Shawn Mendes Imagines

60 - Your Highness AU (Part 3)

It took a while for me to get myself together. After I finally calmed myself down, I washed my face and brushed my hair to at least seem presentable. I walked out of my room and back to the castle to at least speak with the king before quitting this job. As much as I didn't want to leave, I had to. If it meant leaving the guy I once loved and tore me apart then I would. I made my way over to the king's office and took a deep breath before knocking.

"Come in!" King Manny yelled out.

I took in another shaky breath before opening the door. I did a small curtsy before stepping in completely. "Your majesty."

"Ah, y/n. Can I help you with anything, my dear?"

"I-I j-just... Your majesty, I'm asking for permission to leave the castle."

"Of course you can. I'm not keeping you as a prisoner, dear. You can visit the village if you want to."

"No, your majesty. I mean, I'm asking you if I could resign."

He looked up from the papers on his desk in utter shock. I couldn't blame him. I've spent years in this place, it's practically my home. But what else could I do? Just the idea of being in the same place as Shawn makes my heart ache. I'm not the one who fucked up.

"It's just, I spent my life here. My brother and I grew up under yours and Aunt Diz's care. But your majesty, there's so much I could do. I want to explore the world, try different things, be a part of something. I want to find myself, who I am, what I'm worth, and what I'm capable of." I explained, leaving the part about his son out of it.

He smiled sadly at me before standing up. "I understand, y/n. I'm letting you go. But know that you're always welcome to come back anytime. Here."

He handed me an envelop which felt heavy once it reached my palm. I opened it to see bills and a few gold coins, making my eyes go wide as I shook my head.

"Your majesty, this is too much."

"You deserve it. You've been working for us for the past nine years. It's the least I could do."

"Thank you so much."

"You're very welcome. Now don't be a stranger. Come here."

He engulfed me in a hug which I gladly returned, a few tears escaping my eyes out of joy.

"You know, I always thought that I saw something in you. A drive that could get you anywhere. I wish you the best for the next years of your life. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow, Miss y/n."

"Thank you, your majesty."

I gave him one last curtsy before walking out of his office, placing the envelope in the pocket of my apron. Just as I was about to turn towards the stairs, I bumped into someone. And basing off from the scent of their aftershave, I knew that it was the one and only heartbreaker. I stepped back and ignored him, walking past him only for him to grab my wrist. Can this get any more cliché?!

"Y/n, I'm sorry. Please let me explain." He begged.

"There's nothing for you to explain, your highness." I spat out bitterly.

"Y/n, please. She didn't mean anything. It didn't mean anything. I love you, only you."

"If you loved me, I wouldn't have caught you naked in bed with another woman!"

"I drank too much wine last night! I couldn't see clear and I thought she was you! She had the same hair color as you and wore the same color as your dress! I thought she was you!"

I laughed unemotionally. I looked away from him, making sure that he couldn't see the tears threatening to spill out my eyes. I breathed in sharply before looking back at him.

"You were drunk?! YOU WERE DRUNK?! Is that the best excuse you could make?! Shawn, even if you're drunk you would still know what was happening! And  if it were just a drunken one night stand then how come I saw you on top of her when I came in the room?! If your room wasn't fucking soundproof then I wouldn't have to witness your dick in her! So don't fucking give me that crap!"

"Don't you fucking speak to me that way! I'm still a prince and you're nothing but a no good commoner!" He yelled at me, the veins on his neck and arm– which I used to think was such a turn on– resembling Hulk's.

I took a step back and flinched at his tone before looking up at him coldly. I didn't even realize what I was doing until a loud smack filled the air, my palm throbbing at the impact against his face. He held his cheek in his hand and looked at me in disbelief, anger, sadness, and... Hurt.

"Goodbye, your highness." I spat at him, taking my arm out of his grip and walking past him.

"Where do you think you're going?!" He yelled, running down the stairs, after me.

"Away from here!"

"You still have to come back, you little bitch! You're working for me!"

"I resigned! Don't believe me? Ask your father."

"You cannot quit, I forbid you!"

"AND WHAT?!" I shouted at him. "And what? Leave me here to suffer? Have someone like you remind me that I'm not good enough? That you never loved me in the first place? That no matter what happens, I'll just be another girl in the crowds, wishing for her prince charming to sweep her off her feet? I can't take this, Shawn! You cheated on me. You lied to me. I don't think I can ever forgive you for that. I trusted you. I gave you everything all just because I love you to the point where I forgot to leave something for myself. And going back to you is only going to prove that I have no respect for myself. I know in time, I will learn to forgive you eventually but for now... We're done."

My voice cracked at the end as tears streamed down my face. I looked at him and saw the tears streaming down his face as well. It hurt me to see him like this but he hurt me as well. Even if I do forgive him, it will never work out. He broke my trust and my heart. I need to fix myself up before I learn to forgive him.

"Thanks for all of the memories. At least I have a part of you that I could hold on to even if it hurts."

"I really do love you though." He said, his voice cracking slightly as he cried harder.

"If you love someone, you would not have hurt them. Whether it be willingly or by a stupid, drunken mistake."

Once those words left my lips, I ran back to my room. I woke my brother up and got our bags. We left a little while after but not before saying a painful farewell to Aunt Dizzy filled with even more tears and a few explanations. King Manny and Queen Karen were kind enough to have a car bring us to another city and even get us a small apartment, although I personally think it's too much but they insisted on it.

This is it. Maybe my life isn't meant to be like the movies. But at the end, that's how it should be.

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A/N: I'm kind of proud of the argument scene but the rest... I'm not so sure. Should I do a happy ending or not? I'm kind of feeling the whole "Learn to love yourself before loving others" kind of vibe. Probably since I've been applying everything I learned from our retreat last October into real life 😂 I'm honestly not into the fishing for votes/comments but it's entertaining to see people go crazy just for me to post 😂

I have another dare for you guys, try to balance out the votes in parts 1, 2, and this 😂

Part 4 or no?
First decision to get 10 comments (1 comment per account still) wins. If yes, it would probably take another 2 or 3 days since #Busy

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