It’s the right thing to do.
“Don’t look at me like that. Now you two go get cleaned up before I take this mop and wash off your face with it.” I warned. They shook off their excess noodles and made a run for it, knowing I meant business. I got down on my hands and knees and piled the pasta into the dustpan.
“Just the way she should be.” I heard Elise snicker. I rolled my eyes.
“Yes Elise, I am on the floor picking up the mess I intentionally made. So what? Because even after I’m done with this I still have better friends, and more respect.” I said honestly. The Queen beamed at me and I sent her a warm smile in return. Elise scoffed but said nothing else .
I was pacing around my room in nervousness. Why did I have to go tonight? Couldn’t they let it pass knowing I wasn’t supposed to be here?! There was a knock at my door and a maid came in. She was short like me and had short black hair. She looked to be in her early thirties.
“Miss Anna? It is time to get you ready for your night.” She announced with a warm smile. After my volunteering to clean up the mess, the Castle workers have been very nice to me, knowing I don’t look down upon them like some of the girls here.
Sighing begrudgingly I followed her out into the hall. Sydney gave me a thumbs up and I rolled my eyes at her. I didn’t want to do this! The maid leaned in.
“If I may be so bold Miss Anna, I hope you win the heart of Prince Zachias. All the workers here are rooting for you!” She smiled.
“Please just call me Red or Anna. What’s your name?” I asked.
“Jamalin.” She answered.
“Well, Jamie, I’ll call you that, I hope he doesn’t. I don’t belong here.” I answered simply, but even as I said that a strange piercing went to my heart. I tried to shake it off. She led me to a room filled with what looked like sleepwear and jewelry.
“You choose what to wear when I take you to his room.” She gestured for me to pick. I began looking but quickly noticed that they were all nightgowns! Not one pair of sweatpants! I sighed and picked a long gown that was cream colored, since it was the most modest, and covered everything well.
I didn’t want to give him the wrong idea! I decided against the jewelry, since I didn’t see the point and walked out. Jamie looked startled.
“What?” I asked, feeling self-conscious. She shook her head.
“N-Nothing. You look beautiful. Here let me fix your make-up.” I stopped her though.
“Why would I want to wear make-up if I’m sleeping?” I asked, amused. I mean seriously! That would be annoying! She chuckled.
“Okay then. Let’s get you to the Prince!” She announced. I bit back a groan, but followed her. It was just next-door so the girls who get ready aren’t parading around the castle. She knocked 3 times and I heard a muffled, ‘Come in’.
My heart was beating fast in fear and excitement. I tried to squash both of them I was afraid with what might happen, because I seem to loose myself around Zach, and I feel excitement because, well because, I don’t know! Jamie opened the door, and allowed me to go in. With a deep breath I did what I was told.
His room was nice. It looked clean cut I guess you could say. It was white with different shades of blue. But then my breath caught as I saw Zach sitting on his bed. Without a shirt.
Breathe Anna, breathe! I chanted silently to myself. When I looked at his face again because I didn’t realize I was still checking out his very nice chest. When I saw his face though he was checking me out! I cocked a hip out.
“Done?” I asked, pretending to be annoyed but secretly a little flattered. “And could you put on a shirt?” I asked slightly annoyed. He snapped out of it and I hadn’t noticed Jamie had left. His eyes held me captive, as they smoldered making my stomach flutter.
“Yes. You look
“Don’t look at me like that. Now you two go get cleaned up before I take this mop and wash off your face with it.” I warned. They shook off their excess noodles and made a run for it, knowing I meant business. I got down on my hands and knees and piled the pasta into the dustpan.
“Just the way she should be.” I heard Elise snicker. I rolled my eyes.
“Yes Elise, I am on the floor picking up the mess I intentionally made. So what? Because even after I’m done with this I still have better friends, and more respect.” I said honestly. The Queen beamed at me and I sent her a warm smile in return. Elise scoffed but said nothing else .
I was pacing around my room in nervousness. Why did I have to go tonight? Couldn’t they let it pass knowing I wasn’t supposed to be here?! There was a knock at my door and a maid came in. She was short like me and had short black hair. She looked to be in her early thirties.
“Miss Anna? It is time to get you ready for your night.” She announced with a warm smile. After my volunteering to clean up the mess, the Castle workers have been very nice to me, knowing I don’t look down upon them like some of the girls here.
Sighing begrudgingly I followed her out into the hall. Sydney gave me a thumbs up and I rolled my eyes at her. I didn’t want to do this! The maid leaned in.
“If I may be so bold Miss Anna, I hope you win the heart of Prince Zachias. All the workers here are rooting for you!” She smiled.
“Please just call me Red or Anna. What’s your name?” I asked.
“Jamalin.” She answered.
“Well, Jamie, I’ll call you that, I hope he doesn’t. I don’t belong here.” I answered simply, but even as I said that a strange piercing went to my heart. I tried to shake it off. She led me to a room filled with what looked like sleepwear and jewelry.
“You choose what to wear when I take you to his room.” She gestured for me to pick. I began looking but quickly noticed that they were all nightgowns! Not one pair of sweatpants! I sighed and picked a long gown that was cream colored, since it was the most modest, and covered everything well.
I didn’t want to give him the wrong idea! I decided against the jewelry, since I didn’t see the point and walked out. Jamie looked startled.
“What?” I asked, feeling self-conscious. She shook her head.
“N-Nothing. You look beautiful. Here let me fix your make-up.” I stopped her though.
“Why would I want to wear make-up if I’m sleeping?” I asked, amused. I mean seriously! That would be annoying! She chuckled.
“Okay then. Let’s get you to the Prince!” She announced. I bit back a groan, but followed her. It was just next-door so the girls who get ready aren’t parading around the castle. She knocked 3 times and I heard a muffled, ‘Come in’.
My heart was beating fast in fear and excitement. I tried to squash both of them I was afraid with what might happen, because I seem to loose myself around Zach, and I feel excitement because, well because, I don’t know! Jamie opened the door, and allowed me to go in. With a deep breath I did what I was told.
His room was nice. It looked clean cut I guess you could say. It was white with different shades of blue. But then my breath caught as I saw Zach sitting on his bed. Without a shirt.
Breathe Anna, breathe! I chanted silently to myself. When I looked at his face again because I didn’t realize I was still checking out his very nice chest. When I saw his face though he was checking me out! I cocked a hip out.
“Done?” I asked, pretending to be annoyed but secretly a little flattered. “And could you put on a shirt?” I asked slightly annoyed. He snapped out of it and I hadn’t noticed Jamie had left. His eyes held me captive, as they smoldered making my stomach flutter.
“Yes. You look
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