Hina's mind raced with possibilities as she stared down at Viviana's sleeping form. She needed to find a way to expose the girl's weaknesses, to show her parents that she wasn't as perfect as she seemed. And she knew just where to start.
She slipped quietly out of the room and made her way to Viviana's bedroom. She had seen the girl carrying a large, ancientlooking book earlier, and she was curious to see what secrets it might hold.
Hina carefully opened the door, wincing as it creaked slightly. She crept inside, her eyes scanning the room until they landed on the book, sitting on Viviana's desk. She picked it up, flipping through the pages with a frown. It was written in a language she didn't recognize, filled with strange symbols and diagrams.
But as she flipped to the back of the book, something caught her eye. A small, folded piece of paper tucked between the pages. Hina pulled it out, unfolding it carefully. It was a list of ingredients, written in Viviana's neat handwriting. No this is fragrance formula! Without a care Hina took this.
Three days later
Viviana woke up she saw her mother who hovered over her like crazy. Back when she was in the Ling Family no matter how sick she was she always had to take care of herself.
"Baby mommy was so worried! Your daddy and twin brother went out of China to Japan. Anyway my baby mommy only wants you to spend money, and enjoy life. If my daughter doesn't want to go to school you don't have to go to school!" Elizabeth said.
"I am hungry," Viviana said.
Elizabeth kissed Viviana forehead and she rushed off. Viviana grabbed a book she notice some things were missing but she did not care about that since those formula were useless in her eyes.
"Sister how do you feel?" Hina asked trying to act like a caring sister. Viviana was indifferent she looked up and she leaned against her pillow as she slowly smirked.
"Are you sad I didn't die?" Viviana said. Hina flinched this bitch! Why is her sight so good.
"Sister what are you…"
"Is taking what is mine so good? Whatever keep the trash I threw away," Viviana said as she opened up her book and she put on her glasses and she started reading. Hina stormed off and slammed the door. Viviana rolled her eyes she knows how to handle pity people.
Hina stormed out of Viviana's room, her face flushed with anger. How dare Viviana speak to her like that, like she was some kind of thief or scavenger. She clutched the stolen formula tightly in her hand, her nails digging into the paper.
As she walked down the hallway, she passed by a servant carrying a tray of food. Without thinking, she snatched the tray out of the servant's hands, sending the plates crashing to the floor.
"Clean that up," she snapped, not even glancing back at the startled servant.
She continued on her way, her mind racing. Viviana thought she could just dismiss her, thought she could take everything and everyone for granted. Well, Hina would show her. She would use this stolen formula, perfect it, and become the most famous perfumer in the world. And Viviana would be nothing but a distant memory.
"Ayoo ayoo."
"Tun Tun are you worried I will be bullied? No need to worry," Viviana said as she flipped another page. She did not care after all formula came easy for her.
Tun Tun, Viviana's pet dog, tilted his head at her words, his ears perked up attentively. He could sense the nonchalance in her tone, the lack of concern for the potential bullying she might face.
Viviana continued to read, her golden eyes scanning the pages with ease. She had always been a quick learner, a master of absorbing knowledge and skills with little effort. The formulas and recipes she had thrown away were mere child's play to her.
She reached out to pet Tun Tun's head, her fingers gently scratching behind his ears. The dog leaned into her touch, his tail wagging contentedly.
"You don't need to worry about me, little one," she murmured, her gaze still fixed on the book.
"I can handle myself."
As she spoke, a small smile played on her lips. She knew that Hina was up to something, that the stolen formula was just the beginning. But she wasn't concerned. Whatever tricks Hina had up her sleeve, Viviana was confident that she could outmaneuver her.
2:00 pm
Viviana finally left her room she was eating a BLT. As she eat her sandwich she saw an empty garden.
"Can I plant in that garden?" Viviana asked Elizabeth who wore a blue summer dress her hair was braided she smiled her daughter this is her first time asking her for something.
"Yes yes yes my baby girl you want it mommy gets it! Servants go clean up that garden right away!"
"Where is Hina?" Viviana asked.
"She flew to Paris for a fashion show she is a model, she will be gone for a week, like I said your twin brother and father went to Japan, so it's you and I mg darling daughter with the servants," Elizabeth said. Viviana smiled and nodded her head.
Elizabeth's face lit up with joy at Viviana's request. It was the first time her daughter had asked for something, and she was determined to make it happen.
"Yes, of course, sweetheart!" she exclaimed, clapping her hands together.
"I'll have the servants clean up the garden immediately. You can plant whatever you like in there."
She paused, a thought occurring to her.
"But tell me, darling, what do you want to plant? Flowers? Vegetables? I can have the gardeners bring in any seeds or plants you desire."
Viviana took a bite of her sandwich, chewing thoughtfully.
"I was thinking of planting some rare herbs," she said after swallowing.
Elizabeth put her hands on her mouth. Her daughter must have suffered so much she threw her arms around her daughter and hugged her tightly.
"Don't worry baby mommy will make it happen do you need seeds?"
Viviana shook her head she already has bunch of seeds from her godfathers godmothers and some of her senior brothers and sisters so she did not it. She looked outside and she walked up the stairs she opened her backpack and pulled out twelve packs of seeds package. After she was finished she changed into overalls she whore a tank top beneath the overalls. She put her straw hat on and walked outside and started to work on her garden.