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Chapter 2

CHAPTER TWOThe man was tall, handsome with dark hair, brown eyes and tan skin. His smile was charming, as well, although the smile never reached his eyes, which held such hatred that you could see it clear through them. His name was Pedro Henrique and his goal was nothing short of destroying the world and everyone within it.When he got to where the village was situated, he went straight to the biggest house, his own palace.He opened the doors and walked inside. As soon as he entered, he heard someone scream in fear from outside. He didn't pay attention to the voice at first, too busy looking around in the grand room, until he saw the little girl, sitting by the fireplace. She was trembling and staring at him with wide terrified eyes.The little girl seemed to notice how she scared him and her face grew red as she covered her mouth, afraid of making a sound anymore."Who are you? What do you want?" The little girl asked, her tone calm and soft."My dear child," he said smiling, "you must be very curious. I'm going to explain some things to you and show you my true form so you can get used to me.""Get used to you, hmmm..." the little girl hummed, seeming to think. She smiled back up at him."Okay, okay," she agreed. "I'LL listen to your story."Henrique sat down on one of the armchairs across the small table from her and placed his hands on top of the table. "Do you remember your name?" He asked her."Yes!" the little girl responded proudly."Then tell me," Henrique continued and leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table as if they were playing cards."My name is Marigold."Marigold answered simply."And I am Paulo Henrique, your new owner!"he finished dramatically."You will stay here with me," he explained to her in a serious tone of voice. He paused for a moment and let out a sigh, as if thinking hard. "I have decided you will live here until we're married," he continued calmly.Marigold was taken aback by this.Marigold couldn't believe she was going to spend her entire life with a strange and evil man. But as he mentioned marriage, an idea began to occur to her.Marigold stood up from her chair and paced in front of the table where Henrique sat. She started giggling uncontrollably and turned back towards Henrique, grinning from ear to ear."Marry?!" Marigold exclaimed excitedly and began jumping up and down."Yes, marry me!" Henrique repeated.Marigold froze instantly and put her hand behind her head nervously."Why me?!" She asked, still smiling.Henrique looked at her confusedly."How is it strange?" He asked.Marigold laughed again and shook her head."Of course it isn't! But why me?! And where am I supposed to go?!" She added with a laugh."We're in the palace of the Prince of Zerk, the place where all royalty come to live!" He told her with a proud smile. Marigold nodded slightly as if she believed him, but then frowned deeply again."Well, I guess it's good enough," she said. Henrique nodded and grinned at her, happy he managed to make the young girl happy.Marigold sat down again and stared at him intensely, still trying to figure out how she was supposed to go about having a royal wedding.She thought about asking her parents, but she doubted they'd say yes.They didn't even love her half as much as Henrique loved himself."What do I need to do first?" Marigold asked, suddenly turning serious."Oh, right!" Henrique exclaimed, getting off his armchair and walking around the table. He grabbed Marigold's hand and pulled her to her feet."Now we can begin your training!" Henrique said, laughing happily."My training?"Marigold asked, confused.