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.