CH3
I was playing in the garden when I heard a voice calling for me. "Lily dear, it's time to come in!" It was my mother.
"Coming!" I replied "Ok well I must be going mommy's calling. By Mally, and Chessy." I waved at them as I ran to my mom.
"Cya later!" they both yelled back at me.
I ran to my mom as she held out her arms to me and lifted me up. "There's my little lily." She kissed me on the check. I kissed her back on her cheek. "Hope you weren't eating any of the cherries in the garden." She smiled at me.
"Mommy, I only ate two and Chessy said I could since I am 5 now. He said now that I five I get two cherries." I proudly smiled crossing my arms over my chest. She laughed and carried me towards the dining hall.
"I hope you're still hungry." Mom sat me in my chair across from her.
"Yes mommy." I looked around and found my favorite food, "Chicken legs!" I dug in only to be stopped my mother's glares. "Sorry" I replied.
"It's alright dear. You need to learn to be a little more elegant, but I am sure Thackery is very happy you enjoy his cooking." I smiled back at her "Now if only Tarrant would come on so that we may all eat together." She sighed.
"Mommy?"
"Yes, Lily?"
I thought for a second and couldn't remember what I was going to say. "Never mind"
She was about to say something when Hatter came in.
"Sorry I'm late but Chessur wouldn't leave my hat alone." He patted his hat on his head.
"Hatty!" I jumped with joy and ran over to hug him.
"Hello Lily." He smiled and hugged me back.
"Lily, honey let Tarrant sit now."
"Yes mommy." I returned to my seat.
Hatty took his seat and as he sat down a loud fart noise shot through the air.
I burst into laughter and saw Bayard and Bielle laughing in the corner laughing, as well as most of the servants. Even Hatty was laughing and I saw my mother laughing and try to hold it in. Everyone began to settle down and I looked up and saw my mom glaring at me.
"What?"
"Darling, as funny as that was it was very disrespectful and you owe Tarrant an apology." She grinned.
I sighed "sorry Hatty." I looked back at my plate.
"All in good fun" He replied with a wink and that cheered me up.
After dinner the rest of my evening was me avoiding my mom and messing with the guards. Two guards were standing side be side and I threw a small pebble at one of the guard's shoulders. I ducked real fast as I let the pebble bounce off the metal plate surrounding the shoulder.
"Hey, why did you do that?" The first guard asked the second.
"Do what?"
The first guard began to get worked up "You know what!" I giggled.
I was about to do it again when my mom caught my arm. I looked up to see her disapproval.
"Gentlemen" She began and the guards turned towards us "I believe my daughter is the source of your argument. Sorry she bothered you. Please keep up the good work." She smiled and continued to hold onto my arm.
"Oh, no worries your majesty. Hello princess, always nice to see you again. It was a funny joke though." He winked at me and smiled. Then they got back in position. I grinned then frowned seeing my mom's expression.
"Don't mess with the guards." She said sternly. Then she lifted me up and kissed me on the forehead. "I think it's your bedtime." She whispered in my ear and I leaned into her.
"But I'm not tired mommy." I argued.
"Oh my little Lily, you need your rest so you can have more fun tomorrow." She carried me to my chambers and dressed me in my pajamas then tucked me in. She pulled the covers up to my chin and kissed my forehead. "I love you."
"I love you to mommy. Um mommy?"
"Yes?" she sat on my bed next to me and I felt it sink.
"Do you like Hatty?" I eyed her.
"Oh, as a close friend." She smiled and patted my covers.
"Ok." I fiddled with my fingers and avoided eye contact.
She places her gentle hand on mine and held them. "Is there something bothering you?"
I looked up at her face "You won't leave me, right?"
"Oh honey, of course not." She un-tucked me and pulled me into her lap. "What made you ask this? You know I would never ever leave you." I don't know why but tears started to run down my cheek.
"Just thinking about Daddy." I sniffed. I felt two gingers under my chin that tilted my head up. I saw a tear run down her cheek.
"He didn't want to leave you" I wiped my tears "He had to take care of me and you, Lily. He was only doing what he knew he had to, to keep us alive."
"That won't happen to you too, right?" I buried myself deeper into her.
"Lily" She sighed "I will do what is needed to keep you safe." She stroked my hair and kissed my cheek. "How about you sleep with me tonight?" I lokd up.
"Please." I wrapped my arms around her neck and my legs around her waist. She carried me to her room and sat me on the bed.
"Climb in and I will be right back." She moved over to her closet and got out her white robe. I sniggled into the covers and waited for mommy. She got back and climbed in next to me. I felt to arms wrap around me and pull me close. I felt safe, warm, and loved.
"Good night my little Lily" She whispered "have wonderful dreams."