...Walked with you once upon a dream...

Pt. 23

                      ~~~~~short chapter~~~~~

The morning had arrived quicker than anticipated. Before rising out of bed, your mind was wrapped on how you were going to do this. You looked at the little bottle in the dish on your nightstand. There was ONLY enough for ONE chance at this. Since you were confined to your room all day, you had more than enough time to plan something out.

Near mid day, as you were reading on your bed, a servant came in telling you that your father has requested to see you. You gave a nod and told them you would be there shortly. This was your chance. You knew your father was drinking tea at this hour and this was tasteless, so it easily could be added. You got up and placed the little bottle between your cleavage and left.

Good thing it wasn't noticeable. This barbaric dress saw to that. Squeezing your sides and chest making it somewhat hard to breathe. You walked the best you could without making a scene.

You made it outside your father's study door's. You took a deep breath and knocked. Ansel opened the door and allowed you inside. Your father was sitting behind his desk, in front of him was his daily tea.

''Take a seat,'' he commanded. You sat in the seat facing his desk and across from him. ''I have some news,'' he started. ''I have matched you you to marry the king's master of war,'' he finished. You have seen him once before. Old and not attractive at all!

''I will not,'' you quietly said.

''I don't believe I was asking. This will make you forget that criminal and further the family line,'' he said back.

''Please, do not mak....,'' you argued back being cut off. ''YOU'RE MY DAUGHTER AND YOU'LL DO AS I COMMAND!!!''he roared as he stood up and left for a minute.

You cried lightly to yourself. You were being sold off like a brood mare. You also DID NOT know this man, just that he was thirty eight years older than you. All you knew is that you DID NOT want to share a bed with him!

Anger took over as you looked up. You saw the cup of tea and pulled out the little bottle from your cleavage. You removed the lid with your finger as you heard a 'pop.'

Quickly, you leaned over and emptied the bottle into the cup of tea and quickly sat back down. No going back now.

Your father returned and sat back down. He took a drink then set the cup down. ''You're dismissed,'' he said to you. You gave a nod, stood up, and walked to the door. Ansel held the door open for you as you walked out.

You started your walk back to your room slowly. The halls seemed longer. By the morning, your father would be gone and you would be a murderer. Good thing it was clear, had no taste or trace. It would look as if he passed away naturally.

Unsure of the act, you were VERY sure when you heard your father's proposal to wed you to that dinosaur! All you knew is that you would be free after this.

Back in your room, you heard the door lock. A knowing of your entrapment had commended, but not for much longer. Every hour went by VERY slow as you looked out to see how dark it had become.

You had decided to go outside for a stroll on the beach. You sat on the flat rock in the water near the shore. Slowly, the sun disappeared and the night sky came out.

You turned your head and looked at your father's window and saw the candles and other lighting put out. You quickly turned your head back, lightly shutting your eye's and whispering, ''May God forgive me......''