Ugly and the Beast

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

When Prince Alex started talking to Anastasia he could not believe how kind Anastasia is. She did not judge him on his appearance. Even though Anastasia was not that beautiful and she was not even close, her personality and character were beautiful. Prince Alex fell in love with Anastasia and told Martin that his choice was her, so, she had to stay. Martin was disappointed because Anastasia was his favorite daughter. Martin left with his other daughters.

Prince Alex gave Anastasia a big room and all the comfort she needed. Anastasia heard someone say hello and she turned around and saw two giant rats.

"Hello, Miss Anastasia, my name was Mrs. Wilson and this was Mr. Wilson." - The rat said.

Anastasia was scared, but she put her feelings aside.

"Dinner was almost ready." - Mrs. Wilson said.

"I am almost ready." - Anastasia told Mrs. Wilson.

Nicholas felt bad about how he treated Anastasia. Nicholas realized that Anastasia has like him for him.

"Hi, Nicholas you aren't going after Anastasia because Rose dumped you?" - Nicholas' friend, Sam asked.

"Sam, I feel Anastasia was safe and she would never leave me. She would be crazy if she does." - Nicholas replied.

Nicholas went to visit Martin to ask for Anastasia's hand in marriage, but he told Nicholas that Anastasia visiting friends.

"Martin, when was Anastasia coming back?" - Nicholas asked.

"I do not know, but I will let you know when she comes back." - Martin said.

Nicholas went home, wondering who Anastasia was visiting.

"Julia, who was Anastasia visiting?" - Nicholas asked.

"Some friends!" - Julia said.

"Do you know which friends?" - Nicholas asked.

"No, our father dropped Anastasia off at her friends' house but he did not tell us who her friends are. Why do you want to know?" - Julia asked.

"I want to ask your father for your sister's hand in marriage." - Nicholas said.

"I thought you did not like her." - Julia said.

"A person can change their mind about someone." - Nicholas said.

"I wish you luck." - Julia said.

"Thank you." - Nicholas said.

Julia was still thinking about the deformed man. No man ever rejected her, but he did.

Julia was angry.

Prince Alex knew that Anastasia loved to write, read and paint pictures. Prince Alex got Anastasia some paints and gave her plenty of books to read. Anastasia liked Prince Alex because he was easy to talk to. Prince Alex did not judge her. Prince Alex felt the same way about Anastasia. Prince Alex felt comfortable talking to Anastasia. He never was able to open up to a woman about his feelings. Anastasia did not have many friends and her sisters were not very nice to her. The town people thought she was weird.

"I cannot believe that the curse could be broken anytime soon. Prince Alex was falling in love based on character. Anastasia was falling in love with Prince Alex. We will be human again by the end of the week." - Mr. Wilson said.

"I hope you were right Dear." - Mrs. Wilson said.

The Wilsons' son Jack came walking in.

"Mom and dad where were you two?" - Jack asked.

"We were in the kitchen making breakfast." - Mrs. Wilson told her son.

"I heard Prince Alex was falling in love. Was that true?" - Jack asked.

"Yes, son, he is." - Mr. Wilson said.

"I hope so because I am tired of being a rat. I want to be a kid again." - Jack said.

Anastasia was reading her book when Prince Alex came in.

"Hi, Anastasia, do you want to have a picnic?" - Prince Alex asked.

"Yes, I would love to go on a picnic." - Anastasia said.

"Hi, Prince Alex, can I ask you something?" - Anastasia asked.

"Yes." - Prince Alex answers.

"Where were your parents?" - Anastasia asked.

"My mother died giving birth to me. My father gives up his kingdom." - Prince Alex answers.

"Where was your mother, Anastasia?" - Prince Alex asked.

"My mother died of brain cancer when I was 10 years old." - Anastasia answers.

Anastasia had a good time at the picnic. Anastasia and Prince Alex went horseback riding. Prince Alex had a big room with a big-screen TV. They watch all the Star Wars and the Lord the Rings. Anastasia never read the books. Prince Alex let her read his books. The Wilsons were happy to see Anastasia and Prince Alex together.

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