Different Fate [SEASON 1]
7. Sneak out

Whusses..

I thought the strong wind blew maple leaves that fell across the entire Arabella empire.

It has been 3 weeks since Arabella entered the autumn, and it has entered the last year Catherine was seven years old.

On this cold morning Catherine was still lodged in her bed with the curtains still closed.

Sunlight entering Catherine's room through the curtain slit made Catherine piqued and covered her face with her blankets.

Geck.. Geck.. Tok..!

"Miss!!!! "

The sound of knocking on the door made Catherine even more disturbed from her deep sleep. Moreover, Ahnna's voice that continued to be heard many times made Catherine open her eyes half-heartedly.

"Hoam.. "

The bluish-silver-bending girl glanced towards the door of her room. There is installed magic that makes Ahnna unable to open the door of her room and use her spare key.

"Hehey.. Sorry Ahnna.. I forgot to take away the magic.. " Catherine immediately got out of bed and destroyed her magic and opened her bedroom door.

"For Ahnna. "greet Catherine without her guilt.

Ahnna let out a long sigh while peeking at the stem of her nose. This lady is magical.

How not? He had knocked on the door many times from six in the morning to half seven, his nonanya precisely with his innocence and his carefree smile greeted him.

Is Ahnna upset? Sure do. She wanted to nag this lady, but fortunately Ahnna still remembered that Catherine was her mistress and her foster child.

"Miss.. I have been waking you up since. Why just wake up now? "

"Rin slept too late Ahnna.. " Catherine said without sin.

"huh.. Now, more importantly, you have to take a shower! " Ahnna pushed Catherine back into the room.

"Euhh?! Nah! The water is cold! Rin doesn't want to take a shower! "

"The water can be warmed, miss"

"DON'TKKK! " Catherine shouted mercilessly. Ahnna also dragged her miss mercilessly.

In this quiet section again the residence mansion of Duke Orzsebet again made a riot.

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"Is there anything you want? " Leonard asked before boarding the prepared horse carriage in front of the mansion gate.

"mmm... The notebook! " said Catherine. Leonard sighed. Actually, he had expected this.

"others? "

"Nothing! "

"alright. "

"Excuse me, the master of the chariot has been checked and ready to depart "just arrived the figure of the worker in charge of inspecting the chariot came.

Leonard gave a short nod and then immediately walked into the Horse carriage after stroking Catherine's head.

"Bey bey papa! " Catherine waved her hand until the horse carriage disappeared.

"Miss, let's go in... Outside the air was cold" Ahnna recalled Catherine who was still staring at her papa's departure.

"abs.. " Catherine nodded and immediately entered the mansion followed by Ahnna.

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CATHERINE POV

Whusses...

The wind blew slowly but it felt cold to hit my face and move my bluish silver mane.

Uhh.. It's so cold today..

Claps.

Immediately, I closed the window of the room I opened and did not forget to lock it.

"Miss, today you have no lessons at all? " Ahnna suddenly appeared questioning me. I shook my head in response.

Ahnna. Kulirik, Ahnna seems busy.

"Ahnna, why hunt? " i'm getting closer to Ahnna.

Ahnna smiled, "Tomorrow I take about 2 weeks off"

Uh..?

"The holidays? Wh why? Rin alone dong.. "

Ahnna laughed awkwardly. "Miss, my sister is getting married tomorrow and my family is asking me to come back to help with the preparations" Ahnna explained.

Oh... I nodded in understanding.

Then get out on the way to... Where not.

Come to think.... Papa gets a task from the emperor to review at the border for 1 month, Ahnna takes 2 weeks leave, Rey must always be with papa, The older servant brother is busy with his work, I had no lessons at all for 2 days.

Wait for.. Isn't this when he went out?

No one will stop me, no one will know me.

Yup! The sneaking out plan is so easy!!!

Smrics.

I terse– Ekhem, I mean a grin full of satisfaction.

Ehehe.... I can finally get out of this mansion!!!

"Okey, the first step I have to bring money! "

Yes that's what matters!

Immediately, I turned my back and galloped towards my room.

Brakk!

Hoshs.. Hoshs..

"Finally arrived.. "

Without wasting any time, I immediately picked up my 'savings' in the nightstand drawer which was a faded brown pouch.

Hey, just the bag is ugly. It contains... Of course gold coins, and silver! With a good amount.

I looked at my 'savings' bag full of haru. "hiks.. The savings I had accumulated since I was five years old just for the sake of sneaking out to walk the street.. "

Plaque!

I slapped my cheek. His! Now is not the time to be surprised... (Ralat,) moved!!

I immediately changed my dress to be simpler. The dress I used was ivory white with a slightly transparent blue gradation. But... Still a luxury!

My bluish silver hair I accidentally braided back with a blue ribbon.

Okay fine! When he sneaks in!

•••

That's market!!

"Woah." I was amazed. Seriously! This is my first time out! In the past I never went out at all!

It's heaven!

I walked around from one stall to his other stall. Do not forget to also try the food of the commoners which turned out to be very delicious! I also bought a bracelet made of silver and in the middle of it was attached a small but beautiful sapphire gem.

"U-uah." My saliva seemed to come out when I saw the candy apple is so charming, then the cotton candy that looks appetizing.

The apple candy seller's aunt laughed amusedly as she watched me stare at her wares with a sparkle.

He gave me that apple candy for free!

"This is special for sweet lady like you"

So said. So yes already! I'm happy to receive that apple candy.

But, when halfway arrived, someone hit me.

BRUCK!

"ah! Ii'm sorry.. "

"No problem" I extended my hand to help him stand up.

The girl who hit me accepted my help. After the girl stood up, she looked at me embarrassedly.

When you look at it, this girl seems to be my age. Look, her height is the same as mine but I'm a little three inches taller than her, she's pretty, too. His hair was fairly rare among commoners, his hair was blonde but slightly brownish and seemed to shine when hit by sunlight. Her eyes are bright brown... Mmm, maybe more like orange.

"I-I'm sorry it hit you! " the girl bowed her body apologizing for ripping me off the reverie.

"Not to think about it. Oh, what's your name? "ask me without using formalities.

"N-my name, Charlotte, it's nice to meet you.... Anu?"

"It's nice to meet you too, Lottie. My name is Catherine. You can call me Rin" I smiled sweetly holding both of her trembling hands.

"abs. Uh? Lottie's? " William looked at me confused. Well, he's why he looks so innocent.. It's cute!!!!!!

"Ekhem, can't you call me that? " ask me while holding her.

Charlotte nodded brokenly a little nervously, she followed me walking beside me.

"Eh? " just as I arrived I realized something.

"what's up? "

Where did my candy apple go!?

I go to the left right looking for my candy apple. Huaa! That was my favorite apple candy! Moreover, candy is just (free) just wasted in vain!

"What's wrong? " William repeated her question. I looked towards her.

"Candy.. My apple... Missing.." I muttered which he could still hear.

"Candy...? What could, fall? "

Hix.. If fall.. It must have been dirty with dust and soil..

And even worse, my candy apple I can't eat!

"W-what if we buy it back? " as if I can read my mind, Charlotte invites me.

I'm nodding.

We walked to the candy apple stall.

"Who? missus pretty. Why come back here again? " the apple candy-selling aunt looked at me.

".. The apple candy that aunt gave me... Missing. " said I.

"Then, does the pretty lady want that apple candy again? "

I'm nodding. "But Rin paid! "

Oops! Unknowingly I was a deliverance! I used to say that to the workers, the servants of the mansion and even papa.

The aunt smiled. "well, sweet lady wants apple candy how much ?"

"Sa. "my words came to a halt when I saw that Charlotte looked desperate to try the apple candy.

"Two! "

"Well, here it is" the aunt gave me two candy apples. I took her and gave one to Charlotte.

"How much is aunt? "

"Two bronze sweet lady "

Eh, wait! There is the price of that apple. That's right, 2 bronze for one candy apple. Then of course I pay 4 bronze.

"It's auntie" I gave her 4 bronzes.

The aunt received the money in surprise. "Miss, I said 2 bronze instead of 4 bronze "

"it costs 2 bronzes per one candy apple, aunty? "

"but.. I give a special discount to sweet lady like you.. "

"Hehehe.. No problem aunt! "

Charlotte and I immediately left the stall and walked around the capital and rested in the city park due to exhaustion.

"Lottie, I think I should go home, it's getting late. "I'll take a break soon after taking a break.

"Eh? Alright... What's.. Can we meet again? "

"of course! I'll try!"

I waved my hand which was met with a smile by Charlotte.

Huh.. Pretty exhausting day.

Yosh! Now when he comes back! I hope they don't realize my departure.

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AUTHOR POV

As unexpected events unfold in the market, Charlotte and Catherine become increasingly familiar. Charlotte knows who Catherine is. At first Charlotte looked surprised until finally Catherine said if there were no formalities at all.

Catherine also often slipped to go with Charlotte around the capital, and the most awaited by them as well as the entire Arabella empire citizens were...

...Autumn festival aka last year.

The highlight of the festival is the evening, where many lanterns are flown by the people for supplication.

The lanterns are called 'application lanterns' the people are sure if their request will be granted by flying the lanterns.

The hallmark of lantern plea is its very distinctive color, yellow with the pattern of the moon, sun and stars in red.

Catherine and Charlotte flew the lantern after muttering their request.

They stared at the night sky that was filled with lanterns of pleas. Stare at each other before laughing together.

Friendship is beautiful and regardless of status, they can still be united.

- TBC

One more figure appeared!

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