Scarlett

The next day passed by tormenting me, I forcefully stopped myself from replying to his letter. Only because I had a few major important decisions, my parents too, ignored me painfully, making it crystal clear that they had chosen William whether I did or not.

''One more day till his birthday Scarlett, you should really reply'' Sarah jumps on the bed next to me, ''No Sarah, I'll write to him when the time is right'' I sigh dissapointed in myself.

''You mean when William places a ring on your finger?'' She groans, ''I know it isn't right Sarah''

''Then do something!!! Cane loves you and I know you love him too! And this way you're cheating on him! You really need to fix this mess, before you lose Cane, and yourself!'' She flops off the bed and points demanding at the door.

She had a point, Cane had my heart, so how could I leave my body and soul to another? ''You're right'' I push my exhausted body off the bed, ''I mean worst that could happen is me being ignored, which is already happening, so I might as well just--'' I stop, ''Oh who am I kidding! They'll kill me!!'' I throw myself back on the bed and a desultory look crosses Sarah's face.

The door is pushed open, ''What have I told you about entering this room?'' Dad moans and takes a hold of Sarah's hand, he throws an over powering glare at me, ''She's with her sister'' I rebel softly.

''A sister that isn't worthy of her title'' he replies sternly, ''A princess who never wanted this title!'' Anger seeps through me as I hold my mouth regretting defending myself, he drops Sarah's hand and gapes at me, ''You're right! Spot on! You were never apart of this family! You were a forced entry! An entry that never deserved a place here! One that could never fit in!''

Rage consumes me, of all the ungrateful! ''Have you ever thought about how many sacrifices I've made to keep you happy?! How many times I've cried and begged for you to understand that I was never perfect! But I've always lived trying and trying! And still I've had all anger lashed out on me! I don't deserve that crap!'' I shout frustrated and Sarah glares at me as if proud, ''Is there any other difficulties you're facing here Scarlett??''

''Yes'' This was it, ''I refuse to marry William''

He stands utterly distraught at my words, ''What?'' He gasps, my silence serves as a response and infuriates him further, ''From this second, you are no longer mine'' he heads toward the door intending to exit, ''I never was'' I mutter as the door slams shut.

Sarah sprints to me placing her hand on my shoulder as warm tears lace my soft cheeks, I obviously regretted my outburst, but at the same time I was glad it had happened.

''Proud of you'' She grins warmly and hugs me, right now, I didn't need support, I, both, needed and yearned for Cane, as much as I hated how much of a change he brought to my life, I couldn't conceal the fact that, that change meant the world to me and so did he.

This love wasn't easy, this love wasn't selfish, this love was pure, this love was real, this love was painful, this love was healing, this love was Sweet Poison. And I was prepared for every traumatic response I got, just for a second with him.

''I wish I could spend his birthday with him'' my tone sullen, ''He's really got you hooked!'' She nudges my arm once again teasing me. My tear falls away due to my newly formed extensive smile, ''Shhhhh!'' I mumble.

I push myself under the covers and drop into the fluffed up inviting pillows, I didn't stop crying, so I pulled out his previous letter from the drawer and sniffed the breathtaking aroma, I fumbled deep into the pillows, imagining it to be his arms, the tears fell and my eyes drooped, I slowly dozed off, with his perfume soothing me and his 'arms' around me. And damn! I loved every second of it.