Hold Me, My Emperor

Chapter Four

"Lady Amelie! These toys were all solved by Lady Tia alone. I'm telling you that maybe the Lady is a genius!" Abelina screamed happily. What have I done?

"Moma." I called and reached my small hands to her and she smiled while she took me to her arms. "Tia, My precious Tia you did a great job!" She said and kissed my cheeks. I was being praised? It’s a very strange feeling but I like it. It’s the first time someone actually praised me without a pitiful look in her eye. I consider her warmth a blessing.

"It's true. My child might be a genius." A familiar tone came from the door. It was my father Konrad Micea and my Brother Emyr Mircea. Now that I notice it, they kind of visit more often now. I don’t remember reading that they are affectionate to Tatiana. Nevertheless, I’m happy that they care for me.

"Yes Sir. I think Lady Tia is a genius even when she was just a child she seems like she easily understood things." Abelina said and my parents nodded. What did I do? Have I put out such obvious things that show I am not such an ordinary child?

"Come to think of it, she rarely cries for a child her age. This brat beside me whines like a lost dog all the time." My father said refraining to my brother beside him. My brother easily got annoyed by what my father said. I guess that’s how normal kids treat their parents. In my case, well it’s hard to explain.

"Oh come on. Have I ever built bricks like that at my age?" My older brother protested. “Why are you guys even making a big fuss about this anyway?” Emyr said.

"You didn't." Mother said.

"No." Father said.

"It's impossible Sir." Abelina commented too. Even the maids looked so exhausted when the topic was brought up. How has it been when my older brother was younger?

"Ack! What? How come?" My brother Emyr felt humiliated because of that and he blushed. It looks like he was about to stomp out of the room any moment.

"You see Sir Emyr, you just toss all your toys out of frustration when you were young." Abeline commented. "You get angry when pieces don't fit to each other and always end up playing outside with dirt." She added. “It was indeed different from Lady Tia. However, the young sir is adorable in his own way.”

"N-No I didn't!" He growled and put his arms on his waist. My brother Emyr is always protesting and yelling around. He's such a childish brother. I wonder if after the tragedy at the Palace he will still be able to smile.

Right now this family I have. I want to cherish and protect them at all costs. I will do everything to keep that tragedy from happening to my family. I can't leave my brother alone like that and do nothing knowing that my family will soon be put into danger. Right now my family’s safety is my priority. Thinking that just makes me feel sad. I want to cry. "Pa..Papa.." I called with teary eyes and my father rushed towards me.

"What is it Tia." He said and get me from my mother's arms. He patted my back and I cleaned my small hands on his neck as I silently sob a little. I feel scared after thinking about that!

"Your sister thinks you're being noisy. You should become a good role model for her. How can you protect her if you continue ditching your studies, Emyr." My father said and my Brother flinched.

"I.. I understand." My brother replied.

"Darling! You shouldn't talk to your son like that. Let him take his time. I know for sure that he will do just fine." At the end my Moma ended up scolding them both because of their actions. Even though my father is sometimes rude and cold to other people he would immediately warm up to my Mother. They always end up like this and all I have left to do is hear them out until they're done. It's beneficial for me because I'm too small to get scolded. Too bad my brother will shoulder all of them for now.

"Now, it’s about time for dinner." My mother said, "Abelina prepared the dinner." My mother ordered.

"Yes my lady." Abelina said and rushed to the kitchen to ask the chief to prepare the food for dinner.

Later that night a small dinner was held in honor of my first birthday. My family agreed to have a bigger celebration when I turned three because that time I can greet the guests and enjoy it more. Celebrating birthdays in this world is like in my original world. However the coming of age ceremony is celebrated when you turn sixteen. During this age marriage is being considered. Marriage among nobles does not include love but connection and power. If you are not the first born male of the family, most likely the father of the house will be the one to choose your partner for marriage.

I held tightly on my father's arms while they ate dinner. My mouth is watering right now! Those things look delicious! I want to eat them but sadly I can't. All I have in my serving is a bunch of biscuits, soft bread and milk. Well I guess I can't argue about it. My mind might be an adult but this body is impossible to digest. Especially I don’t have a complete tooth yet.

"Tia.. Aren't you spending too much time with your father's arms? Why don't you come to Moma now?" My mother said smiling and held her hands towards me. I looked at her and my father glanced at me.

"Pa..Papa." I mumbled. ("I want to stay with my Papa longer. He smells nice.") I have this feeling that I want to cling to my father more. I want my Papa to hold me more like this.

"Tia.." my Mother looked depressed just now.

I glanced at my father. He's looking proud. "It's alright Darling, Tia wants to spend more time with me so let her be. I’ll hold her even when my arms fall off." He said while grinning. My father always looks serious and cold but right now I can tell he's happy. His personality is always misunderstood by others. My father is strict and cold but he never abuses his power. He respects the servants here and treats them accordingly.

"Alright. Spend time with the sofa later too. You're not sleeping with me." My mother's gaze immediately became darker and held the food knife as if she was about to stab someone. My father became pale as he looked at his wife with terror.

I need to stop this. Seriously? These two are having a serious fight because of my attention? I cannot believe this is actually happening. I need to end it now.

I looked at my mother and her gaze softened. "Ma..Moma ayabu." I said and she stopped. Huh? Did I say it? I think I mumbled it right?

Abelina giggled. "I think Lady Tia wants to say that she loves you, my lady." My Mother's grip on the knife lightened as she fixed her hair smiling, "Well, I love you too my dear daughter." She said and smiled at me. She must have realized that she should not be acting like that in front of a child like me.

I can feel my father's shoulder starting to loosen up after hearing that. He was looking at me as if he's thanking me for saving his life. And to end this dinner, I flash a heartwarming smile to everyone! Moments will pass and time will speed up. These moments will never be repeated so I make sure that I cherish this time. I might’ve been reincarnated inside the body of a child who’s destined to die young but it’s all different now. I read this book. I know how things revolve in this timeline. I will grab this opportunity to protect them.

"Lady Tia is such a goddess!"

"My child is so cute!"