Running The World With You

Snapped

TW: SEXUAL ASSAULT

I pace around the room in the church I've been
placed in. Am I really going through with this? Marrying a man that I was arranged to? Yes. Yes I am. I'm in this far can't go back now.

I'm still in my robe. My mother was supposed to be here to help me get dressed five minutes ago. My hair and makeup is already done.

I stare at the dress. It's the most beautiful dress I've ever seen. A bodice that swoops into a little rhinestone detailing with green emeralds encrusted. The skirt is big and flowy, and the train is huge.

For my veil I decided to go with a long one. It will match the light waves I did with my hair. My makeup is light and dewy.

Somehow, I know this will all work out. Lucius and I will figure this thing out together.

The hardwood floors creak against my bare feet. I hear the door open and a short women walk through.

"I'm sorry honey Helena was having trouble with the little hellraiser." Mom says. Helena decided against staying at the castle, fearing she would be an intrusion.

In reality, we all think Rick wanted her away from her family and all to himself. He's dangerously controlling.

"That's alright. Is she coming in here?" I ask. I would love to see her again before I walk down the aisle.

"Yeah soon. Let's get you in this dress!" She exclaims. I lightly laugh and grab the dress from the chair it's hung over.

I step into it and mom zips it up. The tiny sleeves just go over my shoulders and I look like a princess. Well, I am a princess.

Not for long though. Soon ill be the queen of Monaco.  What will that be like? Ruling a country other than Andorra?

"Oh baby, you look so beautiful." Mom compliments, running her hand over my shoulder. We both stare at the reflection in the mirror, unable to process that this is really happening.

"Thank you ma. I love you so much." I turn around and wrap her in a hug. She moves from side to side, making me sway with her.

"I'm so proud of you baby. I love you too." She pulls away and we hear the door open. I see my sister in her pale green bridesmaids dress.

Her brown hair is pinned up into a fishtail braid and her cat like brown eyes are highlighted in light eyeshadow.

I run up to her and hug her. She gives me a kiss on the head and pulls away. She's always been so much taller than me.

"I love you so much sis. I hope you remember this day forever." She says, slight hurt in her eyes. It's obvious this reminds her of her own wedding day.

I know Lucius is better than Rick.

"I will Helena. I love you so much." I tuck a stray hair behind her ear. I see from the corner of my eye Raina and Theo walk in.

Raina is in the same dress as Helena. The green accents her extremely pale skin. Her makeup is the same and her black hair is pulled up into a fishtail braid.

Theo is wearing a suit with a smart light blue undershirt. His blonde hair is pulled back. He looks nervous, moving his hands in and out of his coat pockets. He's lightly twitching. He looks kind of unstable, like he's been drinking.

"Ahh Girlie your getting hitched!" Raina squeals, pulling me into a tight hug. I laugh and shake her around.

"I know! Promise me you'll visit me in Monaco, ok?"