Blue Roses (DNF)

Failure

George's POV:

     I look at the humongous castle in front of me. The family of three who lives inside is very lucky. I would kill to live there.
     I start to walk up the steps leading to the castle entrance. All I'm doing is trying to get a job here, no big deal. I quietly stand in front of the doors, afraid to knock. I wait a moment or two before I finally knock on the door. It seems like nobody is coming to open it. That's weird, shouldn't that be the butler's job? Maybe he's just busy. I knock again, yet still no answer. I start to sweat a little as I turn the door handle and open the door.

     My face is then hit with the bright lights that are hanging from the ceiling. Wow, this place is magnificent. I try to take it all in before I'm interrupted by someone looking at me. I also look at them. Oh god, looks like it's the prince. He has his mask on and everything. I would've felt so bad if he didn't have it on, I heard rumours that he's very self-conscious.

     I finally realize I've been kind of staring at him for a few seconds. "Excuse me. Is the queen around? I'm here for a staff position. My name is George." I tell the prince. He looks at me for a moment before nodding his head. "Wait here." He said. He quickly walks out of the room, leaving me all by myself.

     I look around, noticing all the paintings and the decor. It's really beautiful. I walk over to a small table in the corner. It had beautifully carved hummingbirds on the chairs and a rose in the centre of the table. That's when I hear a pair of doors open and I quickly turn around. The queen has entered the room, followed closely by the butler and the prince. I straighten my posture, trying to make a good first impression.

     The queen walks up to me and looks me up and down. She glared at me. "What position are you looking for." She asks.
"I can do whatever you'd like. I can catch on to things fairly quickly." I answer.
She nods her head and asks me a few more questions. It's going fine until she asks where I live and with whom.
"Well, I live at the very end of the kingdom, you know where that is..."
Her smile turns into a frown when she nods her head.
"...and I currently live by myself. My mother passed away 4 years ago." A wave of sadness hits me as I mention my mother. It still torments me to this day. The image of seeing her lifeless creeps into my head. I quickly shake it off and try to keep a positive attitude.

     The queen looks at me one final time before saying two words.

"Not hired."

She then turns around and walks towards the door. The positive aroma around me quickly fades. "W-Wait! I-" she cuts me off.
"I don't need excuses. Begone!" She tells me, not even bothering to turn around and look at me. My eyes start to water slightly. I was so close, and I screwed it all up. I'm a failure.

     I hastily put my arm over my face to try and hide my watery eyes. I look over to the prince, who has been looking at me this entire time. He quickly runs over to the queen. "Mum, I think he'd make a wonderful staff! Please just give him a chance?" I look up over at them. Is the prince trying to get me hired?

     The queen looks down at the prince, then back at me. "I'll think about it." She then opens the door, slightly slamming it behind her. She leaves me and the prince alone. I start to sniffle, not able to control myself. I'm so pathetic.

     I turn towards the entrance, ready to get out. As I was about to take a step, I feel a hand on my shoulder. I look over to see a smiley face on a mask looking at me.
"It's ok. Don't cry. I will try to convince my mother." My eyes widen slightly.
"T-Thank you." I tell him. I almost went to hug him, but I figured that would be to much. I then walk out the front door, leaving the prince behind. I take another look at the castle.
Hopefully the prince can convince the queen.
If not, I'm going to simply starve.

A/N
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Hey guys! I'm just making this note to thank you all for your patience! I know we weren't able to stay with our original schedule, but thank you all so much! Hopefully you are enjoying the story so far. Sorry if this chapter is a little slow, I'm tired and loopy but I tried my best. Also if you guys have any suggestions or ideas. I would love to hear them! Again, thank you all for clicking on the story
Sincerely, Zac