Secret: A Selection Story

Secret: Marlee

i could hear Maxon entering the small room, and I prayed to God that he wouldn't peek in the closet. They chatted for a little while, and I peeked through the cracks of the decaying wood to see them getting closer to each other. 

Maxon apologized, the sound bouncing off the walls due to the lack of furniture in the room. 

"America, forgive me."

"For what, Maxon?" she asked, hopeful.

"For letting you get caned. I should have stood up to father." he lamented. 

i could tell that America was disappointed. Suddenly, Maxon leaned in. 

America, caught in the moment, melted into his touch. 

Even though I wasn't exactly in love with Maxon, I could feel a twinge of jealousy somewhere in my body. 

America and Maxon were melting against each other, his hand tangled in her red, cherry blossom hair.  As soon as Maxon began to deepen the kiss, America's hand tightened around Maxon's neck, pulling him closer. 

Maxon pushed away at the last moment, and America sighed. Maxon gave her a kiss on her forehead, and he left the room, desperately trying to figure out how to get the dirt off the back of his collar. I could hear America chuckle, then she rushed to the blocked door of the broom closet. 

I giggled. "America, you looked like you were about to cry."

America blushed fiercely, and turned away, crossing her arms to stop her from bursting out into laughter. 

I heard yet another knock on the door, and America peered through the mahogany door. 

"Yes, Mr. Woodwork?" she asked, politely. I immediately straightened, and smoothed my hair. AMerica turned around, shrugging.

SHe opened the door all the way. America could tell that there was so awkward silence in the room, but she refused to back out to give us some space. 

I hadn't meant to, but I rushed forward. Carter did too. We embraced, and kissed for a while, until i heard the door open, and America screamed. 

I turned around to see a maid, her jaw dropped on the floor. The towels she was holding were unfolded, and she left them on the floor, before backing out and running for the Great Room. 

Carter chased after her. 

"Braelynn! Wait!" 

i stood, shocked, and in pain. Before she ran out, I saw her throw something on the ground. I delicately walked forward, avoiding the dents in the floor by tip-toeing. There, was a ring of twine, with a golden button on the top. 

It wasn't much, but it was a ring. A marriage one. 

My world went black.