Les Miserables One Shot

You were raised to find a rich husband for you to be the obedient wife of and provide with children, but you had begun to make a habit of disappointing your parents. You had never liked men, not that you wished to let them know that as it wouldn't merely disappoint or anger them, but you didn't trust that they wouldn't look to end your life for it. Even if you couldn't be honest with that to them, you could be honest in that the person you had fallen in love with came from no money and you were prepared to give up your inheritance for the sake of love. They were happy to disown you. You had prepared yourself for that moment and accepted it as long as you could find happiness.

As soon as that was settled, you left your home with the small bag of items you were able to get your hands on to help start your lives before heading off to your love, Eponine.

When you found her, you told her what had happened, what you had done after spending so long planning it, but she didn't seem as happy as you, frankly she seemed sorrowful.

"What is wrong?" You asked, resting a hand gently on her arm, hating to see her sad.

"What if you regret it?" She questioned. "What if you regret giving up your fortune for me? I cannot live with you resenting me for taking you away from your family and everything that you had. It would destroy me for you to ever hate me."

"I could never hate you Eponine," you assured her. "I have thought a lot about this decision and money I can replace, money we can get again but I am never going to be able to replace you. You've shown me what love can feel like. I was a mere pawn in their lives, but you make me feel like a queen. I do not care if I have to beg or steal, all I care for is that you are by my side, that is the only certainty in life I need."

She looked sadly at you. She loved you so dearly, but she couldn't help but worry that you would end up resenting the huge life change you had experienced.

"Are you sure?"

You nodded your head. "With every ounce of my being. Love is the most important thing."

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Written by Charlotte.

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