Bloody Death

June 7th

Grace was upset but decided to remain silent. Prince Michael always wondered about her and followed her around but she never spoke to anyone. She'd just do her chores and go to her room. Michael could only think of what she did in that room of hers.. He didn't even know if she ate. Michael tried his hardest to get Grace to pay attention to him.

Michael: Grace.. Please speak to me.

Grace did not give Michael the time of her day to talk and just ignored him.

Michael: Grace, really.. Please don't do this. This is the fourth day in a row.. Please talk to me.

Grace kept sweeping the floor until Michael took the broom out of her hands. Grace just glanced at him and went on to her next chore.

Michael: Come on now, Grace!

Grace started dusting and Michael kept getting in her way. Grace was started to get fed up with Michael.

Michael: You will not continue to clean this palace. You will speak to me.

But Grace did just the opposite. She went back to sweeping the floor and then disappeared for a few minutes. She came back with a mop and bucket.

Michael: Grace.. Speak to me!

Michael said sternly.

Michael: Don't make me say it.. Don't make me do this! I will! I promise I will!

Grace began to mop the floor and this enraged Michael.

Michael: I'll do it! I promise you!

Michael truly did not want to do this but Grace was not speaking.

Michael: Oh servant!

Grace looked at him and bowed.

Michael: Are you serious!

Grace went back to mopping and Michael left, full of rage and frustration. Grace continued to do her regular chores and skipped Michael's room for the day. She figured that one of the other girls would do it if they saw it. Jasmine saw Michael's bed was a mess and did it for her. Grace was later questioned why she did not make the Prince's bed.

Michael: Grace.. Please tell me why you are not speaking to me.

Grace still ignored him.

Michael: I will tell my father!

Grace froze and turned around. Michael had his arms folded and Grace challenged him. Tell him. She thought.

Michael: Grace.. This is not over..

Michael did this all day long.. Michael finally had had enough of this era of silence and interrupted Grace as she was about to go up to her room. Grace was just about to turn a corner when Michael stepped out in front of her. Grace looked up blankly and bowed before she stepped away from him, then around him.

Michael: Grace!

Michael said as he grabbed her by the arm. Grace stared back at him but she wasn't amused.

Michael: Please.. Say something.

Grace gave him a look that challenged him as she crossed her arms after flicking away Michael's hand.

Michael: Grace, the truth is that you're my best friend. You're the only one I can talk to about my problems and get the most useful feedback. I shall not let you just not speak to me anymore.

Grace eyed him and turned away from him, only to be turned back..

Michael: Don't turn away from me!