Story of A Princess Unknown – Chapter 13 - Heartsore
Well thanks so much for all the reviews – we made it over 100! YAY! BUT NO-ONE except Pippa told me what they think about OLIVER JAMES and JESSE MCCARTNEY – both or either? TELL ME!
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I have finally sorted out what I am going to do with this story – I think. There will only be approximately maybe 4 chapters left, and then I write a sequel. I might have a bit of a break for a while so I can think the sequel out well. But I have ideas for it already.
This is a trial songfic – if you guys don't like it, I will take the lyrics out. And YES i know that Eve does not have hazel eyes, but it just goes with the song! So DON'T TELL ME I'VE GOT IT WRONG!
Now – the story!
Recap: Eve looked into Jared's eyes as well. She saw something there that she would never forget. From what she could see there, she knew she had an answer to the awful question she had wondered before.
He had known. All along. And he hadn't done a thing about it.
The crowd of people burst into applause, and Alexandra rushed to hang possessively onto Jared's arm. People congratulated them, while Eve just stood there, feeling completely separate from it all. Jared kept sending her anxious glances, but she couldn't look him in the face.
Eve would have loved nothing more than to – do a bit more face-slapping, for one thing, and secondly, to just run, away from all her problems, and never, ever come back.
I'm so sick of my life. It's just too complicated.
She knew she couldn't indulge in phase one of what she wanted to do right then, so intead she sought out Lady Cythera and Lord Eric. They both looked as thought they'd had enough of the ball as well, so the three set off back to the manor.
Jared couldn't sleep. He was utterly sick of Alexandra – and now he would have to endure her being at the palace at all hours, twittering on about wedding plans.
I'm too young to get married. I'm only nineteen! He thought wearily.
He felt so guilty. The look of utter betrayal on Eve's face was enough to break his heart. And his cruel mind kept replaying the scene of two days before – Eve nearly asleep, murmuring to him, "Jared – I think I might love you."
And he had betrayed her.
Seems like just yesterday
You were a part of me
I used to stand so tall
I used to be so strong
Eve didn't want to believe that Jared would just betray her like this. Her mind told her that she should have stayed true to her old self – cold and emotionless. Able to take care of herself. But her heart said something else.
Your arms around me tight
Everything felt so right
Unbreakable like nothing could go wrong
She couldn't forget the feeling that she'd had that night when she'd slept, enfolded in his arms on the riverbank. He'd made her feel so safe and loved.
Now I can't breathe
No I can't sleep
I'm barely hanging on
Eve felt like her life was balanced precariously on the edge of a precipice – one shove and it would go over. Jared had brought her back from the edge – and then pushed her right back again.
Here I am
Once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it
Can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Jared had seemed so real, so kind – after Luke. But he'd taken Eve in and made her believe that she loved him – and then he'd torn her life up.
Broken up deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
I told you everything
Opened up and let you in
You made me feel alright
For once in my life
Eve had let Jared see her old life, her deepest feelings. She had trusted him like she'd never trusted anyone else.
Now all that's left of me
Is what I pretend to be
So together but so broken up inside
She'd acted normal and alright during the ride home that night, though she could feel her heart breaking inside. Lady Cythera had kept shooting her snide glances – the woman must have known there was something going on between Eve and Jared.
Cause I can't breathe
No I can't sleep
I'm barely hanging on
Here I am
Once again
I'm torn into pieces
Can't deny it
Can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up deep inside
But you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these hazel eyes
And although she would never, ever admit it – Eve cried herself to sleep that night. For losing the one person she thought truly loved her. For losing her last friend in the world. And this time – there was nothing she could do about it.
The next morning, Eve didn't really want to get up. But she knew that she had to face the world. After breakfast she went for a ride into the city with Frankie – she couldn't bear being around Lady Cythera anymore.
After a while she noticed a familiar figure on a familiar horse seemed to be following her. She sighed. Jared was the last person she wanted to talk to.
Frankie, on the other hand, was overjoyed to see Vinny. Which annoyed Eve even more.
She slowed and let Jared catch up to her. Much as she wanted to, Eve knew that she couldn't keep running forever. He could barely look her in the face, but Eve drew herself up regally.
"Hello, your highness."
"Eve, please. Don't do this to me." Jared's voice broke. She noticed that he had dark shadows under his eyes and a wild, sleepless look.
"Exactly what have I done to you, your highness?" She replied icily. Jared could almost feel the frost of her glare.
"You're right. You never did anything. You must understand – I tried to stop this from happening. You know how I feel about Alexandra – I never wanted this marriage in the first place. Eve, please. You know what my father's like!"
Jared looked up and met her eyes for the first time. He was astonished to see that they were shining with unshed tears.
"I trusted you, Jared. I thought I loved you. I thought you were different. You obviously didn't try hard enough," she whispered. Eve knew how harsh her words were. But she couldn't stop herself – she was angry, and she lashed out.
"I think it would be better if we didn't see eachother. It will giver you more time to spend with your ... fiancee."
The last word made them both snap. Eve just couldn't take it anymore. She turned and rode quickly away.
Jared passed his hand wearily across his face. He felt a hundred years older.
As Eve was riding away, she turned to look back. And she saw a familiar blonde-haired figure standing on the steps of the palace. And the look on her face wasn't jealous anymore.
It was triumphant.
Sorry – I know it's a bit short – but I will try to update again tomorrow IF I have time.
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Love Amy