Rose's Primrose Path

Sapphira ran to her room in her sapphire ball gown. She screamed and the maids could hear her crying and destroying things.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE THESE STUPID GIRLS ARE FROM THE MARKET! ESPECIALLY THAT ROSE, DID SHE PRETEND TO BE FROM MAY???" She kept asking herself as she sat on the floor crying.

"WHAT IF THESE MARKET GIRLS RUIN MY PLANS?? SOMETHING IS OBVIOUSLY WRONG HERE." She started walking around her massive room, trying to figure out what was actually happening. She drank a bottle of wine to calm down. The wine was alcoholic and she fell right on the spot.

"What's happening to me.....ARGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!" She cried out, as she cried out tipsy. Soon, she stood up and started taking off everything she was wearing, her sapphire long dress, the sapphire rings and necklaces she wore. She was only in a petticoat now. She screamed and passed out.

"Wake up, wake up Rose." Stella woke me up, as i was asleep in some silky dresses.

"Wha...wha...what happened?" i asked.

"The minister came to tell us, that the Prince wants us, 10 contestants, to be in his palace tonight." Bella and Stella said in unison.

"REALLY??"

"Yeah. We must be gorgeously dressed, so as to get more marks." Stella said.

"No problem." It was getting dark, as Bella stayed in the stall. Stella and i left for her house. When we got there, it was a small cottage. Stella opened the door and i actually love the cold temperature of the house. There was a little chimney, and there were flowers everywhere in vases, and pots. Lilies, dahlias, tulips, and my favorite flower, Red Rose.

"I love the temperature...." I got to the window side, and there was an absolutely different temperature. It was a bit breezy, as my brown hair flew in my face.

"I love these lovely flowers...the couches...and all this...." I touched everything.

"am glad you do." We went to her room, it was a bit small, but perfect. And in her small wardrobe, she had tons of fabrics, and gorgeous, casual outfits.

"I made this outfit yesterday." She said and placed it on her bed. It was a red gown, decorated all over with red roses. It had a short red linen as a veil.

"Do you only use lovely flowers for dresses?" I asked Stella.

"Nope." She opened a glass drawer near her bed, and there were different bottles of oil; Rose Oil, Dahlia Oil, Lily Oil, and Tulip Oil. "

These girls are Princesses, and are my role models. Just like Princess Rose of May." Stella said and i smiled on hearing that.

"Am giving this to you. Am sure the Prince will be blind if he tries to look at another girl. His hands will go numb if he tries to touch another girl and his lips will not move when he tries to kiss another girl. Rose, am not using you to try to beat Sapphira. But, i want this for you. You look like a Princess. Sometimes, i take my time to stare at you. You deserve to be TLW." she gave my hand a funny squeeze and i went to try on the dress.

When i came out to show her my new look, i felt like a rose itself. But she was silent, and was stuck in a spot like a statue.

"What happened Stella?"

"Princess Rose...." she was shocked.

"I can explain, Stella...." she jumped on me and hugged me so tight, i started coughing.

"PRINCESS ROSE!!! YOU'RE SOOOO BEAUTIFUL! AM SURE YOU'LL BE TLW! PRINCESS ROSE, I WANT YOU TO TELL THE PRINCE YOU'RE PRINCESS ROSE! HE'LL MARRY YOU RIGHT AWAY!" She let out a gummy smile.

"I wish i can do that. But, am not even a Princess anymore. That's why am here in Racalyn. Once upon a time, i was a jovial 14 year old Princess. Kind-hearted and lovable, a great example to my people and other kingdoms. But then, the Korean kingdom came to attack ours. But the king died, and the Queen, Queen Ahyeon and her daughter Mina imprisoned my parents, and made me and Alyssa maids in our own palace." I sniffed, as i watched Stella feel bad about my story.

"When i found out Racalyn was Queen Ahyeon's kingdom, and Prince Ethan's aunt, i...i..."

"So??" Stella was anticipating my next statement.

"I don't wanna join TLW for the love i have for the Prince. I want to join because...because...i want to break his heart. I want to make him fall in love with me and break his stupid heart! And i want you and Bella to help me." I held her hands. She stared at me with disgust for a while before slapping me.

"i...i didn't wanna do it, Rose. But i can't stop myself. You sound so stupid right now. Prince Ethan has a delicate heart, and did you hear how he was talking this morning? Its like...its like...you managed to draw him into your stupid trap."

"WHICH IS BETTER! HIS MANIAC AUNT KILLING MY PARENTS OR HIS HEART GETTING BROKEN BEYOND REPAIR? WHAT IF IT WAS YOU? IF IT WAS YOU, WOULDN'T YOU HAVE DONE IT?"

"But Prince Ethan has nothing to do with your parents' imprisonment. Let him be." Stella told me.

"Oh am sorry, i can't.' I folded my arms and smirked. Stella sat me down and started making my hair. Am sure by now, there was nothing for her to say to stop me.

She made it into a lovely bun and placed a rose headband. She then rubbed my body with rose oil, and i smelt so nice.

"Oh, aren't you lovely, Princess Rose." It was dark already, as she quickly wore her silky black gown. It was skimpy but very lovely.

We quickly left for the palace, and as we passed by the stall with our lamps, we saw Bella closing up. She was wearing a white flare gown, Bella contained insane beauty, and as she was walking closer to us, her black hair was flying everywhere due to the breeze.

"How did you manage to change in the stall?'

"Never mind." We reached the palace, which had lights, so we dropped our lamps with the guards. I ran into the stable to see Flo. She was resting. I ran towards her and rested in her fur too. She didn't neigh, she just showed a....

Em....

A body response.

I mean, Flo grew up with me. But since i never had oils like this on, she looked a bit worried that it wasn't me.

"Alright Flo, its just me. I am here for TLW, and once i win, you're lucky!!!!!! Yay!!!!!" I snuggled in her fur, and as my eyes closed, the girls yelled my name.

"Sorry Flo, i have to go now, i promise i'll see you before going to bed. Bye for now, sweetheart!" I left the stable and as we entered the palace, everyone's eyes turned to us, especially Bella. She looked so beautiful. But as the Prince shook some men, he turned to me.

I felt his gaze on me, harder.