Because of my behavior the previous day, my mother was no longer in favor of seeing the Royal Wedding through.
I was ecstatic as I was nowhere near ready to run the island.
Another consequence of my behavior was one on one time with the one and only.
My mother.
And as if I didn't have enough problems, my father would be gone for a whole month to do some investigations overseas.
I felt immensely alone. My father was gone, Ezekiel and even Alex. I had no idea what happened to Alex, and Ezekiel seemed to want nothing to do with me.
I'd decided that if I wanted company I would have to go out. I stowed off to my room and scavenged through all my closets for something simple to wear.
I cried out in frustration when I'd gone through all of my trunks and closets and came up with nothing.
Gia was my only hope, so I trailed down the hallway and knocked on her door. Gia opened it looking a bit disgruntled. She smiled when she saw me.
"Hey," I began. "Do you have any," I looked down at myself. "Anything that doesn't stand out?" I asked.
Gia frowned slightly and my eyes widened. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, it's just...all my normal clothing got left behind in the states and I need something that isn't bright and...big." I explained.
Gia smiled and nodded beckoning me inside. "Why so late?" She asked. "Everyone's going to bed."
"Don't tell anyone but...I'm going out." I informed her quietly.
Her eyes widened. "Why?"
I shrugged, not in the mood to explain my problems to her. She handed my a long sleeved grey shirt and black pants.
I grinned. "This is perfect thanks."
I hurried out the room to put the clothes on. I was excited to finally get out.
Once I was dressed, I tiptoed down the hallway making sure to watch out for anyone passing by. The guards didn't recognize me and allowed me to simply walk out the door.
I smiled to myself, happy that I'd snuck out. I had no idea what to do with my freedom so I just walked in the direction of the city.
Once I was past the trees I could see lights, happiness filled me that I hadn't felt in a while. I was excited. Optimistic.
The pub that I entered was packed and loud like the clubs back home. The air was smoky and colored.
"Can I get a beer?" I asked at the bar.
The bartender didn't even look at me as if he slid me a drink.
"How old are you?" A raunchy guy next to me said giving me a once over.
I gave him the same look back. "Old enough." I replied smirking at him.
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I continued to go back to the pub. Sometimes I joined my new friends to go to a different one or some kind of party.
I wore lots of make up and kept my hair down to disguise myself.
In the week I began my escapes I made four friends. The two guards who now knew I was the princess and allowed me to leave and return every night. Kale and Tym.
Then there were Sean and Kaela who I met at the pub my second night there.
"So, mysterious one." Sean said sliding me a drink. "Where do you come from?" He asked me.
"The beyond." I responded throwing my hands out.
He chuckled.
"Come on." Kaela urged. "We've never seen you before and now you've just appeared out of nowhere."
I shrugged. "So what's the plan tonight?" I changed the subject.
Karla's eyes lit up. "A friend of mine is having a celebration party tonight. She's all happy because her life is great and she's terribly rich so she always finds an excuse to throw a party."
Kaelas excitement rubbed off on me. "Sounds great." I agreed.
She gave my outfit a horrified look. "You absolutely cannot go like that. She'll eat you alive. That woman lives for action. Even pregnant, she dresses for the runway."
I froze. "Did you say pregnant?" I asked.
Kaela nodded. "I know right? If I were pregnant I would be hitting the sack, not throwing a party."
"What's her name?" I asked
Kaela gave me a questioning look.
"What's her name Kaela?" I demanded.
"Ivory."
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Without The Grace
Teen FictionAaliyah had lived her whole life under the overbearing shadow of her fathers new wife and her filthy daughters. Aaliyah has no idea how her mother died and her father is no help. Thirteen years later Aaliyah finds a magazine. A magazine that chang...