Betrothed (The Selection series and Red Queen Fanfic)

Chapter 2 - Ex-boyfriend

Delancy's POV

I felt  like drowning. I couldn't breath. I coughed. Then when I sat down, my vision turned cleared. My arms had stitches as so was my forehead.

Maxon ran towards me, his eyes relieved to see me awake.

"Anne, Mary, Thalia!" He yelled ringing the bell for them eagerly. "Everything's  going to okay,Love"

I smiled knowing that Maxon would be here. Just then, my maids came rushing in. Anne put her hand on my forehead, Thalia was looking for something, Mary was asking me to drink water.

"Thank you, ladies. I don't know what to do without all of you. Give me a hug" I said opening my arms.

They instantly hugged me. My smile grew bigger. I glanced at Maxon and I saw him smile. They pulled away, Anne looks like she's going to cry.

"I'll go ahead now. I'm glad to see you fine, Delly" Maxon said sweetly kissing my left hand.

My cheeks heated. The good thing was, the room was dim and he can't see me.

"Go and rest. You need that" I replied trying my best not to stutter.

He walked away gracefully. I didn't looked away until he's out of view. I looked at Anne who's been smiling like an idiot.

"Wipe that smile off of your face!" I chucked a pillow at her.

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Mary opened my curtains, sunlight hits my eyes. I shrieked.

"Close the bloody curtain, Mary!" I yelled covering my eyes.

"I'm so sorry, Your highness" Mary apologized quickly.

"Its fine. Just don't do it again" I said.

Thalia carried a dress bag, Anne was going out of the bathroom.

"Since you have stitches that needs to get healed, we worked on your day dresses for now" Thalia began.

"We put a loose long sleeves for your stitches to be hidden" Anne finished.

Mary helped Thalia to remove the dress from the bag while me and Anne entered the bathroom. After I cleaned my body, Mary and Thalia are smoothing my already smooth dress.

Its lavender with lace long sleeves and its a floor length gown also to cover up my leg wounds. I gasped as I saw it. Its more like a ball gown for promenades. They helped me into it and fixed my hair.

"I suggest to give that golden hair of yours a break from buns and braids" Mary suggested.

"I agree!" Anne said.

"Ditto!" Thalia replied.

"Just work your magic!" I blurted out.

They giggled and I instinctively rolled my eyes. While waiting, I read my book and drinking the medicines Anne gives me.

"All done, Miss Del" Mary said enthusiastically.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I looked different, I don't usually let down my hair but this will do. They applied natural make-up just to polish my face. They put a small tiara on my head to make my hair less boring.

"Let's get you to breakfast" Thalia said opening my door.

"Thank you girls" I said.

"Its our pleasure" Anne replied.

At the end of the corner, there's Ian Henderson, head of my personal guards waiting for me.

"Are you ready, Your Highness" He asked more of a cue.

I nodded. He escorted me to the dining hall and he looked at the guards that are positioned at the doorway to open the double doors. I exhaled, closing my eyes to relax my shaking nerves. If we don't have guests or if Maxon and his family are not here, we actually wear normal clothes and not dresses and suits. We just wore them for balls, reports, for guests and meetings.

The doors opened and I plastered a big smile on my face. I wasn't on my feet for two days so it was a good thing to see them all. As I stepped in, I gracefully curtsied and I heard the kings tells me to stand up the same time. They both giggled and that only made my smile bigger.

I saw Maxon and he smiled to, I pat my Mathew and Amielle's shoulders, confused why Wendy wasn't around. She was usually punctual. I gave mom and dad a kiss and hugged King Clarkson and Queen Amberly and even Maxon.

I sat and dug in my breakfast. The door instantly opened. My brothers and Maxon were on their feet quickly. The Elite all gasped, Queen Amberly and Mom's eyes went wild. Dad and King Clarkson are ready to go, it seems that I'm the only not surprised.

Wendy came into view, we all sighed reliefs. She was smiling like crazy and she's holding somebody's hand.

"Good Morning everyone. I'm truly sorry that I surprised you but I want you to know that....I'm...I'm getting....MARRIED!!!" She squealed shouting the 'Married' word.

We are all surprised, well, except our parents, they seem to know. She tugged on the guys hand and Instantly gasped when I saw him. She was marrying my first love and first heartbreak (that I actually mentioned, except the whole crushing on Maxon thing). Prince Andrew Anderson of Netherlands. We kinda had a relationship that lasted for two years then what broke my heart is to caught him cheating on me when I surprised visit him in Netherlands.

Wendy had a crush on him like forever. I saw them flirting with each other when we broke up after 3 months when we had a ball that they were invited. Maxon knows everything about my life and so am I to him.

"Bloody Hell! What's wrong with you?!" I blurted out.

Wendy's face turned pale, Andrew looked at the ground. I faced my parents.

"And you know?" I asked.

"They are betrothed. I'm sorry we didn't informed you as soon as possible" Dad answered.

"There are many boys out there. Why him?" I asked again, pointing at Andrew's embarrassed face. I cannot keep this damn thing cool.

"Netherlands want to restore our broken alliance and they asked for Wendy's hand. When we told your sister about this, she happily agreed with it and their wedding is next week" Dad replied.

That was fast.

"So quick. How come?" I asked calmly.

"why do you have so many questions?" Wendy interfered

"Because...You're marrying a stupid man!... You swore to me...and acted like its nothing!" I shot back my head is getting hot. My temper tantrums got the best of me.

Wendy looked taken aback. I stormed out of the room.