Heart Vacancy

Chapter 7

Bright light awoke Cynthia. It was morning. All night she couldn't stop thinking about what had happen to Rossetti. What Damien did to her was unbearable to watch. Such rage made her more frightful of Damien . Now her plan was going to be much harder then she expected. The plan was to be disobedient so that she could have more alone time with the prince. But is it worth her getting beat with a whip? Who knows what he has in store. Usually girls that are disobedient get spank but he used an electrifying whip. Suddenly a knock came from Cynthia's door.

"Come in. "Cynthia said sitting up.

The door slightly cracked a little showing Aaliyah's innocent face.

"I never really got the chance to say thank you for what you did for me and Beth. It was a brave risk and I couldn't possible imagine...what he could've done to us." Aaliyah said. She looked away as if imagining what Damien could do to her. Cynthia was flattered by her apology, it was sincere and thoughtful.

"By the way,breakfast is ready...the king and queen want us all to be down at the dinner table." Aaliyah added, her baby blue eyes sulk and sad. Cynthia knew Aaliyah was thinking about last night. Everyone was. Climbing off her bed Cynthia went to the poor girl.

"Don't worry Aaliyah, Rossetti will be fine." She said trying her best to make her voice sound cheery. But it didn't help. Aaliyah nodded sadly and left for breakfast. Cynthia followed behind while the rest of the group slowly motioned there way to the dinner table. Rossetti stayed close behind Valin. Her head down in shame. Cuts, bruises, and burn marks covered her face from where Damien strike. As they came to the dining room the King, Queen, and Damien patiently sat at the table. All the girls took there seats. However Rossetti looked in pain trying to take her seat. Cynthia gulped, hoping for the best for Rossetti. Surprisingly Luna immediately rose from her chair,her face very flat and expressionless. Just by the queens face Cynthia could tell she wasn't herself.

"Good morning ladies. And Rossetti." Luna said, singling out Rossetti. Making her feel even more shameful.

"I'm deeply sorry for the commotion that had happen last night. But I speak for everyone when I say that this wont happen again." Luna said, eyeing at Rossetti. Rossetti quickly shook her head in response.

"Rossetti please rise from your chair." Luna said. Following her command, Rossetti got off her chair.

"Come forth." She said soothingly.

At first, Rossetti was thinking twice about following that order. But she did anyways.

By slightly touching Rossetti with her four fingers, Luna brought Rossetti's head up to look at her. Rossetti already whimpered in fear.

"You are no longer allowed to stay in my kingdom. After what you did last night I should kill you but you already have been punished enough by my son. Take this as my only bit of kindness I have left for you. If you even dare step foot on my planet you'll be buried to the grave." Luna said, her eyes deep into Rossetti. All she could do was nod.

"Good, I'm glad we have an understanding. Now you'll be back to your own planet." With that said by the wave of her hand Rossetti disappeared into a puff of silver smoke. All the girls grew sad to see her gone.Now there was only four. Instantly the queen went back to her old self, like nothing has never happened.

"Now everyone I have an announcement to make... Damien will be taking you to the theater." Luna said. Damien nearly almost choked on the food he had in his mouth.

"Uhh... Say what now?" Damien asked surprised. Clearly he didn't get the news.

Luna laughed. "Take them to the theater on the other side of Haven. The girls should get out of the castle once in awhile. Besides it will be a wonderful experience for the them."

Damien groaned irritated. He certainly didn't want to go to the theater, it always bored him. It was worse when he had to go with his parents now he has to go with the girls? Great.

"Fine if they get lost, it won't be my fault." Damien said getting out of his chair. Cynthia's mouth dropped. Lost? They could possibly get lost in this other side of Haven? He can count on Cynthia to be very close by his side.

"No you are fully responsible of the girls. No if ands or buts. Plus your ride is waiting out front. All of you get going into the carriage." Luna said, pointing out the door. Cynthia was confused.Don't they need to get dress?

"Queen Luna, shouldn't we get dressed first?" Cynthia asked as politely as she could. She never really liked going out in public unprepared and not looking fully ready. Luna tilted her head a little and looked at Cynthia thoughtful.

"No worries you'll be ready while your there. Now everyone leave." Luna said, locking arms with Alistair. Alistair held Luna close to him,snuggling his nose into her neck. She giggled and kissed him on the cheek. They were quiet the couple Cynthia thought. She could really see the strong love they had for one another.

"Can you two be any more gross." Damien mumbled in irritation. Wow way to ruin the moment. Luna laughed and left the dinning room with Alistair.

Damien groaned knowing that this day is going to be a pain in the ass. Looking at all the girls, he grunted and walked towards the doors that lead to outside.

"Let's go." He growled, making the girls follow. As they came outside an 1920's car was parked in front. The car was painted into a night shade black with golden steel rims. Suddenly the passenger door flung open and out flipped a girl in a tux, it was Kola.

"Good morning your high prince. Took you long enough to finally come out." Kola cheered. Damien rolled his eyes. Here we go. Kola has been his oldest friend/ assistant. With her playful attitude she can get a bit on his nerves but can also be a great time. Damien considers her like a little sister, always optimistic and enjoying life itself. He would never harm her because of their long history but also he wouldn't see them any time soon being together. The thought disgusted him.

"Kola, take us somewhere these girls could get fitted and properly dressed for tonight at the theater." He said.

Kola peaked her head at the girls and gave them all a welcoming smile. All the girls new Kola and was very happy to see her. Grabbing her hair, Kola used a rubber band on her wrist to tie it into a ponytail. Usually when she ties her hair, she had a crazy idea.

"Well hop in everyone. The day isn't getting any younger." Kola said, going back into the car.

Cynthia and the girls all looked at each other, having one specific thing on their minds. Where's the carriage? Never have they seen a car before. Only horses and big carriages. But they weren't complaining. Damien, Aaliyah, Valin, and Beth all went inside the car. All expect for Cynthia.

She stood patient, waiting. Damien looked at her confused. What the hell is she doing?

"Um aren't you going to get in?" Damien asked annoyed.

"I will until you open the door for me. You know, like getting up and getting the door like a gentleman." Cynthia said still standing. Damien looked at her annoyed.

"You can't be serious." He said narrowing his eyes.

"Very." Cynthia said crossing her arms.

"Welp have fun staying here." Damien said slamming his door.

He can't be serious! How rude of him. Cynthia would stand there stubborn until he opened the door but she had a feeling that he wasn't going to anytime soon. Stomping her feet, she went to the car.