Bloody Death

June 24th

Grace was a wreck. She hadn't eaten and barely slept in the past three days. She was truly heartbroken. She wanted to die, but love wouldn't let her. She could speak.. She wouldn't speak. He heart Lourdes itself out into those past few days. People have tried to get her to come out of her room, but nothing worked. Lucy even tried to feed her by hand but Grace was staring through her glassy eyed and refused to eat.

Lucy: Grace.. Please eat. It has been two days. Why let that monster get to you?

She sighed as footsteps approached her.

Janet: Still no response?

Lucy shook her head in defeat and began to cry silent tears.

Lucy: She is long gone.. How is Prince Michael?

Janet: Michael is just as bad. But he cries all the time and when he is around others, he acts like we are not there.. Like he is dead. He tries to make an effort to eat and drink but he has broken six cups and five plates already. Due to his depression.

Lucy shook her head.

Lucy: Grace is like my daughter.. I love her so much. She was the light of my world every day I watched her grow. But now.. I get to watch her die..

Janet: Do not say such things.

Lucy: If you could get him up here, they could fix everything.. together! Bring him up here immediately!

Janet: I have tried, but he just wails and goes on about how Grace hates him and how the last thing he wants is to upset her.. Then he begins to cry and he wants no comfort from anyone. He just wants his love back.

Lucy: Trick him. You are the youth of this family, you are also smart. Trick him.

Janet: I shall try.

Janet rushed down the stairs and to Michael's room. She listened for any sudden no movements before entering. He was sitting at his window writing. He took one glance at Janet and continued to write.

Janet: Michael! Mother and Father have made a last minute change to our plans for today and are hosting an engagement today upstairs! It is prominent that you must come to attend immediately!

He stared at her blankly for a long time.

Janet: It is happening right now Michael! Come on!

He looked down and then stood after a time before he began to drag his feet down the hall and to the stairs of the palace. He was a complete wreck. He looked at the stairs like it was an impossible task and then began to slowly make his way up the stairs with Janet right behind him.. She had a good reason to stand behind him too. She showed him the door to go through and closed it behind him after he tried to get out.

Michael: Janet you lied! Let me out!

Janet: If you leave now, your love will die. You must stay and fix this. She needs you.

Michael: She hates me! I cannot hurt her even more!

He began to cry.

Janet: Lucy, assure him that Grace needs him! Please!

He looked around the room and saw Lucy in front of Grace. She stood with a tear stained face. They looked at each other and nodded. Lucy backed away from her as Michael approached her bed. He just looked at her before he looked at Lucy again.

Lucy: Wake her. She needs you..

She said before she left. Michael turned back to Grace and kneeled down before her. His shaky hands reached out to touch hers and when he touched her, his world unraveled and he became himself again. His eyes were drawn to her face. Her glassy eyes brought him to tears. He buried his face in her neck as he began to cry. He heard her heart still beating and looked at her. He wiped his eyes with one hand and with the same hand, he touched her face.