4 Chapter Three

Everything was going splendid. After three weeks of going out on dates, Augustus finally asked me to be his girlfriend. Of course, I said yes, I was over the moon because I can finally say someone's mine. I thought that we would last long, but then I started seeing a new side to him that I would have never guessed he had. Slowly The relationship that once was a dream cracked and crumbled to the ground and I can't do anything about it. It's like my hands are tied and the only I can do is watch, watch as he takes over my life.

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It started small at first. He would always ask me to do his homework and projects for him. And I mean ALL of it, don't get me wrong, I have no problem doing school work but sometimes it just gets in the way of my personal life. If I failed to do it he would threaten to end our relationship and I can't let that happen.

" Did you finish my English essay?" 

"I'm sorry your what?"

" My essay, the one due this afternoon. I told the other day that it had to be done today. Where is it?"

" About that.....I didn't have time to do it. One of my group mates fell ill and I had to step in and do her parts too."

" What about me!? What would I tell the teacher? You know I'm failing that class and you won't even help me. Unbelievable."

" I have work to do too you know, It's only a two-page essay any way you can easily get the grade back."

" I'm your boyfriend and I should always be your top priority, if I can't trust you with something so simple then I don't see this relationship lasting another week."

He abruptly walks away and I stare at his leaving now figure in disbelief. Was I wrong to help out another friend? Was I too selfish? Shaking my head I run after him.

"Wait! Augustus! Don't leave! There's still time! I can do it! Augustus!

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Then he started targeting my insecurities. I have always been insecure but the way he rubs it in my face is just too painful. He didn't have to point out every single one of my imperfections.

" You're eating that?"

"why what's wrong with it?"

"I just thought that maybe you could watch what you eat, you've gained a bit of weight lately."

" Oh.... okay. "

Feeling dejected I put the chips away. Trying to distract me from the hunger I focus on doing schoolwork, Augustus' words still lingering in my head. Have I put on that much weight? Am I unattractive now? Will he leave me? I hope not. I'll do whatever it takes to keep this relationship together.

"Hey! Are you ready yet?! What's taking you so long? Damien and guys are already at the party hurry up!"

" Okay... Okay... I'm done! Jeez, no need to shout."

" Wait, you're wearing that?" he looks me up and down giving me a displeased look 

" what? does it not look good?"

"No, not at all. We're going to a party, everyone will be there, You're not trying to embarrass me, are you? "

" O-Of course does not hold on a second I'll change into something better."

" Good."

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" Hey, Ana do-"

"I'm sorry we already have plans together."

Augustus interrupts Brooke throwing a possessive glare her way. Brooke looks at me in disbelief, briskly walking away beside him, I glance back at Brook mouthing a silent apology. Looking up at Augustus, wanting to say something but the agitated look on his face tells me not to say another word. 

A heavy aura surrounded the room, tension heavier than a thousand elephants. I look at him across the room debating on whether to ask him what's wrong or just let him be. Deciding to end the downcast mood, I made my way to him, and besides his uninterested figure. 

"H-hey... Augustus....is something wrong?"

Silence. Dead silence. 

" Look, whatever it is, I'm sorry and it won't happen again. Please just talk to me."

He lifts his gaze from his phone onto me. Bitter filled eyes met mine and a chill went down my back. Ignoring my words he goes back to what had occupied him before. Crushed, I try to reconcile one more time.

"Please, tell me what's bothering you. I can't stand you not talking to me anymore."

Letting out a frustrated sigh he looks me in the eye with so much intensity.

"You want to know why? Your friend is so fucking annoying, that's why!"

"What do you mean?"

"Don't fucking act dumb! You know what I mean! You're spending too much time with her that's why you keep forgetting to do the things I told you to do."

" That's not-"

" Maybe, you ARE just plain dumb and stupid to do it. I would have loved you more of you weren't this fucking annoying and brainless!"

" I - "

" I have had enough! After class, every day, you go straight home, do you understand?!"

" Y-You can't do that!"

" Yeah? What are you going to do about it huh? break up with me? Please, you don't have the guts to."

" Y-Yes I d-"

" Just do as I say or it's over. You understand?"

" Y-Yes." 

 NO one's POV 

Like a marionette bound by strings, Morana moves and acts as Augustus pleases. Bound by love and blinded by adoration, Morana stuck by his side. Like a doll meant to be shown off, Morana was merely decoration for him. A servant controlled by an unforgiving master, the porcelain doll behind to break. Morana's bubbly and confident personality was overcome by constant silence, her mind filled with anxiety, she watches everyone's move. Constantly doubting herself or overthinking what others think of her. Augustus, on the other hand, is living his best life. With a person at his disposal, he doesn't have to worry about a single thing. A tyrant king on a throne or a life-sucking demon, that's what he is. 

The King has finally spoken, I'm sorry little doll, but is time for your heart to be broken.