. We beg you to return back to the castle where there are plenty of soldiers looking over you. Your 17th birthday is coming up tomorrow, and so is your arranged marriage. The king and queen have finally found the perfect prince for you, your majesty. You mustn't get hurt before this special occasion occurs. If something happens to you, we wouldn't be able to forgive ourselves," the soldiers begged.
             "Why won't you all leave me alone? I told you, I don't want to marry a stranger! When I want to marry, I want to do it for love. You don't understand me! No one understands me!" Garnet cried. She fled from the balcony and stumbled ungracefully down the stairs. She struggled back up and ran to her bedroom. She collapsed on her bed as her tears flowed endlessly down her delicate porcelain face. She pounded her angry fists against the soft bed sheets as wet droplets of tears plopped down.
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