Scarlett awoke to the sound of her door opening. She didn't open her eyes not wanting anyone of the royal family she was awake. The aroma of bacon, eggs, toast and jam filled the room making her taste buds water; the smell awoke her more than she already was. Smiling to herself she sat up knowing her personal hand maid Rosemary was the one bringing her breakfast. Wiping her eyes she stretched yawning, covering her mouth with the back of her hand. Getting comfortable she fluffed her own pillow sitting it up behind her and leaning back against it so she could eat her breakfast. “Good morning, Rosemary.” Scarlett said with a smile on her face as the girl set the tray on her lap. “Morning, miss, is there anything I can get you?” Rosemary smiled a sweet smile back at her giving a small curtsy in respect. Scarlett loved that the maids respected her knowing she hated the title princess, and always having to be bowed or curtsied to in respect since she was of royal; none of it mattered to her, she hated it all, everything about royalty she hated.  “No thank you, but please remember there’s no need to curtsy in front of me. Not unless my father’s servants, himself, or any royalty are around. Not including me. No need for it, I despise royalty and everything it comes with.”<br/><br/>The girl nodded in response, “I beg your pardon miss, please forgive me.” Walking over to the curtains slowly, Rosemary opened them up partially, just enough to let a bit of light into the big room. Eating her breakfast Scarlett didn’t eat much; she had never had much of an appetite ever since her father had tried to poison her after trying to run away. Since then she’s had a guard posted at her door at all times and with her whenever she left her room. Taking a bite of toast Rosemary refilled the bed warmer with hot coals and placing it back underneath the covers at the foot of the large bed. “Miss, I’m afraid I have some grave news.” Looking up fully alert Scarlet set the tray on her nightstand and looked at Rosemary. “What has my father done now?” her voice became stern and irritated more than she had meant it to be, she was thankful Rosemary knew she didn’t mean it though, always knowing she was irritated easily with the subject of her father. Proceeding Rosemary didn’t meet her gaze, “I’m afraid the king has betrothed you. As to see you are becoming of age soon. He was urged to make a final decision. I’m sorry, miss. Please forgive me, but I thought you should know. Your father has requested you for lunch this afternoon; I am to believe he is to tell you of it. I thought you should know of it before hand. Also, please, you didn’t hear this from me. If the king-” Scarlett nodded and cut the girl off, “I understand, it’s perfectly fine Rosemary. Thank you for warning me of this… I just can’t believe my father would do this, I can but..the man he must have chosen. I will not go through with this..I will not marry a man who is of my father. I would kill myself before I marry a man as horrid as the king.”<br/><br/>Rosemary sat beside the princess on the bed putting her hand on hers. “Please miss, you must not lose your temper with your father. We all would hate to see you harmed, especially me.” Scarlett smiled at the maid squeezing her hand slightly not wanting to harm her fragile frame. “No harm will come to me, I promise. Now, when is the last time you ate? I will not let my father starve you or any of the maids. Finish my breakfast in here while I get ready for the day. I will not take no for an answer. Please eat.” As Rosemary stood up nodding at Scarlett she thanked her and started to eat. Getting out of the bed Scarlett walked to her bathroom and drew herself a hot steamy bath.