The Betrothal

The News

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"Marilyn, calm down your completely overreacting," I turned to look at my mother.

"Your not going to make me marry some guy I've never met," I whined, turning toward the huge stone wall.  I felt my mothers eyes staring at me, they were practically burning a whole through my back. That's my mother for you she really knows how to make you feel like a villain. She was the queen after all.

"Every one in your family has, therefore you will too," she walked through the giant doorway and practically slammed the door behind her. Bitch. If she thinks I'm marrying a no good prissy prince shes wrong. I walked to the bathroom and changed into my favorite sweatpants. I may be a princess but I'm sure as hell not dressing like one. The only dresses I ever wear are on special occasions. Most of the time I just wear a pair of jeans and a loose t-shirt. I walked to the dining room were my little brother, mom and dad were sitting. I sat at the very end of the table away from the rest of my family who were at the other end.  I ate in silence as I overheard my parents talking about me.

"She's very stubborn," my dad whispered.

"I know, she has to marry him for the country's sake," my mother spoke quite loudly. Obviously on purpose so I would hear. I couldn't stand them talking about me in front of my face so I got up and left back to my room.

*ding*

When I heard the familiar sound of the dinging of my phone I instantly grabbed it and looked at my notifications bar.

DonnsTheMan: Hey Mari the groups meeting up tonight. See ya at Alexis's house 😉.

MARITHEFAIRY: Got it. I'll be there. And I have news 🙄.

DonnsTheMan: Your mother?

MARITHEFAIRY: You know it.

I turned off my phone and walked into my closet. It was the size of normal people's room (the queens request) and had only designer clothes (there was a second closet for my "casual clothes"). After finding nothing interesting in that closet, I went over to the other side for some jeans and a white shirt that said, just do it... later. If only that saying worked for royalty. My phone lit up and I looked at the time. 10:38 p.m. Perfect time. My parents would be in bed and Parker would be busy on his computer. I walked through the old servants tunnels to get to the kitchen. I walked right out the back door and straight to my White Audi A5. I sped down the back roads of Lithuania. After a 36 minute drive (supposed to be 1 hour) I pulled up to Alexis's large villa. Even though she wasn't royalty her family acted like they were. Alexis was my closest friend. Partially because we both new how it felt to be treated like... well treated really well. I walked up the nicely paved driveway and to the grand glass front door. I pushed open the door and was greeted by warm air and the smell of booze.

"And the party has arrived," I heard Donny say as he walked up from the hallway, a cup of liquor in his hand. He playfully bowed and pulled my hand to guide me to the living room. There was a loud WOOP as I entered the room and I pretended to do a curtsy.

"Lady Marilyn Bauer at your service," I giggled as I walked to hug Alexis.

"Donny said you have news?" She said loudly. Suddenly all eyes were on me and Alexis.

"Thanks now everyone wants to know," everyone gathered around me. "I'm just being forced into a marriage. Well that's what my mother thinks. If she knows what's best she'll send me off to America and make Parker king," I replied to the eager faces.

"But Mari, most of the 'bachelor' princes are really hot," Alexis cried.

"Yeah but ALL of them are whiny assholes," I replied as I took a sip of the drink Donny handed me.

"Who cares. I bet they're great in bed," she laughed as she walked into the kitchen. I rolled my eyes and walked to the center of the living room.

"Who wants to play truth or dare?" I heard someone say and before I could escape I was sitting in a circle next to Alexis and Tanner (he was younger than us at age 18 and had messy blond hair and hazel eyes. He was also very clearly drunk). Donny started us off.

"Ivan truth or dare," I heard him say. Ivan took a second and replied truth.
"Who do you think is the hottest person in here," Donny asked, emphasizing person. He's so full of himself. Ivan took a quick look around.

"Umm-uhh Tamara," he blushed and took a swig of vodka. Tamara blushed back as Ivan turned toward Alexis. "Truth or-"

"DARE!" She said quickly as she shot up ready for her fate.

"I dare you to kiss your secret crush," everyone had heard that Alexis had a "secret crush" but no one, not even me knew who it was. She walked over to Hugh a 20 year old (same age as us) with coal black hair, beautiful grey eyes and pale skin. His jawline was finely chiseled and had defined cheekbones. He was quite attractive. Alexis swooped down, brown hair covering their faces, and gave him a deep kiss. Hugh looked shocked and then gave a sheepish grin. Alexis slowly turned, face bright red, and walked back to her spot next to me.   The room grew with the sound of OOOHHHS as she sat down. Alexis turned to me and smiled deeply.

"Truth. Or. Dare," she carefully asked.

"Uh dare," I said slowly.

"Okay. I warned you. I dare you to go through with the arranged marriage," she laughed evilly and I rolled my eyes.

"Seriously," I questioned.

"Do you accept? Because if you don't you know what happens,"I sighed and nodded my head. What's the worst that could happen?

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Hey everyone. Thanks so much for reading my first chapter. I know it was fairly short but it's over 1000 words. I'm really excited for this story. I promise I will not do the same thing that I did with my other story. I am actually committed to this one. Hope you enjoy this story. It will definitely get better as we go on. Anyways. Thanks for reading.

-unicornz_skittlez 🦄