The vase, etched with my parents' names, was my mom's favorite anniversary gift. It had been in our house at Angel's Wing Island, but my dad brought it to our newly bought villa because my mom loved it so much.
I had always managed to avoid the vase while playing. Unfortunately, this time I wasn't careful enough and accidentally knocked it over.
"Clap!" My mom spanked me on my bum. My bum hurt a little, but I clenched my jaw without crying.
That was the first time I got spanked in my life.
My mom used to talk in whispers in front of my dad, "Pauline is so naughty! If you were not in front of me, I would have taught her a lesson..."
It broke my dad's heart to see the red marks on me. He walked up to us and wanted to stop my mom, but she cast an angry glance at him.
Actually, my dad was a little scared of my mom, I knew that.
My mom gave me the second spank, but my second elder brother immediately held me in his arms and took the beating on his back instead.
My brother made a light, choked cry. He said with a frown, "Mom, it was my fault. I should have taken care of Pauline. Mom, please don't punish her!"
My eldest brother ran to us and held me and my second elder brother. He said in a loud voice, "Mom, it's just a vase. I'll buy you ten of the same vase, when I grow up."
My mom cast a stern glance at my eldest brother and asked, "Are you bragging? Your dad made the vase by himself. How are you going to buy the same one for me?" My dad had spent more than ten days on the vase, but I destroyed it.
My dad held my mom in his arms and comforted her, "Babe, calm down. Don't be angry at Pauline. I'll make more vases for you. Okay?"
My mom looked at my dad in astonishment, "You have dedicated more than ten days to this vase. Pauline just destroyed it with one kick. Aren't you angry?" She was so angry.
"Come on, it's just a vase! Wow! Pauline is so strong, she managed to break the vase with just one kick. The pearl jewelry store you loved has unveiled many new products. Babe, I'll ask the driver to send Sherman, Sherwood and you there. Pauline and I will meet with you there later." My dad signaled at Sherman and Sherwood and didn't give my mom the chance to refuse him. Sherman and Sherwood held mom's hands and got out of the house together.
After they left, my dad picked me up and comforted me, "Pauline, does it hurt?"
I smiled and patted him, "Dad, it doesn't hurt. I'm such an adorable kid. Mom just patted me lightly."
I was telling the truth. My butt wasn't hurting anymore.
My dad kissed me on the cheek and offered, "Let's go to the toy store. I'll buy anything you want."
"Great!" I put my arms around his neck and kissed him back on the cheek.
That night, when we were all at home, I apologized to my mom again. She was not angry at me anymore. She checked my butt and confirmed I was okay. Then she took me to the bathroom.
When I was five, my dad took me to visit the royal family of H Country.
I saw the prince I had met with when I was a baby. This was the first time I saw him after growing up, but somehow he seemed familiar to me.
He appeared in the banquet wearing a dark blue suit. The stylist dressed me like a cute princess. I wore a pink dress, with a pair of pink shoes and a matching headwear.
Several boys of my age came to me and wanted to play with me, but I refused them all. My dad asked me who I wanted to play with.
There were many people in the banquet, but I was not afraid at all. I pointed at the prince and said loudly, "Dad, I want to play with him!"
The prince cast an indifferent glance at me. He looked very steady and calm. It didn't suit to his age at all.
Queen Dianne stood up and walked to me gracefully. She held my hand and took me to the prince, "Pauline, this is my son, Kris. Kris, do you want to be friends with Pauline?"
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