One day, we created a fun activity outside of the palace walls near a lake around the woods. The Soldiers called it "Palaye In The Park" and was organized by Robyn, who was in my opinion, one of their biggest fans but is super sweet. We spent the day listening to Palaye's songs,and talking about things. The girls started talking about past boyfriends and love affairs they had before they came here, and it was both funny and tragic to hear. But, despite the reasons for leaving them behind, these girls were the strongest women I know and made me realize I was not the only strong one and it was amazing for me to know.
Then, my friends asked me if I ever had a crush or boyfriend, which made me a little uncomfortable, especially with Henry there. I shook my head a little to try to avoid the subject. "Aww, come on, Lieseil" Emily exclaimed, "you can't tell me you've never had even a little crush on a guy you thought was cute?" The girls all looked at me with puppy dog eyes, making it hard for me to say no to them now. Then I finally gave in. "All right, I'll tell you, but I don't want you to judge me because of it," I clarified. Jade reassured me, "Don't worry, we will never judge you because you're a nice person and it doesn't seem fair." "We all have something we're not proud of, but we're not perfect so it's okay," Jade chimed in. They gave me a soft smile that made me a little more comfortable to tell my story. Finally, I told them.
"Okay, when I was 15 years old, there was a boy in my school named Flynn who I thought was really cute and like most naive teenage girls, thought he was a nice guy too. I never really made a move on him, because I was too shy, until he started talking to me, and being really friendly to me. I thought I was in a dream when it happened, and I almost beloved it when he asked me out on a date. I couldn't be live my luck, I thought I could be happy again after losing Alex", I nodded to her and she gave me a small smile. "Then, I told my parents about him, and it was probably the only time they ever paid attention to me, but it was probably because he seemed like the kind of boy they'd want me to be with. So, I got ready for my very first date with a boy and I felt like a princess about to meet her Prince Charming at a ball. Flynn to me to dinner where he let me order anything I wanted, and we danced like we were walking on heaven. Then, while we were walking, he told me he never met a girl like me and really liked me. I thought I was in heaven after hearing that, but then he tried to kiss me, and as much as I liked him, I didn't want to go too far in our relationship. So, I told him I'm not ready yet, and he said he was okay with it, but he never said a word after that while walking me home. He didn't even say goodbye, and I thought I did something wrong."
"The next day in school, everyone was looking at me funny and I was confused. Then, some of the boys started laughing at me and the girls gave me nasty glares. I tried to ignore it the best I could until some guy called out at me 'hey Lieseil, did you and Flynn have more fun that you expected?' Then everyone started laughing, and I asked him what did he mean. He said that Flynn told him I defiled him and he enjoyed it. I got so angry, I slapped that guy across his face, and went to search for Flynn. I found him in a classroom where he was with his friends and he looked liked he didn't do anything wrong. I went up to him and told him what he said was a lie, and he had the gall to call me a liar, 'Please, Lieseil, you only say that because you feel bad that you gave it up so quickly to someone you barely met.' I was shocked at his lack of shame. 'Even if it were true, you had no right to tell everyone at the school!' I yelled at him. 'I only told a few of my friends, but they can be unpredictable sometimes' he said it like it was a joke, soiling my name. I punched him in the face, and kicked him where the sun doesn't shine, then left" The girls made stifled laughs while Henry groaned at the thought of the pain.
"I was proud that I showed him I didn't take his accusations about me lightly. But, no one took me seriously after that, and all the boys believed I was a tease and called me Mrs. Infamous. Others used it as a slur, but I viewed it as a title. Something to show I'm not easy and I will not give in easily to temptation. My parents promised to have my name cleared as long as I didn't date anyone else at tat school. I was totally fine with it since my faith in men was shattered and I never believed they have good intentions. At least with me. But, then they tried to set me up with various bachelors who they believed wouldn't take advantage of me, but they all gave up on me quickly after realizing I wouldn't kiss up to them. It was only after my parents tried to arrange my marriage to a stranger that I decided enough was enough. Then, I ran away and was brought here by Henry" I looked at Henry and looked back at me with a warm smile.
They looked back at me with various expressions, and I was starting to feel shameful about telling them about my past. Then, they all hugged me and cried unexpectedly. "Oh, my gosh, Lieseil! I can't believe you went through that at a young age", Steff said to me. "That bastard should be dead for doing that to you, such an asshole", chimed in Tori. Alex smiled at me with tears in her eyes, "It probably would have never happened if I had been with you." I broke down and said to her, " No, it's not your fault, it was his and partially mine. It helped me get stronger and less foolish now." Henry held my hand and looked in my eyes. "You didn't deserve what happened to you, and I would never treat you like that." There was something about Henry that made him different from everyone else I met, like he didn't have an evil bone in his body. I responded by resting my head on his shoulder and crying my tears in relief.
OH. MY. GOSH. Talk about dark secrets we hate having. Ain't Henry the sweetest? 😊 I got the rest of the story planned out, but please enjoy it while it lasts. I hope it still good despite how lost I might make it. Love every single member of the Royal Council and Palaye Royale. 💖💖💖
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Warhol (Fanfiction For The Royal Council)
Fanfiction"Have you ever felt so alone You want to slip into the void And never be seen again? One day, that day is today" Lieseil tires of her seemingly perfect life, and was born with a mysterious x on her hand that only she can see. After realizing she wil...
