I could barely contain myself as I half ran and half walked in front of the maid who was guiding me. I wanted to shout to her, “hurry hurry!” but only bit my lips instead. Finally, we were there, in front of an unknown room, which I was told was Julia’s. The guard standing outside knocked gently on her door and announced she has a visitor.
I stepped side to side in my wedding gown nervously – I believe I wouldn’t even be this nervous if I was walking down the aisle tonight. Then the door opened. I almost jumped in but the sight of Julia’s scowl stopped me.
“Come in,” she said softly, unfeelingly, and nodded at the guard who shut the door behind us. She gestured for me to sit and I sat. She asked me if I wanted some tea and I said no so she sat down seemingly reluctant and opposite me.
“Julia, I – “ I started but she stopped me with a shake of the head.
“Why are you here?” she demanded and looked me up and down. I looked back at her. She was dressed in, what I would call smart casual, obviously ready to leave.
“Why are you here?” she demanded again, almost on the verge of anger now. I sat stunned. Why was she angry? Did she not want to see me?
“I came back to see you Julia – “ I started again and again she stopped me. This time she closed her eyes and turned away from me. Was there pain in her eyes that she was trying to hide? Remorse? Or was it anger? I couldn’t tell.
“Cinderella…” she said slowly, taking time to choose her words, “I am not in love with you…” I swallowed, willing myself not to believe that she had just said, what she had just said. Her face was still turned away so that I couldn’t read her,
“What we said that night, I was foolish, I made it all up to win you over my brother,” Was she serious? I started feeling angry at being the fool but still I said nothing, watching her carefully.
“Please leave,” she said,
“But what you said in the letter,” I said, trying to convince myself this wasn’t true,
“I said I am going and might never see you,” Julia turned and almost spat the words out at me, her eyes telling me nothing. I stood up, my knees trembling underneath me and I grabbed onto the couch for support. I turned and looked at Julia once more but she had once again turned her face from me. So I walked and I left just as she had asked me to.
~~~
Julia watched as Cinderella left. Each step that Cinderella took was taking her further away from Julia. If she could just say something, tell her that it wasn’t true, that this wasn’t a choice she could make. When the door closed, Julia stood up quickly and walked to the door. She placed her hand on the door as if she could feel the presence of Cinderella as she walked away. Then she cried, just as she had last night when her brother had left.
“What is it that you expect to achieve from having Cinderella?” he asked her on the verge of snarling. Julia was too shocked to reply. He seemed to calm down a bit and smiled maliciously,
“Do you think that she would like to marry a princess, sister? What can you do for her? What would the world say about you two? What can you provide her, hm? And what would father say about this if I were to tell him?”
“You will do no such thing,” Julia had half-shouted at him standing up from her seat,
“Tut, tut, tut,” tutted the prince, smiling again, “and what would you do to stop me?” he said and leaned back in his chair his arms behind his head,
“Can’t you see? That girl is in love with me. Did she ever say that she loved you?” Julia swallowed hard, no … he was right, Cinderella never said such words to her.
“She never did, did she?” Prince said smiling cockily, “but don’t you worry, I take care of my women. I am a Prince after all, and I get what I want.” Julia knew it was true, even as a child he was always the one that was acknowledged first though she was the older one. She said nothing.
“So I told father, for your sake of course,” he winked and continued, “that you were leaving for Paris. Isn’t that nice of me sister? You try to steal my woman and I send you to the most romantic place to spend your time alone.” He chuckled to himself. He leaned forward,
“Just remember, it won’t be a happy ending for you or your sweetie Cinderella, when she comes running to you and you have your arms wide open. So dismiss her.” He said firmly, stood and left.
~~~
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:53 am
Mara
Joined: 29 Sep 2008
Posts: 53
Location: The Netherlands
You keep giving this story unexpected twist and turns, I wonder what happens next....
Good work! _________________
Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:56 am
MysteryGirl Moderators
Joined: 02 Jun 2007
Posts: 3419
Location: I come from a land downunder
Grrrrrrrrr................I take back any nice things I said about the Prince!
HugZ, Noni _________________ Be yourself.............everybody else is taken!
Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:15 am
ThatGirlFierce
Joined: 17 Apr 2008
Posts: 38
Location: Florida
totally fantastic i will continue to stalk the boards till the next post
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:03 pm
NitWhit
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 55
Location: United States
Ahh..what a jerk! I think I would poison him if I was his sister. lol
Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:29 am
SilverBunny
Joined: 05 Oct 2009
Posts: 28
hahah yes that would be an idea nitwit! I'll suggest it to her
just telling everyone that i might not post for about another week or so.
but don't worry I'll leave you some cookies on the table to entertain you haha =D
Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:34 am
ocean divide
Joined: 01 Sep 2009
Posts: 32
Location: Lost in thought...
amazing story! I love it! _________________ "Somebody take my hand and lead me, slow me down, don't let love pass me by, just show me how 'cause I'm ready to fall."
Emmy Rossum
Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:50 am
TaylorSwiftFan
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
Posts: 34
Location: Glasgow
great add cant wait for more x _________________ ''You Shouldn't Spend Your Whole Life Trying To Be In The Popular Click''
Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:46 am
NitWhit
Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 55
Location: United States
More? maybe? soon?
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:20 pm
TaylorSwiftFan
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
Posts: 34
Location: Glasgow
more soon? x _________________ ''You Shouldn't Spend Your Whole Life Trying To Be In The Popular Click''
Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:32 am
glowinkx3
Joined: 27 Oct 2009
Posts: 15
I loveee this story. This fairy tale is definitely better with two girls are you going to post more soon?? im addicted..... _________________ "There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved." - George Sand
Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:00 am
Miranda
Joined: 10 Dec 2009
Posts: 5
Location: Illinois
I love the story! I have also always wanted to read a fair tale with two girls in it. I really despise the prince though what a douche. You'd think hed want his sister to be happy instead of wallowing in heartache. You should definitley continue! I will be looking forward to reading more from you _________________ miranda, yo.
Sat Dec 19, 2009 9:54 pm
TaylorSwiftFan
Joined: 14 Apr 2009
Posts: 34
Location: Glasgow
love this story are you going to post more soon? x _________________ ''You Shouldn't Spend Your Whole Life Trying To Be In The Popular Click''
Sat Dec 19, 2009 11:37 pm
PipSqueak
Joined: 04 Jul 2008
Posts: 987
Location: S.W. England
Finally dug it out!! Someone was asking about lesbian fairytales a while back. Have you read Broken Wings by L.J. Baker? I got it on Amazon
It's a modern lesbian fairy story and very surreal. Not a literary masterpiece but it made me chuckle.
"At the heart of this story is Rye Woods and her sister Holly. Both of who are faries. While attending an awards show at Holly's school Rye meets Flora White a drop dead gourgous dyrad, artist and a judge. While there is an attraction Rye knows Flora is way out of her leauge. Flora lead this fantastic life and Rye is struggling to hold three different jobs. And she also lives in constant fear of being found by the law, which begs the question why is she hiding and what from. Against her wildist dreams Rye and Flora begin and affair, even though Rye knows she risking everything to be with her."
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:35 pm
angelsheart
Joined: 19 Nov 2006
Posts: 496
Location: Nis/ Serbia
Dear Lady,
I join the cry of all of these women for the continuance of your story!
Will U please ever grant us that small wish? Pleaseeeeeeeeee?
_________________ There used to be a grayin' tower all alone on the sea... You became the light on the dark side of me...
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