Taking What's Mine

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    Sophia & Zacky
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    Beverly & Matt
    October 14th, 2019 at 06:03pm
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    Evelyn stood out on her balcony, the wind blowing through strands of her red hair. She watched the dark green and blue carriages, on their way out of the Kingdom, carting away another rejected suitor. Not so much that Evelyn had rejected him, no, she had actually quite liked this one. But it was a pattern. The last suitor had just gone missing and this one had abruptly told her staff he had to leave immediately, with no intention of returning. This was what felt like the tenth failed arrangement.

    Goosebumps ran up her arms and Evelyn could feel his presence, knew he was standing in the doorway of her balcony. Her father’s butler, Matthew; now her butler. Evelyn could never place it, but she always felt cold near him and tense, like she had to walk across eggshells. Plainly put, he scared her but she didn’t know why.

    She picked up the front of her crimson red gown and turned around to face him. “I don’t understand.” Hurt was plainly written across her face. She didn’t understand why this kept happening.
    Zacky tapped his foot, the black loafer he wore had just been shined and was glistening in every direction. He was dressed for the occasion, in navy blue trousers and over top his blouse he wore layers of furs and a thick nice cape. It was freezing after all in Fallbrook, so he wasn’t uncomfortable. This was the best way to show his rich status and impress. After all, he didn’t really have a kingdom, he had to fake it.

    Twisting the gold ring on his pale finger, he looked up when finally the great doors to the throne room opened and Sophia’s father, King Robert stood proud and tall. He escorted some men out, with heartfelt thanks and goodbyes. “So sorry about the wait, you know how running a kingdom can be.” The King was thrilled at the thought of his daughter marrying another well-established king.

    Zacky had already pulled the wool over their eyes.

    “Sophia should be down at any moment to meet you!” Robert grinned.
    October 14th, 2019 at 06:05pm
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    Matt looked at Beverly seeing the pain and hurt on her face. The ping of pain hit him, but he ignored it the best he could. Clearing his throat, a little he stared at the young woman listing to her small statement of not understanding. “Miss. Beverly what do you not understand?” Matt questioned. “Why those childish men run away? In my honest opinion. They do not seem suited for you. Nor fitted for you. You are far better than any of those, beings dared to desire. You deserve someone so much more, better.” He simply stated.
    Standing nervously at the top of the stairs. Sophia paced back and forth. Each man that had came into the castle, her father hadn’t approved. A few she’d liked and could see herself building a life with them. Even if she was to be queen soon. She wanted to build a life with the suitor she chose, but—Her father wouldn’t have that. He wanted her to marry the richest, snootiest, king to be out there.

    Zachary Baker, or as many known him. King Zacky Baker. She’d heard the other women talk at the luncheons and such. He was gorgeous, piercing green eyes, and pale complexion. Absolutely perfect. But he was arrogant, snooty, thought he was better than anyone else. Someone Sophia more than likely would despise. Of course, she already did. Seeing her servant come up to her she saw the elderly woman pat her arm lightly giving her an encouraging assurance she needed.

    Sophia’s mother passed away when she was a baby. Her father had raised her on his own with help of his staff, and the staff that Sophia thought of as family. Which they surly were. Picking up the front of her royal blue gown, Sophia slowly descendant down the stairway. Once she was at the bottom she saw the doors to the throne room swing open. Walking onward, she walked inside seeing her father smiling at her. Stopping at his side, she slowly turned staring at the man before them, King Baker.
    October 16th, 2019 at 03:50am
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    To her, it just felt like Matt was trying to make her feel better. She folded her hands together at her chest, pressing her fingertips into her knuckles nervously. "I hadn't even spoken with this one." She mumbled. Beverly had just finished getting dressed, it took quite some time for her handmaiden to bind her corsets. Not counting how long it took her thick long hair to dry around the sponges used to get her bouncy curls and then to be braided in thick heavy braids on the back of her head. She didn't even know his name, hadn't even laid an eye on him and he was already running. Dropping her arms back down to her sides, she let out a sigh and allowed her shoulders to slouch as well.

    Moving towards the door, she brushed past Matt as she entered back into her bedroom and sat down on her ottoman, her pink gown puffing up around her. She picked at the flowers that were sculpted all over her torso and sleeves, wanting nothing more than to get out of her garments and crawl back into bed.
    Zacky looked up once he heard the doors behind them swing open. Looking over his shoulder before turning around, Zacky crossed his arms over his chest and watched the little princess enter. He glanced around the room, looking past all of the royal guards and sensing her father walk up next to him. He had blinded them all so easily. Made up a whole country in which he had a kingdom he ruled over. They had all even seen it on their maps.

    But it didn't really exist. Not anymore, anyways.

    A smile rose to his face and he tried to appear a little less... wicked. He still had appearances to keep up after all. He met Sophia halfway, bowing before he looked up at her and offered his hand out. She was a gorgeous little thing, long brown hair flowing past her shoulders, pale glowing skin and soft, warm eyes. Oh, how he would take everything.

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    October 17th, 2019 at 03:41am
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    Matt followed behind her, like he'd be trained to do. Keeping his hands behind his back, he took and inhaled deeply and let a faint sigh escape his lips. "Maybe this one wasn't meant to speak with?" Matt suggested as he walked behind her. "Trust me, Queen Beverly. You will find the one, very soon." Matt assured a smirk plaguing his lips as he made it fade away in case she turned to look at him.
    Sophia gave the man a small smile, as she laid her hand gently into his. Something felt off about him. She couldn't place it, nor did she understand this sudden feeling. Seeing her father smiling in delight, she just gave a light smile towards him. Returning her attention back to the man she gave a light smile, "It's really nice to finally, meet you." Sophia politely responded to him.
    October 19th, 2019 at 05:34pm
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    "If I am not married, how am I supposed to properly succeed my father?" Her heart ached every day that she thought about him. It had been nearly a year since his passing and it still hurt just like a fresh wound. The kingdom had been without a proper King or Queen since his passing, currently being ruled by a princess and her parliament. Although, most of the decisions she made were usually always ran past Matt first. She wasn't sure why she had started doing that, it just seemed like a natural thing to her. She had always seen her father speak business with the butler and he too, usually always took Matt's advice. Beverly let out a weary sigh, growing more and more aggravated that she had gotten all dressed up for nothing.
    "It's all my pleasure, Princess Sophia." Zacky smirked, making sure to lay the charm on thick. He took her hand in his and placed a soft kiss on it before he straightened up, still caressing her hand. Zacky looked around at the knights and King staring at them with hope-filled eyes. It seemed as if they hadn't been having good luck with suitors up until this point. He looked back down to Sophia and suggested a quiet walk through the garden. "It would be nice to spend some alone time to get to know you better. Perhaps we could stroll through the royal gardens?"

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    October 22nd, 2019 at 09:37pm
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    Stopping not far behind her. Matt placed his hand gently on her shoulder seeing her turn to face him. Staring at her a moment he cleared his throat, “How about, I draw you a bath? Let you relax and everything.” Matt gave her a light smile. “Afterwards, what about we take a stroll like we usually do when you’re stressed?” Matt suggested wanting her to clam down, and not be so down.
    Hearing Zacky’s offer about the Royal Gardens. Sophia nodded her head slowly, “Sounds delightful.” She replied with a cheerful smile on her face.

    Feeling him take her arm and link it with his. It wasn’t long till the two were walking into the Gardens. Looking at the beauty her mother had worked so hard to make her own, till her last dying breath. Sophia smiled enjoying the night quietness that surrounded the kingdom. “So, Prince Zacky.” Sophia spoke breaking the silence between the two.

    “Tell me, why should I choose you? What makes you so special to become the man who will help me rule my family’s kingdom?” Sophia questioned staring at him a moment before turning her attention to the beauty before them.
    October 29th, 2019 at 02:06am
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    At the thought of a nice warm bath, Beverly could begin to feel every single pound of clothing she was wearing. Going from upset about how she had gotten dolled up for nothing, she was now feeling more than eager to rip it all off. She turned to face her Butler and let out a gentle sigh. "That sounds lovely." She watched as he disappeared into her bathroom and she tried to relax her body. Calling for one of her handmaidens, she followed Matt to the bathroom.

    Beverly was met by her attendant, Annie, a frail, tall girl who had been by her side since she could remember. "Could you help me undress?" Annie nodded and followed Beverly to her vanity, where in front of the mirrors she began to untie the first corset.
    "What's more important to you? Finding a suitor who can rule your kingdom with an iron, but just fist? Or finding a suitor who can take care of your soul?" Zacky let go of her arm to move closer to the flora, his gloved hand caressing a few roses as he let his own question sink in for a moment. "You already know how to run your kingdom, princess. An outsider can't help you with that. But what I can help you with,..." He turned back to face her. "A happy queen makes for a happy kingdom. Im not here for your kingdom. I'm here for you."

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    January 13th, 2020 at 06:44pm
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    Standing unnoticed in the doorway, Matt watched Beverly closely. Watching her attendant help her undress. Smiling to himself he couldn't help but to admire the true beauty of her. Watching how gorgeous she truly was. Hearing them shuffle, he moved so no one would see what he was doing.
    Sophia was smitten by his words. Stepping closer to him she took a deep breath, "I have heard that so many times. From each man that has came." She began as she walked to him standing in front of him. "But. Hearing it out of your mouth. It makes me wonder, makes me feel as if you would keep to your word." Sophia spoke staring at him.
    January 19th, 2020 at 08:37pm