Chapter 6:

The wedding bells were ringing in such melodic fashion. I was so upset that they weren't ringing for me. In the moment I was imagining what it would be like in Kriss' shoes. She was probably getting ready and wearing a dress handmade by most of the maids. Then I felt a body hit mine. The person turned around and it was Maxon. He looked more handsome than ever. Each of his hairs were strategically placed and his suit was crisp with his medals placed perfectly onto the jacket. We looked each other in the eyes but we couldn't say anything. It would have been more awkward if none of us spoke so I had to say something.

"Hi." I said shakily. "How have you been?" I gave a hopeful but not desperate smile.

"I've been great. Kriss and I tell each other everything and WE DON'T LIE AND KEEP SECRETS AND FROM EACH OTHER!" Maxon's presence turned cold.

I had never been so mad at him. "Really? You don't keep any secrets from each other? Then you would have known that Kriss is a northern rebel and her motive for the selection was that one the Northerners could be in power." The words rolled right out of my mouth without any thought. I really hoped I had not done something stupid in that moment.

He looked at me with that face you look at an unidentified creature. It was absolutely terrible. "America when did you become this person who put others down because of her own insecurities? I really hate the person you are know. A lying, insecure brat."

I couldn't even look at him. I ran inside the palace holding my violin. I didn't even know where I was, I just wept to my heart's contempt. I plopped onto the ground with my hands over my face.

"Here you go miss." I heard a comforting yet familiar voice. I looked up and saw Lucy extending a box of tissues.

"Oh my goodness!" I wiped my tears and stood up. "Lucy! It's so good to see you again!" I gave her a rib crushing hug and for once she finally let loose and returned the gesture.

"Miss America! We've all missed you at the palace. We were wondering if you would come." Lucy broke the hug and looked at me with her pale eyes.

"Aww. I've missed you too. Where are Mary and Anne? Are they around here somewhere? I would like to see them before the ceremony." I looked around her but there was no one in sight.

"Anne and Mary are helping Miss Kriss on a task. If you like I don't think she would mind you visiting her right now." Lucy turned and started walking. I followed behind her looking at the walls I've missed so much. We ended up in front of the princess suite.

"Kriss stays in the princess suite now? I thought you moved in after the wedding." I looked at Lucy and gave her a quizzical look.

"The prince requested that she stay in the princess suite right now. He said something about not wanting to wait."

Even though Lucy was just answering my question i didn't want to hear that kind of thing. Lucy knocked on the door and a voice responded back.

"Come in."

I walked in front of Lucy and gasped.

"America?!"