I could see that my bedroom walls were painted a blood-red and that the sheets were of a blackish gray, My suitcase felt heavy in my hands as I slowly lowered it onto the floor, and rolled my trembling shoulders back.

The doovey was comfortable and smelt of flowers. The bedside table was smooth and cold as a lamp rested on its top I removed my hat and placed it gently on the bed as I moved across the room towards two huge glass doors which overlooked the back gardens full of wonderfully flowers such as sunflowers, roses and tulips as it shone in the sunlight.

I turned away from the view outside as I felt my clothing, Cling to my body from where I was forced to wear all black, but to have my eyes be the only thing visible it made no sense, But I dressed accordingly any way to please the Duke he must have his reasons.

There was a sudden bang! At the door as it slammed open, barely remaining on its hinges as a panting butler politely said, "The Duke wishes to see you now." Yet my feet did not budge as I stayed put and politely questioned back."I have only just arrived and managed to put my suitcase on my bed. im afraid the Duke will have to wait."If you don't go now, I'm afraid you will have to be forcefully removed." My mouth dropped in shock at this threat of violence. I should not have come.

In the end, I decided it would probably be best if I escorted myself out. I followed the butler out my door when I was greeted by two guards standing on either side which made my legs tremble. As we made our way across the corridor we were greeted by two large oak doors lurking in the entrance of the hall. Questions began circling my head why does the Duke wish to see me so soon to my arrival? Am I the only one here? Silence was the answer to my questions as my heart beat grew faster, and my kegs began to shake and sweat engulfed my palms.

The walk to these doors felt like a death trial the butler had gone silent as the doors parted, and we painfully made our way in when suddenly, the two guards grabbed my arms and squeezed so hard I assumed my arms would full of "That's a nice way to treat your guest I muttered." When I looked up I could see the Duke and his bitter-sweet smile that was plastered onto his face as his eyes held mine. " Are you not going to bow" the Duke demanded as I was pushed violently onto the floor by the guards when my knees landed on the floor I heard a shatter as tears now brewed in my eyes.

I removed my hands from the floor and slowly made my way up only getting as far as my back being straight when I heard pitiful and scheming laughter behind me when I turned to my left I noticed three more girls had joined, and they had witnessed the whole affair, the tears flowed down my cheeks as my mascara flowed down with them.

The three woman stepped forward and bowed at the same time they had no guards forcing them, so what was different about me ? The first woman had long blonde hair that led down to her waist and eyes the colure of grass she was slimly built and held her self highly the other two compared to her seemed dull the second woman was quite the opposite her hair was a muddy brown that only went to her shoulders as for her eyes they were the colure of a storm, The last woman to arrive was again the opposite of the last and the most plain with chocolate brown hair and chestnut eyes though the only similar thing about them was they all carried themselves highly unlike me as I had lowered my head in shame.

My whole body shook with anxiety as the guards held their grip,' The Duke moved his hand and the guards let go as I raised myself of the floor and glared into the eyes of the young girls, how dare they laugh at me with their perfect image. I wonder how much of it is real.

A sudden silence! stopped the girls laughter. The young prince stood higher as all eyes turned to look to the Duke's other side standing next to him was a tall figure with brown hair and chestnut eyes his muscles appeared under his shirt and his eyes scanned the room until he saw me. Blush appeared.

Covering his cheeks, he slowly looked away.

"This is my oldest son second in line for the house of crimson manner," the Duke spoke poisonously of his second son as though he were a meer servant 'so' this is the first son why isn't he to become Duke after his father?

Before we could view more of the show, we were dismissed, the two guards ( who I had gotten used to), escorted me out as we walked down the hall I felt eyes staring into my back I craned my neck to turn round to find the woman staring at me "aha they believe me competition" I sneered " excuse me" the guard who was lost in his train of thought turned and looked down as he replied " yes" "do you know where the kitchens are im getting hungry" I tried looking innocent but he merely laughed '****'.

Once we reached my room, they left, and again, I heard the lock click into place but this time I decided it gives me a good opportunity to search and explore my room even if I conquered nothing during my exploration at least I would know good hiding spots if we played hide and seek, but something tells me the other ' sophisticated' woman would point there noses at the idea.

I was exploring for about an hour finding nothing, but a mere door that was put secretly behind a curtain, yet when I had looked after opening the door, it was just a toilet 'bummer' I fell onto my bed and relieved my feet from the pain of the high heels " I will never were those again" i murmured whilst reaching into my suitcase and pulling out a pair of high knee boots they were all black with silver buckles and black lace much more comfy than the torture device they call 'appropriate footwear.'

My eyes started dropping as my body felt faint, so I decided to change into a nightgown that just passed my lower area it was a rose gold with purple tulips embroidered on the bottom hem. I lifted my feet off the floor and swung them onto the bed I placed the pillow upwards and grabbed a white ribbon from the side of my bed as I placed my hair into a low ponytail and tied it tightly " goodnight" I whisperd.

I awoke this morning to a cold breeze flying in through my window, It sent a chill down my spine as I gently lowered my legs off the bed and put on some slippers, I placed a scarf over my shoulders as I made my way down to the dresser and pulled out the satin chair as I placed myself down upon it and stared at my reflection.

I applied blush to my cheeks and brushed my hair until it was silky smooth. Then I walked over to my dressing room and admired a gown hanging there it was different from my last it was a baby blue with a pink undertone with lily embroidered onto it as I slipped into my corset and placed the dress over my head I felt so pretty and amazing, as I put on the matching shoes that were a soft pink.

I then twirled back over to my dresser and put my hair into a half up half down with daises placed carefully into the ponytail. A little after the butler came and knocked on the door. I replied with a small voice saying," Come in." The butler opened the door and gazed at me with his mouth open. "Can I help you?" I laughed he suddenly raised his yes, embarrassed as his cheeks went red.

"The Duke has supposed you" My smile soon faded as I went red with embarrassment for I had been forced to bow my head slowly lowered as my breath quickened and sweat engulfed my palms "yes of course I will come with you" I Said with a plastered smile embedded onto my face.

Why was the walk there always so deadening? Why did it claw at my insides? The grand door swung open, and there in the middle of the room was the prince and the other ladies. I lowered my head in a bow and shifted my gaze to the prince.' Sadly, he was not the one I liked. Sadly, his brother was not there the Duke spoke, his voice filled the room" my son here will now choose who he wants to have tea with this morning" with that the prince made his way around the room studying each girl staying longer at the girl who he chose before, before coming to me, he than lifted his head to his father and declared" I want this one today" The Dukes face looked shocked, yet he merely waved his hand as me and the 'prince' were now being escorted to the gardens.

Once we had reached a bench the 'prince' spoke " you are not my first choice nor will you be my last, you are ugly to me" My face fell as I lowered my head yet, I replied" trust me prince you are not my type either" his majesty looked at my shocked,he merely chuckled" why did you pick me?" his face turned more serious as he glared at me" because my brother finds interset in you, he told me to invite you to his room tonight" now my mouth was hanging open in shock, I replied" tell him I'll be there".