Our guards drove in a car behind us. Father doesn’t trust that we will misbehave with our guards and ordered them to keep at least six feet between us at all times except it is a life and death situation.
I don’t want to be in this mall and I am making it very obvious that I would rather be anywhere but here. I also want to waste Carmen and Liana’s time so I have been adamantly refusing all the dresses that have come my way so far.
“Pick something,” Liana whispered harshly in my ear, “Pick a garbage bag for all I care but pick something so we can be out of here.”
“But I have to pick something pretty,” I pouted and she scowled, “We haven’t even visited half of the stores here; I wouldn’t want to pick something here and then find out that there was something prettier elsewhere.”
“You are the most infuriating person I have ever met,’ she growled.
“And that is the exact reason why you love me,” I said with a smile, “Now when is this ball again; my supposed engagement party?”
“I forgot that you were removed from father’s study yesterday,” she said with a sick smirk and I rolled my eyes.
“Are you going to tell me or not?”
“Your engagement party is tomorrow and your wedding is being set for next week.” She said and I froze mid-step.
“Please tell me that you’re joking,” I said and she shook her head no, “How can it be that soon?”
“Well father didn’t want you to know,” she said, “He actually wanted to spring it up on you as a surprise just to watch your little rebellious act break.”
“Then why did you tell me all this?” I asked and she let out a smile.
“Because I know you better than father does,” she said, ‘And I know it’ll break you more if your wedding approaches and you realize that there is absolutely nothing that you can do about it. It will hurt you so badly and your resolve; your spirit will shatter into a million little pieces; that is what I want.”
I felt bile at the back of my throat and my stomach dropped. The sales woman came over with a shimmering black dress in her hands but I didn’t even have the patience to look at it. There was a bit of fear on her face and I knew she was scared that I would reject his dress too.
“Just pack it up for me; I’ll take it.” I saw relief flash across her face and she released a relieved sigh that almost made me smile.
“But you haven’t even tried it on,” she said but I just shrugged.
“Just pack it up; I don’t really feel like trying on any dresses today.” She scurried away so I wouldn’t change my mind and Liana was sporting a full grin.
“Are you done already?” she asked but I ignored her and made my way over to the counter and picked up my dress. It was being charged to father’s account.
I made my way over to where Carmen was, “I’m done,” I said not stopping to look at her, “Let’s go.”
She looked stunned for a second but I didn’t give her the chance to ask me questions. I just made my way into the car and slammed the door behind me. I saw Carmen talking to Liana and soon a smile grew on her face. I’m sure Lia saw fit to inform her why I’m upset.
“Don’t be so sad Charlotte,” Carmen said as she got into the car, “You’ll be out of the house soon. I think it’s actually a thing of joy.” I ignored her and she started the ignition and pulled out of the parking lot.
When we got home I ignored everyone and made my way to my room. I didn’t even look at the stupid dress I just threw it into my closet. If they think for a second that I am going to take this lying down then they have another thig coming for them. I will fight this marriage even if it kills me. I was deep in thought when my door opened and both Carmen and Liana walked into my room.
“You were right Lia,” Carmen began, “The paint is horrible; I wonder how your father will react?”
“I’m not in the mood for this so will you just say why you’re actually here?” I muttered from my bed and their faces lit up like Christmas trees.
“We have some good news,” Liana said, “Well good news for us but good news anyways,” she said, “Your husband; my bad fiancée is coming to the house today.” My face blanched, “Apparently he wanted to surprise you so father sent us to get you ready.”
“I’m not going to sit here for you to play dress up on me for some old guy.” I said defiantly and they frowned.
“We were given permission to use any method necessary to get you looking pretty,” Carmen said, “If you look anything short of beautiful then we are in trouble and I would be damned if I let you get me into trouble,” she growled, “So you can either sit still or I will tie you up and drug you, do what I want to do and leave.”
I knew Carmen wasn’t lying about getting into trouble so I got off my bed and stood but made sure to keep the defiance on my face.
‘Good; now that you’re co-operating,” she began, “Get into the bathroom and take a long bath while we set up here.”
I went into the bathroom and took a long warm shower. I will admit that I cried a bit during the shower and I came out only when I didn’t have any tears left to cry.
“I don’t know why you’re acting as if this is a death sentence,” Carmen muttered as she led me to the chair in front of my vanity, “You’re getting married, not killed.”
“Well I don’t want to get married to an old man.” I mumbled and she scoffed, ‘You wouldn’t understand.”
That seemed to annoy her because she abruptly turned me to face her, “You think I wanted to marry your father?” she spat, “Of course I didn’t but I unlike you know how to pick my battles. I know when I can’t win and I know when I need to give up.”
“I won’t ever give up.”
“Then you will die trying,’ she spat as she raised her shirt and showed me the bruises on her stomach, “The more you fight, the more you entice them. They’re animals and they love the hunt.”
She turned me back to face the mirror and I thought she was done speaking but then she spoke again in an even quieter voice this time.
“You have yet to learn something Charlotte; sometimes it is better to be with a monster and rule alongside him than to have the monster ruling over you.” She said, “Don’t fight this marriage it won’t do you any good. You are in this until death.”
I went quiet and she placed a hand on my shoulder, “He is old and you are to be his wife; if he dies after you are married no one would be the wiser.”
“Are you suggesting that I poison him after we get married?” I asked and she just shrugged in response and didn’t speak again.
I didn’t speak throughout the entire time I was getting ready, being silent is my form of defiance. Liana painted my fingers and toes a simple nude color while Carmen did my make-up and hair. I felt like a prized cattle being taken off to an auction except the auction was already complete and I have been sold to the highest bidder and while a cattle knows its death would be swift, mine would be a slow and painful breaking of my spirit and soul.Carmen went through my closet and brought out a white dress that I didn’t even know I had. I rose from the chair and she helped me put it on then led me to the full length mirror. I looked beautiful I won’t deny that but the reason why I looked this beautiful brought bile to the back of my throat.My make-up was completely natural and it made me look like a young, pure innocent little girl. My hair was in simple curls that hung to my waist and it was pinned behind my ears so only a f
I hated dinner before it even began and I loathed every single second of it after. Father made me sit next to Alpha Hunter and it took every single inch of my control to keep forcing food down my throat with his disgusting scent filling up my nose.‘So Liana,” Alpha Hunter began, “Do you have any special skills?” “I always thought that people got to know each other before delivering marriage proposals or did I get it wrong?” I asked and I saw dad’s jaw clench but Alpha Hunter just laughed it off.“Of course you didn’t but that is why I am trying to get to know you now.” He said with a smile that revealed his yellowing teeth, “So tell me Charlotte; what do you do?” “Nothing,” I replied with a shrug, “I stay home all day an
Today is the ball and I am absolutely dreading it. I have been blessed enough to not have encountered Alpha Hunter again since the incident with him in father’s study but I know I won’t be able to avoid him today.For today father got professionals to do my hair and make-up and I fought them at first when they tried to cover up the bruises that Alpha Hunter left on my skin but then father came and restrained me to a chair so I wouldn’t fight.I was only let out when it was time to put on my dress and I secretly prayed that it would look hideous on me. Even as I was led to the mirror I was still praying with my eyes shut but when I opened my eyes I felt all hope deflate from my body.The dress itself is beautiful and it fits me like second skin. It has a single spaghetti strap over my left shoulder and it hugs my upper body and then the bottom of the dress just falls straight to the ground.
I can’t sleep.I keep thinking of the fact that my wedding (just thinking about it makes me want to throw up) is next week. I don’t know how Carmen is going to figure something out before then.I was pacing around the room when I heard a soft but urgent knock on my door, I paused mid-step to make sure I wasn’t hearing things.I heard the knock again; more urgent this time and I slowly made my way over to the door. I opened it slightly to figure out who was there when the door was pushed open and Carmen rushed in. I looked out to make sure no one followed her then quickly locked the door.“How long does it take for you to open a door?” she whisper yelled but I was still staring at her in shock and wondering what she was doing in my room. “Stop staring at me like you’ve seen a ghost.” “I- I&r
“No!” I whispered under my breath and hoping that I was seeing an illusion. “No, no, no, no, no.” I repeated the words as if they would save me but I knew I was doomed.I turned on the ignition but the car wouldn’t start. I tried it again and again but to no avail and I finally started to cry when he lifted his left hand and I saw a few wires.“Get out.” I heard him say but I shook my head, “I will not repeat myself again.” I opened the door slowly and got out and he smiled. “Now come to me.”I took a step forward but then changed my mind last minute and turned on my heels and ran. I heard him chuckle slightly before he started to follow.I ran as fast as I could into the woods. I could hear him behind me and prayed I could outrun him. I would rather die than let father catch me. I had barely finished the thought when I felt him grab m
True to Alpha Hunter’s words a doctor came in to treat my injuries as soon as he left but to my surprise he didn’t bandage me up and he didn’t give me a pain killer so I couldn’t sleep all through the night because of the pain. When Alpha Hunter came in the next morning I had barely slept a wink and he noticed because he took one look at me and shook his head in disappointment.“If you won’t sleep on your own Charlotte then I will be forced to have you drugged. I can’t have you looking like a zombie.” He said as two guards came in and set up a hospital bed at the far end of the room.I looked at it in confusion and turned back to Alpha Hunter who just gave me a small smile. “On the bed,” was all he said and I obeyed because I knew it would reduce my punishment. I stood on shaky legs and made my way over to the bed.“On your stomach.” He clar
I have been here for five days and if my calculations are correct then the wedding should be any day from now. It could even be today for all I know.Since Liana came I haven’t gotten any visitors except Alpha Hunter who comes every morning and evening unfailingly to give his daily dose of torture. I was waiting for his arrival this morning and I had already braced myself for whatever torture he had cooked up for me, but I was shocked when he opened the cell but didn’t walk in. I shot him a confused look but he simply smiled and held out his left hand.“Come Charlotte; you get to be free today.” He said but I still stared at him, “I don’t like to be kept waiting; get up now before I change my mind.”A part of me wanted to tell him to suck it and stay down here forever but then I saw the look he sent to one of the guards and I realized what he issue was; he felt disrespected.
I couldn’t sleep all night. Each tick of the clock was a reminder that my freedom was slowly slipping away and I had very little time left to do anything about it.I spent the entire night thinking and brainstorming ideas, anything that could get me out of this wedding and short of being pregnant for another man, I couldn’t think of any more options except running away but I know after the last attempt they wouldn’t be so careless with their security.I heard the door knob rattle and I turned just in time to see Carmen and Liana walk into my room. I instantly sat up straight and watched them as they strolled into the room without a care in the world.“What are you doing here?” I couldn’t help but ask but they both ignored me and came to stand by my bed. “Get up,” it was Carmen who spoke.&l