rebel by choice

chapter 21 ( decision, decision )

Rosalie starts in the fall!

WHAT!? everyone shouts

What do you mean, mother? Start where?

Blue heart royal academy replies Martha

after a moment of silences 

Wow! if  I had known you could have given me a leg up when Leon was applying, then we would have gotten together sooner, mother says, Augustus. Don't push it, Augustus, this was only a one-time thing replies an irritated Martha ann, yes mother, my apologies replies Augustus. I didn't know Leon when to Blue heart? Questioned Martha, yes, he just finished his first year there, he's also going back in the fall, he's very excited replies, Augustus. That good to know! Rosalie will have a friendly face their when she goes,  would not you say that good Richard? Asked Martha .yes wonderful mother, you have been Offaly quiet Richard everything alright? Questions, Martha. Yes, everything fine, im just shock, me and Helena had been talking about trying to find Rosalie, a new school and well you saved us a lot of work thank you, mother,   thank you so much says Richard . aww Richard your welcome im happy to help my favorite grandchild speaks, Martha. Isn't this great news, Helena? 

no replies Helena,

 what do you mean "no"? asked Richard   

No, she's not going, you expect me to send my child to a school that I haven't even heard of and know nothing about, that's madness Richard says, Helena. Helena, this is what we have talked about for a long time now. Rosalie needs to be around kids her own age and get to experience life just like every other kid replies Richard .but she not like every other kid, she is my child, and I know what is best for her, and that is her staying here where I can keep my eye on her says, Helena. Helena, you are being ridiculous, what is this really about? Question Richard. Richard, I can't watch her go through what happened last time, it will break my heart replies Helena. Helena? I never knew says Richard sadly, I know I can't protect her from everything, but at least I know that at long as she is in this house, I can protect her says, Helena. Honey, we can't keep her from living her life, and I'm afraid that if we don't do this now, one day, we all wake up, and the decision will have been made for us says, Richard. I know, I know it just so hard Richard, what if she does not fit in or can't make friends like the last times then what? Asked Helena. We can think of something else; we at least have to have faith in Rosalie to let her try says, Richard. 

He's right, Helena, you will never know unless you let her try, says Martha .helena, I don't want you to make a rusted decision only to regret it later, so take your time and think it through. Still, I do have to warn you Fall semester starts in a few weeks, so you don't have a lot of time to make a decision. Also, the headmistress was kind enough to give Rosalie a spot, when you usually have to go through an application process, which takes months. So this is a one time deal, so think about your decision carefully because once you made it, there is no going back. Of course, Martha, and thank you for all you have done, replies Helena. 

during that time in Rosalie room

stupid brother, stupid dress, stupid stupidness 

nana enter humming holding towels 

 Rosalie!? Shouts nana dropping the towels. What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be entertaining the guest? Asked nana. Guinevere is showing the prince around, while the adults have coffee replies, Rosalie. What about your brothers? Where are they?  they had more important things to do answers Rosalie in a huff. Your mother is going to have a fit when she finds out, says nana. Nana, do you enjoy your job? Asked Rosalie, of course, dear, why do you ask? Well, don't you ever get bored of doing the same thing day after day? No, not really. I quite like my job replies nana, but nana, you look at the same walls and do the same thing every day isn't that boring, soul-crushing even? Asked Rosalie. Well, I guess someday it can be a little boring or even soul-crushing, but every day I get to experience and learn something I never knew before so that help to keep the soul-crushing feeling away replies nana. I thought you might say something all wise like that says Rosalie with a sigh. So Rosalie, what is this really about because I know it not about my job? Question nana. 

Nana Im tired of looking at the same walls and doing the same thing, I want something new and exciting and, and... 

adventures helps nana

Yeah! An adventure! I want to experience life and all the fun, I want to go and see the world! Says Rosalie excitedly. Well then go replies nana, that's it just go? Nana, you know it more complicated than that. Sweetie it least complicated than you think, you need to talk to your parents and tell them how your feeling and who knows they might surprise you say nana,  I don't know nana? Question Rosalie . just try Rosalie, that all I ask, ok? Asked nana Rosalie sighs, ok nana, I'll try. That, my girl! Now then I have to finish my chores, oh if you get hungry later, I saw the chef making your favorite red velvet cake with chocolate and cheese cream frosting replies nana as she walks out the door.  

Richard, what are we going to do? Asked Helena, I don't know Helena, but we have to come to a decision soon replies Richard . the two had excused themselves to their offices to talk in private.  

enter nana 

Forgive me, your Majesty; I didn't think anyone was in here, I can come back later says nana shutting the door. No, it's fine nana you can stay, says Helena, nana reenters and begins cleaning. This is such a big decision, Richard, their so many ways this can go wrong, I know, and the deal mother made with the headmistress is a one-time thing. So if we reject it now and then later decide that we want Rosalie to go, it could take years, or she might even reject her application altogether, replies Richard. Helena sighs im getting a headache. im all done, your Majesty, thank you, nana you are excused responds Helena,  yes your grace says nana exiting. 

Your grace the chef prepared a red velvet cake with chocolate and cream cheese frosting, I think that will help with your headache says nana. My favorite! thank you for tell me nana replies, Helena. Also, your Majesty, have you asked princess Rosalie what she would like to do? Asked nana, no, we hadn't even though about asking her, but that might be a good place to start replied Richard. Helena, we should ask Rosalie what she wants to do, this is her future we are talking about.  I guess you right; nana, do you know where Rosalie is? We wish to speak with her ? asked Helena, I believe I saw her heading to the kitchen, she mentioned something about a snack replies nana. Fantastic, I can get a slice of cake on the way says Helena exiting as Richard followed . their so easy, I almost feel bad,  almost says nana walking downstairs.  

Helena enters the kitchen and sees Rosalie stand eating a piece of cake. Rosalie? Can we see you in the dining room? Asked Helena, yes, mother replies, Rosalie .also, can someone bring the cake out and serve it? She asked no one particular.  yes, your grace ill send someone out right away, replies the chef. Helena exiting and joins Richard and Rosalie at the table. Rosalie, we have something to take to about, and once we tell you what it is, we would like your honest answer, ok, Rosalie? Asked Richard. Ok, ok, I confess, but it was not my fault they left first, and I tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen, please don't ground me pleaded Rosalie. Rosalie, what are you talking about? Question Helena, this isn't about us leave and making Gwen give the tour by herself? Question Rosalie. No, this is not what this about answers Helena oh, so what your question then? Well, sweetheart, you remember your grandmother having news that involves you. Well, she was able to get you accepted blue heart royal academy, and well, you start in the fall. 

Who wants cake!?  shouts Martha entering the room 

Mother, I thought you were talking to August? Asked Richard, I was, but I heard through the grapevine that you were telling Rosalie the good news, and I just had to see the look on her face when you told her replies, Martha. So Rosalie, what to do think? Asked Martha. Rosalie, if this is something you don't want to do, then just tell us, and we won't bring it up again, says Helena, and if you need some time to make your decision, then that will be fine also says, Richard. 

So Rosalie, what do you think?