Heart Vacancy

Chapter 16

Aaliyah sat on the outsides of the castle steps, writing in her little journal. Admiring the unusual planet, wild life and people. As she was writing she heard from above something swirly, so looking up she saw the cloud gape open to reveal Valin falling. Aaliyah was in total shock that this girl left the castle. Maybe she asked? Or maybe her and the others left without Aaliyah. Aaliyah brushed off her dress and went over to see Valin.

"Valin?" Aaliyah asked, trying to look up to see if anyone else came falling down. But no one came down, it was only Valin.

"That's my name and don't forget it kid." Valin said teasingly.

Aaliyah frowned by the fact that Valin continuously calls her a kid. She is not THAT young. Aaliyah caught something that she has never noticed before...a weird shad of a darkish green was visibly seen on the left side of Valins neck. It wasn't a big mark it was quiet small but Aaliyah noticed it wasn't there before.

"You left the castle? Does the prince know?" Aaliyah asked suspicious.

Valin shook her head and giggled.

"No and I want to keep it that way. And if you do tell, I will personally end you from the competition." Valin threatened and walked away. Aaliyah was not one bit afraid of that girl but she will keep her mouth shut. Besides its not her secret to tell. Closing her journal she walked back inside.

Aaliyah couldn't help but to feel a little alone considering the fact that she was a lot younger then the girls. To be honest she didn't want to be a part of this so called "competition". First the prince was older and way to dominate for her taste. Second she doesn't want to live in such a bizarre world and away from her family. And lastly she doesn't want to try go against people. Aaliyah seriously wants Cynthia to win, she is nice, funny, and absolutely gorgeous then the others. All she really wishes for is to see Beth actually lose at something for once in her life. Every single thing that Beth has ever done she has beat Aaliyah to it. Not once has Aaliyah won anything. Speaking of Beth she saw her try on some lingerie. Rolling her eyes she continue to walk to her room.

"Aaliyah!" Beth screamed. Aaliyah groaned irritated and walked back to her sisters room.

"What?" Aaliyah muttered. Beth twirled around showing off her pink one-piece lingerie.

"What do you think? Will the prince get horny over this?" Beth said amused by what she is wearing.

Aaliyah only looked at her bored by the choice of clothing.

"If you want my honest opinion...the color wears you out, you look overly fat, it makes you look like a whore, and did I mention you are stupid." Aaliyah said flatly. Yet once again Beth didn't listen.

"Oh yeah. He will defiantly want me." Beth said. Aaliyah threw her arms in defeat. What was even the point of her asking? Beth is so naïve Aaliyah thought. Because of her ego, she thinks she is the hottest thing that walked on earth. Personally Aaliyah thinks she is not all that.

"You know...your just a toy to him. If you think that he actually remotely likes you, he doesn't. Might as well call yourself a prostitute without getting paid." Aaliyah said harshly.

Beth came towards her and slapped her across Aaliyah's face, instantly making her fall. Still wearing high heels Beth kicked as hard as she could right in Aaliyah's face, breaking her nose. Painful screams escaped Aaliyah, the bone to her nose was cracked and she could feel it. Beth quickly covered her mouth before anyone heard the screams.

"If you want anything in this world you have to work at it and that's just what I'm doing. So shut the hell up." Beth whispered. Aaliyah pushed her hand away, running away to her room crying.