Being Cinderella's Evil Stepsister

She can only sigh and shake her head, they put their thoughts into this birthday celebration but not on the clothes that the young misses are wearing. Whatever. There are things that can"t be done now that the young misses have outgrown their old clothes that were brought along.

Why is does Ana keep on sighing and lowering her head. That isn"t like her at all... did something went wrong with the birthday celebration. I should"ve helped! It was my idea and they wouldn"t even know what it"s all about. ...It"s going to be a disaster!--were her thoughts as she enters the door with Anastasia. Drizella didn"t want to see the disaster that she has made without realizing before her so she closes her eyes tight. What greeted her were...

The sounds of cheering and laughter around the house!

Everyone was singing cheerfully, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! STACEY!! DAISY!!"

Her eyes open themselves up and she can only stare at everyone"s smiling face. Her grandpa brought the cake that her mother and grandma made with candle lights on top. It was a simple cake with white frosting and some flower design. Writing on it were Anastasia and her name in blue. Anastasia"s eyes were gleaming and sparkling as she looks at the cake.

Her grandpa picks up Anastasia and patted her head. She turns to look at her grandpa. He said with a grin, "What are you waiting for blow the candles with your sister. Silly girl."

There were tears forming in her eyes without her realizing it. She wipes the tears in her eyes messily but she just can"t stop her tears from forming again.

With the count of three, they both blow the candles light out and the cheering came again. It was a happy occasion.

Her mother cut the first slice of cake and give it to Drizella first. She said: "Since it"s my daughter"s idea how about you have the first taste of your mother"s new recipe."

Drizella grabs the dish and chooses a fork for the cake. She cut a piece of the sliced cake and savor it in her mouth. The taste was slightly different from what she has tried before. She glances at her mother and shows the worried look in her eyes. She can"t help but be happy: "Yep! It"s the best!"

Her mother sighed a breath of relief, she looks at her mother (Amalia) and her mother give her a thumb up.

Amalia called out the kids and give each one a piece of cake to eat. They all have the face of angels as they consume the cake and asking for more. Drizella looks at the scenes of everyone having fun without a care in the world. This was the best cake she has tasted and give her a feeling of warmth making her remember the most fun thing in her past life.

In her past life, her family is poor and her parents are always working to support her for college. They never really have time for her as she grows up but one or two times when she was still a child they would buy a cake and her parents would celebrate her birthday with her. Even if there was no one that came for her birthday she still enjoys it because her parents are with her.

The light in the house would be turned off and her mother would say the birthday song as the candle lights flicker. Her father would be ready to turn the lights back on and give the gift they both prepare for her. They would wish her a happy birthday and tell her they love her...

Then she remembers her mother"s sentences before she left the house and went to live in the dorm "Why! Just why! Do I have to go through this suffering! Because of a cursed child like your father left, being unable to take this heavy atmosphere longer. I too… no because of you… you… a child who shouldn"t be born! ...…I"m sorry, Luna. Leave your mother alone for now." and the words of one of the shaman, "she would bring bad karma to those she loves.". Remembering those words her heart sink down and she lowers her head down keeping the tears in check.

Camilla knelt down next to Drizella, holding a present to Drizella"s eyes. Drizella blinks out and tilted her head to look at her mother.

"Mama"s sorry for celebrating your birthday with your sister. Mama has to leave soon and mama wanted to celebrate Drizella"s birthday and give Drizella her birthday present before mama go." Camilla said.

Drizella holds the present in her hand. She tore the wrapping off to find a peach color dress neatly folded with a blue mermaid teardrop necklace on top.

Camilla said: "Drizella you know mama is glad that you are born into this world and become mama"s daughter. Drizella is my golden star that disperses my darkness. Thank you for being born."

Those words the heart that is in trauma was filled with a fluffy warmness. It made all the frustration and sadness that had built up turn into happiness. She who has never cry out loud and always holding her tears back burst out crying and hugging her mother.

Camilla was surprised, her oldest daughter always acted mature and never let things sway her. She holds Drizella in her arms and gently patted back softly saying: "Mama thought that Drizella has really grown to be an adult and doesn"t need mama anymore but... Sorry, Daisy. Mama is very sorry. Drizella is still a child to mama even if Drizella grows up to be an adult. You will always be mama"s darling."

Camilla was also crying as she said out. The people in the house look at them and some were crying along. Anastasia pop out of nowhere with her one of her hand raise and shouted, "Don"t cry! Stacey is here! Stacey protect forever!"

Drizella stare at her sister"s brave little face and hoofing up her courage, she started to giggle away: "Will Stacey really protect sister."

Anastasia: "Yep!"

Her answer was an instant reply. Drizella reply, "Then... I"ll protect both Anastasia and mama."

"No! Stacey protect mama too!" she cried out.

Camilla came up patting both their heads. She proposed, "Daisy and Stacey would protect mama and mama would protect you both. O.k?"

They both nodded their head in agreement. Matthew came over whining, "Shouldn"t you both protect grandpa too."

Drizella: "No grandpa is so strong alrighty. What will grandpa give us for our birthday?"

"...What do you two want to have? If it"s within my limits I"ll give it to you."

"Oooh! Stacey want doll from grandpa!" Anastasia exclaimed loudly.

"Grandpa can"t go back on his words. I want to learn how to hunt like you." Drizella said smoothly.

Matthew was good with his youngest granddaughter"s request and was thinking that his oldest granddaughter would ask something similar but... Hunting? Mmmm...he doesn"t want to lose his reputation with so many people here either. She is just as tricky as her mother.

"Alright. Deal! Now then Stacey will come with grandpa. Your mother still has other things to talk with your sister." Matthew picks up Stacey holding her as he walks away.

Anastasia pouted, "Stacey want to stay!"

Matthew: "Stacey is still too young."

"No Stacey three already! Stacey big, strong, knows!" Anastasia gesture "big" with her hands up, "strong" by showing her bicep, and "knows" by placing her hand on her chest with an understanding look on her face.

Matthew wanted to laugh at his granddaughter"s funny act but hold it in, instead, he said, "Let"s open up Stacey"s other presents okay?"

Hearing the word "presents" Anastasia cheered up and hold tightly to Matthew letting him take her to where the presents are.

...

Camilla picked up the blue mermaid teardrop necklace and put it on Drizella"s neck. She lightly touches the necklace as it hangs around Drizella"s neck. Camilla said, "Wear this necklace from now on. It"ll be Daisy"s lucky charm from now on." She patted the peach color dress. "Mama can"t make it to your awakening ceremony... Mama wants Daisy to look her best. Forgive mama."

Drizella shakes her head and said, "Daisy will try her hardest to make mama proud. But what is the awakening ceremony and why is mama leaving so soon."

"The awakening ceremony is when children that have turned five have their magical power tested and awaken to the power that duels inside themselves. During that time, an egg will choose you as it"s master. Inside the egg, there might be a beast, a weapon, or an amplifier that is suited for you. Magical power is inherited through family members and the egg corresponded with the person"s personality and amount of magical power. For example, I and your father have light magic which is a heavenly element. The common elements I have is fire and metal; your dad has earth and wind." Camilla shows Drizella her magical power as she talks.

Drizella was amazed when she saw the light magic she felt like she has seen something familiar. She tries to remember where but there will always be a buzz in her head blocking her from remembering. She asked, "Does that mean mother and father have healing magic too."

Camilla shocked her head, "Good guess but no not all light magic users have healing magic. I don"t have it but your father does... Ok! That"s enough for now."

Drizella what to ask more but if her mother doesn"t want to say any more she won"t ask. Drizella went over to play with the children and open presents. It was a very fun night. She was glad for being a commoner.

...

"Mama. Why are you leaving today!" Both Drizella and Anastasia was crying as they bid goodbye to their mother.

"Mama is sorry. But there are still a lot mama have to do back at our mansion. Please take care of them for me." Saying so Camilla boarded the s.h.i.+p leaving her two crying children.

Matthew patted Drizella"s head while Amalia carries Anastasia in her bosom. He looks at the sky and said, "You were born on a stormy winter night."

Drizella gazes at the sky noticing that winter is coming and her fifth birthday is approaching.

...

Two men were in a dark room, one in the back and one in the front. The front seems like the master of the man in the back. Their clothes are different from the Zovaidel Kingdom, more of an eastern style. There was also a child whose hair is as black as the dark room but his clothes are clearly from the Zovaidel Kingdom. No one knows if the child is dead or just sleeping, only the two men know. The one in the front walk up to the child, touching his hand.

The one in the back knelt down his voice almost as if begging, "Master please reconsider! This is too dangerous!"

The man responded, "This is the only way we can meet again. Take care of my original body while I"m gone."

...

"Mom! Please don"t leave me! Please!" A child with blond hair and bright blue eyes cried as she hugs her mother"s hand.

The mother whose breath was shortening and sweat dripping on the pillow as it forming a puddle smile at her daughter. She weakly said, "My darling, I"ll tell you a great secret that will help you through any trials fate offers. Always remember my words: have the courage and be kind. You have more kindness in your little fingers than other people maintaining in their body. It has power more than you know... and magic. Promise me that you"ll be courageous and be king. Promise."

"I... I promise." the girl sobbed through her words.

The mother"s breath was weak and was close to ceasing, "I love you both..."

The door opened following the heavy footsteps of a man cover in snow and a physician behind him. He studies the woman lying in the bed only to see her not opening her eyes. She has already left him.

...

Drizella and Anastasia"s commoners live is about to end very soon without them realizing the hiding meaning.