~Chocolate Chip Betrayal~

Rorin's POV:

Upon a woven tatami mat I sit awaiting my future. Beneath my beautifully designed marital robes and pale veil, my body shakes with fright. My family, the Chaidotsu clan, has been the most tightly knit and loyal group of people I had ever known – And they married me off to an opposing clan for their own safety and a few thousand yen. They wouldn't even give up their precious little Rora! They are sending me in her place because my uncle, clan leader Chaidotsu Iruho, didn't want to give up his precious daughter. My parents did nothing to defend me at all… And so here I am, sitting here in a lone room. There are guards by the by the entrance, there to ensure that I don't run away. I doubt my legs would support me. Terror and betrayal coursed through my veins like acid. My shock over my family's complete disregard for my feelings left a bitter taste in my mouth. Outside, I can hear the pounding of horses' feet in the slush of winter's bane. My heart and stomach collided in a ferocious manner as the horses just stopped directly in front of the small hut that I'm in. I make this vow here and now, not to surrender. No matter what happens, I will not do what is expected of us women:

I shall NOT submit to my husband and I will not surrender myself completely.

I write this in the hopes that someone else can read and know my true feelings. I hope you will understand because I dare not speak these words aloud. I hear footsteps coming up the walk.

Gods help me.