We grew up in the same place.
At the same time.
Yet, we are complete opposites.
He is Xavier Black, the Prince of Zander.
~Handsome, Strong, Confident.
Then there is me, Roselyn Bell. Just a maid, who works at the castle Prince Xavier lives in...
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~Four years ago~
"What do you mean, I'm leaving?" I could not believe what I was hearing. It has only felt like a few weeks since me and my rose shared our first kiss. Since then, we didn't get to spend too much time together. All because of that stupid, annoying, brat Katerina. Why couldn't she just keep her mouth shut. Roselyn thought Katerina told on us for not including her when we played, but that's not entirely the truth. Once I found out that Katerina was being rude to my Rose, I threatened to make her disappear and send her far, far away from the safety of her 'papa and his money.' My father was so mad that I made a king, whose kingdom is allied with ours, daughter upset, and threatened to fire Roselyn's mom unless I hung out with just Katerina for a week. This morning I woke up excited for the first time this week thinking I would finally get to see Roselyn, but of course my father had to ruin everything.
"Do not question me! I am telling you, you are going to live with your uncle and you will do as I say! If you are upset with the move, you have no one to blame but yourself. I told you long ago to stop associating yourself and our family with that workers daughter." Hearing him speak of my Rose that way makes me shake with anger. "I've let it go on this long, but I have to put an end to it. Princess Katerina has informed her father and I that you are more than just friends with the street rat. Did the thought of what our people will think when they see their Prince with a workers daughter ever cross your tiny brain when you made that horrible decision?"
By the time he is finished tearing apart the person I love most in this world, I am ready to rip off his head! I am used to him putting me down, but my Rose's name is too perfect to even come out of his disgusting mouth. If it wasn't for the bystanders in the room and my brother holding me back by my wrist, I would have gone at him with all that I have. Who does he think he is? Without the people like Roselyn and her mother, he would just be a regular man!
"They will probably be relieved to know their prince isn't an idiot like their king." While Xander may have been stopping me from physically attacking him, that did not mean he could stop me from attacking him verbally.
"You listen here you little brat! I am your King and you will not insult me! I know what is best for you and you will be going to live with my brother for as long as I say! That girl is making you loose your focus. You need to be focusing on your future, not some maid. I am trusting you to take over the military of my country when you are of age! That girl will not ruin what I have planned." He did not allow any further discussion on this topic, as he turns around and exits the thrown room.
"I know how hard this must be for you, my son." My mother began. But she could never really know what I am going through. I am being separated from my best friend, the love of my life, my Rose. "Do not worry, I will make sure nothing happens to Rosy and her mother. You just go to your uncles and try not to think about her too much. Know that I love you very much and I am so sorry that I cannot stop him from making you leave." By now my mother was crushing me in a hug, while weeping. Not a fan of touching unless it is with my Rose, even if she is my mother, I patted her on the back and told her I loved her.
Xander gave me a nod, to which I just nodded back. We both are not huge fans of dealing with emotions. However, I could tell that he was upset by me leaving. We may be very different and not spend too much time together, but we have always had each others backs. I could also sense a bit of fear coming off of him. I guess it is because he is now going to go through our father's "lessons" alone, until I come back.
As I made my way into my room, which was filled with maids packing up most of my belongings, I thought of my new living arrangements. I have never even met my uncle before, but from what I have heard, he is even more strict than my father. He is known as one of the best warriors in our land and has fought in many wars. I have to go and be on my best behavior, so that I can quickly return to my Rose.
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~Present Day~
Hell. That's how I would describe life with my uncle. Everyday for the last four years has been spent training. The first two years I tried my hardest to do everything Uncle Zane ordered me to do. However, I soon realized that no matter what I did, I would not be returning home to my Little Rose.
While living with Zane might have been easier than living with my father, I quickly found out that life without Roselyn is impossibly hard. I almost feel guilty for never letting anyone else get to be in her life, but I am too selfish to share her.
The last two years, Zane has let me come with him when he went into battle. We had just got back from a battle with our greatest enemies, Flunce. Flunce is the land west of us. While we are the strongest land, Flunce is the second and very jealous about it. Our two lands have been fighting since before I was born. Whenever I tried to learn more about the feud growing up, my father would always yell at me to not ask questions and just do as he says. However, Uncle Zane treats me like a man, not some kid he can control. He actually let me lead this last battle.
Even though Zane respects me more than my father does, I have grown even harder and more cold hearted. Without my Rose in my life, I have put all my focus into my training and battles. While I still think about her every minute of everyday, I have stopped trying to reach out to her. When I first arrived, I would send her a letter every week, but after a year without a reply I got the hint. My poor Little Rose was either too hurt that I left without saying goodbye or someone, most likely my father, was keeping my letters from reaching her.
"Start packing your bags." Zane's deep voice brought me back from my thinking.
"Where are we going?" Since I came to live with him, I have been able to travel all over the world. Whenever we went to a new place, I would think of what my Rose would like about it and how I couldn't wait to take her once I got back and we were married.
"You are going back to the castle. Your father had agreed with me that once you turn eighteen, you will return to your home." I could feel my heart speeding up at his words. Just the thought of being with my Rose again made me feel things that I haven't since I was forced to leave her. "I will be going with you and staying for a month in order to help you transition into your new position as the leader of the Zander military."
I tuned all his words out after I realized what was going on. This was it. I was finally getting to see my Little Rose again. And when I did, I would make up for all the time we have been apart.
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