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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2014, 10:58:23 pm »
A maid had nudged the princess awake. Essie was still very tired but was left with no choice but to get up and join the family for brunch. Without her father there to scold her for wearing suggestive gowns, she was free to wear a long purple one with no extra material beneath the skirt to keep it from clinging to her curves.

Silently, she made her way into the dining area where sat the king, queen and the jack of as- prince. A servant held the chair beside the prince out for her to sit in which she did with reservation. They were close enough to brush elbows if not careful.

Her eyes scanned the king and queen's faces before she bowed her head accordingly.

"Thank you, for allowing me to dine with you," she said softly. "It is an honor to be your guest, as always."

The way the golden tapestries that hung in oversized ruffles over the windows, reminded her of her aunt who always wore large dresses that people had to be careful not to trip over in a five foot radius at balls. Due to the intricate and tightly sown weavings of the threads, they did not lack majesty and almost shimmered against the sunlight. Surely, as queen, she would be in charge of decorating a castle and picking out delicacies for menus. Jasper would not want her in the way of other, more important things. Forever, she was doomed to be a pretty face who stood quietly at her husband's side and produced heirs to his throne.

She swallowed and blinked, snapping out of her thoughts.

"I'm very hungry, I wonder where the food is," she murmured beneath her breath even though she was anything but hungry.

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2014, 10:48:38 pm »
Jasper wouldn't be fortunate enough to be able to escape in the morning. When he awoke, there were already attendants in his room, picking out an appropriate outfit for his meeting with the Princess, since no one knew he had met with her the night before. What a pain in the ass... Once he was properly bathed and dressed, he was ushered to the Dining room, where his parents were already seated. His mother already had that "disappointed" look on her face, but it was the King that went straight into scolding mode. "Where were  you yesterday with Essie arrived?"

"I-"

"You had a responsibility to be here! None of your excuses!"

As usual, Jasper got no opportunity to explain himself. Not that he would have had a solid excuse anyway but it would be nice to at least get the chance sometimes. "It won't happen again father...." Not until the coast was clear, at least.

"Be sure that it doesn't. We'll be having brunch with the Princess together, since you can't be trusted to handle your responsibilities alone." The Prince took a seat and waited patiently and silently, for his assigned fiancee, as well as his morning meal; Two things in his life that were guaranteed, much like everything else...

guest1268

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 06:35:25 pm »
Essie watched in reserved awe as his eyes transitioned into various colors. His eyes were ever changing like that of the weather. The words he spoke only made her frown. He was as stubborn as an old mule! She could force herself to live with his jokes and his insults, but what she could not live with was his unwillingness to talk things out. She could not help but feel misunderstood.

"But that's not what I-... " she started.

He was gone before she could try to explain herself. A small and not at all princess-like, curse emitted her lips when he scaled the wall then vanished from view. She stomped her foot and bit her knuckles to muffle a scream.

"Excuse me, no one is supposed to be out after midnight, princess."

Essie composed herself and looked at the soldier walking toward her.

"I apologize, must have been sleep walking, " she lied.

He nodded, waiting for her to comply. She did, but not before retrieving Jasper's shirt. The fabric left streaks of mud along her hands as she held it. Essie went to her room and almost immediately, fell asleep after collapsing on the bed.

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2014, 06:08:16 pm »
Blood red eyes watched as the woman's foot assualted the shirt he had abandoned, though no words came in exchange. He smirked, however, when she challenged the way that his grades surpassed hers. "Maybe your grades would have matched mine if you were as good at networking as me. Something tells me she would have favored you more anyway. Large swirls of light blue mixed into his iris as he spoke. His face showed confidence and humor toward the discussion, but in truth, he was only a fragile 14 year old boy at the time, unknowing that he was being taken advantage of by one of many women, hoping to make their fortune by way of the ignorant  young Prince.

Those multicolored eyes saw many things when they looked at Essie. She was too cold to remain outdoors, but too stubborn to go in until he conceded defeat to her. As if that would happen... His eyes narrowed, all hints of playfulness fading from his expression upon hearing her next statement. "A truce?" He said the words as if they were the most implausible thing he had ever heard.

His eyes turned to a solid brown color as they settled on his bride to be.It was rare to see them all one color. It was just as rare, for him to expose the level of sincerity, however harsh it may have been, that came with the words that followed. "You're a fool if you think our parents care if we're in love." Swirls of red accented the brown, glowing more intensely as his emotion spiked. He took a deep breath, and lowered his voice, causing the light in his eyes to dim once more. "The only thing they care about is us upholding their tradition. We'll be expected to produce an heir to our Kingdom; An heir that one day will  share the very fate that we face now. Our role is nothing more than to be another rung on the ladder of our history, and our significance is barely even that. Keep your thoughts of rebellion, Princess. They won't do us any good..." With that, Jasper turned toward the Castle, Elegantly climbed the wall, and snuck back in through his window. He was no longer in a mood to play games...

guest1268

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2014, 01:14:10 pm »
He had minimized the fall but she would rather suffer physical damage than be touched by him. Essie stomped on his shirt that was now on the ground. Mud soiled it as her toes pushed it into the  earth.

"We both know why you scored higher," she said. "Tell me, did the teacher teach you manners in bed, as well?"

Folding her arms over her chest, she looked at him with a narrow gaze. It was freezing but she was not going to bed until she won. What she was winning, she had no idea but she always felt like they were in constant competition.

Finally, as she sighed and shook her head. There was no way in hell this marriage was going to work. Essie looked away from him, stealing a glimpse at the castle.

"You know, I hate this too, " she said. "Why don't we address the elephant in the room and set up some kind of truce? They can force us into marriage, not love."

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2014, 11:43:48 pm »
Jasper chuckled as Essie scolded him for his lack of manners. "That's where you're mistaken, Princess." He said, hints of orange mixing in with his multicolored eyes. I was in the same etiquette courses as you as a child, and if I recall correctly, my marks were higher than yours." Jasper may have been t he wild child of the two, but he was well studied as Essie, even better in some areas.

Essie immediately fell into a temper tantrum when Jasper pulled his first prank. Her disdain toward him was fuel for the fire. When she splashed the water toward him, it soaked his shirt. In the cold night, wet clothes were not a smart decision. He immediately removed his shirt, tossing it at the woman's face before she attempted to stomp on his foot, instead finding a rock, and forcing herself toward the ground. Out of instinct, the Prince caught her before she could hit the ground, however he didn't lift her back up. "Clumsy as ever..." He said, before releasing her, allowing her to fall to the ground, much more gently than she would have falling from her full height. He was fine with being a jerk. It was easier being the target of her hatred than... Well, it was just better that way.

guest1268

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2014, 09:43:06 pm »
"You would not know what manners were even if they smacked you in the face," she said.

Why would she want to break any rules, anyways? At least, why would she when she was hoping to break the engagement with good behavior. The only thing she was guilty of was staying up too late. Hardly, anythibg news worthy. Hopefully, her father would have a change of heart once he realized that she deserved more. It was a long shot.

When her dress began to fall, she caught the gown with trembling fingers and gasped. The winter air nipped at her the bare skin, causing her to shiver. Quickly, she tied the dress and glared at him.

"Lesson learned?" she growled in a near whisper. "How dare you!"

She mumbled incoherently under her voice though it resembled words along the lines of 'I will teach you 'lesson'. Reaching into the fountain, she allowed the cold water to wrap around her hands before splashing water toward him.

"You are a spoiled..." she stammered, trying to think of a proper insult. "... jerk! You are a big, fat, jerk."

He's not fat, a voice in the back of her head rebuked but she waved it aside.

Flustered by the inability to correctly insult him, she went to stomp on his foot but instead, the darkness concealed a large rock and she tripped and landed on her hands which rescued her face. She then stood up, brushed off her dress and waited for the jibes that were sure to come after the embarrassing fall.


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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2014, 09:23:35 pm »
Dark red eyes peered through the eyes, giving off a light glow as Jasper approached the Princess They were filled with frustration, as well as exhaustion, but when the princess spoke up, they picked up a mischievous glint, ripples of yellow floating across them, like raindrops landing on the surface of a body of water. "As if I could pass up my engagement to your royal painfulness." He said, hopping up onto the the fountain, and walking around the side to where Essie stood.

"You know, if you're going to start misbehaving, you should commit to it more fully." He said, walking behind her on the edge of the fountain. "You don't ask permission to break the rules. You just do it." He then pulled the string on the left side of her dress, causing one side of her dress to fall down. He then laughed and plopped down in place. "See? Now would I have been able to pull that off if I asked your permission first? Consider this a lesson learned..."

guest1268

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2014, 11:14:32 pm »
      Eventually, the princess was informed of his disappearance and she had retreated to her room for the remainder of the evening.  She was extremely exhausted from the trip but had little luck falling asleep.  In a white night gown with lace trimmings, she grabs the lantern on her nightstand and leaves the room to investigate the castle.  After the numerous summers she had spent there, she knew almost every nook and cranny by heart and could probably find them in total darkness if necessary.  Every step of the way, she found herself battling memories of her time spent here with him.  There were forced into seclusion from their peers and play together.  Once they had gotten too old for child’s play, they were made to study and practice swordsmanship as well as musical instruments.  They were both well educated in preparation for the kingdoms they would someday inherit.

   Essie soon found herself walking on the muddy floor of the castle grounds.  She sat on the concrete, circular structure of the fountain and glanced up at the starry blanket above her, causing the long black curls to sweep down her back.  Before she could get too lost in her thoughts, she heard footsteps.  At first, they were very small but they grew louder, signaling the approach of someone.  She sighed.

   “Look, I know I am out late without guards, just give me five minutes,” she said to the dark figure before the moonlight uncloaked its owner. 

   Instantly, Essinianse frowned and folded her arms over her chest in defense.
   “I thought you had disappeared,” she snarled.

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2014, 10:31:14 pm »
The Renegade strikes again! That would be the word traveling through the castle when Essie arrived, and Jasper was nowhere to be found. At first, it was assumed that it was a prank from the playful prince, but after almost two hours of searching, it was confirmed that he was not within the castle walls. Meanwhile, the Prince with the dynamic colored eyes was out on the town as he often was, buying people drinks, flirting with women and having a jolly old time. The last thing on his mind was his fated engagement...


At least, that's what he wanted to be true. The truth was, in the back of his mind, throughout the night, He couldn't shake the fact that when he returned home, Essie would be there waiting for him. His feelings about this fact were mixed, since a part of him -did- want to see her, but for the most part, he was simple dreading it. So much so, that he stayed out until the wee hours of the night, but even then,  he didn't enter the castle, opting to wander the grounds instead, despite being sure that everyone must have been asleep by that point.

guest1268

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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2014, 09:26:49 pm »
It had yet to set in yet. Essie couldn't concentrate on the faces that passed the carriage as her mind obsessed with the coming wedding. Her heart felt heavy but she wanted to please her father and due the right thing for her country. Yet, she could not deny the devastation it caused her. No longer could she flirt with eligible men of the court, or dream of a man sweeping off of her feet. Her life just started but it felt like it was suddenly ending.

The coach came to a sudden halt as they pulled up to the black marble gates. Speaking to the guard, the driver explained the presence of the princess and proved his story with the letter sealed with the royal emblem and the king's signature. It was not long until they were permitted entrance and were in the courtyard of the castle.

She hopped out, her black dress scrapping the mud as she did. Her father did not find the color of her attire humorous but he had not objected due to the strained emotions. Es noticed the fountain with a beautiful woman statue in the middle whose hands cupped water as it fell from a spout on her opened mouth. When she had been eight, Jasper had pushed her into it after she had cut all of the strings on his shoes off in attempt to seek revenge for him teasing about her braids.

Reminded of the incident, she huffed and started up the steps of the castle. Servants were whispering to one another but immediately hushed when they saw her approaching. They both performed a curtsy and then directed her into the common room. Es sat down in a chair and asked for a cup of tea as she waited for her things to be carries to her room.

It was so quiet...


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Re: Arranged Marriage
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2014, 08:40:38 pm »
Jasper sat in his room, tapping a pencil against his windowsill as he looked out at the passing villagers. As time passed, the rapping sound became more prevalent, more rapid. Red and black swirls traversed the surface of his irises, as irritation played on his eyebrows. Essie was on her way to the Kingdom again. But this time, it wasn't like her other visits. She was coming to stay! Since birth, their parents had been deciding their fates behind their backs!

In only a few days his engagement would be announced, and his normal life would be left behind. The days where he was known as the "Renegade" for his tendency to abandon social events, and responsibilities as a Royal to "Mingle" with the citizens. Women of the Kingdom loved the Renegade, and he loved them in return. But that would soon be a thing of the past... The red swirls turned to a pattern similar to lightning bolts, striking through a black night sky as his frustration grew...

And then the worst part, They were giving him away to ESSIE?! That Bi- Pain in the ass was going to be his WIFE?! I mean, Yeah, she was hot... But what else did he really have to say about her that was good? A few hours... A few hours of freedom... Jasper wasn't going to let them go to waste. As soon as the coast was clear, he took off into the town! He might come back, then again, he might not... This engagement **** was for the birds...

guest1268

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Arranged Marriage
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2014, 04:29:20 pm »
She was in the middle of a dream when a maid servant woke her from her slumber. Essie had always hated waking up before a dream could be completed. It was like reading a story and never finding out the ending. A groan slipped from her lips as she turned onto her side, pulling the blanket over her head as she went. The prying, slender of the servant's fingers poked her shoulder, demanding her to get up. When it proved unsuccessful, the girl sighed heavily and left the woman alone.

Once she had closed the door, Essie opened her eyes and peeled back the blanket, allowing the sunlight to break away her exhaustion. After stretching her limbs, she sat up and glanced out of the window. There was still snow on the pane but the sun had melted most of it. It was sure to be muddy outside from the melting snow, which meant she would have to wear leather boots instead of her new shoes her father had gotten her last week. Perhaps, now that it was beginning to warm up, she would be able to wear them in the next few weeks.

Essie dressed, choosing a green dress with a laced up back and a low neckline. Her father would not approve of the attire but it was not as if she was going to be able to show it off to anyone aside from him and the servants.

The halls were bright with decor for the upcoming ball which she was not allowed to attend due to her upcoming trip to France. It had been something she had been planning and looking forward to for months. She had not been any where outside of the palace grounds except to visit a friend in the northern kingdom. Well, friend was an incorrect term. More like an annoying, arrogant, jerk who her father wanted her to end up with. As if that was ever going to happen!

Going into the dining room, she sat at the table, next to her father, the king, who sat at the head of it. Servants hurried to place food in front of her and poor her a glass of milk. She waited silently, watching her father wade through several official documents that needed his immediate attention. After a few minutes, she began to eat and he glanced up from his paperwork.

"Good morning," he greeted, lifting his cup to his lips. He swallowed the red liquid and placed the glass back onto the table. "I was hoping we would be able to talk."

Essie glanced up, looking at her father as she finished the strip of bacon. "Father, if it's about the trip, I assure you I have everything worked out."

He had always been overprotective since the death of her mother seven years ago.

He shook his head, his expression stern. "Essie, you are nineteen now and old enough to know the truth. When you were born, your mother and I made a deal with the northern kingdom."

Essie frowned. "What kind of deal? Like a trade aagreement?"

"No," he corrected. "An arranged marriage. Between you and their prince."

She went cold, as she held her breath and glared at her father.

"You can't be serious," she said. "That is not fair. Do I not get a say in who I marry?"

He sighed and waved to the servants, motioning them to leave him. Once they were gone, he met her gaze evenly; as her king.

"I know this is not what you want. Perhaps, it is my fault for letting you be so independent. Either way, Essie you are a princess and have a duty to your country. By marrying this young man, you will ease tensions and bring about more trade accessibility and also expand our borders as well as theirs. Your mother and I had an arranged marriage. It worked out just fine for us and it will for you too. Now get properly dressed. You are leaving today to stay in the northern kingdom in order to establish a bond with him. At the ball next weekend, we will announce your engagement."

She flailed her arms and stood up, causing her chair to fall back in a clang. "No, I will miss my trip to France! You know that I have been planning this for months! Plus why do I have to leave today! I don't have to get married yet!"

"Essie, we have a contract with them. You have to get married before you are twenty which is at the end of next month. You will have plenty of time to travel after you are married. This is your duty, Es. We all have to make sacrifices."

He leaned over and kissed her forehead before going to leave the room when he turned and said, "you have an hour to get ready."

An hour later, she was on her way to see her future husband. The thought it caused her to shiver in anger. This was not fair! Part of her wanted to run away but she knew that it would not solve anything.

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