It's Arranged (18+) ✔

ONE

“Here’s your breakfast your majesty.” A young woman says laying the tray near the foot of this humongous bed before swiftly exiting.

I just stare at her retreating figure sitting in the same position that I have been in since I got here. Taking her place Henry walks in and closes the door to the lavish room.

“Hey Cara.” He says meekly.

In response I raise an eyebrow and cross my arms over my chest, quite childishly if i might add.

“Look I know this situation might not be, ideal but I think if you take the chance to get to know me you'll find-”

“I'll find what. That I still don't want to do this. Because frankly marrying you wasn't really in my plans this weekend.” I say standing efficiently shutting up.

“OK. Well if you need me I'll be in the library.” He walks out of the room with his head hung low.

I sit back on the plush bed trying to convince myself that I am not being a grade A asshole right now. After getting my ass handed to me in the debate I had with myself I get out of the bed and head out the room for the first time. Just as expected this place is beautifully decorated. There are lights lining the high ceilings. Before I can admire the artwork any further I catch a glimpse of the beautiful ring still sitting in my finger. During this time it is that I truly grasped my situation.

My mother has told this guy that I have agreed to marry him. Instead of speaking my mind like I should have, I stood there shocked as he introduced himself as Henry Costa, The King of Monaco. I was even too shocked to oppose to getting in the car and getting driven to his palace. But as soon as we got inside this place I was beyond pissed. That's why I decided not to talk to anyone, it lasted for a total of four days but I figured instead of sulking about my current situation I should milk it for everything it's worth and rub it in my mothers face.

In the middle of my internal monologue I walk onto a wall, causing me to fall and make a fool of myself in front of four people.

The two females came towards me and helped me up. The two men also came over but that stayed at a respectful distance.

“Are you okay your majesty?” One of the men asks as all four of them bow.

“Why are you guys bowing.”

“It's a sign of respect.” One of the women pipe up.

“You guys don't respect me, you respect the title now stand up straight and act like we're normal people having a normal conversation.”

“Yes your majesty.” They say in unison as they do exactly as I commanded.

“And call me Cara.”

“Yes your maje- I mean Cara. Is there anything else we could help you with?”

“Actually yes. Can one of you take me to the library?”

One if the men nods and starts walking so I follow him. We end up in front of a huge set of double doors, which he opens for me, and I am greeted by thousands of books stacked on high shelves.

Along with the shelves there are stacks of books, and me being me, I effectively manage to slip on a book causing a pile to fall on me with a loud thud. In seconds I feel the books being removed from my body and I am greeted with clear blue eyes filled with worry.

“Jesus, Cara. You've got to be more careful.” Henry says.

He lends a hand to me and lifts me up effortlessly. Once I'm upright he quickly retracts his hand and goes back to his business voice.

“So how may I help you?” He questions with a small smile.

Swallowing my pride I look him in his eyes.

“I came here to apologize. I realize that I have been behaving like an asshat for that past few days and I just want you to know that it's no fault of yours. I'm not pissed off with you, I'm pissed at the situation. So sorry for that. And I promise that I'm not always so bitchy.”

I began walking out of the room when he stops me.

“Hey Cara. There is going to ball tonight to celebrate our engagement. I'd love it if you came.”

“I'll think about it.”

With that I step out of the large room to find another servant in the hallway.

“Hey, can you show me where I can catch a ride?”