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Nick's POV

"Prince Nicklaus, supper will be served soon." The housemaids voice interrupts my thoughts.

"Mmmm? Oh. Thank you. I'll right down. You may go." I say.

How could he do this to me?

In my dark bedroom, in my arm chair, I question this over and over in my mind.

After my father told me of this arranged marraige to Germanys Princess, I've been sulking for hours now.

*Few Hours ago*

"So, Nicky, how your talk with Dad? What did you do this time?" Angel joked.

I just arrived from Dads Chambers, trudging, shoulders slumped and that bath forgotten. Not something a Prince ought to do.

"Nick, what's wrong?" Angel asked.

I looked up from the marble floors to Angel.

Her face scrunched in concern.

I sigh. "Dad put me in an arranged marriage."

Oh dear. Now that I say out loud, its scarier than I thought.

"What?"

If I weren't looking at her, I wouldn't have heard what she said.

Angels mouth gaping, her blue eyes wide as dinner plates.

I reached up, and lifted her jaw to close her mouth. "I'm afraid so. I mean, how could he have done this? And what's worse is that they arranged it months ago. I have no choice."

I sat on the chair in the parlour, with my head in my hands. I felt the seat sink as someone sat next to me.

"Nicklaus."

"Its okay Angel. I'll get through this some time."

Sam, who hasn't said a word the entire time, speaks up "Nick, buddy, are you sure you're okay?"

"No. If you guys don't mind, I'll go to my room."

I stand up, and look up to my best friend's and sister's faces both painted with concern and surprise. I take my leave, walking quickly to my room, to escape it all, just for a little while.

I've been gone for two years. In the hour I've come back, its all gone sour.

*Present*

As I stand to leave my room, I strech and sigh. I definatly have to take that bath later. Its probaly time to get over it. My country needs me to do this. I'm doing it for them, for my country.

How ironic.

I may be a Prince, and Rule the people. But have no choice, but be used for the People.

Authors note:

Hi!

My apologies for taking forever on the update but I was enjoying my holiday!

This chapter was not written by me but by my NinjaBuddy

She is an author in the making and my chief editor! :D

So please let her know how she can improve

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Peace, love, CocoCola

-sucker for fairytales annnd ninjabuddy