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Chapter 2: Ossobuco 

Eswana is a country located on a small island between Iceland and Greenland. It is known for its dramatic landscapes and is one of the least populated country in the world. It's main languages are: English and Spanish. The capital of Eswana is Osha which is the largest province in the country. Eswana has been a monarchy since the 18th century.

I couldn't study anymore as I was lethargic. The ball ended at 9 pm. I was studying for my test on Eswana which will be taken by my grandpa. I take grandpa's tests more seriously than my SATs. I attended college online for most of the time but after my graduation my studies weren't over yet. Tonight I couldn't study as I was thinking about the engagement that my grandpa announced without my permission and after that he told everyone we will be getting married in a month. What will I say to Terrence? I am surprised he didn't call me yet but then I think he must be at work now as Eswana is 5.5 hours ahead of time than New York.

Grandpa entered the room, he was still dressed meaning he was attending the officials who just left. "Why are you still awake?" He asked me putting on his glasses.

"I am studying for tomorrow's test and I need to talk to you".

"About what? We can discuss it later. Go to sleep I won't be taking the test tomorrow", he said dismissively. He was about to leave but I stopped him.

"Why didn't you tell me about the engagement before?"

"If I would have, you would have never agreed to do it today. Besides what's the problem? You guys will be getting married anyways".

"I am not ready to marry Marcus....", I hesitated,"I already have a boyfriend. His name is Terrance. We have.... We have been dating since high school. And.... And it's kind of serious between us".

"You can't marry that man. I told you marrying Marcus will help Eswana's economy not to mention-".

"I know. I have heard that probably a hundred times. But I am twenty two, and I am old enough to make my own life decisions. I don't want to marry Marcus. I hate him. He is an asshole", my tone amplified.

"Mind your language Eleanora! A princess should never speak like that", he chided me. "I don't care. You are going to marry Marcus and that's my final verdict", with that he slammed the door behind him, leaving me in tears.

I hated being a princess.

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"What would you like madame?" The waiter asked in his thick French accent.

Before I could say anything,Marcus intercepted,"She will have the caesar salad", he said to the waiter. "I think you need to loose a few pounds before the wedding", he said smiling at me. That asshole.

The waiter looked at Marcus with a disapproved look on his face. A forced smile curled on the waiter's lips, "What will you having madame?" He asked blatantly ignoring what Marcus said.

"I will have the French onion soup. Thank you", I said.

The waiter left us, after serving us champagne.

"The service is shit here. Did you see how he blatantly ignored me? I am definitely giving them bad reviews".

As we ate Marcus mostly talked about himself, I would nod pretending to be interested but the whole time my eyes were on my phone. I would anxiously check it every now and then.

Terrance called me last night. He saw the articles and he was devastated actually. I tried telling him about grandpa but he wouldn't listen. He said he needed time so I was waiting for a call or text- or anything from him. I couldn't take the silence. I couldn't sleep last night because of this, but I still had to go out with Marcus as grandpa himself came to my room to force me for out of my bed. Sometimes I felt trapped from my grandpa ruling over my life. I couldn't bear this anymore.

I suggested paying the bill since I wanted to tip the waiter generously for his service. The whole time he asked for my opinion on what to order ignoring Marcus. Marcus got angrier by the minute but I didn't give a single fuck. In fact I was enjoying myself.

After I paid the bill I needed to go the was washroom to freshen up. As a princess it's really hard for me to get out anywhere without being seen by paparazzis. So this restaurant was my go to place as it had excellent service not to mention they have private tables with back doors for VIPs to sneak in and sneak out without the public noticing.

The private tables had a separate bathroom so that was of convenience too. I was done freshening up when I was about to get out of the bathroom I was stopped by the generous waiter. He is probably in his late forties with a mop of salt and pepper on his head. "Princess I am sorry to snoop in but I watched the news last night. You will be marrying this man?" He asked rather curiously.

I nodded. "Please don't. You deserve better. He won't make you happy", with than he disappeared off to the kitchen. At least someone agreed with me.

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"What are you doing?" I asked dubious of Marco's decision to hang out in the maze garden. After we were done with lunch at the restaurant we came over to the palace. Marcus wanted a tour of the palace so here I was showing him around.

"I want to see the maze . Maybe we could try to find our way out of it", he suggested. I didn't reply as I didn't like the sound of it. I wasn't interested in wasting time with Marcus. I wanted to go home and call Terrance. "Oh come on it will be fun!" He grabbed my hand and took me inside the maze. I followed him closely behind.

"I think we are lost", I sighed after much walking, taking another look at my phone. Till now I haven't received any call or message from Terrance, I was growing anxious by the time.

"That's the fun part", Marcus smiled slyly, approaching me.

"What are you doing?" I asked backing away from him till I hit the green maze wall. He took that opportunity to grab me by the waist pulling me towards him.

"Now that's better", he said, pulling me closer to him. I was trying my best to get out of his grip but he wasn't letting me go.

"What the hell Marcus? Let me go", I protested but he didn't listen.

"I know you are not a fan of PDAs princess but now we don't have anyone with us", he laughed. "You are such a tease", with that he placed his lips on mine. Alarmed, I began pushing him away hard, he resisted, his fingers were digging into me, hurting me.

Next thing I know my fist met his right eye and he was on the ground moaning in pain. "YOU BITCH! HOW DARE YOU?"

He was seething in anger, holding his right eye. I took this opportunity to escape, I ran till I found the way out until I couldn't sense Marcus anywhere near me. I ran into a small cottage, realizing I was now inside the garden storage, I locked the door behind me, fearing that Marcus might find me. Then I started crying muffling my sounds of cry with my hand so that no one could hear me.
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"I need to tell you something", I said in a shaky voice. After being inside the garden storage for a long time, I was able to  run to the palace. I was afraid Marcus would find me but fortunately he went away.

"I know what are you going to say".

"You do?"

"I am ashamed of you Eleanora. I can't believe you behaved with Marcus like that. You punched him in the eye just because he embraced you from behind? That's outrageous!"

I was confused about what grandma was saying. Then I realized Marcus must have said his own version of the incident of what happened inside the maze which was a lie. That son of a bitch. "He tried to force himself on me. I punched him because he fucking deserves it".

"Mind your language Eleanora!" Grandpa barked. "Marcus told me everything. He even told me how you would lie and tell me how he tried harassing you but it was a simple misunderstanding. I don't have time to listen to your lies. I have to attend a meeting with the French ambassador".

"But-", I let out a cry of protest but he ignored me. He left the room, leaving me in tears. 

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P.S Eswana is a fictional country that I made up. No such country exists.





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