Hazel
"You're getting my married" my dad said so casually like it's the kind of news you hear everyday, "what" I asked totally confused "you will be marrying prince Ivan,third son of king Arthur of Ravenspire" he said, "no,I don't want to" I said and he just cackled," it doesn't matter,you are getting married next week. It's time you put that pretty face of yours to good for me. Getting on the prince good side so he can favour Emberwood" he said, "your Highness, Emberwood is already a powerful country what more do you want" I asked and he just looked at me with anger in his eyes," I am your king and I say you are getting married. It is not a topic for debate,now leave my sight" he said and I took my leave. I went into my room and kept pacing up and down. I couldn't believe I was getting married,no, I can't believe I was being sold for power. Yes that sounded like the best way to put my predicament. My dad used to love me,he adored me and always called me his little princess but when my mom died he just became distant. He focused more on my brother's, it was like he hated me,the maids say it's because I remind him too much of my mother. I knew he no longer loved me but I wasn't expecting him to just get rid of me that easily. Lily my personal maid since I was a child walked into my room," it's time for lunch Hazel" she said and placed a tray of food on my table," I'm not hungry" I said and she looked surprised," why you skipped breakfast because the king called you and now you want to skip lunch too, What's wrong" she asked " I'm getting married,next week" I replied and that shocked you her more than it probably shocked me," why"she asked and I just laughed,"apparently my dad is so fed up of seeing me,he will gladly marry me off" I said. Lily looked at me with pity in her eyes," who" she asked," prince Ivan of Ravenspire" I replied and she gasped," what,no you have to reject" I was stunned at her reaction,"why what happened" I asked wondering what made her panic so much." Rumour says he is a the devil's son. He is very popular for being ruthless,they say he kills without thinking twice and he is a monster in war . He fought his first war at sixteen and he killed half the men himself " she said in one breath, I laughed and almost choked," I don't see what's so funny you have to decline " ,"it's like you said Lily, rumours" I said and sat at the table to have breakfast," I knew you wouldn't believe,you are so stubborn" she said and left the room in anger. Evening came by quickly and I was in the garden enjoying the evening breeze. I was going to miss the garden,it was my favourite spot in the whole palace. I sat on the grass and stared at the evening skies. I hadn't noticed when my two brothers came into the garden and sat on my opposite sides," what are you thinking about Hazel" Alex,my eldest brother asked and only then did I notice Thier presence," nothing" I said smiling and looking at both of them, "did I ever tell you that you suck at lying" Drew my second brother asked and I smiled. "I'm getting married" I said and I could see regret in both Thier eyes. " We tried to convince dad otherwise or at least someone else but he wouldn't listen ", Drew said," it's fine, really " I said looking at both of them, "do you guys believe the rumours about him" I asked, "I've heard a lot of bad things about him but I can't say for sure since I don't know him" Alex said,he was always responsible and sensible,"bullshit,if he ever lays a finger on you Hazel,you will tell me " Drew said and I laughed," I'm serious" he said and I nodded and stood up," I am not a child " I said and was about to walk away when Drew stood up and started pursuing me around the garden" yes you are" he said when he caught me and carried me in his shoulder spinning me around.
The rest of the week went by really fast with the whole palace preparing for the wedding. It was already two days left to the wedding and I was in my room trying on my wedding dress. The seamstress was making adjustments to make sure the gown fitted me perfectly. I spent the rest of the day packing my things. It was finally the day of the wedding and Lily was getting me dressed. King Arthur and Prince Ivan hd already arrived and we're in the hall. I was just waiting to be summoned. I was adorned with a lot of jewellery and lily had packed my hair into a bun with curled loose strands falling down. She adorned my hair with a lot of silver pin. She was making the finishing touches when Alex came to get me. "Wow,you look stunning" he said as he looked at the work Lily had done to me,"thanks" I said. He walked over and grabbed my shoulders "everything will be fine. We left my room and walked to the hall where the wedding would take place. As we stood at the door Drew came to our side and put his arm around my other arm and we walked down the halls together till we reached where prince Ivan was standing. I hate to admit he looked stunning. He had thick black hair and a face perfectly sculpted by God himself. The wedding ceremony was finally over and everyone was celebrating. I excused myself to get dressed in a more comfortable gown that didn't weigh more than me. I was glad the seamstress designed another gown just for the celebration. Lily helped me get changed and she styled my hair down this time around. When I finally got dressed it was time to leave Emberwood. Lily walked with me outside where Ivan,Alex, and Drew were waiting for me. I expected my dad would be there to say goodbye to me but I guess he hated me too much. Lily place my things in the trunk of the carriage . Drew came close and hugged me "call me if anything happens"he whispered in my ears before releasing. I wasn't going to cry,I had promised myself that, Alex came closer and also hugged me," be good, remember this will always be your home" he said and kissed my forehead. I saw Lilly standing at the corner. I walked up to her Nd saw her eyes getting teary. "Take care of yourself" I told her and she nodded "you too Hazel she said and I hugged her,she had been my only friend all these years and I was going to miss her. I walked up to Alex, "take care of dad and tell him I love him" I said before saying my final goodbyes and getting into the carriage.