Alice Bride,the step daughter of Melody Kerison Bridee,was diagnosed with Lung Cancer that would cause her to die in a few years, keeping a secret from her family,she strives her best to honor the people in her life.. including her step mother and t...
As we walked into the garden,The Duke held my hand as we strolled under the night sky. "I'm sorry if I caused you trouble your Grace"
"It's alright lady Alice,you have been extremely good to me all night"
"Thank you...I must ask...why are the both of you so cold to each other?"
"Yes...well the Prince is my half brother.. he's been the favored child since birth.."
"Oh.. I've been the favorite child too.. accept..I had to live up to my expectations of marrying a Duke"
I looked down sadly of the thought of having to choose between the Duke and the crown prince.
"You may call me Fredrick if you like..."
"Alice.."
"Have I ever told you that you have the most prettiest name ever?"
Fredrick held my chin and gave me a blessful, passionate kiss
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"Alice..will you marry me in three weeks time"
"I will Marry you,your Grace.."
Fredrick took me home and wrapped me up in a rose covered blanket,I kissed him good night and walked inside
My father had a disappointed look on his face,my mother came down the steps and hugged me.
"My my child,you look much happier,what happened back there?"
"Duke Hazendale..has proposed to me in the garden, we're getting married in three weeks" My mother hugged me tightly, grabbed my hand and pulled me into the living room.
"Girls! Your sister is getting married in three weeks" Both Eloise and Margret looked shocked,I don't think they ever thought I would get engaged.
"This is popostious! I will not be having our daughter marry a Duke! That is final! Alice I forbid you from seeing that man till the day u divorce!"
"Shut your mouth! You were permeantly removed from running this house,I will not let her be a disgrace to this family!"
As they started to argue,I began to feel faint, everything felt blurry, I wasn't able to breathe,and suddenly everything turned black.
I woke up in my room again, everyone hovered over my bed with worried expressions on their faces,even the Duke came.
"Sweetheart,are you alright?"
"Mother...what.. happened?"
"You fell Ill,and you were asleep for six days"
It all came back to me..I was the one thing that evolved around my family. "My love.. I'm relieved that you're alright"
"Fredrick.. I'm sorry you have to see me like this"
"Your more beautiful when you're like this... you did nothing wrong"
Fredrick pulled me in and hugged me tightly and kissed me all over.
"Your Grace,I appreciate you coming,but I must ask you to unhand my daughter at once"
"You speak like u love your daughter..have u ever tried to consider what she wanted"
"What makes her think she can disobey her father?! I gave her life!"
"Yet I never seen you love her at all Alexander!"
My father rushed to my side and gripped on my shoulders..
"You believe I love you.. don't you Alice?"
"I believed you.. before mother passed away.."
My father looked shocked with my response..he now knew how hurt I was..
"You say you love me..did you ever think to come and check up on me?"
"My love, I'm here..he won't hurt you..not while I'm here.."
I clungged to Fredrick with tears in my eyes... he's been so gentle to me this whole time..
"Father..I don't love you after what you did to me..I refuse to listen to a scoundrel like you" The Doctor came in with a very disappointed look on his face.
"Everyone.. I'm sorry to say this..but..Lady Alice has lung cancer"
"Doctor you promised..."
"I know but it's best to tell them now rather than later"
Everyone looked at me with extreme concern... including Fredrick At that very moment,tears ran down my face "Alice..is dying?"
"Unfortunately yes..but we're working on a cure"
"Thank you doctor,my daughter's health is important"
"Duchess Bridee, allow me to return home with Alice,I will provide her with the best treatments"
"Fredrick.. you don't have to do this.."
"I want to Alice..I love you..and I'd hate to lose you"
For the first time,I had someone who said that they loved me.. romantically.. this felt extremely different..and I loved it.
