Ella Enchanted 2: Ella in Love
DISCLAMER: I do not own anything, I do not have anything, I do not want anything. I am only a creative writer. I am not getting paid for this, and none of the main characters are mine except for a few. I have invented several characters and they are mine and not to be used in other stories without my permission. I apologize if anything you read offends you. I will do my best not to make this offensive.
This is the sequel to Ella Enchanted. It takes place right after the story ends. So you read that everything ended happily ever after and all that, but something has to have happened before that. What happened to Ella and Char? What happened with them before they had kids and lived happily ever after. This is the tale about love and how it can help you to overcome obstacles.
I awoke and stretched happily on my bed. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and I was free to do whatever I desired. I was free to say yes, or no. Free from requests and orders, free from fear. Last night was most definitely, the happiest day of my early life. I had gone to the ball, to watch my beloved Char. We were in love but I pushed him away, trying to protect him. At the ball he found out who I was but I ran away, secretly hoping he'd come and find me. Sure enough, he came to Dame Olga's manor where I resided. I pretended to be a maid, that, of course, was what I was most of the time anyways. He found me and ordered me to be his wife, Hattie, my dreadful step sister also ordered me to not marry him. She wanted him for herself. Of course, since I had the curse to always obey, bestowed upon me by Lucinda the fairy, I was powerless to say no. Finally the curse was broken and I was able to say no to whoever I wished. I kissed my dear Char and promised to marry him. You would think that would be the end. That I would have a normal life as Char's queen after that, but I won't allow it. I will do everything that's not normal, to please myself. Of course, after we kissed and such, I banished Hattie, Olive and Dame Olga from my sight. I would never hurt them, no, that would be giving them the pleasure of knowing they hurt me. I banished them to the city where they had to live a normal life like any other peasant. I took away most of their money but left their possessions. They would live a life in normality, and I'm ashamed to admit, that I hope in filth. I would be overjoyed if I never had to see their chubby, plump faces again. But no. Father is still married to Dame Olga. He loves her, he was made to in a curse. So wherever he goes, whilst he is here and not trading beautiful objects, he is with her. Of course, Hattie and Olive her 'treasures' follow her everywhere so I will have to put up with them at social occasions, but that is fine with me. They cannot order me around any longer. I fingered the long necklace that was once my mothers. How beautiful it is. Since Hattie found out about my curse, she took it, but now that I am no longer under the spell, I got it back. Enough about my past though. I would put it out of my head. I looked around the room of Dame Olga's manor. Today was the day that I would move into the palace. I would meet the King, and Queen, Char's parents. I would get to kiss Char, my dear Char again. I ached for his kisses last night. After biding me farewell with one last embrace he was gone to his castle. Mandy and I stayed up late celebrating my engagement, and the curse that I was now free of, with the other servants. The party was wonderful, we ate chocolate cake, and danced, sand and talked. The whole time, however, I missed Char. I was away for him for so long, and now I never wanted to be away from him again. Thankfully, I would never have to.
I got dressed in a peach satin dress. It was light, soft and simple. I didn't feel like being turned into a cream-puff with one of my larger, puffier gowns. I placed my brown hair into twists at the top of my head and raced down the stairs.
"M'lady," Bertha said as she saw me. She curtsied. "You are radiant with love." She laughed merrily, and I laughed too, not denying her observation.
I raced to the kitchen and found Mandy, making apple pastries for our breakfast. "Good morning, my dear." Mandy smiled, folds of wrinkles etched on her ancient face. "How was your sleep?"
"Wonderful." I said. "The best I've had in weeks." Mandy nodded, the smile still fresh on her lips. She continued rolling dough and scooping apples, applying fairy magic and cinnamon on each. "Mandy?"
"Yes lady?"
"Will you come live with me in the castle? I couldn't bear to be without you."
"Of course Ella! You think you could leave me here? I wouldn't allow it!" I hugged her tightly, wishing and hoping that I would never have to leave her.
Our white coach arrived at the front of the palace, and the footman opened the door for me. He held my hand carefully as I stepped out onto the cream coloured steps to the castle doors. I drew my breath as I looked at its magnificence. Of course, I had seen it many times but never while I was in love, and never realizing that it was my future. This was where I was to live for a long time. The thought rushed over me like a wave hitting sand. A smile crept up on my face. This is my new home. Mandy came up behind me. Placing her hands upon my shoulders, she whispered in my ear.
"Darling, this is your new life. Your new world."
We began walking up the stairs to the palace.
The guards at the doors bowed when the saw me. "Madam," they muttered. They opened the grand doors to let me in, and I was again in awe of its magnificence. There was a beautiful picture on the walls of angels and fairies. Hung in a row, to the left of the doors were portraits of the former Kings and Queens of Kyrria, and one of the present Royal family. Char's father and mother, his sister Mary, and himself. Char looked so handsome, his brown hair neat and tidy, a small smile on his lips. Mandy and I stood there in awe of the cream and burgundy coloured ornaments, statues, walls, carpets and such. The servants had arrived also, and were shown to their suits. Our bags and cases were being brought upstairs, on the grand staircase by many handsome footmen, as we stood.
"Shall we get settled in?" Mandy asked.
I really wanted to look for Char, kiss him, be alone with him, talk to him, tell him how much I love him, even to see him. But I could not.
"Yes." I sighed, disappointment showing on my face. "Let's see our chambers."
"Do not worry, my pet." Mandy frowned, rubbing my shoulder. She obviously could see my sadness. "You'll see him soon, I know it."
I nodded and followed her up the grand staircase glancing behind me down the hallway to see if he was coming. I had imagined this moment since yesterday. I would step out of my carriage, looking beautiful. I would walk in the palace to see a crowd of people, dazzled at the sight of me. They would gasp with amazement, to see the future wife of the prince. I would slowly walk up the stairs. Char would be talking to a man, then look at the staircase and see me. He would call out. "Ella! Oh how I've missed you." He then would run over to me, hold me in his arms and kiss me passionately. Finally stopping to say, "What a beautiful bride you will be."
"Ella?" Mandy asked. "What is the matter?" I was daydreaming of that special moment. I caught a laugh as it entered my throat. I was standing in the middle of the staircase, holding everything up.
"Come on, dear." She took my hand. "Let's see our rooms."
As I came closer to the top of the stairs, I had a mad thought. What if Char was there, waiting for me with open arms? Just like the dream! I hurried my steps. I began to run up the stairs, and glanced down the hall, with my heart in my throat. I heard a male voice. Char? I looked. No, It wasn't him. Tears welled in my eyes. Did he still love me? Why didn't he come see me? A thousand questions rose in my head, but they all ended up to that one. Didn't he miss me? Didn't he love me?
I gulped and pushed the tears down my throat. No one could see the future queen looking like such a wreck. My voice quivered as I spoke to one of the guards.
"Where is Prince Charmont?" I asked.
"His Highness, the Prince of Kyrria, Prince Charmont, is gone horseback riding for the morning."
"Oh." My voice wavered even more. "Thank you. Um, where is my chamber?"
"Seventh door to the right. It is right beside Prince Charmonts' room."
"Thank you." Mandy smiled. We walked to the seventh door and opened it up. It was soft pink and lovely, with pale peach covers and white flowing curtains.
"How lovely!" Mandy exclaimed. I nodded. I loved it, however I was distracted.
Where was Char? I went to a door. What's this? I opened it up to see A white and soft blue room. I walked in. This must have been Char's room. I looked at the other side of my room, and the other side of his. There was no other door. We had special joining rooms so we could see each other whenever we wished. That was a good sign. I sighed, thinking of secret meetings we could have at midnight. I walked over to his bed, and lay down on the creamy white bedding. It was made and the pillows smelt of him. I sniffed them, and cuddled one against my chin. Oh, how I missed him.
"Lady, what are you doing?" Mandy asked as she walked in the room.
"Oh Mandy, I miss him so much." I wailed, the tears springing out of my eyes. "Why isn't he here?" I asked. "Why?"
"Oh sweetheart, you'll see him soon. Come, we don't want you to be seen as a nosey little wench do we?"
"No." I sniffled, and followed her into my room.
She shut the door behind us and I fell on my bed. There was a white satin canopy, flowing above my head, and over my whole body.
"You need to be alone." She sighed sympathetically. She kissed my cheek and smiled. I'm in room number 4 if you need me."
She left the room, silently shutting the door. Where was Char?
I woke some time later. Sleep had consumed me, and several hours were gone from the day. Was Char here yet? Knowing my luck, he was not. I woke and glanced in the mirror beside my bed. I looked just as I had before. I walked out of the room, closing it behind me and yawned. I began to walk to the left where Mandy's room was when I heard a voice. Char's voice! I saw his figure, talking seriously to a man. My eyes widened and my heart started to beat more rapidly. I stood there, dumbfounded, waiting for him to see me, for what seemed like an eternity.
He finally finished his conversation and waved to the man who had now disappeared into his chamber. Char stood for a second, then turned around. He saw me and his expression turned from serious to overjoyed.
"Ella!" he exclaimed. "Oh how I've missed you!" he walked over to me. He wrapped his arms around me and we hugged.
My voice was hoarse and unrecognizable. "I've missed you too."
"Come." He took my hand and led me to his chamber, we walked in and he cautiously closed the door, still not letting go of my sweaty grasp.
He swept me into his arms and kissed me passionately. His mouth was sweet and moist and I couldn't think of anything but him. After what seemed like only a second we stopped, breathlessly. During our mad embrace we had somehow made it to his bed and were sitting there, catching our breath. He looked into my eyes, and traced one finger down my face.
"When did you get here, my darling?" he asked.
"This morning." I smiled.
"So early?" he asked, his perfectly sculptured eyebrows, raised.
"I couldn't wait to see you." I explained. A slow smile crept up on his face.
"I apologize a thousand times for making you wait for me."
"Now that I have you in my sight, I don't want to ever see you go." I smiled, kissing his lips lightly.
"You'll never have to." He said, his arms around my waist. "Never again."
Thank you for reading the first chapter. Please reply. I will post more soon. I will wait until I have 8 replies, then I will post the next chapter.
IN THE NEXT CHAPTER...
*Ella meets the parents *Ella and Char explore *False Kindness *Strange news *A trip
DISCLAMER: I do not own anything, I do not have anything, I do not want anything. I am only a creative writer. I am not getting paid for this, and none of the main characters are mine except for a few. I have invented several characters and they are mine and not to be used in other stories without my permission. I apologize if anything you read offends you. I will do my best not to make this offensive.
This is the sequel to Ella Enchanted. It takes place right after the story ends. So you read that everything ended happily ever after and all that, but something has to have happened before that. What happened to Ella and Char? What happened with them before they had kids and lived happily ever after. This is the tale about love and how it can help you to overcome obstacles.
I awoke and stretched happily on my bed. The sun was shining, the birds were singing and I was free to do whatever I desired. I was free to say yes, or no. Free from requests and orders, free from fear. Last night was most definitely, the happiest day of my early life. I had gone to the ball, to watch my beloved Char. We were in love but I pushed him away, trying to protect him. At the ball he found out who I was but I ran away, secretly hoping he'd come and find me. Sure enough, he came to Dame Olga's manor where I resided. I pretended to be a maid, that, of course, was what I was most of the time anyways. He found me and ordered me to be his wife, Hattie, my dreadful step sister also ordered me to not marry him. She wanted him for herself. Of course, since I had the curse to always obey, bestowed upon me by Lucinda the fairy, I was powerless to say no. Finally the curse was broken and I was able to say no to whoever I wished. I kissed my dear Char and promised to marry him. You would think that would be the end. That I would have a normal life as Char's queen after that, but I won't allow it. I will do everything that's not normal, to please myself. Of course, after we kissed and such, I banished Hattie, Olive and Dame Olga from my sight. I would never hurt them, no, that would be giving them the pleasure of knowing they hurt me. I banished them to the city where they had to live a normal life like any other peasant. I took away most of their money but left their possessions. They would live a life in normality, and I'm ashamed to admit, that I hope in filth. I would be overjoyed if I never had to see their chubby, plump faces again. But no. Father is still married to Dame Olga. He loves her, he was made to in a curse. So wherever he goes, whilst he is here and not trading beautiful objects, he is with her. Of course, Hattie and Olive her 'treasures' follow her everywhere so I will have to put up with them at social occasions, but that is fine with me. They cannot order me around any longer. I fingered the long necklace that was once my mothers. How beautiful it is. Since Hattie found out about my curse, she took it, but now that I am no longer under the spell, I got it back. Enough about my past though. I would put it out of my head. I looked around the room of Dame Olga's manor. Today was the day that I would move into the palace. I would meet the King, and Queen, Char's parents. I would get to kiss Char, my dear Char again. I ached for his kisses last night. After biding me farewell with one last embrace he was gone to his castle. Mandy and I stayed up late celebrating my engagement, and the curse that I was now free of, with the other servants. The party was wonderful, we ate chocolate cake, and danced, sand and talked. The whole time, however, I missed Char. I was away for him for so long, and now I never wanted to be away from him again. Thankfully, I would never have to.
I got dressed in a peach satin dress. It was light, soft and simple. I didn't feel like being turned into a cream-puff with one of my larger, puffier gowns. I placed my brown hair into twists at the top of my head and raced down the stairs.
"M'lady," Bertha said as she saw me. She curtsied. "You are radiant with love." She laughed merrily, and I laughed too, not denying her observation.
I raced to the kitchen and found Mandy, making apple pastries for our breakfast. "Good morning, my dear." Mandy smiled, folds of wrinkles etched on her ancient face. "How was your sleep?"
"Wonderful." I said. "The best I've had in weeks." Mandy nodded, the smile still fresh on her lips. She continued rolling dough and scooping apples, applying fairy magic and cinnamon on each. "Mandy?"
"Yes lady?"
"Will you come live with me in the castle? I couldn't bear to be without you."
"Of course Ella! You think you could leave me here? I wouldn't allow it!" I hugged her tightly, wishing and hoping that I would never have to leave her.
Our white coach arrived at the front of the palace, and the footman opened the door for me. He held my hand carefully as I stepped out onto the cream coloured steps to the castle doors. I drew my breath as I looked at its magnificence. Of course, I had seen it many times but never while I was in love, and never realizing that it was my future. This was where I was to live for a long time. The thought rushed over me like a wave hitting sand. A smile crept up on my face. This is my new home. Mandy came up behind me. Placing her hands upon my shoulders, she whispered in my ear.
"Darling, this is your new life. Your new world."
We began walking up the stairs to the palace.
The guards at the doors bowed when the saw me. "Madam," they muttered. They opened the grand doors to let me in, and I was again in awe of its magnificence. There was a beautiful picture on the walls of angels and fairies. Hung in a row, to the left of the doors were portraits of the former Kings and Queens of Kyrria, and one of the present Royal family. Char's father and mother, his sister Mary, and himself. Char looked so handsome, his brown hair neat and tidy, a small smile on his lips. Mandy and I stood there in awe of the cream and burgundy coloured ornaments, statues, walls, carpets and such. The servants had arrived also, and were shown to their suits. Our bags and cases were being brought upstairs, on the grand staircase by many handsome footmen, as we stood.
"Shall we get settled in?" Mandy asked.
I really wanted to look for Char, kiss him, be alone with him, talk to him, tell him how much I love him, even to see him. But I could not.
"Yes." I sighed, disappointment showing on my face. "Let's see our chambers."
"Do not worry, my pet." Mandy frowned, rubbing my shoulder. She obviously could see my sadness. "You'll see him soon, I know it."
I nodded and followed her up the grand staircase glancing behind me down the hallway to see if he was coming. I had imagined this moment since yesterday. I would step out of my carriage, looking beautiful. I would walk in the palace to see a crowd of people, dazzled at the sight of me. They would gasp with amazement, to see the future wife of the prince. I would slowly walk up the stairs. Char would be talking to a man, then look at the staircase and see me. He would call out. "Ella! Oh how I've missed you." He then would run over to me, hold me in his arms and kiss me passionately. Finally stopping to say, "What a beautiful bride you will be."
"Ella?" Mandy asked. "What is the matter?" I was daydreaming of that special moment. I caught a laugh as it entered my throat. I was standing in the middle of the staircase, holding everything up.
"Come on, dear." She took my hand. "Let's see our rooms."
As I came closer to the top of the stairs, I had a mad thought. What if Char was there, waiting for me with open arms? Just like the dream! I hurried my steps. I began to run up the stairs, and glanced down the hall, with my heart in my throat. I heard a male voice. Char? I looked. No, It wasn't him. Tears welled in my eyes. Did he still love me? Why didn't he come see me? A thousand questions rose in my head, but they all ended up to that one. Didn't he miss me? Didn't he love me?
I gulped and pushed the tears down my throat. No one could see the future queen looking like such a wreck. My voice quivered as I spoke to one of the guards.
"Where is Prince Charmont?" I asked.
"His Highness, the Prince of Kyrria, Prince Charmont, is gone horseback riding for the morning."
"Oh." My voice wavered even more. "Thank you. Um, where is my chamber?"
"Seventh door to the right. It is right beside Prince Charmonts' room."
"Thank you." Mandy smiled. We walked to the seventh door and opened it up. It was soft pink and lovely, with pale peach covers and white flowing curtains.
"How lovely!" Mandy exclaimed. I nodded. I loved it, however I was distracted.
Where was Char? I went to a door. What's this? I opened it up to see A white and soft blue room. I walked in. This must have been Char's room. I looked at the other side of my room, and the other side of his. There was no other door. We had special joining rooms so we could see each other whenever we wished. That was a good sign. I sighed, thinking of secret meetings we could have at midnight. I walked over to his bed, and lay down on the creamy white bedding. It was made and the pillows smelt of him. I sniffed them, and cuddled one against my chin. Oh, how I missed him.
"Lady, what are you doing?" Mandy asked as she walked in the room.
"Oh Mandy, I miss him so much." I wailed, the tears springing out of my eyes. "Why isn't he here?" I asked. "Why?"
"Oh sweetheart, you'll see him soon. Come, we don't want you to be seen as a nosey little wench do we?"
"No." I sniffled, and followed her into my room.
She shut the door behind us and I fell on my bed. There was a white satin canopy, flowing above my head, and over my whole body.
"You need to be alone." She sighed sympathetically. She kissed my cheek and smiled. I'm in room number 4 if you need me."
She left the room, silently shutting the door. Where was Char?
I woke some time later. Sleep had consumed me, and several hours were gone from the day. Was Char here yet? Knowing my luck, he was not. I woke and glanced in the mirror beside my bed. I looked just as I had before. I walked out of the room, closing it behind me and yawned. I began to walk to the left where Mandy's room was when I heard a voice. Char's voice! I saw his figure, talking seriously to a man. My eyes widened and my heart started to beat more rapidly. I stood there, dumbfounded, waiting for him to see me, for what seemed like an eternity.
He finally finished his conversation and waved to the man who had now disappeared into his chamber. Char stood for a second, then turned around. He saw me and his expression turned from serious to overjoyed.
"Ella!" he exclaimed. "Oh how I've missed you!" he walked over to me. He wrapped his arms around me and we hugged.
My voice was hoarse and unrecognizable. "I've missed you too."
"Come." He took my hand and led me to his chamber, we walked in and he cautiously closed the door, still not letting go of my sweaty grasp.
He swept me into his arms and kissed me passionately. His mouth was sweet and moist and I couldn't think of anything but him. After what seemed like only a second we stopped, breathlessly. During our mad embrace we had somehow made it to his bed and were sitting there, catching our breath. He looked into my eyes, and traced one finger down my face.
"When did you get here, my darling?" he asked.
"This morning." I smiled.
"So early?" he asked, his perfectly sculptured eyebrows, raised.
"I couldn't wait to see you." I explained. A slow smile crept up on his face.
"I apologize a thousand times for making you wait for me."
"Now that I have you in my sight, I don't want to ever see you go." I smiled, kissing his lips lightly.
"You'll never have to." He said, his arms around my waist. "Never again."
Thank you for reading the first chapter. Please reply. I will post more soon. I will wait until I have 8 replies, then I will post the next chapter.
IN THE NEXT CHAPTER...
*Ella meets the parents *Ella and Char explore *False Kindness *Strange news *A trip