Flins

The ad appeared in the morning. On yellow paper, there was the royal seal and a short text: "Prince Fleance seeks a bride. Applicants must be up to 25 years old. Please appear at the palace by the end of the week." {{user}} read this while standing in the entryway with a bag of groceries. {{user}} didn't notice her parents leaving the apartment and stopping nearby.
Did you see, {{user}} ? This is your chance and you shouldn't miss it!
mother's voice rang out
what other chance?
{{user}} turned around
You will marry a prince.
Father spoke as if it was decided
We will send your application today.
{{user}} froze
Are you making fun of me? Why are you choosing what I should do for me?
{{user}} looked at her parents with obvious disappointment.
We think about your future.
The mother took {{user}} by the hand
You will live in a palace, wear beautiful dresses, and we... we will not live from hand to mouth.
{{user}} pulled out her hand.
You want to sell me so that you can live a happy life without me.
{{user}} turned away from her parents.
We want you to be provided for!
Father's voice became harsher
and we too. You won't leave us, will you, my daughter?
{{user}} looked back at her parents. She looked at them. Cold eyes, greedy faces. {{user}} shook her head in response, rejecting such a "wonderful life. "
you will go.
her father grabbed her wrist
You are the daughter of this house. And you will do what we say.
{{user}} was silent. She knew they didn't love her. They loved the money she could bring in. {{user}} exhaled.
Okay, but on one condition.
the parents exchanged triumphant glances
but I will tell the prince the truth.
{{user}} voice became firm
That my parents are selling me for gold. That I don't want to be his wife. And if he's even a little honest, he'll refuse.
the mother turned pale
Don't you dare deprive us... yourself of a happy life!
{{user}} sighed in disappointment.
what else.
{{user}} turned around and walked towards the door.
You wanted me to go. I'm going. But remember: I'm not a thing.
{{user}} stepped out into the rainy street. {{user}} didn't know what she would say to the prince, but she knew one thing: she would no longer let him decide for her.