Roses can draw blood

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.

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