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28. ROSALINE " will you stay with me?"

Author: Flames
last update Last Updated: 2023-03-11 01:17:26
I stared up at the fountain of water.

I had come to associate this water and the entire garden with a place of peace.

As a child, I came here to cry or scream when things weren't going my way. It was here I spent most of my free time while growing up and even though I hated playing with Ariel, I found it bearable when we played in the garden together.

Now, it held even more meaning for me. Prince Xavier and I had spent memorable times here and it was here I came to when I wanted to reminisce.

I carefully made my way to the shallowest part of the water and dipped my leg in. It was cool and soothing. This was the place I came to when I needed to think. Here, it seemed like time flowed differently as if whatever chaos I was experiencing was minuscule. I like that feeling– the feeling of security.

I heard approaching footsteps and I quickly withdrew my foot. It was not princessly to be found in this position. I hastily put on my shoe and turned to see who the intruder was.

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