Rebellious Princess
I fumbled for the words.
"I'm sorry, Sera... I know I failed you. I'll believe you. I promise. Please... just give me one more chance. I swear I'll love you properly this time."
She settled back into her beach chair and picked up her juice.
Her smile was as radiant as ever, but her eyes were cold.
"Tell me," she said, her voice soft. "If this cup were to break, could you ever make it whole again?"
She took a slow sip. "I'm happy now. You should go."