The Mask Of The Monster - Chapter 110

(From Ella’s Perspective)

Dear Leandro,

Heh, it’s the first time I wrote things like ‘dear someone’s name’. It feels strange. But anyway, it doesn’t sound weird, right? I mean, in letter writings for English exams, we start like this. In real life, writing letters in my world right now is very rare.

First of all, let’s talk about your important note. Haha, why would you even write it like that? It’s kinda funny and cute. Well, I am trying to drink as much water as I can. The bottle you have me is too big. It’s like it can contain the amount of water I would drink in a lifetime. But I still am trying. And I don’t stay up at night if I can sleep. Sometimes, I can’t sleep. That time, pillows feel irritating. But I will try not to stay up at night. And I don’t run around much. But people around call me ‘that crazy girl’. I mean, am I that crazy?

I don’t fight with people if they don’t start it first, you know. But I also will try to make sure not to get hurt.

Anyway, so let me tell you what happened today. This morning, after I wrote the letter to you, I went downstairs to have breakfast. There, I found a new guy. Dad said that his name is Jasper. And he is going to cook for us. He works with Dad, by the way.

I am not sure, but he is perhaps an inch shorter than you, has red hair, silver eyes, and light brown skin. He has a mole on his ring finger, you know. Anyway, he laughs quite often even though I did not say much of a funny thing. But the food was good, so I guess I can bear him. I mean, that’s what I thought this morning.

Since I don’t know the directions, Dad asked Jasper to take me to the palace. I did not have any other choice as well.

Jed said that Jasper looks shady.

Anyway, I went to the king to tell him that I wanted to resign. I know what you’re thinking. A king is not supposed to manage trivial matters like this. It’s the job of the head maid. It surprised me as well. When I went to the head maid saying this, she told me that the king would manage it for now.

I asked her why, but she just said that I should not question the king’s orders.

So, I had to go to your brother. He was behaving, I have to say, kinda weird. Well, he called my name more than necessary. I don’t how to describe this in the letter. When we meet in person, I will tell you clearly. He said he wanted me to freely talk to him. I mean, I was looking down at my feet as Jed told me, but he told me to look up. So I told him that- But how can I, a mere servant, look at the king in the eyes? It sounds weird, right? But I said it anyway. Well, this kind of thing happened then. I told him about my resigning and he asked me why. I said my husband is earning enough for us, so I don’t need to work.

He asked me to work the remaining three days of the month as well, but I refused. I mean, the sooner I can get outta there, the better, right? Besides, you told me to get out of there as soon as possible. Dad wants that as well.

Oh, by the way, that Jasper told Dad that I could work as their spy at the palace, but Dad refused bluntly.

Do you know what the hell happened? It was really surprising. I bet you will be surprised as well. I had worn a bun today. So, the king suddenly inched closer to me and looked at my shoulder. I didn’t know that he was looking at my mark. Moreover, you said that it is very difficult to know just from a glance if the mark was half or full.

But your brother understood! That Nicklaus… Can you believe it? He asked me why a married woman’s mark is half. I said that the marriage was arranged and we were just living together. And it’s convenient for the both of us, so we decided to do the marriage even though we did not feel anything towards each other.

He then asked me if I love my husband. I said I care for him, just I don’t have any romantic feelings for him. I could not think of any other excuse at that time.

After that, he let me go.

Remember the time when that slave of your brother’s Rosaire was killed? I mentioned Aurora, a brothel, and Valentino Trenton. Before dying, she mentioned it.

So, I went there today.

I know you’re angry. But I had to. And I did not go there alone. I took Jed with me. There, while Jed and I were looking for room number fifteen, I bumped into someone. I think he was not that old, but because of his beard, he looked older. He was messing with me and grabbed my hand without my permission. He was saying that he wanted to see my face.

Oh, by the way, I was wearing a cloak so no one would recognize me. Anyway, back to the topic- I told him to let go a few times, he did not. So, I kicked him in the checkpoint. I think the kick was pretty hard.

And do you know who I met next? Guess what?

Jasper. Yeah, that Jasper from the morning.

I thought he went there why other men usually went there for. Well, turns out to be something else. He actually is the owner of Aurora, which I guessed even before he told me. And he is Valentino Trenton, the one I was looking for.

Jed and I went to room number fifteen to talk to him then. You know what I saw there? A lot of BDSM toys. I had no idea that those kinds of things are present in this world. It’s not my fault. I just don’t know what to expect here.

We talked for a while and that’s when I found out that Rosaire, that woman actually wanted to get me to her team. Can you believe it? She was literally dying, but still tricked me!

Tonight, Jasper walked me home and cooked pork stew for us. His cooking was so good that I almost did not find him shady for a moment. Anyway, I kicked him out quickly.

I haven’t told Dad about it. I just don’t know how he will react, that’s why.

But the best thing is that I got a baby! What I mean is, there is a white cat that has been coming to my room. She snuggles close to me and rubs against me. Such a cutie!

I haven’t given her a name. I mean, if I want to name someone as cute as her, I need to find the best name possible. But now my mind is blank, so…

Enough with the blabbering now. I miss you a lot. And I want to see you as soon as possible. I can’t wait for the night after tomorrow to come.

Yours,

Ella

I had written for a long time. My hands were numb since I had written this much after a long time. But my heart was full. I felt contained. All my stress seemed to melt away.

It was, of course, not the same as talking to him in person. But at least, I could deliver my letter to him.

Dad told me to leave the letters on the dining table downstairs and he would send it to Leandro for me. I went downstairs and placed the letter on the dining table.

I heard someone talking in a low voice. It was coming from Dad’s room in downstairs. He said he did not do it anymore, but was he lying? It would be weird to hear something inappropriate, so I quickly tried to get away.

“You’ve grown up so much. I am sorry I could not be in your life before. I know I am not worthy to get your love, but I really love you. It won’t matter even if you hate me. You have the right after all,” I heard him saying. “My little Ella, you have grown up so much. If I had known that you existed, I would have taken you away a long time ago.”

[Ella’s dad is really something… He really regrets that he did not know his daughter existed and when he knew, a long time had already passed. And guys, please make sure to remember Ella’s side as well. That girl is traumatic.. That’s why she can’t accept love very quickly. But she still tried and then at last, accepted Leandro]