It was a rather beautiful Saturday morning, she slept good the atmosphere was nice the birds were singing and she could hear the cheerful laughter of her baby brother playing in the garden affront the palace and the only thing that would cast a shadow of gloominess on this otherwise would be perfect day was the fact that she was meeting the crown Prince alter that say.
That's the last thing she wanted, but there was no escaping it they were getting married next week after all.
They were to meet at the restaurant in a World class hotel, Freya had been prepped by her nanny and mother to look her best for the meet up.
" all this for a man I'm not even attracted to " she scoffed as her mother was putting on her necklace for her
" shut your mouth, you're no longer just a princess now you have to be mindful of your words " The queen told her
Just before she was sent to the carriage The queen went through some gestures , postures and movements she'd have to move like in order to present like an elegant lady. Freya of course knew she wouldn't apply any of this, there was no use being so timid and perfect in the presence of a man she had already slept with. She thought her mom and Nana would probably freak out of their minds if they found out.
Thoughts of the night they met flashed through her mind again, she wasn't promiscuous or indecent by nature more so that was the first time someone had actually penetrated she had messed around with boys as a teenager but none of them successfully got in except this man. The experience itself was sweet it was the events after it that made it all sour.
" These are the types of stuff you read in novels " she exclaimed in the carriage
They arrived at the hotel and The butler opened the door for her, there was hotel staff waiting for her at the entrance wearing silly smiles on their faces. Just like every other place she had been announced going to , some type of manager or owner would be there over delivering on their service and the constant boot kissing of everyone around them which makes the entire experience more dreadful.
" This is why I don't like stepping out as ( The princess Freya, daughter of King Bragi of Bristol) " It was always creepy she thought.
They entered through the main entrance and the place was quite nice the owner had put a lot into it but she wasn't expecting any less she had been to hundreds of hotels like this before. The manager directed her left where the restaurant would be located, The hotel was designed Victorian so it had gold plated doors the height of a small building, They opened it and to Freya's surprise it was entirely rented out by the Prince.
All the other tables in the restaurant seemed lifeless except for one in the middle of the restaurant covered in white table cloth there was a bottle of vintage wine set on there as well and some pastries. There he was sitting with a look on his face that conveyed no emotions whatsoever as Freya approached the middle of the restaurant, He got up from his chair and and signalled to everyone they were dismissed, he drew out Her chair like a true gentleman would and sat her down and went on to do the same himself.
He waited a second for the room to be empty and at the sound of the closing doors he offered
" wine? "
He went ahead and poured them glasses anyway
Freya being the blunt speaking girl she had always been went ahead and broke the ice
" We've met before haven't we? from the other night, all this isn't necessary " she said abruptly
" That's not particularly an incident I'm proud of and as it is it seems you lack some manners " He replied her
She was shook, she usually wasn't on the receiving end of such witty comments
He continued... " I came here today to make somethings clear, I'm not concerned with getting better aquatinted with you "
She still couldn't believe it and sat in silence whilst he finished his monologue
" This is simply Business and I would advice you don't make this anymore uncomfortable as it is for me as I wouldn't make it anymore uncomfortable for you as well "
Her eyes were begining to get watery, she had been trying to be so strong these past few weeks but it seemed this was the breaking point. A tear rolled down her cheek.
" I'm not in love with you and I don't plan falling in love with anyone anytime soon, I want you to understand what I'm trying to tell you "
" This marriage or contract so to say is simply an alliance between both our lands, we have military power superior to that of any other nation on this continent just as Bristol is rich in Natural resources and Minerals. what we're trying to do here is achieve economic prosperity for both Lands "
She physically heard everything he was saying but she wasn't listening all she thought was she's the person that seemed to be suffering the most from this entire order, she decided to put up with it because of her family and Her Nation, she put her self aside and Some ignorant self aggrandizing prick would sit in front of her and say all this shit. Fuck No!! she was done with all this Nonsense
" Will you shut the fuck up!! I don't have to listen to any of this and I don't owe you an audience , you can take all this crap it is you're spewing and shove it up your Ass!!" She blurted out.
" THIS " he yelled out in a very intimidating Tone, and She got frightened
" This is the sort of wildness that's inside of you which I don't want destroying everything for us all "
He realized the look of fear in her face and eased himself a bit, it was clear he didn't intend to frighten her like that, she had curled herself herself up and the terror and fear had made her break down totally.