The royal ball was fast approaching. Ladies were eager to show off their beautiful dresses and meet new men. However, that wasn't the case for Melody. She was worried about Henry's take on her going to the ball.
What if he doesn't want her to go?
What if he thinks she's going there to search for other men?
Melody: I just want to be free one last time and be like other girls around me. I don't want him to hold me down.
Sitting down in her room, Melody's mind was in a mess. Gazing at the stars from her window, her heart longed for just one thing, a peaceful life. But is that possible with Henry?
Moments later, Gerald walked in. His face was bright and a wide smile was plastered on his face, "Melody, where's your brother?" He asked.
Melody raised her head up, confused by his statement. "Brother?"
Gerald chuckled slightly, "Yes, he's your brother now. " He paused for a bit then he continued, "A lot of friends keep asking me why you guys are always together. So I told them you're siblings. I just don't want you to get in trouble."
Melody: "But dad?"
"Don't worry. I told them he's my son from another woman. You'll be safe from Henry this way."
Hearing Henry's name, Melody tensed up abit. She turned to look at her dad, "I'm scared. Can't we just find something else to do? Dad, we can elope."
"Yes, father, we can elope with Damien" she suddenly said as stars danced in her eyes at the mention of his name.
Gerald glanced at his daughter and shook his head. He held her hands and said, "Melody, do you remember the lady that was accused of reading a book about witchcraft?"
"Yes..
"She died because she rejected someone. I heard this from a reliable source."
Melody widned her eyes in surprise. Her small hands were shacking and her eyes were glistening with tears. "Father, what am I going to do? That means I can't reject Henry too"
"I'm afraid not, my child. I'll find something to do about it. Perhaps I'll beg Henry to be linient with you or we'll just resist him till the end. No matter what " Gerald said slowly, his heart weighing heavy with every word. He doesn't want his daughter to get married to that monster but what could a mere man do? He doesn't have the power to stop him.
Meanwhile, Damien was seated calmly on a chair, giving pointers to a little girl about a particular subject.
"Master, I don't quite get it" Abi's little voice was heard as she raised her head up to look at her master. "I don't understand what you mean about life."
Damian chuckled slightly. He bent down and looked into her eyes, "Abi, I was just saying you should learn to adjust to whatever situation you find yourself."
"I don't like my life here but what can I do? I caused this. I made my life this way. So don't ever disobey your parents, okay?"
Initially, Damien was invited to talk some sense into Abi. Abi was this stubborn girl who prefers to play and ignore her studies all day. Her mother grew tired of always repeating the same thing so she hired Damien to make her understand.
"Master, what's wrong with your life? You look okay to me." She mumbled as she glanced at him. Playing all day is the only thing that makes her happy. Why would she trade her happiness for some boring stuff?
"Everything.. everything is messed up just because I chose to ..
"Damien!" Helene called out as she approached Damien and abi. "Thank you so much for today. Are you done?"
Damien simply glanced at her, "I was about rounding up. I'll come check on her tomorrow " he said as he got up to take his leave. "Thanks for the opportunity, miss Helene."
Henry's place
"There's a ball coming up in the kingdom of Florish right?" Henry asked as he glanced at one of his subordinates.
"Yes, my lord. Most ladies go there to find suitable suitors"
"So my bride is definitely going to attend" he said as his eyes suddenly turned cold. He wants her all to himself. Why would other guys have the privilege of seeing her?
"And the guy I sent to her father? He's yet to deliver my message?"
His subordinate frowned slightly, wondering why his lord, Henry was acting this way. Normally, it would take about three days to reach the kingdom of flourish. How then was he supposed to deliver the message?
"I'm afraid not sir."
Henry slammed his fists on a chair, shattering it completely.
Everyone around him shivered in fear. Henry does unspeakable things whenever he gets angry.
He's been thinking of Melody lately and nobody knows why.
"I think I might have to go to Flourish myself. I want Melody around me as only her could satisfy my needs" he said as he walked towards the door rendering everyone speechless.
Lord Henry, going to get his bride himself? Why?
How's that possible?