Max is a head strong passionate difficult independent 16 year old in the late 1900's who's family is controlled by a power hungry duke. When the duke decides he wants Max to marry his son Dylan what is max to do? What about when Nick comes in and steals her heart? Can she really choose her own happiness over her family? Will she risk it all for a runaway love?
~If things are not the same between characters I'm sorry really all I did was add their names to my own story~
Runaway Love
Chapter 1: Geana and the Forced Ball
"Max, get over here!" yelled a young woman.
"Why?," I asked. My pale blue eyes glared defiantly amused.
"Please don't fight with me on this. Its for the best, ok?," My mother pleaded.
"NO, its not ok I hate him. I hope I never see him again. How can you want me to go to this man's ball? I don't care if its for his son. Plus I don't wear dresses."I said and pushed a strand of silky dish water blond hair out of my eyes.
My mother knew I hated Jeb, who just so happens to be the duke, yet still she keeps trying to make me go to this stupid ball for his 17 year old son.
" Honey, please, he's a very rich man and he wants you there."
"Yes but only because I'm pretty and skinny, not because he knows me. If he knew the real me do you think he would give 2 cents to find out if I would go to his ball? No he wouldn't ." I was furious at my mother for not letting this go.
"Please. Lets just go to this event." My mother's normally smiling happy face was just so sad.
" Fine I'll go, but if any one asks I'm engaged." I hated giving in but it was worth it to see her face light up like one of those new light bulbs.
"Oh, thank you. Now lets go get you one of those fancy dresses." I couldnt help grimicing at the idea of wearing one of those dresses. and i actually like to beath.
"Mom, you know we cant afored one of those dresses" Not that i want one if we could aford it"And you know i can make any dress i want." at least i could make my own dress.
"Are you sure we have enough in the bank", she asked
"NO! You promised to save that money for angel and Nudge's seasons and if you think i will ever let u go back on that promise you must have just gone mental."I said.
I dare her with my eyes to ague with me. She gave me a look of understanding but the thing is she doesnt under stand how much i want, No need to make sure that my sisters get a say in who they marry and how they live their lives because I might not get that same opportunity. It just furstrates me to see her looking like she understands when she doesnt.
" I get how much us going to this ball means to you so i'll go. If and only If i can make my own dress and the money stays in the bank."
" Fine have it your way." my mother looked mad but sounded calm and relaxed.
I wish I had that type of self controlle but alas I dont. I made my own dress and the more i worked the less i felt like the entire world was out to kill me. I hoped this dance was worth all the effort its gonna take to keep from killing the duke. No really Jeb's that bad. He is always leving taxes on ranches and farms like my home. While all the city homes are way cheaper to keep. Its so i just want to smack him in the head and tell him to give his position to someone who can do it right. However that is seen as unlady like and how will i possibly find a husband with that sort of an attitude. Like i even care about getting married. Yeah i cant wait to give up all my freedom to one guy so he can go out and do all these fun things and i stay home and clean. HELL NO!
i walked into the ball room. My red wrap around dress caught the eye of everyone in the room. I look over at my mom. She was wearing a pale blue dress that went perfectly with her blonde hair and ivory skin. Nudge, who just turned 13 and is really named Monique, was dressed in golden brown dress that helped accent her mocha skin and bring out the golden tints in her brown eyes. My littlest sister Angel, who just turned 10, is being watched by a family friend because shes sick.
"So glad you could make it." Jeb, aka the bastard who flaunts his weath and power around, said walking up to us with a smile. "have you met my son Dylan? No well that must be rectified, Oh there he is."
"Oh joy" i muttered to Nudge who giggles.
"Hush" she commands quickly flashing Alexander a dazzling smile. Nudge looks at me and pretends to gag. Man have I ever taught her well.
"Dylan do come over here please." Jeb commands curtly.
"Yes father what issssss..." the "handsomest man" in the room,according to most of the young women here not me, trailed as he caught sight of me. "Oh hello and to whom am i speaking to?" the blonde haired turquoise eyed 17 year old asked.
"this is my eldest daughter Maxium Ride, my second eldest daughter Monique Ride i am Angella Angus."anserwed my mother sweetly.
Jeb returns the smile but then saunters off to go 'mingle' with the other guests. And yes he used the word mingle. Good riddens to wasted air is what I say to that although i do feel slightly bad for whatever poor people he falls upon.
" this is a very nice ball, was it your idea or your fathers?" my eyes challanging him when it was only the four of us.
" It was my idea to have the ball but of corse my father invited the guests. Say since I'm suppose to dance with all the elegable girls at the ball, would u do me the houner of this dance?" He asked sweetly.
"I don't dance, but by all means go ask one of the other elegable women." I replayed in a voice like silk.
He stood there and looked like he was in shock then smiled and walked away to a group of girls not to far away.
"Gena That was rude and completely unnecessary. You love to dance, why there isn't a single day that i don't see you dancing in the fields on our property."
I rolled my eyes.
" Maybe i don't want to dance with that ... guy." for lack of a more usable word i mention to myself. Nudge smirks and wraps her arm through mine. My mother throw her hands in the air giving up and heads over to the refreshment table. Nudge and I give each other high fives. "So I'm guessing you two were forced to come to this ball to?" asked a boy from behind me.
I turn around to to give this boy a piece of my mind and stop short when i got a good look at him. He has longish black hair and the most amazing dark blue eyes ive ever seen before in my life. His mouth was in a half smile and the only word i could think to describe him with was stunning.
"I'm Nick. i saw you talking to Dylan and was going to come save you from a lecture on proper behavior but it looks like you and your sister?" He asks and when I nod he continues. "Hey you know what would really piss him off?"
I raise my eyebrows and feel nudge tighten her grip on my arm in interest.
"If you danced with me." Me and Nudge look at each other and then both send him the same 'are your serious' look.
"Oh come on how bad could it be?"His blue eyes twinkled mischievously and I was speechless.
I had incoherent thoughts running through my head like uh oh what should i say. and a lot of impolite words come to mind in situation like these i guess. "ummmm sure." I blurt out with out even realizing it until I hear Nudges gasp of suprise and see a winning smirk steal over Nicks lips.
Before I can change my mind however Nick gently grasped the arm that Nudge isnt holding in a death grip and brought me to the dance floor. Nudge drops my arm and sends me a 'im here if you need me' look eyeing Nick warily. When we get on the dance floor the tempo speeds up to a waltz and let me just say this boy can dance.
"Your very light on your feet. How long have you been dancing?" Nick asked as he spun me around.
"Pretty much since i could walk, You?" I asked blushing slightly.
"Oh well u could say it was forced on my by powers beyond my control." Nick joked.
Nick pulled me close and i rested my head on his sholder. He was really good at this sorta thing. Next thing i knew i was wrenched out of my incredibly comfortable position and Gabrial was glaring at Nick. Nick just looked at him impassively.
"What do u want Gabrial? Because if it isnt important i would prefer to get back to dancing with this beautiful woman." Nick stated in a bored tone. " As i recall Maxium already told me she didnt feel up to dancing and i would prefer u not force her to indure your company. It shouldnt be my consern that u cant get a date." Nick's eyes flashed and i was getting a little pissed myself considering they were both talking like i wasnt even there.
"Um, sorry to inturrupt the 'mines bigger than yours' match but i seem to recall telling Gabrial that i didnt want to dance with him. However since you mentioned it dancing is getting a little boring. Nick would u like to see the gardens with me?" I asked sweetly not wanting to yell at him in front of Gabrial, the spoiled prick, but still wanting some more time before the ball ended with him so i could kill him.
"Of corse. now Dylan you can clearly see i am not forcing her to bare my company i am mearly ridding her of yours." Nick replied in a voice that reminded me of something soft and dangerous.
Dylan looked so flustered i felt kinda bad so I decided to try and make him feel better.
"Dylan im sorry. would u like to come visit my families farm tomorrow im sure my mother would love to have over." There now my mom cant claim i wasnt nice.
" I will at that. Thank you Geana. But wouldnt you rather wander the gardens with me then this... peasent?" Dylan looks down his nose at Nick and thats it I have been a good girl for long enough. However right before Im about to tear Dylan a new breathing hole Nudge apears at my side.
"Um Dylan your dads looking for you I think his over there but he might be over there or maybe by the refreshment table or-" I place my hand over her mouth to make her shut up.
Man could she ever talk.
"Really oh well i guess i have to leave you in such terrible company sorry," Dylan flashes me with a dazzling smile.
"Oh dont worry once your out of site there is no bad company," His jaw drops at my words and I flash him my own dazzling smile and link arms with my sister and nick before heading towards the gardens.
There you go the first chapter R&R please I really like this story I think but if no one reviews it I'll let it go.