Chapter Four: There is no wedding
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~OCTOBER
When the hairdresser was finished, I stared in horror at my reflection in the mirror. The elaborate hairstyle made me look like a different person - someone expensive and fancy, not at all like the person I was inside. It was the first time I had ever had my hair done like this, and I hated it. I felt like I was being transformed into someone else. Even my head feels heavy
"You look absolutely amazing," Anne gushed, her eyes shining with delight. But I just felt numb, like I was trapped in someone else's body. I couldn't bring myself to smile, it was useless.
"It's too early to put on your dress," Sage said patting my shoulder lightly, her voice full of disappointment. "We'll have to wait until the ceremony tonight." My heart beat raced to the thought of tonight
They all finally left after talking for a while and I was alone in the room, the silence echoing in my ears. I let out a sigh of relief, but the tears began to fall. I'd been holding them back for so long, and now they came in a rush. I sank to the floor, burying my face in my hands. I felt so alone, and so scared. I wasn't sure what to do.
"Mother, it's me, October," I whispered, a sad smile on my face. "I'm getting married, and you're not even here."
I felt a lump in my throat, and I tried to blink away the tears that were forming in my eyes. It was strange to think that my own mother wouldn't be there on my wedding day. I wondered if she would even know that it was happening.
"Where is she?" I whispered. "What is she doing? Does she even know that I'm getting married?"
My mind filled with questions, each one more desperate than the last. I wanted so badly to know where my mother was, and what she was doing. But I knew that I would probably never find out. I felt a deep sense of loss, like a part of me was missing.
My mother had left me behind, thinking I was safe and cared for. But the truth was, I felt more alone than ever before. And I knew that my father couldn't refuse the royal command, even It was a huge offer, and one that would change his life forever. But what about my life? No one seemed to care about that.
I paced around the room, my heart heavy with sadness. I knew that I would miss this place when I was gone. I would miss the familiar walls, the smell of the air, the sounds of the birds in the trees outside. But most of all, I would miss the feeling of being safe and loved. I knew that my life was about to change forever, and I wasn't sure I was ready for it.
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The hours ticked by slowly, and yet somehow, they seemed to fly by. The sun was setting, and I knew that soon it would be time for the wedding. I didn't know how I was going to get through it.
My stepsisters were acting excited, but they were actually just haphazardly throwing my belongings into a bag. They weren't taking any care to pack things neatly or carefully. It was clear that they didn't really care about me or my belongings - they just wanted to get everything done as quickly as possible.
I walked over to my stepsisters, who were still rustling through my things, and I took my most important belongings from them. I packed them carefully into a bag, making sure everything was secure and protected. I didn't want to risk anything getting damaged or lost in the rush.
I picked up a book about magic and folklore that my mother had given me, and a delicate necklace that she had said was made of crystal. I packed them both carefully into my bag, knowing that they were precious to me. My mother had always been a bit eccentric, but I loved her all the same.
"Come on, October, we don't have all day!" Sage said, rolling her eyes as she grabbed my arm and pulled me to my feet. "We need to get you dressed, so stop messing around!"
I felt a flash of annoyance at her bossy attitude, but I knew it was no use arguing with her. She always had to be in control, she acts like the first daughter.
My stepsisters pulled my dress down over my head without so much as a glance at my hair. It's coming closer than I expected
"I really can't wait for you to meet Hades," Anne said with a sly grin, glancing at me and then back at her sister. I can even pass out at the thought of it
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