That One Special Someone
A Work of Fiction by shuuxharuka
A/N: Hm, another re-edit (:
Still so many areas to fix up :D
Edited on June 30th 2009 9:19pm
Chapter 2: Chance Meeting?;;
May awoke at dawn that day, her sapphire eyes sparkling with delight. One would think - why would at such an hour a girl would be in such high spirits? There was one reason and one reason only that could trigger this joyous mood.
The rising sun.
Oh that breath-taking beauty unlike any other. The sun's golden rays, filled with life, spreading slowly over the mountain side. All living things awakening from its peaceful slumber to its warm and comforting touch. Her eyes reflected its spectacular rays, adding to its magnificent shimmering effect. Her smile broadened, as she began humming a soft melody, as she basked in the warm light, taking in as much as possible.
Once the spectacular scene came to an end, she disappointedly stepped away from the window sill and entered the bathroom. She hurriedly brushed her teeth and washed her face. After a small usual check-up of her reflection, she hurriedly placed the finishing touch – her prized red bandanna decorated with a white, poke-ball symbol.
Uncaring of the uncombed chocolate brown hair that stuck out in jagged shapes from underneath her bandanna, she breezed downstairs, the wooden steps creaking heavily at her touch.
She had, as long as she could remember lived in middle-class circumstances. She received no particularly extravagant treatment, nor malnourishment. This very year she was sixteen – and being sixteen, she was very different from the "stereotypical teenager".
She had no care for physical luxuries and articles of clothing – but would rather a stroll with nature anyday. Instead of continuously complaining about her never-ending list of chores – she dutifully and happily completed them, knowing that it was for the benefit of her family.
Today, she was adorned in a thin, white dress with a few rough, multi-colored patches here and there, due to the holes it was covering. But, her family could not afford the money to buy her many clothes, as it would then cut into their food expenses.
But, she was still pleased with what she'd been given, and not ever had her smile disappeared because of this reason.
Her family was made of her younger, and of course – stereotypically annoying little brother, Max, and her parents, Caroline and Norman. They were currently residing in a spacious, but ancient house. They had fortunately bought the house at an "extraordinary" discount because of the rumors circulating that it was "haunted" and also because of the major fixing it would require.
Norman, was a hard-working man who always worked to his utmost ability in order to make money for the family as they had just enough food for everyday life and a small amount left for savings. May vowed to herself that she would one day find a job, so she could assist in looking after the family.
But, because of their lack of money, May had not received a proper education. Her parents had home-schooled her so she knew things generally; but was neither exceptionally bright nor dim at her education.
May landed at the bottom of the steps, as she walked over to the storage closet. She opened the door, as it creaked in agony, and she scanned for the utensils she would need. "These will do" she murmured, as she pulled on an apron, a broomstick, a feather-duster and a bucket of water.
She began slowly upstairs once again, a feeling of foreboding immediately over-taking her body. She now stood before that daunting brown door that led to the place that May had always dreaded stepping foot into. She had promise to never go in there, but it was the inevitable.
There was no turning back now. It was too late. Far too late.
She now stood before that daunting brown door, that lead to the place that May dreaded stepping foot into. She had promised herself to never go in there, but it was the inevitable.
"Be strong May! Be strong!" May murmured to herself. May opened the door slowly; it creaked twice as loud as the storage closet door, causing May to wince. A blanket of dust filled the whole room. All May could see was… dust. She coughed, as she closed her eyes. She quickly pulled on a mask. May then looked away and stepped into that dust wonderland.
A While Later...
May now stood before a sparkling clean room. You couldn't even tell what it was once before, with its neatly aligned objects, it's shining maple flooring, the bright, vivid photos scattered on the pine walls. She stood there proud, but was now what you could have called "a very large dust bunny". Large was an understatement actually.
She pulled out a notepad from the apron pocket, and ticked in a thick, red marker next to the word "Clean Basement". Next on the long, winding list was "Laundry". May quickly escaped the basement room, and into the confines of the shower to rid herself of the mess she looked like.
May then took a step outside, carrying an over-filled laundry basket. She inhaled the crisp, sweet morning air. She could never feel more rejuvenated after that calming bath. Nothing was more satisfying than a job well done either. She stared at the never-ending curtain of baby blue sky and said enthusiastically "Let's get to work May!"
May entered the house that late morning, all finished. The moment she came into the house, the aroma of bacon and fried eggs filled her nose immediately.
"Morning sweetie!" called Caroline as she kissed May on the cheek. "Morning mom!" replied May cheerily as she took her plate of food and gobbled it down eagerly.
"Can't you stop being such a pig and eat slower!!" exclaimed Max gaping at her.
May glared at him with her mouth stuffed. "Awww you look so cute with such chubby cheeks!" exclaimed May's mom, giving it a light squeeze affectionately.
"I am not a pig! Four eyes!" she retorted, pouting.
"Anyways could you go to the Sunday market today to buy today's and tomorrow's supper?" asked Caroline gentle. May smiled and replied "Sure!"
"Here is the money and the shopping list" said Caroline, as she handed over the objects. "Okay, bye!" called May, as she opened the door, slipped on a pair of flats, and was off.
Meanwhile….
Drew was at the comforting confines of his home. His "home" was a complete understatement, as it is in fact, his unbelievably gigantic palace and paradise.
"Sir, Drew the maidens have come to seek marriage," said the butler, bowing with high respect. Drew let out a groan.
Those girls just keep coming and coming! he thought, irritated. He opened the grand double doors, as ten gushing girls came into view.
Drew forced a smile and said through gritted teeth "Come in now, ladies! My you're looking fine today!"
His voice dripped with sarcasm, but he had promised his parents, and he always kept his word. But in actual, he wouldn't have spared them a second glance, and would've slammed the door in their faces. He just knew within his heart that they weren't the one, and it was just a waste of time.
All they wanted was his looks, his charm and his money.
He seated himself into his golden throne embedded with vast varieties of valuable and priceless jewels thinkable. He flashed them a bored look, and indicated with a slight flick of his fingers, for the first to step up.
A girl, the owner of flowing, curly and blonde hair and gorgeous emerald eyes. She flashed a small, yet heart-melting smile. "See me next time once your hair isn't the completely plagiarized version of Goldilocks" he said coldly.
But, he immediately regretted his words, as he had broken his promise. He had promised he'd keep his sharp tongue intact, and to think before he voiced his thoughts. He always had his way, and was not used to this sudden change.
Her emerald eyes filled with tears, and she fled from the room. Three other girls warily looked at one another, and too fled, not wanting to hear the words, and too suffer the same fate.
The other girls remained, but their confidence quickly deflated. Drew then flashed his most charming smile at the rest of them to make up for his last comment. Several fainted at the sight, and the others squealed with utmost delight. His smile faded quickly as it had come as he said "Next"
Another girl, possessing short, cerulean blue and the same shade of eyes stepped up. She gushed and gawked slightly before stuttering "H-h-h-e-l-lo"
She blushed deeply, fidgeting with the folds of her dress. Drew smirked, rather pleased at her reactions, inflating his already large ego. "Pleased to meet you, the name's Drew..Prince Drew"
He bowed down slightly, as he held her hand, caressing it ever-so-slightly. He kissed it gently, but her trembling fingers quickly fell out of his grasp as she fainted in his arms. Drew slapped a hand to his forehead, irritated to a further extent. "Derrick!" he called, as the butler appeared immediately. "Yes, Sir Drew" said the butler, bowing once again.
He always adorned the same, blank and lifeless expression on his face, holding the true potential of a promising butler. "Please take this troublesome girl to her escort, and tell them to take her home" he muttered. He waved his hand and the butler was gone.
He glanced at the remaining group of girls. Only just five left.. he thought, pleased. He smirked deviously, a plan forming in his mind. He had to get rid of them. Quick. He glanced around, just to make sure.
Butler gone, check. Mom and Dad gone, check. No one around, check. "Line up in a horizontal line" commanded Drew, as he began to walk past them one by one.
"You're too fat, you're too ugly, you've got a pointy nose, elf ears and you… yuck troll toes" said Drew.
Deep down, Drew felt guilty for making up complete lies he'd made up on the spot, but he truly needed some peace. He knew he had a promise, but it was a promise he could not keep. He'd also already broken it earlier. But, those faces they contorted at him did not help his battered conscience.
They all fled, their wails echoing down the hall. Drew sighed. He was rather disappointed at their reactions.. none of them.. stood up to him, only just accepted the obvious lie and ran.
The butler appeared once again. "What is it, Derrick?" snapped Drew. "It's time for that royal parade you promised your mother you'd attend" said the butler.
Drew immediately scowled. He had not recalled accepting anything like that. He then remembered what happened last week, and realized his horrible mistake.
FLASH BACK
Last Week
Drew was now watching this very interesting movie on the royal TV.
Queen Laura then walked up to Drew and said "Drew, be a dear and go to the royal parade next week"
Drew, being too entranced by the movie just mumbled robotically "Yes mother of course I'd attend". Drew just didn't realize the horrible mistake he'd made.
Queen Laura beamed. She looked like it was Christmas and her birthday on the same day. "Excellent Drew! Nice to see you being so good and easy!" she said.
But while she was walking away she mumbled "But Drew isn't usually like that is he? He just usually says no to everything and just stays at home or goes out into the garden. Oh well, it's my lucky day!"
END FLASH BACK
"Darn it!" mumbled Drew. Oh well I guess I have to go thought Drew. "I'll be going now then Derrick," said Drew as he began walking to the door. "Have a good time master Drew," said the butler.
May had completed around half of her grocery list, and had just about the right amount of money for the last thing on her list. Beef.
Suddenly, a rather eye-catching on the local notice board caught her eye. I guess checking it out wouldn't hurt... she thought, as she walked up closer. Many of the other slips of paper were mainly about the usual "Sales on chickens and sheep, trades and furniture being sold" but, she was only interested on the large, undoubtedly expensive parchment at the center.
From even afar, you could already predict that it was highly expensive and of the best quality, because of the beautiful uses of golden stitching for the fancy border, and a large diamond studded at the top. She began reading it.
Dear Fair People of the Rose Petal Kingdom,
We are searching for many fair and beautiful maidens across the land that are looking for a prince to marry. If you are interested, please come to the Rose Petal Castle. The prince you are to marry is our son, Prince Drew, who is 16. Here is a picture of him:
May's first thought of this "Prince Drew" was "arrogant jerk". But she had to admit, that he was undeniably handsome, and that charming smile could make any girl melt and swoon. But, in May's point of view - he was handsome, but had absolutely zero effect on her.
But why would such a good-looking guy not have a wife, or at least a girlfriend yet? I mean, uncountable girls would be dying to be his wife she thought.
Her current impression of him - Egotistical, arrogant, narcisstic jerk. She could tell that this was what he truly was. She continued on reading.
Also we are looking for maids to serve in our palace. You will be fed breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner and you shall live in one of the luxury rooms of the palace. We are hiring you and paying you triple times the amount each week.
Thank you that is all.
Signed: King Daniel and Queen Laura.
May could only gape at the prince they were willing to pay. Rich people these days... but all our worries are over if I can get this job..I got to tell Mom and Dad...she thought.
May then began crossing the road, when she then saw the parade. She quickly crossed, but immediately bumped into someone. She fell backwards, but quickly strong arms grabbed her waist, saving her from falling. She had too, at the spur of the moment, flung her arms around the person's neck. She was now just centimeters away from the person's face, her sapphire orbs meeting emeralds.
She immediately became lost in the sheer beauty of them. But, reality came, and she attempted to move, but tripped on the hem of her dress, causing her to quickly embrace him. She blushed, realizing what she'd done - to a complete stranger no less!
"S-sorry! Thank you for saving me!" she muttered, and ran the last few strides across the road.
She heard mutters and murmurs of -
"Insolent girl!"
"How dare she to him!"
"Humph!"
"How desperate!"
"Isn't even that pretty either"
But she ignored them all. She quickly spotted the Butcher's and ran into its confines to finish her grocery shopping.
Drew POV
I was just strolling through that rather pointless parade, in all my glory, when I saw a girl running across the road and accidentally bump into me. She began to fall, and on instinct I grabbed her waist. She flung her arms around my neck too, to break the fall.
Oh great.. another lover... I thought.
I now pulled her up, and we were just centimeters away from each other. My emerald orbs clashed with sapphires. I felt such a strong, binding connection, and a strange aura radiating from her. She wasn't like other girls, and I knew that within the depths of my heart.
She just might be the one....I thought.
I could just stare into those mesmerizing eyes for eternity. But, the connection was lost when she began fidgeting and tripped; falling into my arms as I accidentally enveloped her into an awkward hug. What a clumsy girl...I thought, chuckling.
I heard her mutter a "sorry and thank you" as she fled from the scene. I could hear the crowd jeering at her since she had hugged a prince. She obviously did not know who I truly was. I wished to chase after her, but I knew I must stay in the parade.
I guess the parade wasn't such a waste...I thought, smiling ever-so slightly.
I lost that one special someone at first sight... but if it was fate that we were destined to meet her by chance on this uneventful day.... then fate will once again have its way... and we'll meet... once again...
A/N: Much Better :D
--shuuxharuka x