The Heart of Beauty

Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Engagement

Jessica

I could not believe I was engaged to get married. Edward's father and mother approved of us getting married. Edward's sister Mary did not like me. I was thinking about Elizabeth. I miss Elizabeth. Elizabeth was my best friend. My biological mother Jackie was happy about Edward and I getting married because we were going to be the future king and queen of England. I am glad I am not going to be queen right now. My parents were happy for me. The police were still investigating Elizabeth's death, but they do not have a suspect. Edward believes that Mary has something to do with Elizabeth's death.

I did not know Mary that good to have an opinion. I know I do not like Mary. Elizabeth never did like Mary. Elizabeth told me that Mary was a troublemaker. I did my best to stay away from Mary. Edward did not tell his father of his suspicion of Mary having something to do with Elizabeth's death. Edward was going to let the police do their job. I felt bad for Anne. I would go visit Anne a lot. Anne's sons would stay close to home to help their mother. Anne did not blame Henry, but she also believed that Mary had something to do with Elizabeth's death.

Melissa

I got my law degree. I did have two roommates Sara and Susan. Susan moved out and Sarah got married. I did not care for Susan. Susan and I did not get along. Sara and I were good friends. I do not remember my childhood or my friends back when I was in school. I am still friends with the people I went to school with. My parents told me that I ran away when I was fifteen years old. I did not remember where I ran away to. I did not remember the accident I was in.

I was in love with Andrew Peterson. I felt I knew Andrew my whole life. Andrew was still single. I wanted to tell Andrew how I felt about him, but he has problems with his parents. Andrew's stepfather, Alex is still alive. Andrew's mother wants to divorce Alex, but he will not give her a divorce. I felt bad for Kate and I hope she is able to work things out. My parents like Andrew. My dad likes Andrew as much as his son. I have not dated anyone. I do not remember if I had any boyfriends back in school.

Kate

I did not know what to do. I love John. I am glad that Alex is alive, but I do not love him. Alex will not give me a divorce. I felt bad for John, but he was a patient man. Alex does not know that Andrew is John's son. Alex still thinks Andrew is his son. I knew Andrew was in love with Melissa. I love Melissa as a daughter and I would be honored to have her as a daughter-in-law. I went to see Andrew. "I am worried about you," I replied. "Mom, do not worry about me. I am fine," Andrew assures me.

"I know you are in love with Melissa. Why have you not told Melissa how you felt?" I ask. "I am scared she might not feel the same way," Andrew replied. "You will never know how she feels until you tell her how you feel," I advise. "I know mom, but I do not want to bring Melissa into our problems. Once things calm down I will tell her how I feel. Please respect what I am doing," Andrew pleaded. "I will respect what you are doing. I just hope you know what you are doing," I replied.