Morning light filtered through the heavy curtains, casting gentle golden colors over Ralph's room.
I awoke to the gentle rustling of my maid, Maria, who was busy preparing me for the day. Looking up to her beautiful smile as she prepared my bath, holding on to my towel
“Good morning my lady” She bowed slowly, still with a smile etched on her lips
Maria is one of the few people in this palace that I would miss so much when I leave, she has the purest soul, her voice, smile, hands, all speak of her sweetness. And when Ralph noticed I was fond of her, he made her my personal maid even though I didn't pay much heed to it, but now I do.
“Morning Maria, I see you are prepared for me already” I just had to give in to a quick grin
“Yes yes, His highness ordered I take good care of you” she answered
“Oh wow, so sweet of him huh” My smile stopped when my thoughts trailed back to his last words last night before leaving. There must be a reason why he said that but then that has to be more rea