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“Cassandra, I've told you about manners.”

“To hell with you and your fucking rules.” Her teeth grinding together. “I'm the daughter of house Dimitrescu and won't be t-”

“ I'm quite sure you feel invited to tell me all about it, but I don't care”

Interrupting had been a mistake, she took a swipe at me. Her eyes so full of hate it could have drowned a man.I jumped backed and tsked then waited.

We had been at this for weeks. It was a very simple situation, Cassandra wanted me and I refused her unless she submitted. Of course, she refused and had spent almost 3 Weeks trying to demand my affection. It was cute, honestly, I had never met a brat so determined as this one.

Her attempts always ended the same, with her understanding pissed at me denying her.

We both sat staring. It feels intense and i could feel the anger radiating off her. I sat for about another 5 seconds before I turned.

“Goodnight then Cassandra.” I waved as I walked to the door.

My steps were even and light.

I would see if this broke her little streak of bad behavior. If not then I'd try again tomorrow. I'd keep trying until I showed her being good was okay, being good was safe. I couldn't have her thinking she was in charge of me. Not if she wanted me like she claimed. I was not a toy for her or her sisters. She would respect me or not have me, simple.

I kept up my steady pace and as I opened the door I was a little disappointed. She didn't beg or stutter out a cry to wait or even attempt to grab me. I did love a bit of drama and was expecting some from her. Lady Dimitrescu's children were all brats in their own right, but Cassandra was the worst. She got the least attention, but her mother seemed to notice when Cassandra acted out for said attention. When she did get praise, it was usually after Cassandra had acted or when the lady had misunderstood a situation and took the middle child's side. Cassandra's bad behavior was constantly rewarded. I plan on changing that.

The door shut, sealing her decision, and I continued down the hall. I didn't hear her at all. No footsteps following mine, no whining or demands met with anger.

The walk was quite long back to my room. The lady had wanted me far away from her since she disliked me and placed me near the east wing. The entire time I had hope Cassandra would drop her pride and come to me, but again was met with more disappointment. My nightly routine came and went, I found myself in bed.

As I laid down and let my body fall into sleep, I heard light buzzing in front of my door.
“What a silly girl” I thought to myself before chuckling then rolled over.