The City of the Broken (Prince of the Broken) Read Online Free Page A

to inject some joy and colour into the city? Sure, it is the exact opposite of what it stands for but that doesn’t mean there cant be diversity.” I say feeling that The Smiley’s may have a point. This man doesn’t seem to agree .
    Walking alone through the city, waiting for my beloved to join me, I watch
    a street entertainer dressed in a flowing lace dress. She sings as she dances gracefully. She weeps  “I dare not dream, dreams are a forgotten song that I once sang. I dare not dream, lost lyrics, buried in my mind” her voice becomes sadder as she hit’s the final note. A failed opera singer? Perhaps this is why she is a member of the city.
    Finally! He is here. I ’m in a less than cheerful mood after listening to her song whilst waiting in the cold December air(although he’d want it that way).
    “ The Smiley’s have been in the city today” I inform him.
    “ Oh not them . They’re always causing chaos” he says annoyed at the very mention of them.
     
    In bed, upon returning from my black city of romance, I lie awake feeling concerned. His words are on loop in my head. “You can only be my girlfriend if you are broken.” Its ironic. I’ve always felt the unhappiest girl in the room and the one time I would be at an advantage in my misery is the one time I’m feeling on top of the world. No wonder he is attracted to me. I was totally baffled as to why Calix would want shy little me. Its because I’m exactly what he needs for his kingdom. But knowing that he wants a girl who’s unhappy all of the time, a broken citizen, do I still want him? He’s handsome, well-read and a prince. He sounds like the perfect catch but I’m not so sure. I always thought the man I would meet would save me from myself, make me appreciate the joy of living but I don’t think that he is the man who can do this.
     
    The sun is shining even though its midwinter. Calix and I have decided to go and sit on the grass by the leaves that have fallen all around.
    “ We’re having a winter ball at the palace on Friday. Do you want to come”? he asks with his hair shining in the sunlight.
    “ Sure but do you think I’d be allowed?” I enquire thinking I’ll be the only non-royal there.
    “ My father said I can invite a couple a friends. Besides, I’m the prince I can invite anyone I want” he winks at me and my heart does a back flip.
     
    I’m looking forward to and dreading Friday at the same time. I long to spend all my time with Calix ,the thought of dancing with him again makes me feel more alive than ever.  But I’m dreading it because what if the royals hate me? Oh well, its worth it just to be with him.
    I ’ve asked Charlotte to come with me on a shopping trip. She has a good eye for dresses and will help me pick something appropriate for the ball. After college we go to the shopping centre.
    “ So what’s this big occasion coming up?” she enquires curiously.
    “ It’s a ball” I smirk failing to contain my glee.
    “ A ball? Wow, fancy.” she teases
    “ Whose ball?” she asks.
    “ Its Calix’s family’s winter ball” I announce.
    “ As in super-mega-watt-hot Calix? Are you dating him?” she asks in shock.
    Okay, here I ’ll have to come clean.
    “ Yes, we’ve been together for about a month now” I smile shyly.
    “ I can’t believe it. You are so lucky. He’s the best looking guy in the whole college. If he’s having a ball that makes him rich too” she says, her eyes lighting up at the prospect.
    “ I know. He’s gorgeous. Yes, I suppose he must be well off”. And a prince too I think to myself.
    “ Well this dress needs to be pretty special then” she says with the passion of a girl on a shopping mission.
    “ Yes, and it needs to be black or purple” I say
    “ Why? Is there a dress code at this ball?”
    “ Yeah I guess you could say that.” The whole city has a dress code.
    “ Now I know that you are dating him you can fill me in on all the gossip. Why haven’t you