Sofia tiptoed and went back to her room to plan her next move. Once her father will approve of her sister's decision to imprison her in the basement, she will lose a chance to escape!
She quickly went to the closet, grabbed her bag, and filled it with her clothes and important stuff.
She's ready to escape anytime if the opportunity arises. She hides the bag inside the closet.
The day is long, she will remain in her room sulking and only get out during mealtime.
Tonight, when everyone was already sleeping soundly in their rooms, she will leave the manor and escape!
Everyone can get out of the house, but they are prohibiting it now due to the fear of being followed by the enemy back to the manor. Based on Grandpa Terros explanation, the invisible shield will only react if it can sense a foreign being or entity trying to enter the vicinity of the manor.
This means it's safe for her to leave and also safe to come back if she wanted to!
She lay down on the bed and closed her eyes. She had a sheltered life and always protected by her adoptive parents and sister, but now that she's old enough to follow her destiny, she wants to find out who dumped her outside the gate of the Family Helman's mansion? Where are her real parents? She won't stop unless she will discover the truth!
Who is she and who are her parents? Where can she find them?
The questions quadrupled in her mind.
She opened the drawer of the bedside table and picked up the amethyst ring. She stared at the object for a long time. The ring was found inside the pocket of the clothing that was wrapped around her body when she was still a baby. Her mother Rosa told her that the owner of the ring must be her mother or father, or it could be owned by anyone who left her outside the gate.
She looked at the ring. It's the only possession she had that would lead her to her real parents.
That... if they're still alive until now!
She hoped so.
She will always love her adoptive family, they're so kind to her. But this time she's ready to spread her wings and get out while she still can - before the vampires will get her and her family. She won't mind dying as long she already discovered her true identity.
She put the ring on her finger and no plan to take it out from now on.
She was just lucky that during the time the vampires attack the farm, the ring was already inside the pocket of her skirt, or else she already lost it!
She closed her eyes, in her mind, she was already actively planning on how to escape tonight.
Meanwhile...
Back in the old couple's bedroom.
Simon looked at his wife and daughter in disbelief. "What did you say? We will imprison Sofia inside the basement?" he asked twice.
"Yes, Dad! It's for her good and safety!" Laura replied.
"Let me talk to her again today, maybe she will cooperate with us and no longer desire to leave the manor," Simon said.
Laura shrugged. "I already tried talking to her sensibly but she refuses to be swayed. She told me that she already made up her mind and no amount of persuasion from our side can change her decision. She's determined to leave us once and for all!" she stated.
Simon took a deep breath. "Alright, I'll try talking to her one last time. I will go to her room and have a serious discussion with her. If she still refused to stay and insist on leaving this place then we will imprison her in the basement tomorrow night," he gave his go signal.
"Good luck, Dad! It's against my will to lock my sister in the basement - but right now - it's the only perfect solution to keep her safe with us. I feared that sooner or later she will leave this place and she might end up in the hands of the vampire couple's men who are actively pursuing us, and it will be our end! I hope my sister will listen to you this time," Laura said.
"Ok. I'll try my best," Simon said, he walked towards the door and exited.
Laura and Rosa waited in the room - hoping and wishing for the best.
Simon walked into the hallway and went to Sofia's room. He knocked on the door three times. "Daughter, open the door!" he ordered.
A few seconds later, the door opened.
"What is it, Dad?" Sofia asked.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" Simon asked.
"Sure, come inside, Dad," Sofia invited her father inside the bedroom.
Simon sat on the bed facing his daughter. "I'm here to convince you one last time, don't plan on leaving the manor! Stay here with us, you will be safe here, and all your needs will be taken care of. Did you understand what I'm trying to tell you, daughter?" he asked her.
Sofia nodded her head. "Yes, Dad! I understand what you are trying to say to me. You are just after my safety and welfare. Thank you!" she said.
"So, you mean to say, you are no longer planning to leave the manor?" he asked happily.
Sofia smiled. "Yes, Dad! I finally realized how stupid I am to even leave this place that offers me everything from safety to security. I already regretted thinking of leaving. Don't worry I will stay with you guys until the end of time. We'll be on this together," she said in a serious voice.
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