An interview?

Anna woke up as early as six am in the morning. She packed her jet black hair that was scattered all over her face, she was lucky she took off the earrings last night before going to bed, they would have been so frustrating with her hair as rough as this.

She sauntered out of the bed only to discover Lucian was not in the room anymore. Oh well, it was one of his weird traits and she shouldn't be surprised about it, right?

Anna hurried up to the window staring at the beautiful sunrise, today would surely be a bright day as the sun came up as early as this, and even curbing the cold from recent. She was glad summer season was approaching, it was always her best season of the year. 

It was a season where she could go out and meet new people that have been hidden by the snow, and most importantly it was the season she has frequently attended her musical rehearsals after back from college, it was a stress-free season, she won't have to get a running nose each time when she won't have anyone to cuddle her anymore like her mom, Anna would try folding up herself into the duvet but it won't do, it won't curb the cold.

She was constantly hoping mom would come to fold her up and engulf herself in her, but she was all gone, just gone. She would just stare at the shadow, difficult to close her eyes after dad gave her a goodnight kiss. She wanted more than that kiss, she wanted to absorb warmth from her mom, that alone would save her from having heavy eyes due to lack of sleep, and that alone would stop her running nose. The Winter season was the period she always cried ugly, she can't help but remember mom.

So the sun is out and she wants to embrace it with her arms and ask '' What took you so long? I miss you'' if the sun was a person, she would have persuaded him never to go, never to give chance to the winter season which always made her weak and heartbroken.

A knock on her door stormed her out of her imaginary world, she didn't realise she had started shedding tears, she just wish she could see mom again, she has always waited to see her, every year she has always hoped for mon to appear in her room wherever she called on her at the thick of the night. '' Mom please don't leave me...'' She still hopes for it now.

'' Hi, Yula'' she quickly wiped her tears off and put on a cute smile. '' Good morning ma'am'' Yula said with a gown in her hands. '' Is that gown for me?'' the colour was attractive enough to ask who owns it, emerald green colour and a sparkling silver at the waistband. 

''Yes madam, Young master ask you to wear this'' Yula smiled, even brighter than her as if she was the one going to wear the gown. '' Oh. Yula I don't like the gown'' she lied, shoving it away from her sight.

'' Sorry I didn't get you ma'am'' Yula's eyes widened, and she peek at the gown again to confirm if Anna was sick or something, how could she not like such an expensive gown? Wait come off the price, the brand and the style alone, it was made by a particular company. MR company was only in charge of the Yul's family outfit. 

And every citizen craves to have clothing from this brand, only the filthy rich can purchase such clothes. '' You heard me right Yula, I'm not going to wear it, I don't like it'' she stood head high with a straight face.

'' Find me something else to wear'' Anna requested. She bon her hair with a white towel before going into the bathroom to take her bath. Yula was left speechless it took her some seconds before she could recover from the shock. 

She stared at Anna again after searching for a new outfit for her in the closet. She noticed the sad expression on her face and the look that says she has something troubling her mind. '' Ma'am are you fine?'' Yula sloped the gown she has chosen for her on the bed.

'' I'm just thinking about how to tell Lucian the truth, he doesn't want to believe me. He has so much trust in Alisa, how can I help him. I'm confused Yula'' She took a long breath, leaning on the table beside the mirror.

'' Take it easy ma'am, can you focus on your wedding first, please? It's just a few days away, after that we can perfectly think of a way to tell him'' Yula rested her hands on Anna's shoulder,  speaking to her like a true friend, she would always be grateful for having such an amazing maid as Yula.

'' Do you think so?'' her worried face softens, her lips shrank in a little, you could tell she was deeply worried. Especially at the way Lucian reacted in the car, she know it was not his fault, he didn't mean to hurt her that way, she knew. And that is the main reason she wants to save him from the torture, she wants him to see the real truth about his parents, and not the lies he has been dwelling with.

'' Yes trust me. Focus on your wedding, it's just a few days away'' Yula said.  '' Uhm__ thank you Yula, you don't know how much relieved I am right now'' Anna couldn't be more than grateful.

'' Yes, enough of this sad face, can I see that cute smile of yours please?'' Yula teased, making Anna's face spring up brightly, her blue eyes sparkled amid the sunlight.  

Anna took her bath after brushing her teeth. She sat in front of the mirror as Yula dressed her up, she added a little bit of make-up in her v silhouette. 

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Anna walked downstairs to the dining table, breakfast was already served and everyone was already at the table except her. Old master sat at the high seat reserved especially for him. 

Lucian has been scanning for Anna since he seat in his position, two seats away from old master Yuka. Yula left first before her, to join the maids in serving breakfast. '' Where is she?'' Lucian whispered at Yula, as she served his breakfast, he hasn't seen any sign of her yet and Yula was present already at the dining table.

'' She is on her way young master'' Yula bowed. As Yula raised his head, her eyes met with Anna in front of the dining table. '' Good morning old master'' Anna stared at everyone with a glance, except Lucian. '' Here she is'' Yula whispered back at Lucian.

Anna's seat was earmarked next to Lucian, she sat without saying anything to him nor glancing at him. '' She didn't wear the dress I gave her?'' he shrugged to himself with a grimace on his face. He squeezed the fork hard in his grip, and the air around him suddenly went cold.

Anna's eyes were lowered as she focused on her food, but she could feel Lucian's moves and moods. '' Why didn't you wear the dress I gave you?'' he asked coldly, he couldn't help with the deafening silence between them.

'' I didn't like it'' she said still focused on her food. '' You should have told me'' he almost yelled but kept it under control. Anna didn't say anything she still wouldn't look at him. '' Why won't she look at me?'' he clenched his hands under the table. 

He hates how she was behaving toward him right now. '' Anna see me when you are done eating'' he icly said and focused his gaze back on his food. '' Why? Are we going out?'' she inquired.

'' Yes, we are going out. For your photoshoot, and interview. The media has invited us to have a show and announce our wedding to the public'' Lucian said. '' Interview?'' her eyes dilated. The moment he spoke about interview he shot a glare at the old man and noticed a pleasing smile curled up on his lips, Lucian then smirked.