On a cold summer night in 1836, 12 year old Jennifer Fitzpatrick and 13 year old Lila Emunal sit staring up at the stars on a balcony outside of Jennifer’s room “hey Jen? Ever wonder what it would be like if we weren't so lucky?” “what do you mean?” “i mean… i we weren’t born as royalty, but amongst the poor folk.” “oh… well… i think we would still find each other.” “me too.” Lila smiled at Jennifer, the two meet eyes, staring at each other “Jennifer…?” “mhm?” “what if I…” Lila moved closer to Jennifer placing a hand on her cheek, Jennifer silently stared into Lila’s eyes, Lila and Jennifer’s faces only inches away from one another. “WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING!” “MOM!” Jennifer jumped away from Lila and Lila doing the same, Jennifer’s mother stood angrily at the door of the balcony, the sound of heels clicked up the hall as Lila’s mother walked in “what is going on in here!?” “YOUR DISGRACEFUL DAUGHTER ASSAULTED MINE!” “what did she do?” “she tried to kiss my daughter! DISGUSTING! How could you raise such a pig!” “TO THE CHURCH WITH YOU!” “but mom!-” “NO BUTS! A YOUNG LADY DOES NOT DO SUCH THINGS” “OUR GOD DOES NOT GIVE US LIFE TO HAVE YOU GO AGAINST HIS WILL!” “ONE HUNDRED HAIL MARY’S AND INTO THE BASEMENT AGAIN UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND!” “mother I-” Lila’s mother, Queen Georgia, pulled Lila out of the room by her hair, Jennifer sitting quietly in the corner crying “DON’T YOU EVER SIN LIKE LILA! SHE IS A HORRIBLE INFLUENCE AND A HORRIBLE PERSON!” Jennifer stayed silent sniffling “PEOPLE LIKE HER END UP DEAD. IS THAT WHERE YOU WANT TO END UP TOO? NO.” the room went silent as Jennifer’s mother (Queen Alison) paced the room “YOU KNOW WHAT! YOUR NOT ALOUD TO SEE HER ANYMORE!” “but mother, please she’s my only friend!” “DON’T TALK BACK TO ME! AND THE ONLY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE IN WHICH YOU MAY SEE HER IS IF SHE CORRECTS HER DISGRACEFUL WAYS.” Jennifer wiped her tears, biting her tongue to keep herself from talking.
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