I thought it was pathetic to see Graecito hesitating earlier, but this was a natural physiological phenomenon. I kept getting sore without even realizing it. Oh, itâs ruined.
âPrincess, why do you think you donât have a mother? Iâm here for you.â
It was an abrupt remark, but I was not such a fool to the point that I didnât know what she meant. I looked straight at Serira. I knew that she was here for me. Stillâ¦
âBut you are not my real mother.â
No matter how close I was to Serira, this was true. A nanny was a nanny, not my own mother. I was not in a position to call her a mother officially in front of others. Well, I didnât mean to hurt her, but sometimes it was not a good idea to spout the truth, just like now.
I should have not said that. For a moment, Serira was speechless.
I looked at her in the eyes. Was she angry?
I should sew my mouth or something. I kept saying things I didnât mean. Oh, I was thinking about what to do with this troublemakerâs mouth, and suddenly, her soft hand clenched my hand. It was Seriraâs hand.
âSo you donât like me?â
â⦠no.â
How could I dislike her? Sheâs Serira!
Serira pulled my hand and held me in her arms. Then, she patted my head. It was the hair she touched in the morning. Well, itâs a mess right now.
âIâll tell you when youâre a lot more grown-up than now, princess. Iâll tell you everything about the beautiful and lovely lady who was your mother.â
The whispering voice was friendly. I was just surprised. Serira was paying attention to it too. Well, the lady was my mother. I already knew who that royal lady was, but in fact, all of that all came from what I heard in different ways, so I was excited that I would get to hear about my mother.
âYes. Please tell me later!â
I wanted to emphasize one more time, but I couldnât because Serira suddenly hugged me so hard. No matter how much you love me, I was surprised! I know how you feel about me, but it was true that it was embarrassing.
âI donât know where these balls came from.â
A whisper in my ear is ever so soft. I felt tingly for nothing.
âI came from another world.â
âThen are you an angel?â
âProbably not.â
What angel. I was an office worker in my past life. All I learned at my company was how to tell if my superior was having a bad day. Of course I didnât think it was pointless. Everything I learned at that time is good for me. Iâll use it someday if I remember it.
âSeriraâ¦â
Her warmth warms my body. No matter how much winter trees heat me up, as the weather got cold, my body was colder than I thought.
âYou knowâ¦I want Serira to be happy.â
Serira is too hot. I think itâs going to burn.
It was nonsense, but at the moment I felt like it was really true.
âI hope Serira is the happiest person in the world. Then Iâll be happy too. Thatâs what I want.â
âPrincess.â
I raise my head on her sobbing voice. I frown my face.
Oh, my dear mother.
âDonât cry, Mom. why do you cry whenever I say something? I feel like Iâm the one who made you cryâ¦â
I want Serira to be happy. Really, thatâs what I want.