CHAPTER ONE

Being a princess is best but not for me. I don't get to rule my life. My parents choose almost everything for me. I don't get to go outside the palace either. In this kingdom, Maedeth, men have the power to rule unlike women. At least they could rule me but I should be allowed to choose my suitor but these two engaged me to some prince I don't know.

I cried my heart out when dad said, "You will be getting married to The Third Prince of Jarisan" For two days now, I locked myself up and didn't want to see anyone. My personal maids, my best friends, Kayla and Myra, consoled me.

As we were talking, Kayla brushed my hair, while Myra painted my nails.

"My lady... " Kayla called.

"Yes? "

"You are engaged to the third Prince right? "

"Yes I guess"

"My sister works at Jarisan and according to her, there has been rumors about your fiancè"

"What rumors? " Kayla stopped brushing then sat by me to explain clearly.

"There has been rumors that The Third Prince Of Jarisan is a demon."

"What!!! " did my family stoop so low giving my hand in marriage to a demon.

"I forgot his name tho"

" I need space " I couldn't think straight now. I just wanted to be alone. I left the dressing mirror and sat on my bed. I felt tears in my eyes but I held them.

"Sure, My Lady! " they left.

For once I wanted to be alone. I cried so much. It's so unfair. Why are men allowed to make decisions. My two brothers Jasmil and Jason got in upon hearing the news I guess.

"Why are you guys here? Get out, please" I turned away then Jasmil hugged me and told me to stop crying.

" Are you going to do it? " Jasmil asked.

"She has no option " Jason answered.

"She does, it's her forced in marriage"

" I don't think so Jasmil. You know the reason " I didn't know what reason they talked about but that shut Jasmil up. They turned away and left. I became suspicious at that moment. I followed them slowly so they couldn't hear my footsteps.

"Jasmil" Jason stopped. He turned to look at Jasmil.

"What is it? Why that face? " Jasmil's voice always charmed me up. His voice was softened and light, especially his looks. He had long black hair to his waist and he had brown eyes like I did and he was a very brave guy. I was so lucky to have him as my brother.

"Why did you talk to Jasmine like she can do something about the marriage? " Jason said. He seemed so serious now. "If Jasmine refuses to get married to That Prince, you clearly know we loose this kingdom" he continued. And what he meant by loose this kingdom? How?

"Man chill. I know but the rules of how men rule women in this kingdom is too much. Just think and imagine. What if you were Jasmine? She knows nothing" Jasmil said.

"I know how it feels or don't you want to be king anymore? "

"Hey, we talking about our sis okay, I am ready to loose the throne for her"

"Listen, if you don't like the throne or this life, Listen Jasmil, I want my wife to be proud of me. I want to be king if you don't want to" Jason walked out on Jasmil in anger. I didn't know how my marriage was related to loosing this royal life and why it was hidden from me. I thought of walking up to Jasmil who seems down.

"Jasmi?" I stood a distance far away from him he looked at me with his brown eyes teary and I knew he would cry. I ran off to him and hugged him tightly. "Jasmi, don't cry please"

"Jasmine... " he said in tears while hugging me. I could feel his pain. Jasmil hardly cried unless he cries for me. I really wanted to tear up.

" Yes? " He parted away from me and cleaned his tears then looked into my eyes.

"Do you want to get married to an unknown man? " he asked.

"No but please tell me what Jason really meant. " He came closer and looked into my face clearly.

"Dad went for a war with Jarisan and the king of Jarisan won. He's demanding Dad to give his daughter off to his third son so he stays back and leave our kingdom for us. So will you get married? " I didn't know what to think anymore. No, I won't marry a stranger but Dad cherished Maedeth so much I can't just let him loose it. "If you don't want to I can help"

Not knowing what to say, I ran off to my room and got myself locked up again. I had to take a soft break.

Being in my room for an hour, I finally took a decision. I will get married but later escape when I reach Jarisan and ran off to Kayla's sister, Cynthia whom I am sure I will find.

I majestically headed to my parents room.

"Your Majesty! " I called. Dad and mom were set to go to bed already. I am sure I wasn't disturbing them because I had great news.

"Jasmine? What brought you this late my daughter? " mom said in her light voice.

" If it's about me cancelling your marriage, then daughter go back to sleep. " Dad said. He looked serious tho but I wasn't there to beg him to cancel my marriage.

"Your Majesty, My Queen... " I took a deep breath and walked further to them. " Can I sit? "

"Sure daughter" mom said. I sat down on the bed gently. I knew I was sure if what I was coming to say as well as it will change my life. I will go away from this prison I call home. Well, I will miss Jasmil and Jame, my little nephew but I have no choice. This is my only chance to get out of the palace and go away.

"Well, I thought about your offer of marriage. Your Majesty, I will marry that stranger Prince. "

"Wow... sudden change of mind. What happened? " Dad asked.

"Nothing really Your Majesty. I just realized I am off age. "

"That's nice" They both smiled and looked happy upon my acceptance.

"I will go to bed now. I already shared what I wanted to say. Good night, Sleep well" I bowed and left.

I pretty well knew I took some worse decision at this moment but well, that's the easiest way to escape. I laid down smiling and happy. I just couldn't wait for Friday to be married and ran away from this hell called life I am in.