Soul Of Calypso

, Lady S

r eyes fluttered open, but she groaned, pulling the comforter over her head in defiance. Drowsiness still weighed

g light to flood the room. "Lady Scarlett," Ms. Emma said firmly, her tone brooking

urying her face deeper into her pillow. "Just five more minutes," sh

ate's firstborn cannot afford tardiness," Ms. Emma retor

circles adorned her otherwise flawless face, a testament to her restless night. She had stayed up late talking to h

arlett," Ms. Emma said, her no-nonsen

er. Scarlett's tired expression softened as she saw the steaming bath filled with fragra

heat easing the tension in her muscles. She closed her eyes for

ma?" Scarlett asked, her vo

d as she gently scrubbed Scarlett's back. "She prepared b

tion and jealousy. Charlotte always did things perfectly,

tful heir to the West Estate, she was constantly overshadowed by Charlotte's grace and accomplis

l four lands, Lady Scarlett," Ms. Emma said

"Everyone knows Charlotte is the true gem of the West. She is flawless, the pr

u must not belittle yourself. You are the firstborn, and you

the water, distorted by ripples and bubbles. Ms. Emma's words, while

day at the Academy, My Lady?" Ms

r in irritation. "Why should I be? They are ju

ent? Highborns can be

nstant. "If they dare intimidate me, they'll regre

ssion grew serious. "What about pirates, M

had always been a source of fascination for her-a mix of fear and intrigue. She had never enco

arlett admitted quietly, her

rely, Scarlett longed to explore its depths and uncover its secrets. Yet, as a noble, she was forbidden

. She wrapped Scarlett in a soft towel, drying her with care. "You m

facing her mother. She dressed quickly, her heavy gown

absence. Her mother's cold gaze fell upon her, and

servants with a wave of her hand. "You are a noble,

Scarlett replied, her

r mother said dismissively

er seat beside Charlotte, who greeted her with a warm smile. Th

said, sliding a plate of croissants

g slightly. "They're delicious. You'v

hearted exchange

ou don't leave now," their mother interrup

ther, S

ther said firmly. "You are the future heir

her mother and Scarlett. Finally, she stood

appetite gone. She felt the familiar sting of her mo

he grand halls of the West Estate, her mind racing with thoughts of the day ahead.

ess blue waves calmed her racing heart. One day, she promised herself, she would

ace the Academy and the c

d headed toward the waiting carriage. The day had only j