Episode 2

Arian's POV

"What?!!! I don't wanna marry someone I've just met!!"

Plus it's pretty obvious he's a playboy. There's no way I'm gonna associate myself with a lascivious dog who only thinks with his d***

"This opportunity is not given to anyone, and it would be a great honor to marry into the Denyrion family..so will you please reconsider" said my aunt with that fake smile she always makes when I upset her.

"Then why don't you let her marry him." I said while pointing to my cousin.

After all a slut and a dog. A match made in hell..i mean heaven.

"It is tradition for the eldest to be married off first."

Lies. What are their true intentions?

I glanced at my cousin who have me a sharp look.

Maybe I'd be dead with her as-sharp-as-a-sword-glare.

"You should be grateful.." she said with another award winning fake smile.

Who'd be grateful for marrying him?!!

"Well..come Howard! I'll tour you around our home. Feel free to stay here for the night!" She said while taking his arm amd she made one last glare before she left. A sign not to disgrace her again.

"You don't even deserve him." Bella said.

I just stared blankly at her

I have also gotten used to her harsh words. It's like wind for me now.

"Hah. Useless." She said and finally left.

After a few hours my Aunt came back. Bella was with Howards, chatting with him in the garden. I know what's coming next.

slap

"You ungrateful bi***!!! How dare you humiliate me infront of Howard!!!" She said fuming with anger.

"You weren't even supposed to be the bride!! It was supposed to be Bella!! You're just the daughter of my stupid brother who traded in his life of prestige and honor for a lowly woman whom he loved. Tsk. There's really no point in telling you all these, you're just like your mother, a lowlife with no proper etiquette and manners. Don't think you can get out of this. You know the consequences. There will be a party tonight, to celebrate you and Howard's engagement. Make yourself presentable." With that she left.

I fought back the tears in my eyes. Because I swore never to cry because of those monsters!

Don't worry..after all....Karma....is a Bi***

That Night...

I went out to the garden to soak in the moonlight. Little did I know that Howard was also there.

Already feeling comfortable in my home. Hum. Don't get too used to it..

I didn't want to put up with him now, I was about to turn away when he suddenly spoke.

"Hah. What are the chances of me being married to a simple girl like you, You're not even as pretty as your sister."

Don't compare me with that slut.

I turned around to walk away but he suddenly grabbed my hand.

"Let go of me!!" Still struggling from his grip.

"Shh..I wanna play. Be grateful that I chose you, nkt your sister."

He grabbed my waist, pulled me closer and kissed my lips

slap

"You bi***!! You dare slap me!! I'll teach you a lesson!"

He pushed me and I fell to the ground. He kicked my side and after a few more kicks he spoke.

"I have a thousand ways to punish you. Don't you ever forget that."

He walked into the house and locked the door.

I want to run away from here! I don't wanna stay here anymore!!

sobs

I looked up to see lighy coming from behind the bushes. I got closer and saw a hole in the wall, it was big enough for me to fit.

I crawled out of the hole and saw that I was on the other side of the wall. I took one last look of my home and ran. I didn't care where I was headed to, as long as I wasn't in the same house with them.

The scene shifted from the bustling capital of Aldrania to a vast forest where moonlight was coming through the ttees' leaves. It's so peaceful......I stopped running and started walking, taking in the beautiful scenery.

I came across a creek where I can perfectly see the night sky. I stared at the water and saw my reflection. Thoughts filled my mind of how my life would be now that I ran away.

I started to regret this decision. I knew I couldn't survive on my own. I stood up and was about to leave when I heard a sound coming from the creek.

"H-Hello.....is..anyone there?"

I waited for a response but there was only silence

I must be hearing things..

"Help..."

I froze and chills went down my spine upon hearing that. My mind was telling me to run away but I couldn't move. I went towards the darkened part of the creek, I barely saw anything and was having triuble walking.

"Aghhh!!"

I tripped on something.

I looked to where I stumbled and it was a log, but when I looked closer...it was an arm?!!!

"AHHHHHHH!!!" I couldn't help but scream.

I stopped and saw that it was still connected to a body. He was soaked in the water and it looked like he has been left there to die. I put my hand infront of his nose.

Thank God he's still breathing...

The darkness was replaced by light coming from the moon,it shone upon his face.

He's very handsome...

At the sight of him a picture flashed in my mind..It was the man from my dream...the one who saved me..

No...it can't be him!

gasp

My eyes went to the stab on his side. I studied it closer.

It looks like it has happened not long ago....

"ARIAANNN!!! I KNOW YOU'RE HERE! COME OUT!!"

It's Howard!! How did he find me?!!

"ARIAN COME OUT!! YOU'LL HAVE A LIGHTER PUNISHMENT IF YOU COME WITH ME NOW!!"

At this rate I'm gonna get caught!! I need to move now!!!