Wendy's POV
“Oh, look how pretty my lovely daughter is!,” Mother said the moment she entered the room. A small smile appeared on my face as I stared at my reflection in the mirror.“Take a look at my baby in her wedding gown,” Mother came closer to me as she hugged me from behind. She stared at me through the mirror, she could see it in my eyes, and no matter how I tried to conceal it, it wasn't working. She sighed and turned me over to face her,“Wendy, I know you are nervous but do not worry. We are your parents, we know what's best for you. You may not see it now, but you will see it later on, trust me” A smile spread on her lips as she spoke to me.I forced out a smile at her. She didn't need to say anymore as I nodded my head.“Do not worry. I would make sure your father and I visit you now and then, alright?”Again, I nodded my head without saying a word. What can I say?“Do you need anything? Should I call the servants?” She asked, squinting her eyes at me. I bowed my head to her and answered,“A mother's blessing, mama,”Her face lightened up as she placed both hands on my shoulders, and before I could blink, Mother pulled me into her embrace as she began to cry,“Oh my baby, she has grown so much. I am so happy for you, my love. This is like a dream come true. Your marriage would be the best there is. George will love you with everything in him that he wouldn't be able to take his eyes off you…” mother kept praying while I kept looking at my wristwatch behind her.When it was almost time, I pulled her away from my embrace gently,“It's time mother, I'll see you in the church,”She wiped her tears before kissing my cheeks and leaving me alone in my room. Again, I turned to stare at my reflection in the mirror before smiling, You can do this, Wendy. I trust you,”“My princess, it's time” someone called from outside, knocking.Wearing my shoes that I had taken off, I picked up my veil and also held the flower in my hand before stepping out. My eyes scanned the number of guards Father had sent to escort me to the church. I shook my head as I rehearsed the plan before getting into the car.How do I do this? I wondered as I looked out the window. I was in one car, but there were two others before our car and one behind us.The minute we got to the church, I said to the guards,“I need to rearrange my gown,”They looked at each other before nodding their heads, there was no way they could follow me to the ladies' room. As I was walking over to the restroom on the opposite side of the church, a car drove with great speed, stopping right beside me.I didn't bother to check who it was, I threw the bouquet in my hand away before rushing into the car.“Go, Go, Go!” I screamed. Before the guards could make a move, my friend stepped on the accelerator and drove off.“Woahhh ohhh!” I yelled as I threw the veil out the window of the car.“Well done, Mike. You were just in time!” I praised my friend who was driving. Everyone in the car burst into laughter. It was a beautiful feeling to know that I could count on my friends on days like this.“But you look so pretty, Princess Wendy,” Alice, another friend who sat in the back seat of the car with me, said. I knew I was cute, more reasons I cannot bring myself to get married to a widower, never!“That’s the reason I don't understand why my parents, the king, and the queen think it is wise to give me to such a man. A widower!”“Of course for fame, power, connection…” the guy in the front passenger's seat mentioned, and I rolled my eyes.They do not care about me. They don't care what I feel about marrying a widower. They just wanted me to and when I tried to refuse, Father had clearly stated that there was no room for argument.My friends and I had to think of a plan. A way to escape before saying I do. I knew if I had left earlier, there would be a search party and I would be caught and forced to marry the widower, but if I ran away that day, the widower and his family would call off the wedding in anger.“I love you all. Thank you” I said with a heart filled with gratitude. I didn't know what I would do without them.“Anytime baby,” Alice said as she winked, “After all, we are helping the future queen of Hevon's Kingdom. Soon, I will be the special adviser while Mike will be the royal driver”“Alice, how dare you?!?” Mike yelled and we all burst into laughter.These are my friends, my circle of friends, but one person was missing though, May. She is also one of my friends.“So, you're going to Aaron's apartment, right?” Mike asked and I nodded,“Yes. I am going to Aaron's apartment. He would be so surprised when I show up at his doorstep, he thought he loose me, my poor Aaron, I've missed my baby so much,” my lips pouted, causing Alice to make the Awwwn sound.“Oh please…” The guy in the passenger's seat scoffed.Aaron and I have been dating for three years now. He is the love of my life and I can't imagine my life without him. There is no way I would accept another man, especially when that man was a widower.“There is no difference between the princess and the pauper,” Alice spoke up, making me slap her arm playfully,“Aaron is not a pauper! He is my lover and my best friend, and life's not all about money. But love and peace of mind!" I tried to make my point until one of the guys said,“Says someone basking in wealth”Wendy's POV“Thanks, guys, I will never forget this in my entire life,” I said to them as I came down from the car with my big wedding gown.“It's not a problem, we are glad we could help,” Mike smiled,“Until we get locked up in prison,” the passenger at the front scoffed. Alice blew kisses at me as the car drove off, while I waved at them.When the car disappeared, I didn't waste any more time as I rushed into Aaron's apartment. I missed him, I miss his apartment too. It was a four-story building with different rooms. Aaron was living in one of the rooms. It's the reason I couldn't tell Mother or Father about Aaron, they'll call him poor and royalty-like. They'll never let me be with Aaron, so the plan is to elope with Aaron now that I have flee the wedding. As I made my way to Aaron's room, I met some of his neighbors on the way, who couldn't help but wonder what I was doing there. The news about the princess's wedding had spread through the whole town. Even if they couldn't att
Wendy's POV Heartbroken isn't the only word to use in this situation. I felt useless, stupid, afraid, crushed, beaten emotionally, and downcast, I felt hatred, a bitter, deep feeling of hatred. I hated everything around me, I hated everyone around me. Not knowing what else to do, I had to run to a park nearby. The place was empty and calm, there I fell on my knees and burst into tears. “Ahh!” I screamed in pain and agony. I have never been this fooled before. Why didn't I see it before? How come I didn't notice it? I have always seen Aaron to be the best man there can ever be in the world. I trusted him with my life, if I had not caught him red-handed, I wouldn't have believed him even if a friend had told me. A sick feeling erupted from my stomach, before I could understand myself, I began to puke right there in the field. I threw up whatever was left in my stomach. I hated the feeling, the feeling I was feeling inside me. I wasn't this horrible when I was told I would be gettin
Some weeks later. Wendy's POV. "A plate of chicken and chips for table number 5," I yelled the minute I went into the kitchen. "Aye!" Someone replied. I stepped back out of the kitchen grabbing a tray of wine and two glasses with me. Going to table number five, I dropped it in front of the two men. "Your order will be ready in less than five minutes," I made my way out of their table to another who was calling for my attention. I took their order and went ahead to the kitchen to make it known to them. The chicken and chips were ready, I picked it up and took it to the other two. They paid and made their way out since it was a take-out.I kept moving from the kitchen to the restaurant back to the kitchen, I was beginning to feel dizzy and tired but I dared not sit till all the customers were satisfied. It wasn't until 10 pm that I finally fell back on one of the chairs, tired and almost giving up. Finally, all the customers were gone."Well done, Wendy," Kira smiled at me as she
Wendy's POV. May and I stepped into our class as she kept talking about the new hot professor. This girl had practically gone to search for him on the net. I don't understand May's problem. She just cannot stop talking about him and I was so shocked when she came to wake me up this morning for school. May was always the sluggish one. I shook my head knowing that the only reason she was so excited to come to school was because of the new professor in school. And just as I had reasoned, she hasn't stopped talking about him since we left the house. "We have his third-period class. He teaches mathematics and I heard he is very good. I spent most of the time last night revising mathematics in case he asks questions," Okay, I hate math. This is just to prove that l and this professor might not work well together. It happened with all the math teachers I had had in my lifetime. Math is a subject I wish to delete from human history. "Have seen him," a girl said excitedly, jumping up li
Wendy's POV"Hello, my Princess,'' a deep masculine voice said, his hot breath fanning my face in the process and my heart fell. I'm gonna be ruined, everything I've dedicated myself to build over the month will be ruined. No. No. I can't allow it, pull it together Wendy, pull your disorganized self together. Taking in a deep breath to steady myself, I slowly looked up and my breath hitched when I saw those deep oceanic blue staring deep into me, staring at my soul. Could he read minds? I clenched my bag strap tightly, trying to act audacious and not get intimidated by that scorching look he was giving me, "Si... Sir... I'm... What..." I stuttered and swallowed an empty air, it looked like I had a brain freeze. I only have a brain freeze in math class or exams. "Yes…?" He said, his minty breath penetrated my senses, and that musky male scent got me wanting more of what I do not want to admit. "What... What are you talking about, sir?" I asked, my fingers digging into my palm, wi
Wendy's POV. "What were you guys conversing about yesterday?" May asked for the umpteenth time that day but as usual, I chose to ignore her. I can't even think straight right now and the reason for my chaos was the reason for her happiness.I've never seen May so excited about anything, not even a family bucket of MC Donald. I wish I could talk to her about my fears but I can't. May was the only friend who helped me without thinking of the consequences, however, there are things she lacks. "C'mon girl, you've got to tell me what happened between you guys yesterday, I couldn't sleep because of it, tell me already, I'm dying to know, please. The whole class asked me about it today but I could not say anything and you know how I hate being clueless, just fucking tell me so we'll all have a good laugh!" She insisted and I rolled my eyes.As we neared the cafeteria, the aroma of the food wafted through my nose and my mouth began to salivate. I've not eaten something edible since yesterday
Wendy's POV."Wendy, what's wrong with you, why are you suddenly looking pale?" May asked and I felt her hand on my arm. "I have to go, May, I'll see you later, I really have to go," I muttered hurriedly, veering around and rushing to the administrative block. My heart was beating frantically against my ribcage as the starkness of the command echoed in my head. It was just a text message and not a voice message but the raw order got adrenaline gushing into every part of me. Lord I didn't plan for this kind of life after the tragedy that befell me, all I wanted was a peaceful quiet life. A life free from my past, a life where I do not have to worry about my past popping up like those annoying ads on apps. "Wendy!!!" I heard my name but the confusion in me was too great to care about whoever was calling me. Why would the professor call? Why the fuck was I panicking because of his text? It was normal for a teacher to call a student but why was my heart running a marathon because of
Wendy's POV. The race down the stairs was fast, tiring, and yet a futile one because I knew there was no way I'd make it to class before him. He's using the fucking elevator, how am I supposed to make it to the fourth floor before him, it was at this time I wish princesses have real princess power, I know I'm dethroned but I can still have my powers, right? My shoes made a squeaking sound as I ran down, my heart was racing and thudding loudly in my chest, my throat felt dry and my mouth was having this odd taste I can not even explain, sweats covered my body but I had no time to even clean it. I'm such an empathy case right now. As I took the last step down, I nearly slipped and due to my battle for stability, I had a sprain in my ankle and despite the discomfort I felt, I could not allow it to penetrate me nor did I allow myself the liberty to feel pain. People were staring at me as I half ran and leaped towards my department but I didn't care. If I get a bad grade, I'll not be q