Break of Hearts (PRSCB & Binnie Ryman)

[PRSCB]

Cedric


I turned resolutely to my most trusted advisor and friend. "She's the right one. She doesn't talk, she doesn't get in the way, she wouldn't dare question me, and she's kind enough to the eye. Now, she's no Caroline, but still. Her only job would be to stand, look nice, and bear children. What do you think?"


Duke looked up dolefully from his gnawing of an antler that we nabbed during a hunt.


Falling back into my chair, I sighed. "Marriage is annoying," I grumbled. Duke snuffled in agreement, then went back to his chew toy. "Eric!" I called in my aging butler. The old man stumbled into my study, adjusting his glasses.


"Yes, sire?" He asked in his wobbly voice, bowing.


"Announce that I wish to marry Rebecca- Roland- Rosie? Whatever her name is."


Eric looked up in surprise. "Are you sure?"


"Just do as I say!!"


Aaron


I turned suddenly when I heard a slam of a door, followed by a flustered Eric stumbling out. Adjusting my load of laundry, I called out, "You okay, sir?" He didn't seem to notice me, and seem troubled as he sped along to the throne room. I shrugged, then continued hurriedly down my own path, down the hall way and a dank side tunnel of stairs, into the dimly lit servant quarters. My footsteps echoed along the cobble, but I paid no mind, knowing the route to Rosie's room by heart. I clutched a small leather bag holding a battered iron ring I managed to pick up from the blacksmith. My heart thrummed as I repeated my question over and over in my head. "Rose, will you marry me? No- Rose, marry me. Damn it, that sounds like an order!" I pulled up short at Rosie's door before taking a deep breath. *Here goes nothing* I knocked on the wooden door. "Rose?


(attatched- Cedric's study.)


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[Binnie Ryman]

Rose heard the knock. She stood up off the chair she was sitting on and went to answer it. She smiled when she saw Aaron.


"Hello," said Rose without he normal stutter. Aaron was the only person she didn't stutter around. She turned her body so that she would be able to let him in. "What are you doing here?"

…

​

Princess Caroline couldn't have been more excited. She was expecting a proposal from Cedric. She would be queen in no time. She would have a much higher status than she did now.


She hoped her seductions had been working. They had worked on many a man And she was absolutely certain the king would no different.

...​

(Rose's room: https://kathrynwarmstrong.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/175.jpg)


(Rose's dress: http://www.balloonaticspartyshop.co.uk/media/40922/me-67_medieval_maid.jpg)


(Caroline's dress: http://www.forestcreekrenaissance.com/v/vspfiles/photos/DC-C1105-2.jpg)


(Caroline's room: http://bedroomdesigncatalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Medieval-Castle-Bedroom-Theme-Decor-Set-Ideas.jpg)

 

[PRSCB]

Aaron


I have myself one last internal pep talk, then smiled broadly. My heart was thumping loudly as I knelt on one knee, pulling out my little ouch and opening it. "Rose- I love you with all my heart. You are my everything, my sunshine, my sky, my moon. With that being said, Rose, will you marry m-"


I was interrupted by a loud band as Rose's door was flung open by a blond maid- Jennifer, I think.


"Rose!!" She almost screamed. "You have to come upstairs right now ! King Cedric has announced you are to be his wife!"

 

[Binnie Ryman]

Rose was beaming at his words and she hoped she was right about where this was going. She was about to open her mouth to say "yes" when Jennifer burst in. When she heard what she said, she felt quite upset.


"That, that's quite a, a cr-cruel joke," Rose stuttered. "I, I don't th-think he would e-ever marry a g-girl like m-me."


She added, "a-and I don't w-want to marry h-him," under her breath.

 

[PRSCB]

Aaron


My heart bottomed out. "Sh- what?" My mind was blown. "Is this some sort of cruel joke?? Why would a king ever marry a slave girl??? And my girl!!!"


I didn't have a chance to finish as Jennifer grabbed Rose and dragged her upstairs. I pounded after her, only stopping short when Jennifer led her into the Throne room and the guards blocked my path.


Cedric


I looked down, unimpressed at Rose, when she entered. "Just as pathetic as I remember," I said loudly. Duke growled in agreement. "Go get dressed, for god's sake. You look like a hag. Your job is to be silent and pretty for the rest of your life, so you better get used to it now."

 

[Binnie Ryman]

Rose protested as Jennifer dragged her to the throne room. Her heart broke at the King's words. She wanted to protest more than anything, yet she didn't.


"Y-yes, Your M-Majesty," said Rose, dipping into a deep curtsy.


She felt tears prick at her eyes and a few fell down her cheeks.

 

[PRSCB]

Cedric


"For god's sake, stop crying!" I snarled. I watched passively as Jennifer led her into another room to be dressed.


Jennifer


I fiddled with Rose's hair and outfit, crooning over how amazing her new life was going to be, until I saw her start crying. "Aw, honey. Are you okay? What's wrong?" I cooed, kneeling down next to her.

 

[Binnie Ryman]

Rose jumped back slightly at the harsh tone of Cedric's. She allowed Jennifer to take her into another room.


"I, I d-don't love him," said Rose. "I, I d-don't want t-to be queen. I, I w-want t-to m-marry Aaron."

 

[PRSCB]

Jennifer


"Sweetie, I don't think you have a choice," I said gently as j finished her hair and put her in a dress. "There. What do you think?"<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_06/image.jpg.644d78885e5f971b84fa1212b4b2b543.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="55894" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_06/image.jpg.644d78885e5f971b84fa1212b4b2b543.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p>

 

[Binnie Ryman]

"It, It's lovely," said Rose It was, but it wasn't her style. She hated that she didn't look like herself. She preferred the simple dresses she normally wore.

 

[PRSCB]

Jennifer


I smiled and said "Yes, you look beautiful." Then I pushed her into the throne room and said, "Talk to Cedric!"


Cedric


I looked down on Rose condescendingly. "Do you have to say anything?" I drawled.

 

[Binnie Ryman]

Rose wanted to ask why he had picked her, but she decided against it. Instead she shook her head and said, "N-no, Y-Your M-Majesty."

 

[PRSCB]

Cedric


"Good. Sit… somewhere. I have to go." I gut up rudely, storming out the door and into the hallway looking for Caroline. "Caroline!" I bellowed.

 

[Binnie Ryman]

Rose went to sit in a nearby chair, She felt a few more tears fall down her cheeks.

...

​

Caroline heard her name be called and she left her room to find Cedric.


"Yes, Your Majesty?" she asked seductively.

 

[PRSCB]

Cedric


"I'm not marrying you," I said stoically. "I heard you wanted to wed, but you're not officially rejected."

 

[Binnie Ryman]

"But, Your Majesty!" Caroline said. "We could unite our kingdoms. Why not me?"

 

[PRSCB]

Cedric


"Because you're a b!tch," I growl.

 

[Binnie Ryman]

"Your Majesty!" Caroline exclaimed. "We could unite our kingdom's and become allies!"

 

[PRSCB]

Cedric


"See! It's your voice- I swear, it's driving me up the wall just listening to you talk!! You're only good in bed."

 

[Binnie Ryman]

"There's someone else, isn't there?" Caroline asked, in a low voice.

 

[PRSCB]

Cedric


"Keep your damn nose out of my business!" I said warningly.

 

[Binnie Ryman]

"Please, Your Majesty," said Caroline, "you must tell me! We could be a wonderful couple and I could be a wonderful queen."