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Prologue | Chapter one | Chapter two | Chapter three | Chapter four

Alycia Leveau "Lilithia"

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Summary: In the day of her 19th birthday, Alycia received the important letter that'll either changed her life for the better or worse. Also, her parents prepare themselves to say something to her.

Warnings: None

Word Count: 2,703

Author's Note: Hello! It's the recent chapter for the ongoing series before Alycia's transformation into Lilithia reincarnate. I like to sincerely apologize if this is too long, messy or all over the place. Please let me know if you want to be in the taglist. I want to know what are your thoughts on it and enjoy reading this while you can!

Chapter Three

"Good morning, Alycia!"

A deep, cheery voice interrupted my train of thought and daydreams. I turned slowly and craned my neck to look at the source of the voice. It turned out to be the neighborhood friendly mailman, who was willing to talk to the sluggish college student. At most times, I reply with a generous greeting in return and strike a quick conversation with him. Today was not one of these times to be bright and talkative.

"Morning.."

Noting the moodiness and tone of my response, his lips tumbled into a frown as he moved along to deliver mail for the neighborhood. A shadow of guilt trickled through me as she thought of the gloomy mood towards a family friend. He didn't deserve such rudeness and attitude coming from me. An apology was most needed when we cross paths tomorrow or some other day.

After opening the mailbox to reach for the large stack of mail, I hurried over to the direction of my home. It didn't take long for me to step foot in the place and close the door behind me. It can be relieving that no one heard the ruckus downstairs due to my parents working at their workplace. That ought to be a good thing because I needed a little moment of time by myself from time to time.

Striding towards the kitchen island to sit on the stool, I placed the stack of mail onto the island before me. The paused moment was supposed to calm myself with empty thoughts, but my hands shook with anticipation and excitement. I let out a shaky breath, preparing myself to check every letter to see anything important to me. At this moment, it gives me the remaining strength to do that. Let it all begin!

I began observing the details of each letter and envelope without missing a beat. As I expected for this week, there was plainly regular mail for my parents to deal with and nothing more. A frustrated sigh escaped my lips as almost none of the letters were for me. I was beginning to lose some hope for the letter, but a certain last letter froze me in shock.

Internship for Peccatum Luxuries

I stood alone for several long minutes, composing my thoughts, processing what had occured. My trembling hands held the most important letter I had been waiting for the past three weeks. The entire wait has put me on an impatient edge until now. My irritated mood rapidly changed into a brighter one.

Peccatum Luxuries was one of the largest international businesses in the world. One of their buildings was located in the busy industrial district here in Colorado, which was not far from here. It has been a dream of mine to intern and work there if they accept me. I couldn't hardly contain my excitement and realization over this moment.

This letter reveals my future for the better or the worst.

With the thought that made my head swim, life flashed before my eyes. Deciding whether to open the letter now or later, I bit the inside of my cheek. On one hand, it gives me a good chance to read it and prepare for the future. On second thought, It would stress me out if I had opened the letter and affected my sleep even more. The decision has been made for this tiring moment. I placed it on the bureau, deciding to read it right after taking a quick birthday nap.

I caught the sight of my bed, which started to call my name to lay down and fall asleep on. Sheer exhaustion invaded my body and mind as I stepped closer and closer to the bed. My eyelids felt heavier and droopier in each second as soon as my head hit the softness of the pillow. Several minutes later, I drifted to some sleep until the morning hours came around once again.

Flashes of images repeatedly haunt me in the same dream as before. It sounds more like an animalistic growl, along with eerie laughter in the background. What caught my attention the most was the burgundy engraved emblem on a suit. The mysterious person pushed me into a large pit of black blood, making it impossible for me to escape. Fortunately, the buzzing sound of my alarm clock prevented me from being dragged into it, knowing it was just a nightmare.

My eyes snapped open, pulled from the horrifying dream that was already fading from my memory. Frantically glancing around to observe my surroundings, I drink in this familiar place known as my bedroom. Breathing a sigh of relief, I rubbed the remnants of sleep from my eyes before a series of calculations ran through my head. I need to put a stop to these nightmares before they shatter my fragile mind, worse my health and many more.

I pushed myself to sit upright, glanced across the room toward the clock to my left, and displayed the time as five in the evening, it read. It left me stunned over the actual time. I have been sleeping for five hours straight? It felt like a few minutes or so. Reaching for the alarm clock to shut it off, I rolled out of bed and went to my bathroom.

A quick shower made me more refreshed than before. Stepping out to dry myself, I wrapped my favorite blue towel around my naked body. Something shocking undoubtedly drew my attention. I gripped the edges of the sink as the reflection stared back at me. It wasn't quite pleasant for what I'm seeing.

Dark circles had settled beneath my eyes, heavy exhaustion had taken its toll on me. My own appearance brought me to step back and think it through. I am feeling gradually worse by the day with the same nightmare that has been plaguing me since last week. It all has to mean something important. Anything really! A sigh left my lips before I moved along for a special clothing change.

I strode towards my walk-in closet, searching for the most perfect birthday attire. There were many options for the most eye-opening birthday outfit to pick out and wear, but a certain outfit caught my eyes and kept returning to it. I promised myself to wear it for special occasions this year. A quick clothing change brings me over to the closet wall mirror, where my eyes roam over the reflection.

Almost everything about my appearance made me look presentable. I smooth down my braid, adjusting my party outfit. A nod of approval brought me to move on with some makeup. Light touches of makeup can do wonders on a ghostly pale face and sleepy eyes. A simple glance in the mirror and the corners of my mouth lifted into a bright smile. It filled me with joy to see my healthy visage again.

Then, I heard a light knock on the door. The sound took me to a pause and glance toward it. Instead of playing the guessing game, I simply let out a clear shout, "Come in!"

The door opened and my mom came in. The sound of her footsteps came closer to my direction. I turned to find her face brightened over the outfit I'm wearing. She finally spoke, "I can see you are getting dolled up, sweetheart!"

"Dolled up as I ever will be!" I answered in a playful tone. The gap between them closes as my mom joins to observe the outfit on the reflection. I resume speaking to voice my thoughts on another topic, "This outfit suits me pretty well! Thank you so much, mom."

"Well, that's good to hear!" My mother rejoiced greatly at the tremendous approval of the dress. Many months ago, she had purchased it after exploring clothing shops downtown.

"When you finish, meet me downstairs with your dad.."

"Alright I will be there in a second.."

Then, she leaves the bedroom with the door closing behind her. Silence returned in the room, leaving me filled with relaxing thoughts. Everything seemed perfect for me to smoothen my outfit one last time. I gave myself a final look in the mirror and nodded in approval before leaving the bedroom altogether to see something that left me with mixed emotions.

Something surprising greets me outside the bedroom. A fancy red carpet spread outside my door, leading me downstairs. Every year, my parents had this tradition to do something special for a special occasion, especially birthdays. This year was theatrical and unpredictable, which impressed me well. Pretending to feel unaware with everything, I began to follow it with slow paces forward. The carpet leads to the stairs, which causes me to notice something mesmerizing.

What I came to notice was my parents waiting for me at the bottom row of the stairs. They were holding a red velvet birthday cake that had the greatest intricate design with some major piping detail. It had 'Happy Birthday Alycia' written on top of the cake. Amazement filled my features as I appreciated how everything my parents do for me as I do for them.

"Surprise!"

It was definitely a great surprise, indeed! It made me forever grateful for what they had done. With the brightest smile on my face, I reached the first step of the stairs to meet them. For a brief moment, I closed my eyes to make an unspoken wish before blowing out the candles on my cake. My eyes pried open and flicker towards my parents.

"Happy birthday, sweetie!" My parents rejoiced in unison. I gazed at them, glowing with happiness. Their faces brightened underneath the candle-lit room. It pleased me to see them like this. We moved along towards the kitchen to cut three pieces of the cake.

I took one small bite of the piece of the birthday cake and it felt like my life changed completely. Everything about this cake tastes better with each bite. The rich flavor brings a satisfying smile evidently on my face. I wished to devour the rest of the cake, but more celebratory birthday plans were waiting for me.

A quick glimpse of my parents' direction causes me to remain confused and concerned. Their mood somehow changed from content to concerned. They weren't acting their usual selves as of late. It all started earlier this week since I overheard their conversation about me. It pains me to see them like this! I wished to question and solve their problems, but a moment of hesitation kept me quiet and thoughtful.

The rest of the hour almost brings nothing but silence between me and my parents. The silence dragged on until my phone repeatedly pinged, drawing our attention to it. With some relief that lifted a smile to my lips, I remind myself to thank them later. I shot my parents an apologetic gaze, then picked up my phone to take a quick glimpse of the message.

What's taking you so long, Aly? We are waiting for you..

My eyes went wide over the shocking text my best friends sent me. I didn't expect that they would prepare the birthday party earlier than I thought. A new panic settled on my chest for the past five seconds until an idea formed in my head. Thinking it would work, I rushed my fingers to text message them and sent them.

I will be there in less than an hour! Please distract anyone if they ask for me..

There was always one outrageous thing to another, especially on a special day like this. Patiently waiting for the text back, I managed to calm myself and feel joyous. I sneaked a peek over my parents, who were unaware of my panic. My phone pinged once more as my eyes returned to focus on it. They didn't take long for them to text back.

I will do that but please hurry! It would be unnecessary to start this birthday without you here..

I guess it was time to excuse myself to begin my sweet farewells to them and leave. I hopped out of my seat and stride toward the coat rack, taking the leather jack to cover myself from the cold.

My sudden movement brought the attention from my parents, who finished their pieces of cake. It led me to return to them and begin speaking to them.

"Mom? Dad? This was the best birthday ever and I -"

My father raised his hand up and cut me off from speaking, "Sweetheart? There is something we need to discuss."

The urgency in his tone caught my attention. There was no chance for me to brush them off this time. Striding back towards them, I joined my concerned parents at the dining room table, sitting across from them. I hope they won't take this discussion too long.

"This will be difficult to express our feelings, but we will manage to make it through it for you.."

Remaining thoughtfully silent, my face was filled with complete understanding. There was a feeling when they would confess their weeklong secret to me. I squirm against my seat, preparing myself to lend an ear out to them. A simple nod led them to begin speaking.

"It was the day you're coming to this world early. Your father rushed me to the hospital and arrived there just in time..." Mother explained to me, fighting back raw emotions. It took my father to console and reassure her, but she refused to need any of it. "Something was very wrong during the premature birth. You had a severe illness, and it causes you to barely breathe.."

With a puzzled expression on my face, I darted my gaze between them. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion over their peculiar behavior. Everything doesn't feel right with them ever since earlier this week. Why were they telling this story to me again?

There was a pause between my parents, who thought more to say. A sense of calm returns to her before she resumes speaking, "Those amazing doctors did everything to bring you back to life multiple times. You were barely alive, but not for long. We were praying hard for you to make it through the night and then.."

"A miracle happened.." My father explained, finishing the sentence my mother hesitated to. "You made it throughout the entire night and the doctors called you a miracle.."

"Our miracle baby! You were our last hope for our lives to make it better after trying again and again.." My mother shakily answered, her eyes shining with unshed tears that threatened to fall. With her hands trembling, she blinked them back many times to prevent herself from crying.

Deep down, it wounds me to see them emotional like this. Something serious has been bothering them. It was that obvious! I couldn't help but ask them a question, "Is there something important you're not telling me?"

My parents flinched, surprised by that question. My guesses were correct when that tells me something seriously bothered them. It was something deep, much more serious than I thought. It felt as if they're trying to protect me from something heartbreaking or similar to that thought. It sent a fresh hurting ache through my chest.

Fleeting emotion faded quickly from their features as they gave me a blank look. My father stepped forward to answer the question. "We're just proud of you and your future, that's all. You are making the right choices…just like us!"

Returning the long comforting hug, I melt in their sweet embrace. With words died out of my lips, I didn't push myself to question further about anything personal. It was just swept under the rug as usual. The question will be asked later when the time is right. As for right now, I need to celebrate this special day of my life.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity of the sweet but long embrace, I stood up from my seat, preparing myself to leave the door. A simple goodbye led me outside where I took my convertible to drive away and head to the lake house. In the back of my mind, there was a small hope bubbling inside me.

Let's just hope my birthday party ends up memorable and magnificent.

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