The arrangement

New beginnings

It had been 3 days since Max had kissed me. I will admit he's a good kisser, as much as I didn't want too, and looking back I wish I didn't.

After I pushed him off of me and slapped him across the Face I realized I messed up.
The shock on his face as the handprint began to appear on his cheek.

I ran down the hall and eventually made it up to my room. What the hell was I thinking. He was my future husband after all and I'm gonna have to kiss him when the time comes.

That day I watched from my bedroom window as Max and his parents left in the car. My mother was apologizing, I could see it in her face along with disappointment. I was disappointed in myself as well and shocked. I needed to apologize.

I'd thought about possibly calling him but I immediately shot that idea down. I needed to grow up and apologize in person. Show him I was mature.

My mother had been coming to my room everyday demanding I let her in. But I simply didn't, I did not want to talk to her. And as usual my Father was M.I.A.

" open up this door right now young lady " she said banging on my door.

I looked at myself in the mirror one last time. My dark hair was straight and fell down to my elbow, I had a blue Sunday dress on with some flats.

I opened up the door right as my mother was about to knock again. I gave her a polite smile before walking down the hall.

" and where do you think you're going "

" I'm going to apologize to my future husband if that's alright with you " I said not turning back.

I walked to the front door as Joseph my body guard was waiting for me. He was an older man but was scary intimidating.

" Good morning Joseph " I said with a smile.
" Good morning to you as well Genevieve "

He opened up the door as I slid into my seat. Walking about the back he got in next to me and motioned for the driver to go.

" I heard about the incident with the boy " he chuckled.

" I just wasn't expecting it " i replayed. " mother was not happy "
" oh yes I could see it in her face. What about your father? "

I shrugged my shoulders, cause I really didn't know what he thought about the situation. It was a quiet ride for a couple of minutes. The words slipped out of my mouth before I could stop them.

" do you believe in love? " I asked Joseph.

He was quiet for a minute before answering
" I do ". He said smiling.

I nodded not asking anymore questions and kept my eyes out the window. I knew he was married and they now have grandchildren. But I wanted someone opinion on the subject who's family doesn't force them to marry someone they don't want too.

The ride was about an hour long. Soon I was seeing the gate to their castle, their garden and then the beautiful castle. Even on the outside you see how it almost look alive with brightness. Unlike mine where things were quite and uneventful.

The car was parked and Joseph got out and opened my door. I turned to look at the garden, it was 10 times better than ours. More colors than ever and I could even see a couple of butterfly's.

We walked up to the front doors. They were opened by two guards and we were greeted but a smiling face. Stepping into the castle I'm my jaw dropped, it was absolutely beautiful. Maids running back and fourth with flowers and brooms. Laughing echoed down the hall. This is what it should always be like, I thought to myself.

" hello, I'm George, the royal family's butler " he said greeting with a wide smile.

" max will be down shortly my lady " I nodded.
Looking around my eyes found a vase on a table with the most beautiful flowers I'd ever seen. I walked over, looking at Joseph who was in a conversation with George.

The flowers were so vibrant. Yellow, pink, purple etc. I'd never seen such color flowers before.
I could already smell them and they smelt so good!

" enjoying my mothers flowers " asked a voice from behind me.
I turned on my heels to see Max. Me had a smile on his face and he looked over my outfit and I did the same to him. He was wearing a white fitted t shirt with some jeans. So casual and somewhat handsome.

" they are beautiful " I said turning back at them.

" my mother loves gardening " he said softly looking at the flowers.
I felt him get closer and he was now whispering in my ear.
" but I'm sure you didn't come all they way out here just to admire my mothers flowers did you? " he said then backing away.

" can we talk " I asked as my nerves started kicking in.

" sure " he said as he started walking.

I have to walk at a faster pace to keep up with him.

" I-I just wanted to A-Apologize for they way I reacted a couple days ago and it wasn't right. "

He kept walking but responded

" I'm not accepting your apology " he said matter-a-factly.
I could feel my anger rise up to my ears.
" well why not! " I demanded.

He stopped walking and turned. I ran right into his chest before falling backwards he grabbed my elbows keeping me from falling. I was able to stand on my own but he didn't let go. He looked straight into my eyes. He had really really pretty blue eyes.

" I'm not accepting it because I should be the one apologizing. "
I raised my eyebrows at him

" I should not have kissed you, it was right to you and I'm sorry. I deserved what you did and I take full responsibility "
I was speechless.
Once he noticed. A small smile can from him.
" after all that wouldn't be a very good story to our kids about our first kiss "

What did he just say!

" that was not my first kiss " I lied

" oh really than please, tell me who was your first kiss"
" u-uh..."
" does his name start with a M and end with X "
He said grinning widely at me.

" Even if it was my first kiss how did you know "

" I have my people " he said letting go of me and began walking again.

I followed him through the back doors and straight out the the garden. Hot on his trail.

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