A ball was to be held. Eric had arranged it too. Only, to show off his best suits to that new girl. Ariel wasn't mad at her, of course, she only hated the idea that this would be another one of Eric's flings. Why couldn't he just understand that she was his wife? Coral walked in and Ariel was thrown from her ideas. "I should probably say goodnight. I'll head up in a second." Ariel's smile was fake, along with her tiredness. She wanted to escape reality, dream of a world where she hadn't fallen in love with a complete stranger. Coral smiled at her and once around the corner, Ariel saw Eric swoop in. She looked down at her dress. This was a pink one, not unlike the first 'dress' she wore as human. Don't be so stupid, go back while you still can! her memories haunted her. Why hadn't she listened to Sebastian? Why had she been so stupid? She got changed and crawled into bed. Sinking deep into the fluffy doona wasn't as satisfying as it usually was. Maybe this was because Eric wouldn't come back until he was in that girls pants. Prince Joseph better hope she stays truthful. Prince Joseph. He wasn't unlike Eric at all. he had brown hair, grey eyes, a wicked smile that could fool sirens and of course all the money in the world. You could see why this girl was hooked. The night slipped away,Ariel's eyes not falling once. She heard Eric stumble in. She also heard him collapsing before he made it to a chair. If Coral was truthful, he would've gone into the village, made love to some unfortunate soul. Better prepare the 'he's married' excuse. What had she got herself into.
(Coral's POV) The stench of alcohol filled the area I was standing. Joseph had left and prince Eric had moved in. "You can't talk can you?" His voice was calm, yet the stench of whisky on his breath gave away that he was actually drunk. "You like that Prince Joseph, don't you?" Coral nodded and Eric shuffled forward. "You know I could-" Eric's footing slipped and he was on the floor. He grumbled something about the village and left. Thank God for that. Joseph came back in, shooting her one of his 'wow I'm gorgeous' smiles. She patted the spot beside her, in hope he would sit next to her. He did, yet the conversation he chose let her spirits down. "You know," he started, pouring a fresh whisky "When I find the girl who saved me on the rocks that day, I will marry her. You know, I will know for if she knows she'll tell me. Some old sailors told me she could have been a mermaid, yet you know what! The girl who came up to me after didn't know anything of the sort. She was a beauty. I think she saved me, I do! Yes...she did..." Coral's attempt to tell him the truth were failing horribly. That girl wasn't his saviour. The sailors were accurate! IT WAS ME! However many notes she took or hand actions made there was no stopping the word vomit protruding from his light stubbly mouth. If only he could understand.
(Ariel's POV) The dawn came to soon. Life should go slowly, like a stroll in the park, not as quick as a freaking panther. Still, she got up, made Eric look presentable for when the maids came in and walked out of her room. She made her way towards the dining hall. She walked in and took her place, only to find a second person at the end of the table. "Couldn't sleep, huh?" Ariel asked. Coral shook her head, but didn't take her eyes of the toast in front of her. "You know, I was in your situation once." This made the girls eyes dart up. "Can I tell you a story. I might fantasize it a bit." Ariel added the last part quickly, unsure whether to even tell her story or not. "There once was a little mermaid. She loved human possessions and their life and was often told off for it. one day a ship passed over head, and she saw a prince on deck. She fell in love with him and she went and saw a sea-witch to see if he could ever love her. The sea-witch took her voice in return for three days without a voice but with legs! Sadly, the sea-witch made a plan and used the voice to make Eri-The prince fall in love with her instead. The Mermaid on legs was devastated. Her friends helped her to the wedding boat and they crashed the party-' Coral silent-giggled at this "She got her voice back, but her three days were up! Skip a bit and the sea-witch is destroyed and the mermaid marries the prince, leaving her family behind. The prince however turns out to be an arse-hole however and she regrets her marriage her marriage ever since. The end!" Ariel sipped up her tea and stood. She left the room, getting out quick before she burst out in tears.
The night of the ball was coming up quick. Dresses were fitted, corsets tighten and all of a sudden the entire village were in her back hall. Being the royal couple they had to come out together. Eric came early. He came in as Ariel was getting her corset on. Her dress was quickly slipped over her head as Eric came forward. Alcohol was already evident. He ran his hands along her curves and she batted them away. "We are married sweetheart, I'm allowed." Eric leaned in and Ariel leaned out. She moved her way to the door and held her hand in the formal manor. "Lets go, we'll be late." Ariel glared at him. Oh how she didn't want to be there. "You used to be so much more fun!" "That was before you cheated on me numerous times." the conversation ended.
The pair walked out as the over head voice exclaimed that the royal couple were arriving. Ariel plastered on her fake smile and waved. She could feel her breathing become heavy as Eric leaned over and gave her a kiss on the cheek. The crowd went wild. He sure knew how to make it look like he was a very well respected husband. She noticed Coral standing beside Joseph like a duckling beside her mother. He wasn't paying attention of course. He was looking over at one of Ariel's helpers, who she had become quite well friends with, Grace. Uh-oh. Better go inspect the damage.
Well sorry again, for not making them longer. :( Please review the short chapters I have posted though!About that merricup...'ll start tha next time I update this. Maybe. Hopefully. Depending on the mood. Anyways thanks for reading!