The mermaid's waiting

The mermaid sat on the rock, waiting for her prince to arrive.She had been up here for last two years, everyday, braving every hindrance that came her way.But there was no sign of that prince, who once saved her from the fisherman's net.
She wondered, "three more days and i will not be allowed up here" as per the promise she made to her sister.
"will my prince ever come back in search of me or is all my waiting futile"
The sun went down, soon it was dark, and the mermaid in disappointment went back to her abode.