"Aand, done! A classical intricate fishtail with a flower crown. The flowers are matching your dress's color! It's all just, perfect!" Exclaims Ness, while her face radiates a positive expression.
"You look so, majestic, my lady." Says Loona while making a smile.
My hair is done masterfully thanks to them, I can't complain.
"Thanks for this, it really does look nice." I am attempting to form a smirk as I speak.
Those two are now notifying the Head Maid that I am ready, and I am sitting in a broom chair, waiting for them to come back.
"My lady! You look stupendous! What a marvelous work you two did!" Says Aurora, smiling ear to ear.
"Since you have lost your memories, you are clearly not in conditions to greet the lord, lady Renesse! We will have to discuss about what to do in our way." Says Aurora, with an expression of discomfort.
"Alright then, so I guess this is goodbye, Ness, Loona." I say, as I start to get out.
Suddenly, they have started to run towards me. They are both hugging me as they cry aloud.
"We will miss you, lady Renesse!" They both exclaim at the unison.
"Goodbye, Ness, Loona." I reply, as they leave me go.
We are now outside of the house, and a red wooden carriage with golden details and a fragant rose flag with a white diamond on the center, in its back.
Gerald and Thomas are in front of my transport, standing proudly with smiles on their faces.
"Lady Renesse! We have been waiting for you!" Said Thomas.
"Come on now my lady, the earlier, the better" She said, with a content expression on her face.
"Good morning Ren!" Says Thomas, smiling brightly like a child when given a sweet.
"Good morning, Thomas." I respond.
"Hello, lady Renesse." Says a middle aged man, in a silver armor.
"He is sir Gerard, a loyal and faithful servant of the Rinvalley's. He will be in charge of our safety in our travel to Gervais." Aurora signals him as she speaks, giving out a peaceful and relaxed face.
"Nice to meet you, sir Gerard." I say, as I salute him with my left hand.
I am on the carriage. The horses are calm, waiting for the signal to started their labor. Aurora opened the door for me. We are both sitting inside now.
We have started to move, traveling to the capital of the kingdom, Gervais.
This journey will indeed be an interesting one.