**************"Maddie Maddie...get up or you'll be late for your embroidery classes again."Byron yelled from the kitchen as he went to knock on Madeline room door.This was their morning routine, Madeline was so good at embroidery, yet she join a embroidery class, was it to anger the poor instructor."This child....lady Brianna will throw a fit if you don't get there on time." Byron sighed this child why was she taking the class anyways, she was already so good at it yet she went there to anger the lady.Madeline yawned as she looked out the window, bright and warm sunlight lighting up the room.Madeline always felt the sun shines brightest whenever she looked at it.it's morning already, she thought to herself as she rinsed her face with warm water and went downstairs."Father ...good morning." Madeline greeted with a bright smile on her face, she must have woken up on the right side of the bed.Most times Madeline woke up cranky, due to nightmares and visions keeping her awa
Madeline stayed there till noon, sketching designs and drawing the roses. Before going to the workshop."Dad I've stop going to the embroidery class, so I have lots of time to help you." Madeline says as she stood beside Byron showing him her designs.Byron could not help but look at them again, they were outstanding and it wasn't just females, but males also."I knew my daughter was talented, but you'll have to make this yourself... as they are your designs." Byron spoke sternly as he ushered her to the sewing machine."Silks, linen, wool, threads and everything you need is right here." You could say Byron's wealth was that of a merchants, as people from all over the kingdom came to buy their dresses here.Speaking of customer here comes one, Viscount Martins one of Byron customers, the workshop was quite busy since there was an upcoming ball."Mister Byron lovely day...I've come for the dresses we ordered." The Viscount had two sons and two daughters, which he intende
Byron and Madeline returned back to Thornbury, they didn't go back to the workshop since it was already dusk, the people trading and selling in the streets were decreasing in numbers, everyone had started going home. During the last four moons people have been disappearing and it was during night time it happened.No one wanted to be the next victim, so they all scurried to wherever there houses were."Dad...what's making people disappear during night time, I find it a bit absurd." Madeline was very different from other kids, she had started talking when she was just one year old, she learnt everything about embroidery in three days, she saw visions and dreams."Absurd...how."Byron asked he has been noticing people disappearing too."I saw mister potter in my dreams, he was being allure by a strange creature, I couldn't see it's face but it had an enchanting voice." Madeline said as she stroked her chin, in all her dreams and visions she could not see their faces except for her
"I'm sorry Maddie, it's for your safety...." Barron closed his eyes as he couldn't bear to see his only daughter getting buried alive.Despite her screams and pleading, she was kept in the coffin for one hundred years.Because she kept in the coffin for so long, she had reverted back to a baby and brought back to Thornbury with Byron.Madeline woke up around noon, she looked a bit pale as yesterday's vision took a turn on her.She was one hundred and eighteen years old, and she was actually buried alive.Madeline was so confused and she did not know who to talk to.She stroked the bracelet in her wrist, she didn't see it in the vision, so her father must have given it to her after he removed her from the coffin."Maddie come down for breakfast.."Madeline took a quick bath and went downstairs, she had no appetite so she ate very little.Byron sighed he wanted to tell her but he couldn't not now, what she went through those years was unbearable."I wish I could tell you everything
Madeline did not stray farther into the market but instead went back to the workshop, the silk was all she needed.She already had an idea of what to do with the silk, she placed all the material on the table and began sewing.Byron watched Madeline silently he prayed in his heart that they had forgotten about Madeline and by they he meant the four cardinal points.Four hours later Madeline placed her finish product in the mannequin in her room, the dress reeked of perfection. She outdone herself, Madeline stretched she was dead tired, she didn't even take a bath and just laid on the bed tiredly.******** Three moons later it was officially The fall moon ball, the whole of Rutherford was bustling everyone were on their toes trying to look their best, the workshop was practically empty as people had gathered early in the morning just to buy clothes.Byron stretched as Madeline bade goodbye to the last customer." you should go get ready....it's almost time for the ball." Byron a
Madeline walked to a corner and just watched other people dancing, she didn't stray far just stood at a corner in the ballroom.Come to me sweet Madeline....follow me.....Madeline looked around, she felt something was drawing her to follow it....Yes it's me....I'm that voice....follow me Madeline.....Madeline legs started walked towards the south wing, the most dangerous part in the castle.Yes yes that's it....come to me...I can tell you about your mother....Callous frowned slightly, why was Madeline going to the south wing."Madeline don't go there...no one is allowed to enter the south wing without the king's permission...." Callous said as he observed Madeline, she just stood still not doing anything.... before walking again.Callous frowned and quickly went to find Damien, there was something wrong with Madeline.Don't mind him...he just doesn't like you....I like you will you be my friend.....Madeline walked deeper into the south wing, it was darkness and cold.....faint
"Ah.....my head....." Madeline rubbed her head slightly as she got up from the bed.Wait...Wasn't she at the ball how did she....where was she....she knew she wasn't home....Madeline gasped was she died.Madeline bit her tongue.....she heaved a sighed of relieved she was still alive.Madeline looked around the room was much bigger than hers, and even more exquisite."Good morning milady....would you like to have your bath first or breakfast." Theodora Madeline personal maid who was assigned by Damien.Madeline look around was she talking to her."Em are you talking to me...." The maid nodded as she bowed slightly,"I am Theodora...Dora for short, I'm your personal maid..." Theodora answered politely....it seems that this young miss was going to be the king's bride."Theodora....I like it...it suits your personality." Madeline said with a smile as she walked closer to Theodora, her smooth and beautiful face coming to full view.Theodora blushed slightly none of the
Madeline felt a weight like mount tai crushing her, if he really left why didn't he tell her that he was safe and had nothing to worry about."Don't be too worried you father is a strong man, one of the strongest men I've seen.”Damien consoled but he knew Byron wouldn't come back for a long time.Madeline calmed down a bit as she gave herself a little pep talk."I still have to manage the workshop." Even if her father want around she couldn't leave the workshop behind.''Oh you don't know both the workshop and your house was burnt down." Damien laughed he was quite happy that Byron burnt them down, it made the job of owing her easier.Burnt down!!!!What was going, she had a feeling that it was all her father's doing, but why."Why did he do all this don't tell me it's for my protection. Because I am sick of everyone tell me it's for my protection...."Madeline frowned feeling tears in her eyes, her desire to grow stronger increase.Damien felt the air around them turn colder."Ac