My eyes are red and puffy from crying. I'm dressed in a grey dress, ready to be sold off like a piece of furniture. My life had take a wicked turn in a split second. I walk to the balcony as soon as I hear a car arrive. I look down from the balcony. It had to be him, Carrington. As though he can feel my eyes on him, he looks up. Our eyes meet. I look away and retreat.

**

"I'm glad you made the right decision." Judith says, barging into my room. I look at her, anger and pure disgust in my eyes.

"Shall we? We mustn't keep him waiting."

"Where is my father? Does he know what you've done?"

"Your husband to be is waiting, Princess."

*

As I arrive downstairs, the first person I see is a tall, well built man. He looked like he was in his late twenties. He had blue eyes, and was blonde, just like me. He has a blank expression on his face. He must be Carrington.

"Shall we?" The man accompanying Carrington asks.

"We shall." Judith responds, leading everyone into the study. I feel betrayed. I want to cry, but I control myself.

the opinion that both parties are

myself to respond. I'm shaking, and I can feel the tears spilling out of my eyes. Judith rushes to my side. "Say

"Yes." I finally respond.

accept Ms. Richardson here, to be your lawfully wedded wife?" The

annoyed. I look away. It

Mr. Carrington to be your

respond. I run my hand through

me. I close my eyes, remembering Rocky's touch, his lips on mine— how could I possibly betray him in such a huge manner? I think back to seeing my father, his pale eyes and facial expressions. He was really sick,

ready, Mrs.

"I do." I respond.

"She is!" Judith answers.

parties can sign this." Carrington signs. I

by the state, I pronounce you

****

in two hours. It would be best if you take whatever you want to so that

man like you. You may leave if you wish." I say, as I walk off. He grabs my arm. He chuckles softly. "I beg your pardon? We are married,

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