Chapter 1
A/n this chapter starts the story through Ella's eyes.
"Dear could you please spin" "I'm so sorry but I have to go" I quickly took the dress and changed into my normal clothes. Mandy who was now living in the Palace with me, was waiting outside in the market for me. "Lady, what is wrong, you look frightened?" "I am Mandy I'm so scared. Quick give me a command anything" "Stand on one foot, but why would you need a command you broke the spell sweetie" The headache returned. "Mandy the countermand." "Lady, don't stand on one foot." Relief flooded through me. "Mandy it's the spell… I didn't break it. Char is in too much danger. We must leave quickly. I'll leave a note for Char and… and we'll go to Bast." "Lady, you're making the right decision for all, but can you go through this again?" "Mandy I have to!"
Dear Char,
I love you to the end, but I just can't handle it. My life has forever been bound to this curse, and it seems the clutches are not yet released. I know it's cowardly of me to run, but I can't live with myself with you in danger. I'll return if I ever get rid of it.
Your Love Always,
Ella
I knew how hard this was going to be, but I had to. I packed my clothes, and precious belongings, the wolf cup, my book, my glass slippers, and a drawing of my Char. Mandy got a carriage and food ready. On my way out the door I handed the note to the butler and ran, tears streaming down my eyes. Once in the carriage Mandy just held me, and let me cry. The carriage jerked forward and we were on our way to a new dreadful life.
It took about five days to get to Bast. My new life was about to start…. And I wasn't sure I wanted it to.
Mandy and I looked for jobs. It wasn't hard because Mandy is such a good cook. We got a job at a manor, not unlike the one I used to live in. Me, I cleaned floors, dusted, helped cook, and everything a servant should do. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It certainly was easier than "working" for "Mum" Olga. Every night I read from my magic book. It comforted me where Mandy could not. I saw pictures of Char, Apple, and Hattie trying to get MY prince. The hardest thing the book should me though was Char opening my letter. I broke down in sobs at the look of surprise and disappointment in his face. His smile quickly faded, and for the next two weeks he was sober. Oh how much I wanted to talk to him and tell him how much I love him. He sent a letter, how he found me I'm not sure, but I think it has something to do with him being a prince.
Dear Ella,
You know how much I love you. Please come home. I haven't laughed or even smiled since you left. The whole palace misses you. Please just come home for ME.
Love,
Char
I didn't know what to do. For several days afterward I serious thought about going home, but I knew it would bring death to Char. It was like gut feeling that my heart couldn't throw over. And I was right death was coming to Char but it wasn't through me…
Hey this is Lauren as you can tell this is my first story and well be nice. I'm only going to do this chapter so far but please r&r so I can decided rather to keep writing if it's bad PLEASE tell me! I tried to leave it at a cliff hanger but who knows….