Not Your Typical Love Story- Minx and Krism

Chapter 3

Minx's POV

I frowned and looked out the window. We had pulled up inside the gates of a large castle. The gardens were exquisite and were filled with flowers.

Mother took me out of the coach and spent a couple of minutes fussing with my dress. Once she finished, she walked to the doors and spoke to a guard there.

I found myself being escorted inside, mother in tow, towards a large set of double doors. I felt my heart speed up but kept a cool composure.

I closed my eyes as the door opened then looked in. The room hidden behind the doors was large, with luxury couches and a large fireplace. There was decorations everywhere and the place looked intricate. I can see why mother wants me to marry into this family. I'm not going to though.

I was sat down at a table and a man walked up to me with a girl by his side. The man was regal, wearing a black suit with red swirls. The girl was a wonderful sight.

She was wearing a light red, nearly pink, dress with bright red swirls. She had black hair and a perfect figure. What caught my attention however was her one brown and one red eyes.

The girl in question stood with a proud posture, staring at me up and down. I felt slightly self conscious.

I frowned and looked at her as she held out her hand, before shaking it and retracting my arm. I looked at the ground as mother and the man talked. I started slightly as I felt mother touch my arm.
"I'm going with Krism's father to speak about negotiations. I'd like you to get to know your betrothed."

With that she left, and the door closed, locking me in the room with this girl who is apparently called Krism. There was a thick tension in the air that I couldn't break. She just sat there, staring at me, examining me.

"How old are you?" Her voice rang out through the room and I looked at her.
"15... H-how old are you ?" I mentally kicked myself for stuttering. Damn it.

The girl smiled and spoke clearly. "I'm 16." I looked at the ground and growled inwardly. Why do I even care? My thoughts continued until I realised that I was being stared at by Krism.

I began to feel self conscious and glared at her, causing her to chuckle. "You're rather fierce, aren't you?" I frowned at this statement. She was mocking me. How dare she?

I tried to stand up but felt her push me back down. She was a bit taller than me and that gave her an advantage against me. I glared and went to stand again, but felt her hand push me back down once again.

"No need to move sweetheart. You're cute but I'm not ready for biting yet. Let's get to know each other better, hm?" Krism had a smile on her face and she sat next to me, hooking her arm over my shoulder. I was trapped and I hated it.

"So, why are you being so feisty?" She smiled at me, her eyes sparkling. I glared at the ground and spoke.

"Because I'm being forced to marry someone who I've never met and already hate." I saw her gaze droop slightly and she mouthed the word 'ouch'. I sighed and looked away, as she walked to the couch opposite.