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Thoughts - Chapter 10

Apple's P.O.V

   I left Ashlynn's room and walked down the hall that leads to my room. As I opened the door to my room, I noticed that Raven was observing me. What's she looking at me for? Ugh whatever I'm just gonna take a nap.

   Closing my eyes, I began to think about everything that had happened earlier. At first, I didn't know what to think about when I saw the drama go down. In the beginning, I was infuriated because Ashlynn was hiding the fact she was Hunter's girlfriend. She wasn't doing her part of what it means to be a Royal! She betrayed me-I mean-all of us by going against her destiny! Later, the more I thought about it, the more I began to think about how I could make Ashlynn be on my side.

                   That's when I got the idea.

   I could convince her to feel angry towards the situation rather than to be sad about it. Making her angry would make her want to seek vengeance. She would want revenge against Hunter...better yet Cerise.

   Cerise...I knew she had something to hide. I could just feel it. I needed Ashlynn to find out what that secret or weakness of hers is.

   I know I can count on Ashlynn. After she completes her mission, she will know to never go against her destiny, for it would cause destruction in her life.

Cerise's P.O.V

   After the encounter I had with Hunter earlier, I decided to come home early. I walked this time instead of run. My mind can't stop thinking about Ashlynn. I know that sounds crazy, right? Unfortunately, I didn't feel like what was going on was right. It's true that I am in love with Hunter, but I feel guilty. I hurt Ashlynn. It's all because I got in the way. That fact would not leave my mind. It bothers me too much. I can just imagine how it would feel if I have gotten my heart broken like that. I am a horrible person...

"Cerise? Is everything alright?", asked Ramona.
"Yeah. Everything is fine", I assured her. I don't want her to worry about me.
"No. I know you. What's wrong?", Ramona insisted.
My fingers were tapping on the basket handle. I looked at the floor, avoiding eye contact.
"I'm not gonna stop asking until you give answers".
"Ugh alright. Fine. But please don't hate me for what I did", I said, "I ruined someone's whole relationship because I was jealous...I was jealous and selfish and I made a girl cry in front of everyone if you haven't heard!".
   "Cerise...don't blame yourself. You weren't the main reason she cried. I'm pretty sure you didn't have any bad intentions, but things just didn't end up as planned. That's not how life goes", Ramona consoled.
  
   I looked down at my hands and took in everything she's said. She has a way with words. She always knows what to say. I don't know what I'd do without her.
  
   "Know that you can always turn a situation back around. Don't lose hope because there is always a way to make things better. Don't give up now. It might help you feel less horrible if you just apologize to her".

   Ramona hugged me tightly as tears poured down my face.

   "Trust your instincts, Cerise. Father has always told us that", Ramona told me.
   "I love you", I said, sniffling.
    "I love you more".

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I am trying to upload more frequently as you can probably tell lmao

-@mcookier 💕