Chapter 2: A dance with the devil

The next day,Annabelle woke up to find Gloria banied by chains and looked wounded while her father stood with an annoyed and angry expression on. Just as Annabelle was about to speak,"PAH". Her father had slapped her. "Don't you ever try that again. Now, the date has been postponed to today so get ready". "As for you, you shall be put in the dungeon until you shall be hanged ". Annabelle was in a state of shock because it was the first time her father had ever laid hands on her but when she heard what her father was going to do to her maid, she quickly defended her saying ; "It's not her fault father, it was all me and she didn't have anything to do about it ". Annabelle tried to convince her father and thankfully, he released her. Annabelle run out of bed to help Gloria and check if she was fine. "Don't worry my lady". "I am fine". "Now let's get you ready". Gloria said ignoring the pain she felt and this time the princess didn't complain but that didn't mean she doesn't mean she had nothing planned, and what she had in stored was going to add fuel to the already burning fire. After she had been bathed and cleaned up, they applied some scented oil and oils enriched with healing properties to cover up the marks left by her father. When it was time to pick a dress, she didn't pick the dress her father gave her but one that she knows her father would not accept. It was a red, beautiful, gown that showed her curves and fitted her in all the right places. Her gown also showed off some cleavage and her collarbones while her neck had been adorned with a beautiful necklace her mother gave her which had a dark pendant with many diamonds encircling it and truly, this look gave off this kind of power that will make everyone fall in love with her at first glance. She had also tied her red,beautiful hair up in a lose bun and some strands of her hair fell on the corners of her face. Anabelle walked with confidence as her heels clicked drawing everyone's attention to her and when she looked over at her father,she saw the surprised but yet angry expression on his face and she was satisfied. She went and sat beside her father and waited for the groom. It's not like she wanted to get married but she was still very upset and disturbed that the groom was late because it would be a disgrace to have the groom not show up at the wedding and but of course, she didn't let it show. After a while, the sound of the horns announcing the arrival of the groom was heard and this brought a feeling of relief to her. As the gates slid open, all eyes were on him as he entered and the moment she saw him,her breath was taken away. He looked like the devil with the structure of a god and anyone who would dare get close to him would tremble and crumble instantly. When he got to my father, he didn't bow but directly greeted and even though my father seemed to have not liked it,he could not do anything. After the groom had sat down, my father shouted;"Let's begin ". Music was playing here and there and people were laughing and enjoying themselves. I looked over at my groom and he sat there with an emotionless expression while talking to my father. As the music died down, it was time for the bride and groom to dance. He suddenly rose from his seat and walked towards me. "May I have the pleasure of having this dance?" He said with his deep voice that could deceive the hearts of many souls and stretched out his hand. I was hesitant at first but then nervously placed my hand into his. He slowly led me to the middle of the room and the music started to play. He held my waist and pulled me close. I felt my heart skip a beat as he did that. I laid my hand gently unto his shoulder and blushed when I felt how firm his muscles were. As we moved,I felt everyone's attention was drawn unto us and we looked like the devil and his little pet and it was just wonderful. As I danced with him, the knot in my stomach disappeared and as the music ended,he pulled away, and it brought some sense of loneliness into my heart. Annabelle was so distracted that she didn't hear her father calling her. When her father tapped on her shoulder to draw her attention, out of surprise,she stumbled backwards encountering a hard and firm surface.