Six The Musical One Shot

When your father arranged your marriage, you feared you would never be able to love a man who was only to be your husband due to political gain but that was only until you met him. You found it impossible to not fall head over heels in love with the man that you were betrothed to and you were overjoyed with the future that had been planned for you. He seemed kind and loving and you believed he would be the husband that you had only been able to dream of and that only made it worse when the truth unfolded.

Everything seemed perfect but it quickly became clear that the perfect exterior harboured a dark truth. You believed he loved you but you had visited his home as a surprise to invite him to dinner with your parents, ready to take the next step in a few days to be man and wife. One of his servants let you into his home, directing you towards his chambers at your insistence to surprise him. You were the one surprised though. There in his chambers he lay with another woman, and your heart split in two.

You didn't allow him to explain, not needing a futile excuse that would never mend your broken heart and fled to the home of your friend that lived nearby. Anne was home and surprised to find you tearfully at her door.

Anne patiently let you calm down enough to tell her of what caused your tears. As soon as the words escaped your lips, Anne jumped up from her seat, fury in her eyes.

"He shall soon regret his infidelity and wish to have never injured your heart," she frowned. "I shall give that man a piece of my mind."

You quickly leant out to grab Anne's hand to stop her from storming from her home to shout at the man that you would likely be forced to still marry regardless of his infidelity.

"Please Anne," you said softly. "You do not need to defend my honour. I appreciate it and I appreciate how supportive of me you are but please you do not need to get involved, just stay with me."

She didn't want to just sit there and not beat some sense into the man that destroyed your heart, but she cared more about making sure you were okay than letting her anger out. Reluctantly, she sat down next you again and cupped your hand within hers.

"I'm sorry for letting my mind become so heated. I will forever be by your side to support you."

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Written by Charlotte.

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