The Forgotten Princess

Chapter 5

"Athena? Wake up." Charlotte shakes me before slamming a pillow onto my head. I cry out in pain before rolling on my side and covering my head from anymore oncoming blows. Instead, Charlotte pulls the covers from my body.

"What do you want?" I moan while blindly trying to find the covers. I'm too tired to function today and I have a splitting headache from last night.

"You need to get up. Your mum is going to be so mad if she finds you in this state. Come on!" And with that, she throws another pillow at my head. I groan before sitting up and throwing the pillow back at my best friend. It hits her fair in the face, causing her to gasp before laughing so hard she falls over.

"Why are you in such a good mood?" I scramble out of bed, doing an awkward stretch before heading to the bathroom to shower. I turn the water on and strip down before climbing, allowing the hot water to trickle over my body. I leave my hair up and angle the water, so I don't get my hair wet.

"I found him. He's amazing, Athena! He's so gentle and loving and so freaking hot!" I'm smile at her happiness; glad she's found someone who's going to treat her right. I quickly wash my body before grabbing a towel and climbing out. I dry myself off before throwing on my dressing gown and standing in front of the mirror. Straight away, Charlotte begins working on taking out all of the bobby pins and freeing my hair from its trap.

"I'm really happy you're happy, Char. Does Chad know?" I watch her expression slowly change in the mirror. She slowly shakes her head, sadness and anger taking over her soft features. She pushes her dark brown waves over her shoulder and out of her face.

"I haven't told Chad, and I'm never going to. I don't plan on ever seeing him again. I was actually hoping you'd let me stay here for a little while, just until my mate can sort out where we are going to live." I nod and smile at her.

"Of course, Char. I can help you get your stuff too if you like. I'm sure Damon would be happy to help too." She smiles at me before wrapping her arms around me in a tight hug.

"Thank you, Thena. Now let's get you ready for the breakfast bonanza your mum has ready for everyone downstairs." I smile as she pulls my hair up into a half up-half down hair do, decorating the style some butterfly pins. The light blue and purple diamantes that cover the butterflies perfectly compliment the colour of my hair. When she finishes with my hair, she applies some mascara to my eye lashes and some clear lip gloss.

"There, you look perfect. Now brush your teeth, put one some perfume and deodorant, and then get dressed. I'll be hiding the empty bottles of alcohol covering your bed." She kisses my cheek before laughing and leaving the bathroom. I chuckle to myself before doing as I'm told. I quickly brush my teeth and apply my favourite perfume and deodorant before moving into the closet and let my dressing gown fall to the floor.

I pull out a blush coloured, off-the-shoulder shirt and slip that over my head. I don't bother with a bra as I'm sure I'm just going to be sitting around all day. The shirt is long sleeved, with elastic at the end of the sleeves, along the collar and along the bottom hem. Because of the elastic at the end of the sleeves, it causes an almost balloon-like effect. The shirt ruffles a little at the top of the elastic along the collar, making it look a little less plain. I then pair it with a pair of casual, blue, ripped jeans and some white sketchers.

I walk out of the wardrobe to find Charlotte sitting on my bed filing her nails. My bed is made, and the floor is clear. The several empty bottles from last night have disappeared and my room actually looks respectable for once.

"How do I look?" Charlotte turns to look at me and quickly shoots me a bright smile.

"Like the prettiest girl in the world. You can't forget this though." She says as she hands me my Wolf necklace. I smile in thanks before clasping the necklace around my neck. "Alright let's go before your mum comes up and gets us." She laughs before taking my hand and dragging me out of my room.