I walked into the meeting room, my head bowed and my gaze cast to the floor like I was always taught. I was the picture of utmost respect, something my parents took great pride in. Granted I was the only child after all, so my mother had all the time in the world to make sure I grew up to be a knowledgable, respectful, and most importantly an obedient wife and mother.
I took my seat in the front of the room, knowing full well I would be on display for the duration of the session, and waiting patiently for it to begin. Today was the day my father and the elder council would decide who I would marry. At eighteen years old, I was considered of prime marrying age; my father had been somewhat reluctant, in the days leading up to my birthday, to put me up in front of the council. However, my mother managed to convince him I was more than ready.
She sat next to me on the hard wooden bench. In an instant she began to fuss over the placement of the white bonnet that sat upon my chesnut hair, pulling it forward slightly, unnecessarily.
I was forced to keep my head down in respect for her authority over me, even though all I wanted to do was bat her hands away. I knew she was nervous and liked to take her nerves out on nitpicking at me, but I was nervous too! This was the rest of my life on the line, the end of my time in my parents home. The dark oak doors began to creak open and eight dark clothed men began to file into the room. My mother and I stood, bowing our heads deeply and folding our hands together in respect for the men who decided everything in the community.
Here goes nothing. It was all out of my hands now.
A/N: Well I'm back. This story will be in drabble form, because going into my junior year at University, this is the only format that I can handle without becoming overwhelmed with the rest of my coursework, or losing my muse like I have in the past. I hope you all forgive me for my huge hiatus. I will try not to post such long A/Ns in subsequent chapters.
That being said, what do you all think is going on so far?