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Rosemary’s POV
Three months have passed since I had found Angel - my how she has grown , though she is still cute and still fits in my hand , she has grown up. While putting on my gown for this evenings dinner , I hear a tiny bell tinkle. The sound travels from my wash room , through the door and stops a few feet from me. I smile knowing that Angel has come to give me some company.
After putting on the gown , my cheeks grow red with embarrassment. The dress that I had been forced to wear is way out of my comfort zone. Its thin fabric squeeze me , a cold breeze hits against my thigh as there is a slit along the dress on the right. The top of the dress was off shoulder leaving majority of my shoulder and collar bone exposed to the cold. What on earth was father thinking making me wear this dress? However , I wore it – I did not want to make him angry.
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___________________________________________________________________________ Rosemary’s POV Everyone fell silent after I agreed that the dress is nice , even though they know I strongly dislike it. I hated the fact that I had to lie about it to , however the look in my dad’s eyes told me to be good. Not only was my ad trying to impress Alexander , but everyone around us had the very same mission. Honestly speaking , I had this urge to run away from this gathering and hid however ; fate is not so kind to me. Alexander still shows me his crazed like smile – his eyes shining with evil happiness. I lower my eyes to my feet , admiring my cute little toes – I try everything in my power to block out of my mind that not far from me is a man that makes me feel so powerless and vulnerable ; a man that scares me just by being in the same room as I. Is it the way his eyes linger on my body for far to long? Was it the way he stared
Rosemary’s Pov I hear Andrew’s voice , gently speaking to me from the other of the door – his voice instantly making my anxiety and fear melt away into the unknown. Looking to the mirror , I find that my tensed face muscles are now easing up ; they begin to relax allowing my face to look like how I used to. I wipe my eyes , trying to pretend I was just not balling my eyes out in here. I take one last deep breath, letting out all my hated feelings. I slowly make my way to the door , my small finger gracefully latch onto it’s handle – my fingers tighten with my little power and I turn the handle. The door slowly opens up as I push the door open. In a second , I feel warm hands run around my waist in a loving manner. They strongly pull in me , making my face come into impact with the hard chest. I make a slight ‘oomph’ sound , as the action is too quick to comprehend. Andrew’s musky scent fills in lungs – his scent has a wa
__________________________________________________________ Andrew’s Pov After dismissing the guard , I lean against the wall – deeply thinking about the new king. What was his deal – why the sudden urge to gain power? I get it , power means everything now however gaining power at his rate is somewhat madness. It is as if he is trying to become the king of the world – which is thee worst if someone like him were to be seated on that thrown. The fact that he killed his own flesh and blood – he killed his own father – shows that he will do anything to gain the power his hunger heart desires. The fact that he is around my age , and so in need for power , violence and chaos makes me shiver as I think what chaos he may create over time. I am so deep in thought , that I do not see or hear Rosemary’s door open. I feel a soft cheeks press against my hand near my shoulder. When I look down , I see a cute little princess’s face smooshed against me.
_______________________________________________ Rosemary’s Pov Every one around the dinner table leans forward just a bit – including myself. We all are eager to hear what he has to say. I admit , he had hooked me with his words : “it is time we discuss the reason behind my visit…”. I was drawn in , wanting to have the closure behind his visit ; however… his sinister smile made me squirm uneasily in my chair. I watch as he eyes every one at the table , individually watching their minds work as they come up with different reasons behind his visit. At last , his eyes land on me – there was something different with the way he looked at me. His eyes were filled with excitement and mischievous wonder. “I am listening…” my father breaks the thick silence that suffocates the room. He gently pushes Alexander to get on with what he has to say , but with out sounding rude. Though my father had spoken , it is has he has not spoken at all accord
___________________________________________________________________________ Alexander’s Pov My eyes roam around the table , relishing the the horrific expressions that every one has put on. The words I have spoken , still echo around the room – every one surrounding me , even the guards show expressions of pure horror. I let my lips curve into a crooked smile – I presented an offer so cruelly planned that the king will have no other choice but to let me marry her. “What kind of absurdity is this?!!” the king’s loud voice echo’s after me. Clearly , he does not like the idea of his little princess being married. I look at him with boredom shining from my dropping eyes. “Absurdity? I think not…I assure you , all my conditions and deals are made with sound thought..” I answered him , looking at my hands showing him my true attitude and respect I have for him. Quite surprisingly , I did not h
___________________________________________________________________________ Andrew’s Pov Sitting next to the sleeping princess – her breathing is soft and gentle. I look upon her sleeping form , wondering what a lose it will be to see her go. How sad the kingdom will be to lose such a treasure , such a gentle and delicate soul. I try not to lose my calmness , I try not to throw around her vases – people say that people who are not well can pick up on the energy given off by the people that surround them. However , I can not help but let my anger take affect when thinking about what happened 3 days ago : 2 days ago : Andrew’s Pov His evil laughter echo’s through the kingdom – a great darkness has covered us. Every one stands in the dining hall , stunted by what has occurred this evening. For the first time in my life , I have seen the king this heavy hearted and so fear
Rosemary’s Pov It has five days since the dinner with King Alexander – five days since the kingdom has been put under great turmoil due to the deal Alexander has decided to make with my father. I am too give him my hand in marriage , if not – we would be forced to watch the kingdom and every one I love be burnt to the ground. A cruel deal indeed – a forceful marriage or war is to break loose in the land. I curl up into a ball , angel snuggles deeper into my hands. Curling into a ball gives me much more room in my secret hide out – well , the last time I came in here was years ago when Andy had left. I let my eyes wander this dark cave like room – a single ray of sunlight peeps through the creepers that hang over the entrance of the cave. The blanket that had been laid out had turned moldy and were getting eaten by the many insects that roam the soil – so before I could enter my gloomy state I had to clean it out especially when t
___________________ Rosemary’s Pov “Hey little one…” Andy greets me – his warm affectionate voice fills the void space I lay in. Come to think of it , this place felt too lonely to be by myself – maybe that is the reason why I did not come back to our cave after he had left , because it felt as if one of the key factors were missing. His sudden appearance fills me with the blissful peace we once had – this make me cheery. However , the fate I am destined for still makes me gloomy. I shake my head at him , but offer him a sad smile. He returns my gesture by offering me a smile back – his smile however was filled with hope and lots of affection and love. “I would say make some space for me…but I guess we both have outgrown this special place…” he says , humor laced in his voice. I giggle at his statement wondering how funny it would look if we both were trying to fit in here. I watch him intently , his eyes shine with unshed tear