Sweets

Prologue

Rosa folded my long, cream colored gown and handed it to me gently, "It's time, Maricella," She smiled.

I frowned.

I stared at the expensive gown and looked at myself in the crystal, caramel colored mirror in distaste, "I don't want this, Rosa."

Rosa put the gown on the bed and took my long, brown hair and formed a braided updo, "You know how everything works, Maricella. You have been away for all these years and now its time. You've grown into a beautiful young lady. The carriage will pick you up in an hour. You will meet your mother and father and your new ladies. You will smile and be happy. It's been a pleasure taking care of you for sixteen years. "

My eyes began to form tears, "What if I don't want to leave you?"

She sighed and looked at me sternly, "Mari. You must listen. You have to follow the rules. You have always been taught these strict guidelines. Once you're sixteen, you will meet your family and new friends. At 18, you will get married to your chosen husband. I will miss you dearly, but this is out of my hands."

Rosa looked around, making sure the room was empty.

"If they find out you are defiant, they will kill you." She grabbed my hand, "Promise me that you will follow the rules. Mari, please." She begged.

"I refuse to give myself away like this" I cried, a tear falling from my eyes.

Rosa hugged me tightly, "I know this is hard, but you will get through this. You will become a strong lady. However, you must show no strength, Mari. They don't play in villa. They aren't hesitant to kill anyone who defies."

"I promise, Rosa. I promise I will show no strength but I don't promise that I will let anyone control me. I will not allow myself to become like every woman in villa. I will fight for what I want." I whispered and let go of Rosa.

Rosa shook her head and sighed. "I know I cannot convince you. But I pray you will be safe. I'll miss you. Change into your gown and the other maids will fix your makeup."

"I'll miss you too, Rosa."

Rosa smiled and walked out of the room and I quickly changed into my gown. I stared at myself and took out the updo out. I let my long, brown hair fall to my shoulders. I looked underneath my bed and grabbed my dark red lipstick. I applied it and looked at myself again.

Here we go.