I became busy as I had planned I would be. I bought my art materials and Nanny helped me to put all of them on my room. I decided to occupy and turn my room into my working place. I definitely loved it."Here's your milk, Alpha. Don't forget to feed yourself even if you are busy," Nanny advised me as she gave me a glass of milk with cookies on a clean plate."Thank you so much, Nanny. It's almost lunch. I forgot what time is it."I was enjoying mixing different colors to get the desired result. Time flew so fast when I was occupied."Yes, and you almost starve yourself to death."I smiled at her. She was right. But when I was busy, I tend to forget about my appetite."But thank you for reminding me that it's time to eat, Nanny. You're my alarm clock." I giggled.It was true. If it wasn't because of her, I would probably have a problem with my stomach."You're welcome, Alpha. Anything for you."When Nanny left, I continue

One week passed and I finally finished my first artwork. I was utterly satisfied by what my hands and mind had done."This is so beautiful, Alpha," Nanny praised as she studied my masterpiece. "I haven't seen any forest like this."It was a magical forest with a lot of fireflies. There was a lake between the forest where the lights reflected on it. In the middle of the lake was a ripple caused by a firefly. And just above the trees was the moon casting its own light against the water."Thank you so much, Nanny.""What's your inspiration to this?""My own imagination, Nanny. I dreamt of myself running here whenever I am hurt. This is my escapism."She looked at me with pity. I couldn't blame her. She knew my pain. She knew what I went through."But sometimes running away isn't the solution to every problem, Alpha. You have to face it. Conquer it. Show to the world that you are not weak. You are not damaged."I smiled weakly. At

"Did you find your friends here?" Mom asked as I went back to our table. "No, Mom, but I met a Venturi." "Really? Who was that?" "It's Jude Venturi." "Oh," her lips formed in O shape. "That young man. Was he nice to you?" "Yes, Mom. He told me Riley is his cousin." "Yes, dear. And what else? Did he invite for a dance? A chitchat?" I chuckled. She must be problematic. "Nah, ain't interested." Half an hour passed when my parents excused themselves. They wanted to greet some Mr. Venturi's friends. I was left alone in table. I sighed under my breath. I suddenly felt the urge to go home. This party was petty. I wasn't enjoying. If it's not because of my parents, I certainly wouldn't be here. "Alpha?" A voice of a man called me from behind. I quickly turned around to see who was that.

"O-Ouch," I grunted when the cold ice pierced through my face.I received two slaps from Mom and it created a handmark on my face. It was painful like a burnt skin."What happened, Alpha?" Nanny asked as she gently tapped the cold compress on my skin."Mom found out I am in a relationship with Royal.""Really?" She sounded surprised.I nodded. "That's why she's so mad upon discovering it. Royal and I had a fight and Mom saw us. She snatched me from Royal.""Oh dear," she whispered worriedly."Mom said she will send me back to my grandmother. Please help me, Nanny.""What shall I do with that? What can I help?""Tell Royal to wait for me. Escaping from this house seems impossible right now. I'd probably lose everything.""Royal trusts you, Alpha. For sure he will understand the situation."

Few days after that, Royal and I decided to fly back to Italy. He was the one who suggested me this. It might help me heal emotionally and mentally."I'm sorry I have to drag you in this kind of trouble," I said to Royal apologetically. "This is not what I want.""Shsh," he interrupted me, placing his index finger on my lips. "We don't want this but we have to do this. This is for your sake.""I hope they will forgive me for doing this.""If they really love you they will understand. Let them realize that."I felt sorry for not choosing my mother but at the same time, I can't do what she wants me to do. I am not happy. I am not happy without Royal.We visited my grandmother and told her everything. She got mad at her daughter but she also understood her. She said it was for my sake but it's not right that she is against my relationship with Royal."I'll just prepare our meal, baby," Royal told me and kissed my cheeks before he went to