The Selection without America?

Fights

America's POV

Maxon and I have been talking and walking in the garden almost daily. Sometimes we just talk about the most random things, but no matter what there is no awkward pause or moment. It was nice.

I was meandering in the hallways and just looking out the window minding my own business when I move my face forward after looking at a window a hand slaps me in the face.

"Stay away from Maxon!" The person who slapped me yelled in my face.

"Huh?" Was all I could say after the slap caught me off guard.

"I said. Stay away from my husband, Maxon or I will personally throw you out of this castle." She threatened.

"What do you mean Kriss!" I say and I was already wanting this conversation over with. Kriss was quite a character.

"I mean all the walks in the garden. All the talking. I know you have feelings for him." She accused.

"Kriss, you have no idea what you are talking about. I don't have romantic feelings for Maxon!" I choke out the last sentence. I knew I was lying to myself and Kriss.

"You do. I know. Almost everyone can see it. America, listen to me. Take my advice."

"Why would I ever take advice from you!" I yell at her. She just smirked.

"Because I'm the future queen and I could do some real damage to you and your 'perfect' life. You'll never even look at Maxon again. You wouldn't want that. Would you?" She asked innocently.

After I didn't respond she went on.

"Take this advice America. Stay away from Maxon because you are embarrassing yourself and Maxon. Acting like love birds. Yeah. No. Maxon may not love me like a wife yet, but he will. I'm having his child. The heir. So back away. He's mine. I even got a ring to show it." She says and holds her left hand out to show me her wedding ring and band.

"Kriss. Let's be honest here. Yeah I may have feelings for Maxon. But take my advice. Maxon will never love you." I say and I felt bad but I had to stand my ground with her. "You are so selfish and like all the other girls in the selection you only wanted to be Queen. You didn't want to win his heart. All you care about the crown and money." I say and cross my arms.

"How dare you accuse me of that! I love Maxon. Maxon will love me. I am having his child! Are you having his child? Uhhhh no. So back off. I love Maxon for him. Maybe unlike you. I think that you are actually the one that likes Maxon just for his money and title. Let me be the first to tell you this. You lost. I am the future queen and Maxon's wife. I will always be more than you. You are just a low sad little girl who loved the wrong man." Kriss yelled in my face.

"Kriss. I don't care what you think about me. You could go die in a hole for all I care. But all I know is that you have no control over Maxon. In the end he will always choose the right choice. He will always do good. His goodness will ride over your evilness every time." I gritted my teeth. I wanted to walk away but I just couldn't.

"Oh that's really cute America. You think that I'm evil. You think that Maxon and me are on opposite sides. Let me fill you in. Maxon and I are on the same side. Fighting people like you. Who threaten our relationship." Kriss sneers.

"I-" Kriss cuts me off before I can say anything else. She holds up her hand telling me to shut up.

"Long fight short. Stay away from him. If you don't I will have you kicked out. I know I know you are probably thinking "oh how will you ever kick me out because you are not Queen yet." Blah Blah Blah. Well I am very friendly with the king and he can kick you out. No matter what Maxon and Amberly say. At the end of the day it's the king's call." She says and just walks away.

I couldn't believe what just happened. Did she really just threaten me? I didn't know what I was going to do. I could always tell Maxon. Would that make me seem weak?

I stopped thinking and started doing. I went to my room and wrote Maxon a note. I knew he was in his studies and I couldn't bother him. Not that I would want to, I think he needs to do his best in his studies to make him an even better ruler.

Dear Maxon,

Please meet me in the garden by the fountain at sunset. I won't say anything but I just need someone to talk to and give me advice. Real advice. If you are busy I get it. Just I need you. I'll meet you there.

See you soon, hopefully,

America.

Tugging My Ear

I folded the letter in thirds and put it neatly in an envelope and slicked it close. I handed it to Mary to go and give to Maxon. I hoped with all my might that Maxon would be there. He needed to be there.

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At dinner Maxon met my gaze and he tugged his ear. I tugged mine back. We shared a smoked and looked away. I could tell Kriss knew something was up but didn't say anything.

Later that night I go out to the garden and sit by the fountain we always meet by and sit down on the bench. I watch the sun set.

"Hey is this seat taken?" I hear a male voice behind me.

I turn and Maxon stands in the slightly dark sunlight. "No it is as open as can be. You may sit." I say and he laughs at my choice of words.

"Thank you. So what do you want to talk about?" He asks concern crossing his face in the dim light.

"Kriss. She talked to me today." I say and look down at my shoes.

"What about her?" He asks like he is totally oblivious.

Sorry I needed to quick write this chapter because I'm out camping!! I hope you love it. What do you think Maxon is going to say or do after America tells him about Kriss? Please comment and vote!!

I'll post again 7/2/18

Spoiler: you get to see Maxon POV and what he will say.