I woke up in my room. As in my room in the palace. I sat up but quickly regretted it. My head throbbed so I laid back down.
"Haidee!" Georgia exclaimed and ran to hug me, "You're awake!"
"What happened?" I asked as I gripped my head, my voice sounded raspy, "Wait. Why am I in here?"
"The prince brought you back." She answered.
I furrowed my brows but then the memories came flashing back. I put my hands over my mouth to keep myself from screaming.
They're dead.
I cried silently. Georgia patted my hair as I did.
"Haidee, you should go downstairs for breakfast. You didn't wake up for dinner yesterday." Georgia whispered.
I shook my head, "I'm not hungry," I said as I wiped my tears away. I took a deep breath, "I don't want to see anyone."
Especially him.
Georgia looked at me with sympathy, "The prince needs to discuss a few things with you."
"About what?" I asked.
"The Selection." She answered.
"What about it? Is he bringing me back?" I asked. I certainly did not want to talk to him about the stupid competition.
She shrugged, "I still don't know yet."
"Just tell him I don't want to talk to him. I really don't want to get out of my room," I said, "I feel dizzy when I get up."
She nodded, "Okay. I'll bring you your breakfast after."
I smiled a little, "Thank you."
She left the room without another word. I looked around the room. Nothing changed. It was still styled the way I liked it. I saw my backpack at the drawer beside me.
Who packed my things?
I don't know what will happen to me now. I don't have a family. Who would kill them?
Rebels?
What did they do to them that they killed them? I want justice. Not only for my family but for Mom, Dad, Aimo, Chantelle and the others who died.
They'll pay.
The door opened and Tony entered holding a tray with my food on it. He gave me a smile, "Hello."
I didn't smile back. I only nodded in acknowledgement. He gave me the tray and sat on my bed.
I stared eating, "What are you doing here? Where's Georgia?"
"I told her I'll bring you your breakfast instead so I can talk to you."
"Do you think I want to talk to you?" I spat.
He was hurt at my words and the look on his face almost made me take my words back. Almost.
He sighed, "I know you're upsetㅡ"
I scoffed, "Who wouldn't? You left me in mid air! I even doubted what you said was true."
He pused his lips and looked at the floor, "It was true, Dee."
"Do you think I'll believe that?" I asked with tears on my eyes, "Do you know how miserable I was the past few days?"
He didn't respond so I continued.
"Do you know how unbearable it was to constantly be reminded of you when I know I don't have a chance anymore?" I questioned, "You don't!"
He looked at me with tears streaming down his face, "I'm sorry."
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The Orphans
FanfictionBOOK TWO OF The Bride Life was depressing for Iole Haidee Eudora since she was told to leave the palace after the rebel attack on Celestiana's wedding. Now, only four selected remain. What would happen if by some reason, she was sent back to the pal...